Emergency
Royal Bahamas Police Force — Emergency
Nationwide emergency police line. For anything urgent on New Providence, this is the first call.
- 24 hours
Emergency
Fire & Ambulance Emergency
Fire services and emergency medical dispatch across New Providence.
- 24 hours
Emergency
Tourism Police Unit
Officers dedicated to visitors — non-emergency assistance, lost property and incident reports downtown and at the port.
- East Street & Bay Street, Downtown Nassau
- Daily, 8am–midnight
Urgent care
Princess Margaret Hospital
The main public hospital and the island's Accident & Emergency department, with the largest trauma capability in The Bahamas.
- Shirley Street, Nassau
- A&E open 24 hours
Urgent care
Doctors Hospital
Private hospital with 24-hour emergency care, imaging and specialist clinics — the usual choice for travellers with insurance.
- 1 Collins Avenue, Nassau
- Emergency 24 hours
Urgent care
Mental Health Crisis Support
The Community Counselling & Assessment Centre handles urgent mental-health support on New Providence. In an immediate crisis, call 919 or go to Princess Margaret Hospital's A&E.
- Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre, Fox Hill Road
- Weekdays 9am–5pm; 919 out of hours
Veterinarians
Bahamas Humane Society
The island's oldest animal welfare organisation, with a clinic on Chippingham Road: vaccinations, routine treatment and advice for visitors travelling with a dog. It is also where Nassau's potcakes are rehomed.
- 35 Dunmore Avenue, Chippingham, Nassau
- Wed 11am–3pm · Thu 8:30am–4pm · Fri 8am–1pm · Sat 8:30am–4pm
Taxis & transfers
Licensed Taxis
Government-regulated, metered by zone rather than distance. Agree the fare before you pull away — most drivers accept cards on request.
- 24 hours
Pharmacies
Lowe's Pharmacy (Palmdale)
A long-standing Bahamian pharmacy chain: prescriptions filled same day, plus reef-safe sunscreen, motion-sickness tablets and first-aid basics.
- Madeira Street, Palmdale, Nassau
- Daily 8am–6pm
Pharmacies
Lowe's Pharmacy (Harbour Bay)
The nearest pharmacy to Paradise Island — in Harbour Bay Plaza at the foot of the bridges, about five minutes by taxi from Atlantis. Prescriptions, sunscreen and first-aid basics.
- Harbour Bay Plaza, East Bay Street, Nassau
- Mon–Sat 8am–8pm · Sun 9am–5pm
Pharmacies
Doctors Hospital Pharmacy (24/7)
The round-the-clock option: the in-hospital pharmacy fills prescriptions at any hour.
- Shirley Street & Collins Avenue, Nassau
- 24 hours
Pharmacies
Family Medicine Center Pharmacy
Licensed pharmacy beside the Family Medicine Center on Blake Road — the closest counter to the airport and the western end.
- Blake Road, near Lynden Pindling Airport
- Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm · Sat 9am–2pm · Sun closed
Pharmacies
Centreville Pharmacy
Licensed neighbourhood pharmacy on Collins Avenue, close to the walk-in clinics.
- 79 Collins Avenue, Centreville, Nassau
- Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · Sat 9am–1pm · Sun closed
Pharmacies
Wilmac's Pharmacy
Licensed Nassau pharmacy for prescriptions and everyday health basics.
- Poinciana Drive, Nassau
- Mon–Sat 8am–8pm · Sun 8am–5pm
Urgent care
Walk-In Clinic Bahamas
Walk-in urgent care for non-emergencies. A consultation typically costs $100–$200; foreign insurance and Medicare won't direct-bill, so pay upfront and ask for a superbill to claim back.
- Collins Avenue, Nassau
Gym & fitness
MacFit360 West
Full gym right by Baha Mar — the easy answer for non-guests, since Baha Mar and Atlantis gyms are for hotel guests only. Day pass $45, week pass $125.
- #1 Baha Mar Boulevard, Cable Beach
- Mon–Thu 5am–9pm · Fri 5:30am–8pm · Sat 6am–4pm · Sun 7:30am–3pm
Gym & fitness
MacFit360 East
The east-side MacFit360 at Harbour Bay Plaza. Day pass $23, week pass $73.
- Harbour Bay Plaza, East Bay Street
- Mon–Thu 5am–9pm · Fri 5am–8pm · Sat 6am–4pm · Sun 8am–3pm
Gym & fitness
Club One Fitness
West-end gym at Sandyport with weights, cardio and classes. Day pass around $22.
- Sandyport, West Bay Street
- Mon–Thu 5am–10pm · Fri 5am–8pm · Sat 6am–4pm · Sun 6am–2:30pm
Gym & fitness
Happy Hour CrossFit
CrossFit box on East Bay Street welcoming visitors. Drop-in $25.
- East Bay Street, Nassau
- Mon–Fri 5am–7pm · Sat 7am–12pm · Sun closed
Gym & fitness
Energy Fitness (Reformer Pilates)
Reformer Pilates drop-in classes on Shirley Street, booked through Mindbody.
- Shirley Street, Nassau
- Mon–Sat 5am–7:30pm · Sun closed
Taxis & transfers
Aqua Rides Bahamas
Local ride-hailing app — Uber and Lyft don't operate in the Bahamas. Upfront quotes and card payment.
- Island-wide
Taxis & transfers
HOP Bahamas
Local ride-hailing app with upfront quotes and card payment — an alternative to agreeing a taxi fare.
- Island-wide
Groceries
Solomon's Fresh Market (Harbour Bay)
The upscale, Whole Foods-style supermarket just over the bridge from Paradise Island: organic and gluten-free ranges, salad and hot soup bars, deli, artisan bakery and fine wine.
- Harbour Bay Shopping Plaza, East Bay Street, Nassau
- Mon–Sat 7am–8pm · Sun 7am–6pm
Groceries
Solomon's Fresh Market (Old Fort Bay)
Gourmet supermarket for western Nassau — Lyford Cay, Albany and the airport side. Vegan and organic lines, specialty cheeses, prepared meals and an espresso bar.
- Old Fort Bay Town Centre, Windsor Field Road, Nassau
- Mon–Sat 7am–8pm · Sun 7am–7pm
Groceries
Super Value (Cable Beach)
The everyday full-service supermarket on the Cable Beach and Baha Mar corridor: pantry staples, American brands, fresh produce and a meat counter.
- Atlantic Drive, Cable Beach, Nassau
- Mon–Sat 7am–8pm · Sun 7am–5pm
Groceries
Super Value (Mackey Street)
The closest standard supermarket to downtown — affordable local prices, butcher counter, in-store bakery, snacks and cold drinks.
- Mackey Street, Nassau
- Mon–Sat 7am–8pm · Sun 7am–5pm
Groceries
Super Value (Prince Charles Drive)
Large supermarket for eastern New Providence — the nearest full shop for Palm Cay and East End rentals, with fresh meats, home supplies and easy parking.
- Prince Charles Drive, Winton, Nassau
- Mon–Sat 7am–8pm · Sun 7am–5pm
Groceries
Super Value (Central Nassau)
Neighbourhood supermarket for quick trips: dairy, cold drinks, meat and household basics.
- Blue Hill / Robinson Road area, Nassau
- Mon–Sat 7am–8pm · Sun 7am–3pm
Groceries
Cost Right (Peach Street)
Nassau's Costco-style warehouse club — bulk water, paper goods and pantry staples at wholesale prices. Best for villas, big families and long stays.
- 52 Peach Street, Nassau
- Daily 8am–4pm
Laundry & dry cleaning
New Oriental Laundry & Cleaners (Mackey Street)
Long-running Nassau laundry and dry cleaner — wash-and-fold, pressing and dry cleaning.
- Mackey Street, Nassau
- Mon–Sat 8am–5:30pm · Sun closed
Laundry & dry cleaning
Superwash (Robinson Road)
Self-service laundromat open around the clock — handy for villa and long-stay guests.
- Robinson Road at Baillou Hill Road, Nassau
- Open 24 hours
Hair, beauty & barbers
Hair Spray Salon
Full-service hair salon on East Bay Street, close to the Paradise Island bridges. Book ahead.
- East Bay Street, Nassau
- Tue–Sat 9am–5pm · Sun–Mon closed
Spas & bodywork
ESPA at Baha Mar
Baha Mar's flagship spa on Cable Beach — massage, facials and hydrotherapy. Book ahead in high season.
- 1 Baha Mar Blvd, Cable Beach, Nassau
- Mon–Sat 6am–8pm · Sun 8am–8pm
Spas & bodywork
Mandara Spa (Atlantis)
The Atlantis resort spa on Paradise Island — massage, facials and salon services.
- One Casino Drive, Paradise Island
- Daily 9:30am–6pm
Spas & bodywork
Genesis Physiotherapy
Private physiotherapy clinic on Mackey Street for sprains, back pain and sports injuries.
- 41 Mackey Street, Nassau
- Mon, Wed, Fri 8am–3pm
Banks & ATMs
Scotiabank (Rawson Square)
Downtown branch and ATMs steps from the cruise port. The Bahamian dollar is 1:1 with USD.
- Rawson Square & Bay Street, Nassau
- Mon–Fri 9am–2pm · ATMs 24 hours
Banks & ATMs
CIBC FirstCaribbean (Shirley Street)
Head branch with ATMs on Shirley Street, a short walk from Bay Street.
- Shirley Street, Nassau
- Mon–Fri 9:30am–3pm
SIM cards & data
BTC store (Baillou Hill Road)
BTC, the Bahamas' main mobile network — prepaid SIMs and visitor data plans.
- Baillou Hill Road, Nassau
- Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Sat 8am–4pm · Sun closed
SIM cards & data
Aliv (Southwest Plaza)
Aliv, the second Bahamian mobile network — prepaid SIMs and data plans.
- Southwest Plaza, Carmichael Road, Nassau
- Mon–Sat 10am–6pm · Sun closed
Dental care
Comfort Smiles Dental
Dental practice on Collins Avenue. Ask about fees before treatment — insurers rarely pay directly.
- 87 Collins Avenue, Nassau
- Mon–Thu 8:30am–4:30pm · Fri–Sat 8:30am–12:30pm
Dental care
Center for Specialized Dentistry
Multi-specialty dental clinic on Collins Avenue.
- 89 Collins Avenue, Nassau
- Mon–Thu 8am–5pm · Fri 8am–12pm · weekends closed
Paediatric & family medical
The Pediatric Place
Paediatric clinic at the Spectrum Health Center, open evenings and weekend afternoons. A clinician decides what care is appropriate.
- 20 Tedder Street, Spectrum Health Center, Nassau
- Mon–Fri 10am–7pm · Sat–Sun 1pm–5pm
Veterinarians
Palmdale Vet Clinic
Small-animal vet in Palmdale. Bring your dog's import permit and health certificate.
- Palmdale, Nassau
- Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Sat 8am–1pm · Sun closed
Veterinarians
Central Animal Hospital
Veterinary hospital on Tenwich Street for check-ups, vaccinations and urgent visits.
- Tenwich Street, Nassau
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:30am–3pm · Wed & Sat 8:30am–1pm
Pet services & grooming
Modernistic Garden & Pet Supply
Pet food, leads, crates and supplies on Madeira Street, Palmdale.
- Madeira Street, Palmdale, Nassau
- Mon–Sat 8:30am–5:30pm · Sun closed
Car & scooter rental
Avis Rent A Car (Airport)
Car rental at Lynden Pindling International Airport. Driving is on the left.
- Lynden Pindling International Airport, Nassau
- Daily 7:30am–8pm
Car & scooter rental
Budget Rent a Car (Downtown)
Downtown Budget branch on Shirley Park Drive; there is also a desk at the airport.
- 7 Shirley Park Drive, Nassau
- Daily 8am–4pm
Taxis & transfers
Majestic Tours (airport transfers)
Licensed Nassau operator for pre-booked airport transfers and private transport.
- Hillside Manor, Cumberland Street, Nassau
- Office daily 9am–5pm
Fuel & EV charging
Rubis (West Bay Street)
Fuel station on West Bay Street on the way between downtown and Cable Beach.
- West Bay Street, Nassau
In a genuine emergency dial 919 for police or 911 for fire and ambulance. Details change — confirm opening hours before travelling across the island.