The site was initially developed as part of the Paradise Island Hotel and Casino, which opened in 1968 under the ownership of
Resorts International, a company later acquired by television host and businessman
Merv Griffin. Before Griffin's acquisition,
Donald Trump held a majority stake in Resorts International and later sold it to Griffin, retaining only certain assets, such as the
Trump Taj Mahal in
Atlantic City. In 1994, South African hotelier
Sol Kerzner purchased the property through Kerzner International Limited. Following renovations and expansions, the resort was rebranded as Atlantis Paradise Island, with the construction of the Royal Towers marking the official opening on December 11, 1998. The Coral Towers and Beach Tower were also refurbished to align with the resort's Atlantis theme. In 2007, additional expansions included
The Cove, a 600-suite luxury tower that opened in March, and The Reef Atlantis, which opened later that year in December. In 2014, Atlantis became part of
Marriott International's Autograph Collection, allowing guests to earn and redeem points through Marriott Bonvoy. As of 2023, the resort is owned and operated by
Brookfield Asset Management. Around 2021, the Beach tower was closed and bought by Pharrell Williams, who will redevelop it into his own hotel called Somewhere Else. In 2024, Atlantis Paradise Island was renovated, including updates to The Royal, the Atlantis Casino, and new dining and retail options. The Royal's guest rooms have been redesigned with a focus on Bahamian aesthetics, while the casino has received new carpeting, lighting, and the reinstallation of
Dale Chihuly glass sculptures. New dining and retail offerings include Bar Sol, Paranza, Silan, Perch, the Caribbean's first
Shake Shack, FIELDTRIP,
Cartier, and Thistle. == Facilities and attractions ==