The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas

Not sure why this property hast a 4.1…. Our experience far exceed this; though, with some caveats. The Ocean Club is exactly that; a high end hotel with a club private atmosphere situated on a beautiful beachfront compound. The property is situated on the north side of Paradise Island. Though Paradise Island is busy (especially on the West End where the Atlantis is) the Ocean Club feels secluded and peaceful. The hotel is divided in to two separate types of accommodation… the Hartford Wing (original) and a Crescent Wing (higher category and newer). We stayed in the Crescent Wing. The room was very comfortable and nice. The construction is sound and we had no noise issues (other than some birds at night..lol). The Four Seasons is constructing a new residence club; though, it appeared this site was to the east of the Crescent Wing and divided by another already constructed condominium complex. From what I could tell, the construction is only in the land clearing stage. When it really gets going, I’d imagine there may be some residual noise if you’re staying in the Crescent Wing and utilizing that end of the beach. We had zero issues with noise. The OC compound has beautiful grounds, pools and gardens. There are 3 pools. The infinity pool overlooks the beach. The Versailles pool is in a lush garden area. The kids pool is hidden by the tennis courts. We utilized the infinity and Versailles pools and both had very attentive staff. Speaking of the Staff, we had an extremely positive overall interaction with the staff (other than as below). Pre-Arrival, the concierge was very helpful. Upon arrival, from the drivers, front desk, pool staff and house keepers, excessive staff, they were all genuinely nice and engaging. The beach is very beautiful and calm. Yes, the Atlantis is down the beach, but you feel like you are on a separate island on the beach at the OC. The beach is miles long and walkable. It was a really nice beach. The only negative interactions we had were with one beach staff member who refused to allow us to use a float (strange) and an atrocious experience with the front of house staff for dinner at Dune (Jean-Georges). The staff at Dune were dismissive and unengaged. They were too busy staring at their phones and iPad than engaging with customers and being proactive with the customer experience. Though we had a reservation, we were seated 1.5 hours after are reserved time. I would never return to this restaurant for dinner service. There are plenty of other nice restaurants nearby (Nobu, Cafe Martinique). As an aside, Dune is the onsite restaurant for breakfast. The service at breakfast was better; albeit, really slow. Would I return to the OC; yes. Would I eat at Dine for Dinner while there; absolutely not.

We just returned from an extraordinary week at The Ocean Club, Four Seasons Bahamas, staying as a family of eight (six adults and two children) in one of the Three Bedroom Villas. Each Villa comes with a team of people who deliver flawless service. We can say without hesitation that our Villa Team made this one of the best vacations our family has ever taken. From the moment we arrived, our Villa Team made us feel not just welcomed, but truly at home. This is a long-tenured team of Four Seasons professionals who clearly love what they do and know how to make guests feel like family. Their service was that perfect combination of intuitive and attentive, yet never intrusive. The standout heroes for our family were David, our day butler, and Delano, our evening butler, who were nothing short of exceptional. David seemed to anticipate what we needed before we even asked. He set us up for the day at the beach or pool with coolers full of drinks, arranged activities throughout the resort, and kept everything running seamlessly. He approaches his craft with a permanent smile and joyful attitude that are infectious. Delano carried that same level of care into the evenings, checking in with a quiet professionalism that made every night feel relaxed and effortless. He also makes great cocktails. Together, they were the heartbeat of our stay and the reason everything felt so easy and luxurious. The rest of our Villa Team was equally amazing: - Arvin, head butler, a true leader who sets a high standard and ensured every detail was perfect. Arvin emailed us as soon as we booked the reservation and arranged for groceries and liquor to be stocked just as we wanted it. - Ricardo, butler assistant, always there with a warm smile, driving us where we needed to go in the golf cart or helping with anything we needed around the villa. - Shanara, our breakfast and lunch chef every morning and midday meal was a delight; the food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. She expertly managed custom orders each of eight family members for every breakfast. Her “famous cauliflower” was a crowd favorite that we requested many days. - Deangelo, our dinner chef -- the dinners in the villa were outstanding, and honestly better than the dinner we had at Dune, the Michelin-starred restaurant on property. The food was always abundant and delicious across varied themes – Mexican, Italian, Barbecue and Bahamian Sunday Feast. Deangelo also makes some of the best desserts we have ever had – his chocolate panna cota with berries was an inspired masterpiece, and local specialty coconut duff was a treat. - Raynard and Rashaaad, the overnight butlers – it was incredibly reassuring to know that, no matter the hour, there was always someone available and happy to help. And some of our crew were up early. They had the coffee and pastries out for the early risers, and were also good enough to bring one of our family members to the local grocery store for a pre-work

Even just stepping onto the grounds of The Ocean Club feels like entering another world. Nestled on the quiet side of Paradise Island, this resort perfectly blends luxury with natural beauty. Lush gardens, oceanfront infinity pools, and elegant colonial-style architecture make every view picture-perfect. The staff are warm, attentive, and incredibly professional — even visitors stopping by for lunch or a walk through the gardens are treated like VIPs. You can feel the calm energy here; it’s the kind of place that instantly slows your heart rate and clears your mind. The Versailles-inspired gardens are something truly special — a peaceful oasis of palm trees, reflecting pools, and historic statues. It’s like a mini escape to Europe right in the Caribbean. Add to that a breathtaking white-sand beach with clear turquoise water, and it becomes almost unreal. Though I haven’t stayed overnight (yet!), this is one of those rare places that feels magical from the moment you arrive. Whether you’re enjoying a meal at DUNE by Jean-Georges or simply walking along the shoreline, The Ocean Club reminds you what paradise truly looks like. Can’t wait to return — and this time, for a longer stay.

Stayed 5 nights as a family of 5 in 2 interconnecting ocean front rooms Welcome at the hotel was terrific - friendly and helpful. Rooms are a bit dated in style but very comfortable and a good size and as we were on the ground floor we had lovely outdoor seating which as the hotel faces north is out of the sun. Our rooms were in the last block which was blissfully quiet Food wise a little mixed to be honest Dune - very disappointed at dinner and breakfast with the quality of food and the service. Several times made a mess of the gluten free parts of the order (despite multiple discussions on this point). The breakfast could do with some simpler lighter options but free Coffee and croissants are available in the martini bar if you want something small) Ocean Blu - wonderful service and excellent food both at lunch and dinner Martini Bar - excellent service and lovely drinks . Family enjoyed the beach where the service was excellent and the kids enjoyed swimming and snorkelling further up the beach. We also did some jet ski which is payable in cash directly to the provider The shuttle service to Atlantis (for the waterpark where entry is free) and the golf club (where we used the range and played some rounds) is very efficient Highly enjoyable and highly recommended

The location of The Ocean Club is hard to beat, the food is very good although quite pricey - your food bill will rise quite rapidly. The staff are very friendly and helpful although the person that showed me to my room on arrival was a little frosty after I made a remark that waiting and hour for my room to become available was not very good especially after a long flight. The room that I stayed in was nice but I’d say if this is the same for all similar rooms, then they’re about due for a refurb as they are starting to look a bit tired and some of the bath fittings were definitely in need of replacing. All in all I think a four out of five is probably a little on the generous side and would rate nearer a 3.5 but the grounds, beach and general location is exceptional. The gym is very good. One more checked off the list.

Great property with amazing beaches. House car to Atlantis and all of their facilities included for Ocean Club guests. Superb combination. Brad LeMay