The 10 Best Hotels in Nassau

By: - May 20th, 2015
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Easily accessible but far enough away to make you feel as if you’ve actually gone somewhere, Nassau and neighboring Paradise Island are two of our favorite destinations for a quick Caribbean getaway. And when we get to the Bahamian tourist hub, here are some of our favorite places to check in and chill out. These are the best hotels in Nassau and Paradise Island, based on our veteran editorial staff’s in-depth analysis and rankings. Or check out the larger list of all the greatest Bahamas hotels.

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One & Only Ocean Club
It’s all about understated elegance at this former private estate-turned-resort on Paradise Island, where all of the 105 rooms come with 24-hour butler service and daily delivery of champagne and strawberries, and waterfront dining at Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Dune is a highlight.

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