Bermuda is a British overseas territory that’s renowned for its beautiful pink sand beaches, and it also offers a rich maritime history, complete with well-preserved colonial architecture and cobblestone alleys, as well as a wealth of outdoor activities on land and at sea. If you plan to visit, you’ll find a host of fantastic hotels in which to base your stay, but for the best of the best, be sure to choose one of these.
Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa
Decidedly British, things are a bit more proper on this island as compared to some of its neighbors, and that’s especially true at the elegant Cambridge Beaches Resort. One of Bermuda’s most romantic hotels, it’s situated along the island’s westernmost edge, with rooms ranging from country manor-style to trendy and even old English library. The former owner’s residence was converted into one of the most lavish and most expensive units, a two-bedroom cottage that boasts traditional Bermudian decor and its own private gardens. The property also hosts the luxurious Ocean Spa and an indoor pool complex, four private beaches, a formal dining room and a Bermudian bar as well as an impeccably manicured cricket lawn.
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Country manor-style rooms, suites and cottages
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Four private beaches and two coves
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On-site spa, cricket lawn and Bermudian bar
30 Kings Point Road Somerset MA, Somerset Village 02, Bermuda— +1 844-288-2121
Rosewood Bermuda
You’ll be greeted at Rosewood Bermuda with a long, winding driveway that leads to a porte-cochere, where you’ll be met by the Bermuda shorts-wearing porters. They’ll lead you through the grand wooden doors and into the welcoming lobby that feels more like a living room in a stunning mansion with its rich dark wood furniture and turn-of-the-century portraits. It also boasts a private beach and golf club, tennis courts, a croquet lawn, four swimming pools, a spa, and multiple restaurants with something to suit just about every taste. Rooms are extra-spacious and beautifully decorated, with 21st-century conveniences and balconies with harbor views.
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Private pink sand beach and golf club
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Four swimming pools, fitness center and on-site spa
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Rooms and suites with balconies and harbor views
Tucker's Point Drive 60, Tuckers Point Drive, HS 02, Bermuda— +1 441-298-4000
The Reefs
The Reefs boasts a unique cliffside location which makes it practically invisible from the road. But as soon as you turn down the steep driveway, you’ll be met with a jaw-dropping landscape and the hotel’s decidedly Bermudian white roofs and pink walls. Step inside the elegant lobby and look forward to being greeted with a Rum Swizzle, the island’s national drink. You’ll continue to be impressed by this amenity-rich resort that offers just about everything one could possibly desire in an upscale property, from the three onsite restaurants, a beautiful spa, and a tranquil beachfront with complimentary snorkeling equipment and kayaks to the free afternoon tea service.
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Complimentary welcome drink and daily afternoon tea
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Secluded pink sand beach with complimentary water sports equipment
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On-site spa, fitness center and infinity pool
56 South Shore Road, Southampton SN 02, Bermuda— +1 441-238-0222
Pompano Beach Club
Situated just beyond one of the island’s top golf courses, Pompano Beach Club is an alluring pink hilltop resort that has a long history in Bermuda, with three generations of the Lamb family running it for nearly 70 years. Initially an upscale fishing club, today, this beautiful retreat along Whitney Bay offers easy access to an exceptional beach that’s edged by calm, shallow waters that extend for over 50 yards. While it does tend to get busy, you can always head to one of the isolated inlets that serve as an ideal spot for enjoying the solitude. The property also hosts a large pool with jaw-dropping views that span for miles, a beachfront bar hut, Jacuzzis, and more.
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Ocean views from each guest room
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One-of-kind shallow waterfront beach
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On-site spa, pools, fishing and golf course
Fairmont Southampton
The Fairmont Southampton, AKA “the pink lady on the hill,” has been the most iconic resort in Bermuda since opening nearly a half-century ago. Spread across 100 hilltop acres, it makes quite the impression, with a winding driveway, perfectly manicured golf course greens, and an ocean view. The mahogany-filled lobby gives it the feel of a gorgeous British estate, and despite its large size, the service is especially friendly, from the doormen to the front desk and the bartenders. It also boasts an indulgent pool with ocean views, multiple dining options, a kids club and an impressive spa.
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Private beach and ocean-view pool
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On-site spa and golf course
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Kids Club, Toddler Room and Games Room
Newstead Belmont Hills Golf Resort and Spa
One of Bermuda’s most luxurious properties, the Newstead Belmont Hills Golf Resort and Spa enjoys a green hilltop location with lots of breezy open spaces. Its highlight is the amazing infinity-edge pool that faces the harbor and distant downtown Hamilton, though its Asian-inspired spa is a close second. When it comes to amenities, the pool is really just the beginning, however. The property hosts an acclaimed restaurant, a guest-only water taxi, a fitness center, tennis tours, and one of Bermuda’s very best golf courses.
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Guest-only complimentary water taxi
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One of Bermuda’s best golf courses and tennis courts
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On-site spa and infinity-edge pool
27 Harbour Road Mt Pleasant PG, 02, Bermuda— +1 441-236-6060
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club
The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is flanked by the Hamilton harbor and is renowned for its Old World charm, though it offers plenty of modern touches as well. Popular with business travelers with more amenities geared to business people than other city hotels, it’s also ideal for families traveling with children, as it offers babysitting, toys, and pool amenities for the kids. If you’re looking for a thrilling outdoor adventure, you can rent a boat at the hotel’s marina or take advantage of the myriad of water sports activities. It also hosts two harborfront swimming pools, one saltwater and one freshwater, as well as a poolside bar and grill. A small wing features a number of shops, including an art gallery, a day spa, clothing retailers and souvenir stores.
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Day spa, art gallery, marina for docking and shops
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Babysitting, toys and pool amenities for kids
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Saltwater and freshwater pools, beach club
Grotto Bay Beach Resort
If you’re looking to get a big bang for your buck, you may want to book Grotto Bay Beach Resort which offers consistently lower rates than most similar properties along with a wealth of amenities, from a gorgeous swim-up bar to Prospero’s Cave, where you’ll find a spa set within a natural grotto. All-inclusive packages are available with a minimum three-night stay and include three meals a day, non-motorized water sports like snorkeling and paddleboats, and unlimited alcohol too.
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All-inclusive packages with meals and water sports
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Private pink sand beach
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Spa set in natural grotto
11 Blue Hole Hill Hamilton, Hamilton Parish CR 04, Bermuda— +1 441-293-8333