The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort
OVERVIEW
If you’ve ever wanted to feel like a celebrity but didn’t fancy putting yourself ‘out there’, you might be interested to know where you can go to feel like one, minus the hordes of paparazzi or the need to go to stage school. The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort in the Bahamas is set on an exclusive patch of heaven known as Paradise Island and offers the A-list experience for everyone who goes there – you might just find yourself staying next to an Oscar winner.
In fact, the hotel featured prominently in the James Bond blockbuster, Casino Royale, and you can even stay in Daniel Craig’s villa if you really want to bring your 007 fantasies to life. This beachfront resort has a romantic and illustrious history that the friendly staff would only be too happy to share, with 14th-century Augustinian cloisters and impeccable gardens modelled on Versailles. It’s been running as a hotel since 1962, and until recently was operated by the One&Only group. Fortunately, Four Seasons have made few changes, though you can expect impeccable service as with all Four Seasons’ resorts.
The cuisine is exceptional, the bars are relaxed and informal, the accommodation suitably stunning. This is island living at its finest.
SUMMARY
Rooms: 105
Location: Paradise Island, Bahamas
Nearest Airport: Nassau
Board Basis: Room Only, Bed & Breakfast
6 Reasons to visit One&Only Ocean Club
- Featured prominently in the James Bond blockbuster, Casino Royale (Bond’s villa is available)
- Located on the shores of Paradise Island, the resort commands a beautiful stretch of white sand
- The gardens were inspired by Versailles and roll down to the sea
- Kids are more than welcome and can enjoy the fantastic KidsOnly programme
- Complimentary outdoor yoga classes are held on the beach
- Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten helms the hotel’s fine-dining restaurant
The resort is located close to some spectacular dive sites and can arrange diving excursions so you can explore the underwater world of the Tongue of the Ocean and Great Bahama Bank. Deep-sea fishing charters are also available.
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Where to stay
The Crescent Wing is home to the luxury beachfront suites, with elegant colonial interiors resonant of a private Bahamian mansion. Drawing on the glamour of the hotel’s past, Garden and Ocean View Rooms are located in the Hartford Wing. Garden Cottages offer privacy and space whilst the Villa Residences, surrounded by hibiscus and bougainvillea, are the most luxurious of all the Ocean Club’s accommodation.
The resort is located close to some spectacular dive sites and can arrange diving excursions so you can explore the underwater world of the Tongue of the Ocean and Great Bahama Bank. Deep-sea fishing charters are also available.
What to do
Explore the island with the complimentary bikes or tee off at the Tom Weiskopf designed golf course which is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. Divers are drawn to the deep oceanic trench, the Tongue of the Ocean whilst snorkellers can discover Great Bahama Bank reefs.
The resort is located close to some spectacular dive sites and can arrange diving excursions so you can explore the underwater world of the Tongue of the Ocean and Great Bahama Bank. Deep-sea fishing charters are also available.
What and Where to Eat
Enjoy the spices of the Bahamas with exotic grills and plentiful seafood bounty from the Ocean Club’s restaurants. Follow in the footsteps of celebrities, including James Bond, with a cocktail at the Martini Bar & Lounge.
The resort is located close to some spectacular dive sites and can arrange diving excursions so you can explore the underwater world of the Tongue of the Ocean and Great Bahama Bank. Deep-sea fishing charters are also available.
When to travel
Month | Temp(C) |
Sun(hrs) |
Rain(mm) |
---|---|---|---|
Jan |
21 | 7 | 70 |
Feb |
21 | 8 | 70 |
Mar |
22 | 9 | 70 |
Apr |
23 | 10 | 80 |
May |
26 | 10 | 160 |
Jun |
27 | 10 | 180 |
Jul |
28 | 10 | 220 |
Aug |
28 | 10 | 200 |
Sep |
28 | 8 | 200 |
Oct |
26 | 8 | 140 |
Nov |
25 | 8 | 100 |
Dec |
22 | 7 | 80 |