The Pirate's Cove is a very modern hotel located directly on the northern shore of Paradise Island. To get there from Nassau, you cross the bridge to Paradise Island, turn left and go about a half mile, then turn right and go to the end of Casuarina Drive (about a quarter mile). The lobby area is very nice and spacious, with many plants. The hotel is a 16-story concrete structure that does seem out of place in the surroundings. Someone said it is the tallest building in the Bahamas. There is a very nice pool with pretty good landscaping. All the rooms have a balcony overlooking the ocean. Pirate's Cove is also the name of the beautiful lagoon adjacent to the hotel. It is circular in shape and surrounded by a coral reef. There is a narrow beach that surrounds the lagoon, and towels and chairs are available for use by hotel guests. The water here, as on neighboring Paradise Beach, is crystal clear and seems ideal for snorkeling. The color of the water seemed to range between turquoise and deep blue. Wave action is very gentle on account of the shape of the cove. Between the hotel and the ocean there is a nice pool area, complete with waterfall. The three pictures below show the hotel and surroundings.