Bermuda offers the classic tropical island experience; soft, palest-pink sand, calm, warm turquoise waters fringed with incredibly beautiful, yet deadly reefs, and bougainvillea covered houses and mansions painted in a pastel rainbow. But as well as the idyllic beaches and world class diving and fishing, Bermuda has historic forts, museum and galleries. Not forgetting the great range of accommodation! Our pick of the best places to stay in Bermuda varies from romantic, manor-style properties in the centre of Hamilton, to all-inclusive hotels in Tucker's Town, to gorgeous beach hotels and resorts with more facilities than you can imagine.

A string of around 138 islands and islets arranged in a hook-shape, Bermuda is just 20miles long and two across, but its genteel history as a British Overseas Territory, combined with its proximity to the US and the legacy of many of its African, Portuguese and West Indian residents, means it is culturally very rich and extremely diverse. You can taste it in the cuisine, which fuses local specialities like shark hash and mussel pie with Portuguese-style fish and tomatoes, and classic British sponge cakes.

What not to miss

• It’s hard to say which of Bermuda’s beaches are the most perfect. Lots of people like Horseshoe Bay, but Elbow Beach is gorgeous too. Most of the best beaches are on the southern shore. And there are plenty of lesser known joys to discover on your own.
• It’s hard to decide which dives, or snorkelling sites to prioritise too, what with a range of wreck dives and acres of reef to explore.
• For an easy way to that tropical jungle experience visit Cooper’s Island Nature Reserve and the Blue Hole Park.
• If you want to experience something of Bermuda’s history, as well as enjoying more typical Caribbean island pursuits there’s an excellent choice of museums and historic sites - try the National Museum of Bermuda first, then the Royal Naval Dockyard and Fort St. Catherine.
• Bermuda also has an aquarium and a zoo - actually a lot of family friendly entertainment!
• And for something unexpected visit Crystal Cave and Fantasy Cave, a magical place of stalactites, all beautifully lit and easily accessed.

Where to stay

• Hamilton, the island's capital, is a bustling city full of pretty coloured houses and lively bars.
• Located at the mouth of Castle Harbour, Tucker's Town is a small community which boasts a number of golf courses.
• Mount Pleasant is best known for its lovely two-storey, classically Bermudian houses.
• Southampton and Somerset are both tranquil spots which are perfect for beachgoers.
• Whilst Paget is home to the Bermuda Botanical Gardens and Paget Marsh Nature Reserve.

It might not surprise you but our picks of the best places to stay in Bermuda err towards ocean views and beach-side idyll. Use our guide to Bermuda hotels and start to plan your trip.

The Best Places to Stay in Bermuda

Bermuda’s Best Beach Resorts

• The Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa is an exclusive resort offering a range of accommodation styles, from rooms to private cottages and villas. If you feel as if you need a private pool you can have one, and many rooms have fantastic ocean views. Cambridge Beaches Resort can also boast four private beaches, so you can be guaranteed a little slice of heaven!
• Rosewood Bermuda is large and sprawling, and its 92 rooms share around 240 acres of Bermuda’s coastline, making it a large resort, but not a busy feeling one. There’s a big private beach and beach club, a golf course, tennis courts, a diving school and all sorts of other facilities - including extensive facilities for families.

The Most Romantic Hotels in Bermuda

• The Reefs Resort & Club at Southampton on Bermuda’s exclusive South Shore, is simple and elegant, offering wonderful sunset views from its multiple comfortably furnished patios, a sleek spa and an oceanfront restaurant.

The Best Beachfront Hotels in Bermuda

• The Loren at Pink Beach has just 45 rooms and suites, sat above a Tucker’s Town beach that really is pinkish. There are wonderful views from the suites, plus boutique furnishings, or there’s a three room villa with its own pool if you need more space. The hotel restaurant is fine dining.

For a luxury hotel

• If you’re looking for a small, boutique-y feeling luxury hotel then the 40 room Rosedon Hotel is a good option. It occupies a stately manor-esque house, which has a traditional feeling decor in a unique, slightly chintzy colour palette. You’re close to the centre of Hamilton, but in the lap of private luxury.
• The Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club is a luxurious, harbour-side hotel in Hamilton, offering the ocean views you might want from Bermuda, but a city feel too. There are around 400 rooms, plus lots of spoiling extras like the spa, and hotel’s stylish restaurant.

For Families

• The Greenbank Guesthouse & Cottages are on the Salt Kettle Peninsula, close to a handful of great beaches. The property itself is historic, with great ocean views - especially if you book a waterside cottage, which will come with a furnished, seafront terrace. Otherwise you’re welcome to have your family barbecue on the hotel patio.
• The Elbow Beach Resort is a luxurious seafront resort on Elbow Beach, offering a range of accommodation from homely rooms to family-sized cottages. There are three restaurants, and a kid’s club, and even though this is a great place for families, it’s also quite romantic.

Prefer an Apartment or Villa?

• If you’d prefer to stay in a private apartment or private villa we recommend you visit our online partner, booking.com.

Travel Information

• Want to fly to Bermuda?

• You can fly to Bermuda direct from the UK to Bermuda International Airport. It’s also extremely easy to fly from major European and US hubs. Alternatively you can arrive by cruise ship or yacht.
• If you’re thinking about hiring a car you can stop right now. Non-residents aren’t able to drive on Bermuda, the best you can do is hire a scooter. We recommend checking what our online partners, Rentalcars have to offer
• Just across ‘the way’ - or the North Atlantic, from northeast Florida and Charleston, Bermuda has the same hot summers but its winters are even warmer due to the Gulf Stream, though the downside of that is that it’s more often in the path of hurricanes. For most of the year the winds here will do you a favour though, cooling down the heat and humidity of a summer afternoon. The hurricane season lasts between June and November with the greatest risk between August and October.

Still not sure?

• You could consider the best places to stay in the Caribbean as an alternative?
• Or maybe the best places to stay in the Florida Keys?
• or contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.

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