Riding
Rock Resort and Marina
San Salvador, Bahamas
San Salvador Island, located in the southeastern Bahamas, is a
sparsely populated tropical Out Island Paradise of powdery white
sand beaches and warm crystalline waters. Only 385 miles southeast
of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, San Salvador is accessible by scheduled
and charter air flights direct to a modern 4,400 foot paved airstrip,
or by sea to our deep water marina which offers a protected harbor
with electric and water hook-ups for visiting yachtsman.
Riding Rock Resort and Marina is one of only two resorts located
on the scenic San Salvador oceanfront. Built, owned and operated
by the William's family since the 1960's,the resort is and always
has been dedicated to the comfort and convenience of water sports
enthusiasts.
Accommodations
Guests staying at the resort have their choice of two room categories.
Our one story building includes 12 Standard rooms overlooking
the
pool area and on the opposite side of the building, 12 Deluxe
Oceanfront rooms. The Standard and Deluxe rooms share adjoining
doors, making them ideal “suites” for families and friends
traveling together.
There are also 18 Deluxe Oceanfront rooms in our adjacent two
story building. All of the Deluxe rooms have spectacular views
of the Caribbean Sea.
All rooms are air conditioned and offer cable TV, telephone, private
bath, porch or balcony, outside drying hooks, tile floors and
daily housekeeping. Beach towels are available at the resort laundry
facility or at the dive shop. In addition to the standard room
amenities, Deluxe rooms have a mini fridge, ocean view, patio
with chairs and a writing table and chairs. The resort also features
a freshwater swimming pool, and access to a breathtaking white
sand beach.
» Air-Conditioned
» Beach
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Ceiling Fans
» Conference Facilities
» Maid Service
» Pool
» Telephone
» TV in Room
» Watersports
Amenities
To service the special needs of divers, the Riding Rock Resort
and Marina features two custom dive boats, complete with deep
V-hulls, walk-thru transoms, dive platform with extended ladders,
camera rinse and protection from the sun. A full service SSI and
PADI 
dive
center is located in the marina complex, complete with air compressors,
guest gear storage, training facilities and conference room.
Scuba Diving
Boats leave the marina at 9:00 am each morning for a two tank
trip. They return to the dock around 12:30 pm. The dive boats
leave for a one tank wall dive each afternoon around 2:30 pm.
Night dives are scheduled for Tuesday evening. All dive equipment
except for wetsuits, remains on the boats for the duration of
your trip, the crew gives everything a fresh water rinse daily.
Wetsuits and skins are hung up to dry in an outdoor area. Tanks
are 80 cu ft aluminum compact 80's. These cylinders are 4 pounds
heavier in the water than a standard 80 and allow you to wear
less weight on your body.
Marina Anglers from all over the world have discovered the marine
wilderness of San Salvador. World record Blue Marlin, Wahoo, Dolphin,
Kingfish and Tuna cruise the deep blue waters just minutes from
the Riding Rock docks. We encourage the philosophy of catch and
release sport fishing in an effort towards conservation.
Deep Sea fishing is offered for 1/2 and full days charters on
our 28' boat, Odyssey III.
Morning departures are usually set for 8:30 am, but the departure
time is not set in stone and can be arranged to fit the needs
of our anglers. Tackle, bait and water are provided. With advance
notice, we would be happy to prepare and pack your beverages of
choice and snacks or meals for your charter at an additional cost.
You are welcome to bring your own beverages and food also.
Services and Activities
The full service marina facilities at the Riding Rock Resort and
Marina include electric hook-ups, fresh water, diesel and gas,
showers 
and
restrooms, ice, laundry room, satellite televisions connections
and of course protected deep water dockage. Marina Anglers from
all over the world have discovered the marine wilderness of San
Salvador. World record Blue Marlin, Wahoo, Dolphin, Kingfish and
Tuna cruise the deep blue waters just minutes from the Riding
Rock docks. We encourage the philosophy of catch and release sport
fishing in an effort towards conservation.
Restaurants
Especially popular are our restaurant -- specializing in American
and Bahamian cuisine with an accent on fresh fish -- and the Driftwood
Lounge. Both provide a friendly, casual atmosphere for the food
and drinks and a magnificent ocean view.
Breakfast
Breakfast
is served from 7:30 am to 9:00 am. Fresh fruit, cereal, French
toast, pancakes, bacon and sausage are served to order or buffet
style.
Lunch
Lunch is served from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. Conch chowder and fresh
Bahamian bread are served daily. Your choice of a meat or fish
dish or a buffet style meal is prepared. Cracked conch, grouper
fingers, steamed conch, pizza and baked chicken are some of the
selections.
Dinner
Dinner is served from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. A garden salad and soup
are served with each entree. Your choice of meat or fish dish
is prepared or a buffet style meal. Grilled dolphin, roast beef,
steamed grouper, stuffed chicken breast and steak are some of
the selections.
Number of Rooms: 42
Rates: $150-$210 Nightly Rates
Full packages also available
Type Payments Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, AMEX
Riding Rock Resort and Marina
San Salvador, Bahamas
Tel. 800.272.1492 or 954.453.5031
Fax. 954.351.9740
E-Mail: reservations@ridingrock.com
Web: http://www.ridingrock.com
Riding
Rock Resort and Marina Information Request Form