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The Ocean Club
Paradise Island, Bahamas

Since opening in 1962, The Ocean Club has attracted royalty, celebrities and discerning travellers seeking a more refined side of the Bahamas. Set along an eight-kilometre stretch of powder-white sand on Paradise Island, this legendary retreat feels wonderfully secluded, despite being just moments from Nassau. Its low-rise buildings, oceanfront setting and 35 acres of Versailles-inspired gardens create an atmosphere that is both grand and deeply intimate.

Stone pathways wind through terraced gardens filled with bougainvillea, ancient statues and hidden corners designed for quiet moments. Beyond, the turquoise waters of the Caribbean provide a dazzling backdrop, while elegant rooms, suites and villa residences offer a sense of privacy that feels more akin to a private estate than a traditional resort.

  • Beach view from a hotel room with two beds, a small sitting area, and sliding glass doors opening to a grassy area with palm trees and ocean.
  • Beach with ten blue umbrellas and lounge chairs, ocean waves, grassy area, swimming pool, palm trees, and a large white building in the background.
  • A patio view overlooking a green lawn with two palm trees, a hammock, two white Adirondack chairs, and an ocean in the background under a partly cloudy sky. Inside, there is a wicker sofa with cushions, a hat, and an open book on a table.
  • A bedroom with a bed covered in white linens and a beige throw. There is a white cabinet with decorative bowls, vases, and a plant on top. A large mirror hangs on the wall above the cabinet. Outside the sliding glass door, there is a patio area with outdoor seating, a small thatched roof gazebo, and lush green tropical plants.
  • Man running on a treadmill in a gym with large windows and various exercise equipment.
  • A man in a blue shirt and black shorts performs a pull-up on a gym station outdoors surrounded by green plants and trees.
  • A luxurious bathroom featuring a double vanity with two mirrors, a large soaking tub, a shower enclosed with glass doors, and elegant beige tilework, accented by a modern chandelier and decorative lighting.
  • Hotel room with a large bed, nightstand, lamp, framed botanical art on the wall, and a view of palm trees and the ocean through a glass door.
  • Elegant indoor event space decorated with lush green and white floral arrangements, including hanging greenery, candles, and well-arranged tables set for a formal gathering.
  • Aerial view of beachfront resort with white buildings, palm trees, green lawns, sandy beach, and turquoise ocean waters under cloudy sky.
  • Modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden accent wall, and sliding glass door leading to a green outdoor space. The room has a ceiling fan, bedside lamps, and a seating area with a table and chairs.
  • An open-air beach bar with a white wooden ceiling and chandeliers, overlooking the ocean, featuring a large marble-topped bar with barstools and a view of the sea through open windows.
  • A beach with bright green vegetation along the sand, turquoise water, and a clear blue sky.
  • A decorated beach setup for a romantic or elegant event at sunset, with chairs, a table with flowers, lanterns, and a view of the ocean and seagulls flying in the sky.
  • A smiling bartender preparing a cocktail behind a bar, with various bottles of alcohol displayed on shelves in the background.
  • An aerial view of a sandy beach with footprints, ocean waves, and turquoise water.
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  • Calm ocean waters near a sandy shoreline with green plants, under a sky with scattered clouds and distant houses along the coast.
  • Elegant hotel lobby with marble floor, white walls, and decorative molding. A man in a chef's uniform walks toward the entrance. Artworks and chairs are visible on the walls.
  • Luxurious living room with white walls, elegant chandeliers, large windows with views of the ocean, and stylish furniture including sofas, tables, and decorative plants.
  • Luxury resort with a large swimming pool, palm trees, and outdoor furniture overlooking the ocean under a clear blue sky.
  • Entrance of a hotel or restaurant with two staff members standing under a portico with white columns, decorative plants, and seating area.
  • Beachside patio with white columns, furniture with colorful cushions, green grass, palm trees, hammocks, and ocean view.
  • Balcony with white railing, tropical view of palm trees, ocean, blue sky with clouds, outdoor seating with blue pillows, green grass
  • Bright living room with large arched windows, a grand piano with framed photos, tall potted plant, and various seating including chairs and a sofa, decorated with books, lamps, and artwork.
  • The image shows the front entrance of a house with a large, triangular shingled roof, white columns, indoor plants, and a glass-paneled door, illuminated warmly against a dusky sky.
  • Elegant restaurant interior with wooden tables and patterned chairs, large windows showing a view of the ocean at dusk, and black pendant lights hanging from a white, vaulted ceiling.

Days here unfold effortlessly. Breakfast arrives overlooking the ocean, afternoons are spent beside infinity pools or beneath swaying palms on the beach, and evenings drift between candlelit dinners, sunset cocktails and moonlit walks through the gardens. For those seeking adventure, coral reefs, sailing excursions and some of the Caribbean's most spectacular marine life lie just beyond the shore.

There is history here too. Film enthusiasts may recognise The Ocean Club from Casino Royale, where several memorable scenes featuring Daniel Craig's James Bond were filmed on the property, adding another layer of intrigue to an already iconic destination.

What makes The Ocean Club so enduring is its elegance. While much of the Caribbean has evolved around it, the resort remains true to its original spirit — timeless, sophisticated and effortlessly glamorous.

Somewhere in the world, there is a destination that will stay with you forever. What you see here is merely a glimpse of the extraordinary experiences waiting to be discovered. Schedule a personal consultation with Karen Harrington to uncover the journey that is uniquely yours.

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