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Bermuda’s accommodation options include something for every taste and budget level, ranging from small bed and breakfast-like guest houses to efficiency units, to large resort hotels. Of particular note is the island’s unique collection of cottage colonies, which are Bermudian accommodations that features a main clubhouse surrounded by groups of cottages. With places to stay scattered throughout the island, the majority of properties are located close to the island’s South Shore in Paget, Warwick and Southampton Parishes, as well as in Pembroke Parish, just outside the City of Hamilton. The island’s high season runs from April through October, when the sub-tropical island attracts the majority of its visitors, warmer weather, numerous recreational choices and higher prices. During low season, from November through March, lower rates can be found along with cooler temperatures, less crowds and endless activity options.
For accommodations that have restaurants, a Modified American Plan (MAP) consisting of daily breakfast and dinner at the property’s restaurants might be available. Since the expense of eating off-property at various restaurants can be costly, purchasing the MAP can be a good value and should be considered.
Guest Houses
Guest Houses resemble what Americans call bed and breakfasts, where comfortable guest rooms are offered in an informal living setting. Bermuda’s Guest Houses are in old, yet modernized homes overlooking luscious gardens or offering turquoise waters views. Small Guest Houses have at least three rooms, while larger ones have up to 20. Most offer a continental breakfast while a few have a waterfront and/or pool. The larger houses tend to have more expansive facilities that include kitchenette units. In general, Guest Houses are fairly expensive in price.
Examples of Guest Houses include Aunt Nea's Inn at Hillcrest, Edgehill Manor, Fordham Hall Guest House, Granaway Guest House & Cottage and Greene's Guest House.
Housekeeping Cottages and Apartments
Also known as efficiency or self-catering units, Bermuda’s Housekeeping Cottages and Apartments are informal accommodations that are divided into two categories, large and small—based on the total number of units each property contains. All apartments and cottages have kitchen facilities where guests supply their own food. While not all units have a beach or pool, none are a far distance from the island’s beautiful pink sand beaches that are open to the public. These accommodations are the most cost-efficient on the island.
The larger-sized cottages and apartments tend to be located on beautiful landscaped estates, some with their own beach or waterfront or pool. Others resemble modern apartment-style units that surround a pool or have ocean views.
Less expensive are the smaller cottages and apartments, offering comfortable surroundings. All units have minimal daily maid service while some have a pool.
Bermuda’s Large Housekeeping Cottages and Apartments include Angel's Grotto and Astwood Cove Hotel.
Small efficiency units include Barnsdale Guest Apartments, Vienna Guest Apartments and Whale Bay Inn.
Cottage Colonies
A uniquely Bermuda accommodation style, Cottage Colonies are made up of a main clubhouse, groups of luxurious cottages scattered throughout the property’s manicured landscaped grounds and a private beach or pool. Offering privacy, most cottages have kitchenettes for snacks and drinks. The clubhouse features the front desk and a reception area, restaurants, a lounge and a bar. Most colonies offer evening entertainment ranging from piano music and dancing, to swizzle parties and local musicians. In addition, a wide variety of recreational and sporting activities including tennis, watersports and golf are available.
Examples of Cottage Colonies include Ariel Sands Beach Club (owned by actor Michael Douglas), Cambridge Beaches and Daniel’s Head Village (the island’s only tented accommodation and the first hotel development since 1972).
Small Hotels
Offering services and entertainment on a lesser scale than resort hotels, Bermuda’s small hotels combine the intimate, inclusive atmosphere that can be found in guest houses with additional facilities. Small Hotels range from informal accommodations to luxurious guest rooms furnished with modern-day amenities. Each property offers a pool and patio, while most feature dining rooms and/or bars and a private beach or beach club. These hotels have limited entertainment and recreational facilities, however most sports can be easily arranged.
Bermuda’s Small Hotels include Hamiltonian Hotel & Island Club, Harmony Club Hotel and Waterloo House.
Resort Hotels
The island’s resort hotels are the most luxurious and the most expensive option on the island, offering the most services, facilities and amenities. Comfortable guest rooms are furnished with all of today’s modern amenities. Each resort offers several restaurants and bars, pools, shopping arcades, beauty salons and fitness centers. Most have a private beach or beach club and spa facilities.
Recreational and sporting options include tennis, golf, watersports, bicycle and moped rentals and daily excursions that can be arranged through the concierge or social desk. Entertainment includes piano music, dancing, children's summer program, swizzle parties, barbecues and daily guest activities.
Resort hotels have meeting and convention facilities and play host such groups year-round.
The five resort hotels on the island are Elbow Beach Bermuda Hotel, Fairmont Southampton Princess (The), Fairmont Hamilton Princess, Grotto Bay Beach Hotel and the Sonesta Beach Resort.
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