San Salvador is the most historic island of the Bahamas, it is here that Columbus did land on the 12th October of 1492, "discovering" the New World. The island with a unique see, has
a little populations , over 1.300 peop0le, in the same size as Manhattan.It has only two opposite possibilities for stayng One is the Club Med, who is a large place, full of life and entertainment, and it is one of the best ClubMed worlwide. The other is the Riding Rock, built in the Fifties, when there was a large american base, and which has about 50 rooms, with a swimming pool and a tennis court, and nothing else. It is over the bay, rooms go directly into the beach. Rooms are simple, but with everything.needed.
This resort was a very famous diving center. But, because of the death of the owner, diving has been disconnected. The hotel now is largely desert, and if somebody wants to have an holiday in absolute peace and in direct contact with nature, yet with air conditioning and modern amenities, this would be kideal. Be ready for simple food, basic service, but lot of peace, and an island at your service...

Great food and great dive staff .... Lynn, Chris and Captain Bruce are top notch
Easy boat to dive off ....tanks had great fills... I had help getting into the water because of a bad back and never felt like they minded
Gear was taken to boat from hotel and left on for the week
Water and oranges were provided between dives
Plenty of sun cover on boat and new head
Hugh breakfast buffet
Choices for lunch and dinner made at breakfast
Always two options and personal health/allergy issues were not a problem
Ice tea was delicious and they kept it flowing
Wine with dinner and delicious homemade desserts
Staff in main building/ restaurant were super friendly
Go and stay here ....you will have a great time

While we did not stay at Riding Rock (its lodging was already full by the time we went looking for accommodations), we would very much like to put in a good word regarding their dive operation, which we did use throughout our stay on the island.

The dive staff was friendly, but highly professional and organized. We were treated like good friends, but also as guests expecting a safe, enjoyable, professionally guided dive trip. The equipment we rented was well cared for and in good shape. And, the staff did a terrific job of managing trips that made experienced and novice divers alike feel accommodated.

On a side note: We enjoyed a few evenings in the Riding Rock's bar, which is governed by the very capable Peaches. She makes a mean anything, but try the Pina Colada and the Bahamian Breeze. They're her specialties!

My wife and I just stayed at Riding Rock for two weeks of diving. This place treats you like family (in a good way). The staff was great and eager to help make our stay better in any way they could. The dive staff is professional, fun and extremely experienced. Diving is amazing. Three dives a day. Leave your gear on the boat. I could not have been easier or more enjoyable.