Awards
Conde Nast Award Winner, Travel & Leisure Award Winner
Note Bene
The Versailles inspired hotel enjoys an entire mile of private beach. The club is highly private and exclusive, and guests are pampered by butler service. The grounds at One and Only Ocean Club invite guests to stroll through the gardens or lounge in a hammock. Enjoy complimentary Aquacat and Hobiecat sailing, snorkeling, aqua bikes, paddleboats, kayaking and bicycling. Scuba lessons and diving excursions can be arranged through the Concierge. At the heart of One and Only Ocean Club is the allure of water. Miles of pristine white sand beach are described as some of the most beautiful in the world. Take a swim in the languid Versailles Pool, for adults ages 14 and older. Poolside concierge services includes Evian misting, CD players and music selections, newspapers and magazines, sunglass cleaning and complimentary 5-minute foot massages. The new separate Family Pool is designed for younger guests complete with waterfall and aqua toys.
Meeting Space
One and Only Ocean Club now offers facilities for small scale executive meetings and receptions. A new executive board room with seating for 20 is situated in a colonial-style building with a patio offering views of the Versailles pool and gardens. The comfortable covered patio makes an ideal setting for a banquet or pre or post meeting reception. The 850-square-foot Hartford Room is a secondary meeting option with flexible setup.
Fine Dining on Site
The Bahamanian lobster chili is recommended at Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Dune. Tempting flavors and enchanting aromas meld into delectable cuisine. At One and Only Ocean Club, your choices for stellar dining are exceptional. Whether you prefer a casual breakfast served on your terrace, a light lunch poolside, or an intimate dinner for two beneath a canopy of stars or overlooking the sea, there is something to satisfy every appetite. A gourmet in-room dining menu is also available 24 hours a day.
Spa Facility
The Mandara Spa is in the Balinese-style, with private treatment villas, baths, and gardens. The extraordinary One and Only Spa at Ocean Club is undeniably one of the finest, most luxurious spas in The Bahamas and Caribbean. Featuring eight Balinese-style private treatment villas with open-air gardens, the Spa offers a sensual and rejuvenating experience. La Palestra, the top fitness operator in New York City, brings their talents to the One and Only Ocean Club Fitness Center through innovative design, individually-tailored exercise programs and group classes. Complimentary one-hour yoga classes are offered daily on the beach deck, and private sessions for physical and spiritual well-being are offered for a fee.
Tennis Courts on Site
One and Only Ocean Club has six Har-Tru tennis courts. Lighted, night play is offered on four courts. Equipment is available at the fitness center, and the resident tennis professionals are pleased to offer lessons.
Biking, Touring
Complimentary bicycles available
Ecological Tourism
Kayaking and snorkeling tours
Golfing
This 18-hole, par 72 championship course is designed by Tom Weiskopf and operated by Troon Golf. Weiskopf's PGA course features meticulous seaside green and tee settings, alternating fairways and breathtaking signature holes stretched over 7,100 yards. An on-site Pro Shop, pro and Clubhouse compliment this remarkable golfing experience.
Tee times can be reserved 60 days in advance of the requested day of play and will be held with the authorization of a major credit card.
Recommended Rooms
Beachfront suites with parlors and doors that open to the water are recommended. * * * Nestled into the resort's intimate setting are two wings - the Hartford Wing and the Crescent Wing. With its classic Colonial architecture, the two-story Hartford Wing offers guestrooms and suites with lovely views of the ocean or garden grounds. This wing features 50 rooms (340 sq. ft), four suites (830 sq. ft.) and a cluster of two-bedroom garden cottages located in the gardens, just beyond the pool. All Hartford Wing accommodations were completely refurbished in late 2001. The five new two-story buildings of the Crescent Wing offer luxury guestrooms and suites, all with commanding views of endless beach and ocean from a private balcony or terrace. This wing features 40 beachfront rooms (550 sq. ft.) and 10 beachfront suites (1100 sq. ft.). All accommodations feature a private balcony or terrace, central air conditioning, indoor and outdoor ceiling fans, DVD and CD players, satellite television, Internet access, service bars, marble appointed bathrooms with double sinks, and safes. In-room guest amenities include bathrobes, signature soaps and toiletries, and other features expected in European luxury hotels.
