Ocean West Boutique Hotel — Hotel in New Providence

Pros: -Extremely quiet and serene which may not be for everyone, so take note. I was 6 months pregnant so this was great for me but all conversations can be heard as you can hear a pin drop -Unique hotel experience being in a former residence versus a bustling resort or stereotypical hotel -Beautiful views from the breakfast deck/ pool deck and roof - make sure to get up there! -Fresh breakfast on site (though not complimentary, we enjoyed). One morning it did take us an hour to get our food, though (from one staff member in particular that stood out as being problematic)

Cons: -Not on or near a beach where you can lay out -Inconvenient location… like majorly. Ocean West takes place on super busy street only “walking distance” (no side walks in some areas) to a few places. I don’t recommend the Sapodilla Estate for dinner by the way- pricey and the food didn’t taste great. We walked 30 minutes to Sandyport one day which was beautiful but the walk didn’t feel the most safe between dodging cars / walking through neighborhoods with barbed wire. -The hill to get back up to the hotel on said walk is intense, especially in the heat. -All of that being said, you have to rely on the local bus (doesn’t run much Sundays) or the hotel shuttle where they charge you $8 to literally go next door and they aren’t always available as there is one car for all 10 rooms and a driver needs to be free. It adds up. Cabs are even more ridiculous pricing wise so name your price before you get in. -Hotel staff mostly seemed new and confused most of the time like others have said and lack customer service.

Recommendations: -Take the bus or shuttle to Sandyport for lunch and eat at Spritz / get smoothies across from Spritz at the cafe. The area is safe and adorable. We saw sea turtles and nursing sharks from Spritz as we sat by the window. -Check out Baha Mar for dinner. It’s overpriced but helps balance the quietness of Ocean West of you want an evening out to dine and walk around. -Sandy Port Beach or Cable Beach are the closest public beaches -Bay West Adventures Tours gave us an incredible half day snorkeling / boat ride experience and we felt it was 100% worth the cost. They can pick you up from the Sandyport fast station dock. -Bring some snacks to keep in your room since Ocean West only...

I stayed here for three nights in overall had a pleasant experience. However, there are some considerations before booking this hotel.

Pros: The staff was pleasant. The room, Ruby, on the third floor was clean and much bigger than it appears in the pictures on the hotel's website. The hotel offers a shuttle (it isn't complementary) to several destinations on Nassau including the main airport. The hotel was quiet, safe, and peaceful. The room, Ruby, included a fridge and microwave in the room. I had my own reusable water bottle and there were free water refills if I asked the front desk. The hotel is less than 10 minutes from airport. The property is well-maintained.

Cons: The hotel is up a gated and very steep hill that is easy to walk down, but arduous to hike back up. Breakfast is offered, but is not complimentary. The walls are thin and I could hear activity in the hallway even if the people were not loud -- however, it didn't affect my sleep. There are no elevators, only steps, so consider how much luggage you bring with you. The hotel shuttle is ran by the hotel staff and is unreliable. For example, there was usually one staff member at the front desk and that one person appeared to be the chef (for breakfast) and the driver for the shuttle, so their availability varied. The hotel did provide alternative taxi options if this happened. The hotel is located on the western part of Nassau about a 30 minute drive into downtown Nassau and I felt isolated. The area surrounding the hotel is not walkable and there aren't a lot of food options either. If you do take a taxi to downtown Nassau, some taxi drivers won't drive you back to the hotel because it's too far for them or they're unfamiliar with the location.

Overall, I recommend this hotel if you are comfortable with spending a lot of money on taxis to get around the rest of Nassau and if you are comfortable with the steep hill. The hotel is not ideal for tourists who won't/can't/don't drive in Nassau and prefer to walk and have several dining and recreational options in walking distance -- I'd recommend options in downtown...

My husband and I have stayed at this lovely hotel now several times over night to catch connecting flights to the out islands and we consider it more a B&B as it is an elegant Italian renaissance style former private residence of a dentist, gated and with only 10 rooms for guests to rent. It is truly a jewel compared to the typical hotels in Nassau- IF you are looking for quiet and no hustle and bustle that is! It sits high up on a hill with spectacular views of the ocean and surrounding area and has a lovely tropically landscaped garden with palm trees and other exotic plants. As other reviewers mentioned there is a pool with a few lounge chairs to take in the quiet and peace of the place. It is in close proximity to the airport, has a really nice restaurant with good food and outside bar within 5 minutes walking distance close by, but no restaurant on site which can be a bit problematic should you arrive at a rather late hour...... |Breakfast is available, not a huge menu, but the quality is very good and the staff is truly very nice, professional and attentive to your needs. They also offer a 'shuttle' which is a private SUV that can be arranged for guest pick up and drop off from/to the airport with prices more reasonable ($18 one way) compared to regular taxis that can charge up to $40 depending on the...