A New Boutique Hotel in Nassau

By: - January 24th, 2016

There’s a new boutique hotel on the scene in the western corner of New Providence.

Nassau’s new Ocean West boutique hotel opened its doors in the summer and is now open about four miles from Cable Beach.

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The property has indoor and outdoor bars, along with a massage suite, conference space and  a pool.

All of the property’s 10 rooms have either full or partial ocean views, some with Frehcn doors that open onto private balconies.

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The rooms also have refrigerators, microwaves, TV and free Wi-Fi.

— CJ Staff

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