Enter The Luxe Library, an exclusive literary lounge with a carefully curated collection of fashion, design, and lifestyle publications for guests who want to absorb both style and substance by the sun.
A collaboration between The Ocean Club and the prominent designer Nathaniel Archer, this poolside pavilion is a combination of the old-world charm and the modern flair. Guests can sink into cushy loungers, sip cool citrus-infused water, and thumb through an enviable span of magazines from around the world, such as Vogue, Architectural Digest, Esquire, Harper’s, Maison & Jardin, and Élan.
Nostalgic and Modern
Nestled in the middle of the resort’s palm-lined pool deck, the Luxe Library draws from vintage literary salons and the golden age of jet-set travel. The cabana, reimagined by Archer, is a vision of coastal elegance, featuring intricate hand-carved latticework that frames the airy, open design. A statement oak-and-rattan shelving unit, illuminated by soft golden lighting, displays an ever-evolving rotation of editorial treasures.
This is not just a pretty building: It stands for a kind of leisure time that refuses to fade. “We wanted to teleport guests into the era whereby flipping through a beautifully crafted magazine was such an indulgence, an escape within another escape,” says Archer. “By merging the tactile enjoyment of print with the effortless luxury, this project embodies all that is The Ocean Club.”
An Unmatched Literary Experience
At the outset, poolside guests are presented with an exquisitely printed Reading Carte, listing all titles available for the day. Whether attracted to high fashion editorials, essays that stimulate the mind, or interiors that innovate, patrons call out for whichever title catches their eye while being served by a conscientious poolside concierge.
Meanwhile, the cool sounds of jazz and curated DJ sets provide a soundtrack of genteel ambiance that recalls an era of cinematic glamour. A place that feels like it came straight out of a Slim Aarons photo-always chic and charmingly inviting.
For those wishing to take home a bit of their experience, all displayed magazines can be purchased at Maison de Soleil Boutique within the resort, making sure guests’ indulgences linger long after their stay.
Where Leisure Meets Literary Indulgence
Reading at The Luxe Library is not an afterthought: it is an art form and a curated ritual. An invitation to slow down in the most stylish way possible, whether underneath a striped cabana savoring cocktails or turning inspiring pages in the stir of the ocean breeze blowing the palms-this is poolside lounging at its absolute highest.