The Marlin at Taino Beach Resort & Clubs

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1085 reviews

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  bahama trip

  the unit was great and the people were wonderful. The only issued that I had was that the pool was only clean the first day I was there.

  Jun 19, 2025
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  Very unusual

  This “resort” needs some serious work. I was very disappointed when I got there to find out that there was no internet and no television…… 📺 . I think they should let the guess know that before they get there. The first night it was like I night in a horror movie. The bed was terrible the refrigerator was rusted, the microwave was missing the top part and the bathroom was disgusting.

  Jun 10, 2025
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  Beautiful resort

  I highly recommend this resort, beautiful beaches and pool. The resort is clean and well maintained. Friendly staff.

  May 27, 2025
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  Just Ok

  The resort is beautiful upon first entrance. It is a short trip from the airport (taxi cost about $30, no shuttle service). If you are looking for a very quiet and very low-key vacation/get-away this is the place. There is no night life and everything closes/shuts down around 6:00/6:30PM. Unless you take the Free Ferry to the Port/Marketplace, just be mindful that the last ferry of the night is at 11PM to head back to the resort, if your not on there, you can always take a taxi. The drinks at the bar/restaurant were a bit pricey, unless you go during happy hour then they were 2 for $12 , so not too bad. Bring plenty of spending money!! The food at the restaurant on the resort was a bit overpriced in my opinion, but it was good. Normal food (burgers, quesadillas, fries, eggs, pancakes, french toast, etc.). We had a studio room and slept on a queen bed. The bed was OLD! to say it nicely. The one side of the mattress was fallen in (like someone was sleeping on it for 10+ years) we called the front desk about it , and found out another room had the same issue. The fix was to put down an extra blanket....not very helpful in my opinion. During our stay the TV service was not working throughout the entire resort, so no TV (which was not a problem for me, but my husband wanted to watch some playoff games). The shower was nice and roomy, but the one thing i would change is to add a shelf in there. All of our toiletries were on the floor in the back of the shower, it was a bit annoying, but we made it work. Also during our stay, the electric cut off three days in a row and all the food we bought at the grocery store (the very expensive/overly priced food) to keep in the fridge for the week was ruined. Management didn't offer any help or compensation. It was a big let down on that front.

  May 27, 2025
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  Beautiful and Relaxing 30th Anniversary Trip!

  My husband and I picked this property because we knew our perfect anniversary vacation was to sit on the beach and relax for a week! What better beach and water than the Bahamas! We exchanged with RCI so the cost was perfect! The end of April is the perfect time to go, as it isn't crowded and the weather was so perfect!! So many positives, so let's start with those: Our first impressions when we arrived at the property were that the property was well taken care of and very clean. The lobby is beautiful and welcoming. The staff greeted us with a smile and checking in was a breeze. We stayed in a one-bedroom unit through our exchange which was perfect for us. We had a queen size bed so it was just enough room to sleep. There was a sitting area and dining area, and the patio was wonderful for having morning coffee and dinner outside at the end of the day. Our first night there we hopped on the free shuttle van to Port Lucaya which is about 10 minutes away and had dinner. There was a little hubbub about the water ferry not running, but when we were told that it needed a new transmission which hadn't arrived yet, the shuttle van was just fine! Sidebar...it is an island and not like the U.S. where you can just head down to your local boat shop for a new transmission. So why sweat something that is WAY beyond your control? There was a big variety of cuisine choices, but we had to try conch because it is what the Bahamas is known for and it was great! On day two we headed to the local grocery store, Solomon's, to stock up on supplies like basic dinner options, beach snacks, bottled water, soda, and ice cream to bring down to the beach each night. Keep in mind that you are on an island so groceries will be more expensive, but if you are just getting the basics it's not too bad. I made a shopping list ahead of time, so that stopped us from making a bunch of impulse buys. FYI, there is a free shuttle on certain days to the grocery store so you won't need a cab. Also, If you are coffee drinkers you can request the ready to use coffee from the resort. We bought a pound of grounds and it lasted us the week. Don't forget the filters! Then the relaxation began! We had our coffee each morning out on our patio amidst the banana and coconut trees. Beautiful tropical flowers were in bloom right outside our door. We loaded up our beach bag with snacks and drinks and headed down to the beautiful beach! They "groom" the beach each morning getting rid of all of the seaweed that washed up overnight. This time of year we never had an issue getting a beach chair or shade. They have at least 8 Palapas which have lounge chairs under them so we could enjoy the sun and then move into the shade before we got crispy. The water temperature was perfect, it was clear blue, and we spent a great deal of time floating and swimming in the water. The Atlantic is very unlike the Pacific which is really cold! The sand was white and soft and never got too hot to walk on. You have the option to go get fun drinks at the bar either at the restaurant or the swim-up pool bar. We ate at the restaurant a couple of times and the food was really good and the servers were really personable. Have cash or a card with you as they are a third party and food/drinks cannot be charged to the room. No biggie! We spent a little time at the pool which was beautiful and very clean but most of our time was spent at the beach. If you need activities, the pool is where you want to hang out. We went over to Port Lucaya to get gifts and souvenirs and had lunch over there. Be sure to go to Daddy Brown's Conch stand and get the fried conch. There are also open air stands for all of your souvenir needs who will wheel and deal with you. Their prices are fair so I didn't do much negotiating with them. On Wednesday nights there is a fish fry at Outriggers which is about 10 minutes away. It is a "must do"! Go early at 5:30 because it gets crazy busy. The fresh snapper is so delicious and what they are most known for! There is music and dancing and a really fun atmosphere. You will need to get a cab to and from. We used Valentine the entire time we were there and the lobby will have his contact information. You let him know where and when of your activities throughout the week and he is super reliable! He felt like family by the end of our stay. One of our adventures was swimming with pigs! We went with Creative Eco Adventures. This particular company is right at the Cleveland's Beach Club so you can get lunch after you hang out with the pigs! I was really impressed by the care they gave the pigs and how happy the pigs seemed. The babies were the cutest!! We went to the resort's timeshare presentation and this was our free gift for attending. Honestly, even if we had to pay for this experience, it would have been worth every penny! Overall, this trip was amazing and the resort had so much to do with that. We will definitely return! Now, as you have read in previous reviews there are some "needs improvements" but in my opinion, they are not deal breakers for going back. My husband and I are also not high-maintenance or hard to please. Needs Improvement: *This is an older resort and like many others was affected by Hurricane Dorian in 2019. The Ocean, which is the building that is right on the water, still has not recovered from Dorian. You can tell that they are working on it, but no telling when they will get it open. We won't criticize them for that, it is what it is. They have done a great job of getting the other two buildings open to bring in guests. I saw reviews that said that there was rusty metal...yep...salt water will do that when you are near the ocean. It wasn't a big deal. *The bed wasn't super comfortable, but it did the job for the week. They give you extra blankets, so we could have padded it a little with them. *The televisions in the resort did not work, but we got by with an iPad and Netflix movies at night. We watched "ocean t.v." on the beach during the day! We didn't go there to watch t.v. *Not much cookware, but I know if we had needed more or something different, we could have asked for it. This resort isn't Bougie, but for this middle-class, pretty easy-to-please couple, it was perfect!

  May 03, 2025