How to Go to Atlantis Bahamas for Way Less Money
Atlantis Bahamas is one of those trips that families get excited about… until they reach the checkout page.
By the time you select your room, add in resort fees, taxes, and everything else, it’s not unusual to see a total of $3,000–$5,000 just for the hotel on a short Bahamas trip. And that’s before flights, food, or activities.
Atlantis is an incredible property, especially for families. But it’s also extremely good at separating you from your money.
The good news is that there are several strategies you can use to significantly reduce the cost of an Atlantis trip. Some used to rely on casino status, and while those strategies have changed, there are still solid options available.
In this post, we’ll walk through:
How the old casino status strategy worked
What changed with Caesars and Atlantis
The Comfort Suites Paradise Island “hack”
MyVegas rewards
The Caesars Prestige credit card option
Which strategy makes the most sense today
If you’re new to points and miles, make sure to grab my free Beginner’s Guide to Points and Miles before you go. It walks you through how this whole system works and how families are traveling for nearly free.
If you want to see the full breakdown of what Atlantis is actually like, including food prices, water park access, and whether it’s worth the cost, watch my full Atlantis review here.
The Old Casino Status Strategy (What Used to Work)
A few years ago, one of the best ways to stay at Atlantis for almost nothing was through casino status matching.
Here’s how the strategy used to work:
That card came with Wyndham Diamond status.
Match Wyndham Diamond to Caesars Diamond status.
Use Caesars Diamond status to unlock a heavily discounted Atlantis stay.
With Caesars Diamond, you could often get:
Up to four or five comped nights
In the Coral or Royal towers
Sometimes with free play included
And the required casino play wasn’t always enforced
This made Atlantis one of the easiest “nearly free” luxury family trips in the points and miles world.
But like many great deals, it didn’t last.
What Changed with Caesars and Atlantis
Between 2023 and 2025, several things changed:
You can no longer get Caesars Diamond just by holding the Wyndham Business card.
The free play was removed.
The comp stay was reduced to a maximum of four nights at most tiers.
The required four hours of casino play is now enforced.
You also still have to pay:
Resort fees
Taxes
Gratuities
These are typically around $70–$80 per night.
So while the deal still exists for those who organically earn Caesars status, it’s much harder to get into the game if you’re not a regular gambler.
That raises a new question:
If you don’t have casino status anymore, is there still a cheap way to go to Atlantis?
Yes. Let’s look at the options.
Option 1: Stay at Comfort Suites Paradise Island
One of the most well-known Atlantis strategies is staying at the Comfort Suites Paradise Island, which is just a short walk away.
Why this works
Guests at Comfort Suites get:
Full access to Atlantis
Aquaventure waterpark
Pools and beach
Casino
Basically the entire property
And it’s usually much cheaper than staying at Atlantis itself.
Real price comparison
For a sample five-night stay for two adults and two kids:
Comfort Suites
About $1,600 total
Includes taxes and resort fees
Includes free breakfast
Atlantis Coral Tower (same dates)
Initial price: about $2,600
Final checkout price: around $3,600
After taxes and resort fees are added
That’s roughly a $2,000 difference for the same trip.
And the Comfort Suites includes free breakfast, which is a big deal when food at Atlantis is notoriously expensive.
Using points at Comfort Suites
Comfort Suites is part of the Choice Privileges program.
Choice points can be transferred from:
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1)
Capital One miles (1:1)
Citi ThankYou points (1:2 with certain cards)
Wells Fargo rewards (1:2)
On the same sample dates:
The room cost about 45,000 Choice points per night
If transferring from Citi or Wells Fargo at 1:2
That’s effectively 22,500 points per night
However, there are reports that even on points stays, you may still need to pay about $60 per adult per night in resort fees. For a family trip, that can add up to around $600 out of pocket for a five-night stay, even on points.
At that point, the points deal becomes less attractive, and the cash rate may be the better option.
The tradeoff
The main downside of Comfort Suites is convenience.
You’re not staying on Atlantis property, you’re not popping back to your room easily. You’re walking about five to eight minutes each way.
But if that walk saves you $2,000, many families will consider it well worth it.
If you’re trying to decide whether staying at Atlantis is worth it at all, I break down the full experience and real costs in this Atlantis review.
Option 2: MyVegas Atlantis Rewards
Another option comes from the MyVegas suite of apps.
These apps let you:
Play free casino-style games
Earn loyalty points
Redeem those points for real-world rewards
These rewards include:
Las Vegas hotel stays
Cruises
And even Atlantis stays
If you have never played the MyVegas games and want to learn how they work, I break it down in this youtube video here.
What the Atlantis rewards look like
At the time of writing, the app shows several Atlantis options.
At tier 3, you can redeem:
A $99 per night rate at the Coral Tower
Plus resort fees
And the required four hours of casino play
All-in, that comes out to roughly:
About $180 per night total
That’s very similar to the old Caesars Diamond deal, just with a slightly higher nightly cost.
What about the comp stays?
There are also rewards for four-night comp stays at the Royal Towers and at the Cove. But these rewards require you to be at Tier 7 or 8 in order to redeem your points for them.
And tier 7 is difficult to reach without spending real money in the apps.
Based on reports, it may cost $600–$800 in in-app purchases to reach that level, and even more for tier 8, which makes it a poor value if your only goal is the Atlantis stay.
The realistic MyVegas sweet spot
The tier-3 discounted rate is achievable with free play. It doesn’t require major spending and it keeps the total trip cost very low.
For many families, this is one of the most practical strategies available today.
*** Now it is important to note that you will still be on the hook for 4 hours of Casino play at Atlantis Casino if you are staying on one of these awards. Otherwise you might be charged full retail price at check out.
Option 3: The Caesars Rewards Prestige Card
Another path is using the Caesars Rewards Prestige Visa to spend your way to status.
Key details
$149 annual fee
$50 in slot play
$100 dining credit at Caesars properties
One comp night per year
Those benefits alone can offset the annual fee if you visit a Caesars property once per year.
How status works with the card
You earn tier credits based on spending:
5,000 tier credits = Platinum
15,000 tier credits = Diamond
The card gives:
2,500 tier credits at $5,000 spend
Another 2,500 at $10,000 spend
So:
$10,000 in annual spend = Caesars Platinum status
And simply opening the card and using it in the first 90 days gives you temporary Platinum status for the rest of the year.
That means in year one, you can potentially unlock the Atlantis Platinum benefit with:
One purchase
And the annual fee
And if you want to earn an even higher status on this card, then you can spend $50,000 on the card, earn 15,000 tier credits, and earn yourself Caesar’s Diamond status. That’s a lot of spend though!
The opportunity cost
To keep Platinum status after year one, you’d need $10,000 in annual spend on this card. There is an opportunity cost there, because you could have put that spend towards a new signup bonus, or another higher-earning travel card.
So the real question becomes:
Is it worth spending $10,000 on this card, or is it easier to just pay an extra $400 for the MyVegas rate?
For many people, the MyVegas option could be simpler.
Which Strategy Makes the Most Sense?
Here’s a quick summary:
Comfort Suites (cash)
Cheapest straightforward option
About $2,000 less than staying at Atlantis (at least for the sample date that I randomly checked)
Slightly less convenient
Comfort Suites (points)
Works, but resort fees reduce the value
Often better as a cash booking
MyVegas tier-3 reward
About $180 per night all-in
Requires some app play
One of the best current deals
Caesars Prestige card
Good for year one
Requires ongoing spend to maintain status
Opportunity cost versus other cards
For my family, I’m currently leaning toward the MyVegas strategy. It’s only a few hundred dollars more than the old Caesars Diamond approach, and it doesn’t require heavy annual card spend.
Final Thoughts
Atlantis is a fantastic family destination, but paying full retail price isn’t the only option.
Even with the casino status changes, there are still several ways to:
Cut thousands off the trip
Use points strategically
Or leverage loyalty programs to your advantage
The key is understanding the tradeoffs and choosing the strategy that fits your situation.
Next Steps
If you’re new to all of this, start here:
And if you’re planning an Atlantis trip, check out my related posts and videos for more real-world breakdowns.
