Overlooking an uninterrupted expanse of Kolatoli Beach, Ocean Paradise Beach Hotel and Resort is situated on one of the most picturesque locations in Cox's Bazar. Developed during the recent growth spurt in the country's premier tourist location, Ocean Paradise was inaugurated in 2011 and has been a popular choice for holidaymakers since.

The hotel promises its guests a holistic hospitality experience right from their arrival in Cox's Bazar with convenient airport pickups and drop-offs for visitors flying into the coastal town. At the hotel, guests are greeted by a helpful concierge in a spacious, well-lit lobby with welcome drinks and hassle-free check in services. Choices for bed and boarding are abundant, from deluxe rooms to chairman suites. Each room is complemented by a host of value added services and amenities, including breakfast for two (and any children under 5), broadband internet, morning newspaper, LCD cable TV, safety deposit boxes, hair dryers and electric shaving points. Suite residents are spoilt with an extra bit of luxury with in suite jacuzzis.

The rooms, tastefully furnished with dark wood furniture, therapeutically comfortable beds and plush upholstery offer spectacular views of the sea and the hills encompassing Cox's Bazar from floor to ceiling windows and private balconies.The standard king/twin room is the most affordable priced at BDT 8000 per night while the presidential suite, priced at the highest premium, will set its user back approximately BDT 49000.

Two restaurants in the hotel cater to the culinary pursuits of guests. Curry Leaf on the first floor is a multi-cuisine restaurant that specialises in local, Thai and continental cuisine.  The Skybar Seafood and Grill is located on the rooftop and enjoys a bird's eye view of the ocean. It focuses on traditional delicacies including fusion barbeque dishes and grills. The restaurants are complemented by two cafes and a bar. At Kolatoli is a cozy coffee shop in the hotel lobby that offers a range of beverages, pastries and sandwiches while the H2o Pool Café is ideal for guests who enjoy the swimming privileges at the hotel. It is apt for light meals sitting by the poolside with a view of the mountains in the distance.

In addition to restaurants and cafes, the hotel has one grand ballroom and two meeting rooms that can seat between 50 to 1000 people depending on the type of event and the seating style preferred. A sunset open terrace provides an ideal venue for live concerts, cultural events and barbeques and is particularly popular during winter. Ocean Paradise also provides a range of recreational facilities such as a game room, an outdoor swimming pool with a separate pool for children, a fitness centre and gym. Guests can also opt to relax and unwind through body and foot massages and body scrubs at the Sawasdee Spa that is adjacent to the pool area.

Visiting the hotel once, it is not difficult to see why it has established a market for itself in less than three years. With prime beach facing views, plush rooms and a selection of corporate venues, Ocean Paradise truly has something for everyone.

For reservations, please call, +88 0341 52379, +88 01938 846763-7 or email [email protected]
 
Photo: Sazzad Ibne Sayed