Free Stay in the Bahamas for Military

Military families can get 4 free nights a year at the Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas thanks to the Salute to Service program by Caesars Entertainment. They upgrade military families to Platinum status once verified. One of many perks of the Platinum status is 4 free nights in the Bahamas. Below you'll find more information about joining their rewards program, getting the Salute to Service card, eligibility and booking your stay.

Understanding Caesars "Salute" Card

As a show of gratitude Caesars will upgrade members of the United States Armed Forces to Platinum status & offer hotel discounts when you book online. The most notable perks of Platinum status are complementary parking, early access to shows, discounts on select Norwegian Cruise Line Vacations and of course, a special offer at Atlantis
Paradise Island.

Eligibility

Caesars rewards salute card is very inclusive! All Active Duty members, Guard, Reserve, Veterans & all of their spouses are eligible to hold a Salute card. If you are a Gold Star Family , I would give Caesars a call to see if you are eligible. It isn't included on their website but I would assume at least Gold Star Spouses would qualify. You must be of legal age to gamble to get a Salute card.

Acquisition

There are two steps to acquiring a Salute card. The first step is to join Caesars Rewards. You can join the free rewards program online or in person at any of their Caesars locations. The second step requires you to go in person to any of these Caesars locations so they can verify your eligible. You cannot do this online or in the Bahamas at the time of your stay. You must go in person before you're able to book your stay. Not living near a location can be so disappointing. We will be taking a detour on an upcoming trip to get the Salute card since we don't live close either. It'll be worth it for a free military stay in the Bahamas.

When you go in person to get your Salute card you will need to bring one of the following: US Military ID, DD214 or a Veterans card. Active Military IDs, National Guard IDs, Reserves IDs, Retired Military IDs, and Spouse's IDs will all work!

Atlantis Bahamas

The Atlantis Paradise Island is a full service resort so most of the activities are included in your stay. They boast over 5 miles of beaches, a water park, marine habitats, golf, tennis, fitness center and a spa. There are many restaurants on the property as well as right outside the resort. They also have a kids club, concerts, outdoor movies, a comedy club and a casino. You will not be bored during your trip!

Getting to the Atlantis Paradise Island

The resort is located near the Capitol of the Bahamas Nassau. The airport code is NAS. Most major cities offer direct flights to the island. The hotel does not have a free shuttle so you will need to arrange transportation to and from the resort. Temperatures range from high 70s to 90s with a dry and a wet season. The dry season is cooler and lasts from December to May. The wet season tends to be hot but little rain from June to November.

Redeeming your Free Stay in Bahamas for Military

Once you have your Salute card and Platinum status, you can book your 4 free nights in the Bahamas. To book, you must call Atlantis Casino VIP Services at 888-877-7592. You will provide your name, birthday and Caesars rewards number. You'll book your days and provide a credit card for incidentals. The salute card covers your room fee but you will still be responsible for a resort fee and mandatory gratuities. This benefit is limited to January, May, September and October. Your discount during the other months of the year is buy two nights at $150, get two nights free.

The Fine Print

The free hotel nights are limited to two guests per room. If you want to bring another guest over the age of 12, there is a $50 fee per person per night. The maximum occupancy is 4 adults and 1 child under 4. Guests must show 4 hours of rated casino play in order to receive complimentary offer. They track your time using a players card. The penny slots are the cheapest way to "gamble" for 4 hours. There are varying reports if this is actually tracked or not. Be sure to read your confirmation email to see if it is a requirement for your stay. Cancellations must be made at least 7 days in advanced to avoid fees.

Hotel Status

Status at hotels can get you discounts and great perks like early check-in or late check out. Once you have Platinum status from the Salute card, you can have your status "matched" to other hotels to enjoy status there as well.

The good news is you can match your status at Wyndham hotels. Once you match your status you will get discounts and perks at their hotels too. The bad news is that if you have status with Marriott Bonvoy, you cannot use your perks or earn points during your free stay. Marriott and Atlantis have a partnership. They don't let you enjoy benefits from Marriott & Caesars at the same time.