Situated on five miles of fluffy-white beach on Paradise Island, The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas offers a compelling combination of storied past, serene privacy, and luxurious exclusivity. The property, opened by A&P supermarket heir Huntington Hartford in 1962, has always drawn Hollywood royalty to its sultry shores, and now offers a real estate proposition that’s hard to resist if you’re in the market.
The 35 acres of Versailles‑inspired gardens contain just 107 guest accommodations across low‑rise Bahamian‑style buildings overlooking either the ocean or the the gardens. Guests can swim in one of three pools: the infinity‑edged Ocean Pool, the elegant adults‑only Versailles Pool (think Euro-Bahamian version of The Great Gatsby), and the fun lagoon‑style Family Pool with a waterfall entry. A spa with eight Balinese‑style treatment rooms, a fitness center with Technogym® equipment, daily yoga classes, six lit Har‑Tru tennis courts, and the Tom Weiskopf‑designed 18‑hole Ocean Club Golf Course round out the wellness and recreation offerings.
Just past the lobby is the Living Room Bar, best known as the backdrop for the 2006 remake of Casino Royale. Yep, James Bond himself sipped a Vesper Martini here, and you can, too.
Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s DUNE by Jean‑Georges is an indoor-outdoor spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner, shaded and with a perpetual breeze coming up off the ocean. The French-Asian-Bahamian menu has several standout dishes, including the “black plate” appetizer with conch salad, chicken samosa, shrimp satay, crab spring roll and tuna and avocado in rice paper. Plan to share if, if possible, so that you can also order the Bahamian lobster curry, served with fried plantains and bok choy, a spot-on signature dish. If you want this food at your fingertips all the time, and you’re looking for a retirement or second home on Paradise Island, you’ll be happy to learn about the in-progress residential enclave slated to debut in 2027.
Four Seasons has partnered with Two Roads Development and Access Real Estate to build this community of just 67 turnkey homes, offering unparalleled privacy and premium access to the resort’s amenities and services 24/7. Designed by SB Architects with interiors by Champalimaud Design, the residences range from two‑bedroom oceanfront units (3,124 square feet, starting at ~$6.5 million) to five‑bedroom beach villas (up to 7,459 square feet, with 6,600 square-foot terraces and private pools at $18 million–$23 million). In between, there are three‑bedroom garden or marina-view homes (starting at 4,073 square-feet and ranging in price from $7 million–$12 million) and four‑bedroom marina residences ($12 million–$18 million). All come fully furnished and include Four Seasons property management, with the option to participate in the resort’s rental program.
The development is expected to inject $400 million in economic activity into The Bahamas and create approximately 200 full‑time jobs by opening day. Pre‑construction interest is strong, especially among buyers seeking long‑term vacation homes, legacy estates, or investment properties with managed rental income potential. U.S. and other international buyers may qualify for Bahamian residency benefits, including zero capital gains or inheritance taxes, through qualifying property investments over $1 million.
More than six decades after its glamorous beginnings, The Ocean Club epitomizes luxury beach living and classic design. Add the forthcoming Four Seasons Residences, and the property transforms into a lifestyle destination with multiple entry points: short‑stay resort guest, multi‑generational family retreat, or private homeowner with resort service and rental upside.
For more information, visit The Ocean Club Residences website.