236 rooms in bungalows with one upper storey. Colourful, colonial-style architecture. All the rooms are in tranquil locations. For your information, Bungalow Club rooms will be available from 20 July 2016.

Club

Relax in this haven of tranquility, in harmony with the beauty of your surroundings. You might like to opt for an interconnecting Club Room.

Your choice of room in the Club category: Club Room, Club Room – Sea View, Club Room – Interconnecting, Bungalow Club room

The facilities

• Air-conditioning
• Coffee machine
• Hair dryer
• Ironing kit
• Security safe(s)
• Separate toilets
• Shower
• Telephone
• Television(s)
• U.S. electrical sockets / 110 Volts

Deluxe

This room offers you tranquility and a fine view of the sea and the Resort gardens.

The facilities

• Air-conditioning
• Coffee machine
• Hair dryer
• Ironing kit
• Minibar
• Security safe(s)
• Separate toilets
• Shower
• Tea and coffee kit (only in the Deluxe Rooms)
• Telephone
• Television(s)
• U.S. electrical sockets / 110 Volts

Services

• Bottle of water
• Bathrobes
• Slippers
• Guest amenities
• Your luggage delivered to and picked up from outside your Suite
• Dry cleaning service (at extra cost), your clothes picked up from and delivered back to your room
• Turndown service

Restaurants

Impeccable table art and attentive staff are what first hit you when you walk into a Club Med restaurant. Then comes the smell of delicious food from the kitchen where our chefs put their heart and soul into creating wonderful cuisine just for you. A great atmosphere and flavoursome food will take you on a culinary journey leaving you wanting more… now, how about desert?

Christopher’s

300 indoor seats and 100 outdoor seats

In a grand colonial-style style setting, this restaurant is open for all meals. With fresh and vibrant décor, time here is an aesthetic treat and culinary treat. The elegant terrace also boasts fabulous sea views. Sit back and gaze at the shimmering waters from your refined setting, and enjoy the best of Bahamas cuisine, as well as a great selection of internationally inspired dishes. Smoking is permitted on the terrace.

La Pinta Beach Lounge

80 indoor seats and 40 outdoor seats

From end of March 2017, we invite you to discover this stylish restaurant & lounge space with a breathtaking view over the crystal clear waters of the Bahamas.
Welcome to a beautifully laid-back space by the ocean, ideal for a late breakfast, or light lunch. The Pinta Beach Lounge is a haven of relaxation and tranquility, with comfy chairs, a great variety of drinks, and all-day dining options.
Come evening, you’ll love the refined atmosphere and great dining with table service.

Bars

With the Resort bars and the nightclub located in close proximity to your room, refreshments and a quick bite are never too far away. Drinks and snacks are available during opening hours and our staff will be more than happy to take care of everything for you whilst you relax and enjoy your holiday.

The Verve Lounge and Luna Café

Between the pool and the theatre lies the Verve Lounge and Luna Café, in the centre of the resort. The spacious and grand interior of the bar is only matched by the open outdoor terrace with arresting views of the pool and ocean. Grab a glass of something cold and take a seat, it’s paradise.

The Azul

With its terrace decked onto the beach, the views of the sea are limtless at The Azul. Open during the day, it is the perfect place to rest your heels for the afternoon, if the day’s activities have proved too much for your energy levels. Rest and recoup here with a drink or light snack.

La Pinta Lounge Bar

From end of March, 2017, we invite you to discover this stylish lounge bar with a breathtaking view on the translucent Bahamian waters.
Welcome to a laid back and peaceful location during the day, ideal for resting after a day-long diving discovery. This place is a true invitation to relaxation & delight, with comfy chairs and quality drinks.
At evening, you will find a sophisticated atmosphere, perfect for an “aperitivo” and cocktail sharing with friends.
As the night goes on, the bar lounge transforms into a nightclub where you can dance the night away under the stars.

Sports

• Schools: Fitness School, Tennis School, Sailing School, Waterskiing & Wakeboarding School.
• Free access : Beach volleyball , Weights room , Kayaking , Stand Up Paddleboarding
• Group lessons (Initiation): Snorkelling , Windsurfing School , Zumba®
• Group lessons (for all levels, age and date restrictions may apply) : Cardio tennis , Power walking , Fitness School , Tennis School , Sailing School , Waterskiing & Wakeboarding School
• Group lessons for all levels (age and date restrictions may apply): Scuba diving, at extra cost
• Club Med Spa by L’OCCITANE®*, at extra cost

Discovery

Deep sea fishing: A dream destination for big game fishing, an unforgettable experience. The legendary warm water “”river”” that flows via the Bahamas is one of the best angling spots in the world. Sword fish, marlin, tarpon and tuna are just a few of the species you are likely to encounter.

Lagoon Tour (half day): Discover the local ecosystem, a true oasis for the flora and fauna. You’ll be amazed by the underwater life of the lagoons and the untouched landscapes of the southern half of the island.

Magic of the underwater world (1 day): Enjoy a crayfish lunch on a beach of pure white sand and lap up the peace and tranquility. Dive in beautifully transparent water and explore the coral reef.

*At extra cost.

CLUB MED COLUMBUS
COCKBURN TOWN SAN SALVADOR ISLAND
Telephone: (1) 242 331 20 00
Fax: (1) 242 331 24 58
GMT time difference : -4 hours in summer / -5 hours in winter

Getting to the Resort

Transfer Package

Your Package includes: return flights and transfers to and from the Resort.

For customers who have not purchased the Transfer package. You can book transfer to the Resort, at extra cost: We pick you up at the airport, and take you to the Resort. At the end of your holiday we take you back to the airport. Service to be pre-booked, subject to availability and terms of sale.

Airport/Resort transfer by bus*:

The price given corresponds to private transfer for all members of your party. You can book this service with your main holiday booking, or later on, by going onto your Customer Space.Can be booked up to two days before the start of your holiday.

San Salvador international airport:

Airport at Cockburn Town, 1 km from Club Med. Domestic flight via Nassau airport. One flight per day, takes 45 minutes.

Local transport (optional Extra*):

Bicycle rental at the Resort

Flight times (for information only):

• Paris: 9 hours 35 minutes
• Nassau: 45 minutes
• Montreal:3 hours 30 minutes
• Miami: 1 hour 25 minutes
• Toronto: 3 hours 30 minutes

Passports and visas

A valid passport is essential when you travel abroad. A full 10-year passport is required for holidays to all countries featured on our website. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your return date with one blank visa page.

Make sure your passport is valid and check with the embassy or the consulate of your destination country if you need a visa for your chosen destination prior to travel. It is vital that the name given when booking your holiday (printed on the ticket and itinerary) is exactly the same as written on your passport. Any child, however old, must have his/her own passport.
Important:

Please note Club Med cannot be held responsible for any issue with regards to passport or visas.

Payment options at the Resort:

Currency: Bahamian dollar, USD.

The Carte Blanche internal payment card allows you to pay for all purchases made at the Resort during your stay (you must first open an account at Reception).

Credit cards accepted:

• Visa
• Club Med Amex
• Amex
• MasterCard

Other means of payment:

• Traveler’s checks in USD or CAD
• Cash (local currency)
• Checks are not accepted

Currency exchange at Reception:

USD and EUR (we advise you to take USD with you)

Cash cannot be withdrawn at the Resort or on the island (there are no cash points).

Hotel facilities and services

To make life easy during your stay, we propose a whole range of services:

• Beach towels
• Club Med Boutique* : Club Med collections, local specialities and everyday items.
• Dry cleaning*
• Hair salon*
• Photographer*

Internet*:

Access points: in the library, the lounges, near Reception, the bar and swimming pool.

Prices: 1 hour: 5 USD, around 4 Euros / 1 day: 15 USD, around 11 Euros / 1 week: 50 USD, around 37 Euros

The indoor areas and rooms are non-smoking areas (electronic cigarettes are included in the no-smoking rule).

*at extra cost

Useful facts for your stay at Columbus Isle Club Med

• Surface area: 13,935 sq km
• Capital: Nassau
• Official language: English, and Creole for the population of Haitian origin
• Currency: the Bahamian Dollar

Bahamian culinary specialties:

Starters: Bahamian conch chowder.
Dishes: stuffed crab, marinated swordfish, peas and rice, conch fritters.
Desserts: Bahamian bread pudding, fresh coconut cake, pumpkin fritters.

Flora and fauna native to the Bahamas:

Flora: rich underwater flora, numerous species of plants and trees: Bahamian mahogany and pine trees, flamboyants, frangipaniers…
Fauna: a wealth of underwater life with reef fish and conches, the emblematic shell fish of the region; marine mammals such as dolphins, barracuda, swordfish and marlin.

Shopping in the Bahamas:

Craftwork: baskets and straw hats, Creole dolls, sculpted wood and coconut.
Spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, pepper, laurel leaves.

A few useful expressions for your stay in the Bahamas:

• Hello: hello / bonjou in Creole
• Goodbye: goodbye
• Thank you: thankyou / mesi in Creole
• Yes / No: yes / no
• Please: please / souplé in Creole

Places of interest to discover in the area surrounding Columbus Isle Club Med:

• You can do a boat tour of San Salvador Island
• Visit Landfall Park, with its various monuments including a whitewashed cross that marks the spot where Columbus is believed to have landed, a sculpture commemorating the 1968 Mexican Olympics, and a monument to the Japanese foundation that recreated the Columbus voyage
• Visit Father Schreiner’s Grave (the Benedictine monk who, after escaping death in a shipwreck, decided to stay and live on the island).

The climate in the Bahamas:

The Tropic of Cancer runs through the region, giving it a humid, subtropical climate tempered by sea breezes and north-east trade winds. The sea surface temperature makes swimming pleasant all year round: 26 to 27°C in winter and 29 to 31°C in summer.

The driest season, which is the high tourist season, lasts from mid-November to March. April to August is the summer season, with high humidity and more frequent showers. Temperatures can reach the 33°C mark, but there is also more wind at this season.

Météonews provides live weather news for this Resort and forecasts for the next 5 days.