The Best Luxury Resorts in Bermuda

Start your visit to the Willowbank Resort in Bermuda by stepping through the hotel’s moongate, an archway made from local limestone that’s quintessential to the island and said to bring good luck. Set on eight acres (3.2ha) of oceanfront bluff, the hotel’s greatest feature is its location – just above Harbour Beach and Ocean Beach. Choose from either an ocean or garden view room with a king-sized bed and private patio. Kids under 15 years old stay for free – and can make the most of the complimentary water toys and snorkeling equipment onsite.

Reserve a room at the Fairmont Southampton and enjoy one of Bermuda’s top luxury resorts – think private balconies, walk-in closets and marble bathrooms. Book the Fairmont Gold Floor penthouse, and the elevator will stop on the sixth floor where you’ll open double cedar doors to a 2,900sq ft (269sq m) corner suite. Take in views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, and the property’s 18-hole par three golf course below.

For an authentic Bermuda experience, check in at Cambridge Beaches, a 300-year-old property turned luxury resort in Bermuda that’s been in the Trott family since 1947. Each of the 87 villas scattered along the 30-acre peninsula offers waterfront views to be enjoyed from private terraces. Days can be spent relaxing at the Ocean Spa or strolling down to four private, soft-sand beaches. Dine at three restaurants, or reserve a private candle-lit, toes-in-the-sand dinner on Turtle Cove Beach.

Perhaps the most impressive feature at the Grotto Bay Beach Resort in Bermuda is its Natura Spa. This is set in a 500,000 year-old cave where pampering takes place on a raised pergola, built over a pool of mineral water. The 21-acre (8ha) property includes two private beaches, 201 guest rooms in 11 colorful cottages, two restaurants and a Rum House bar, just to name a few highlights. Book the all-inclusive package for unlimited food and drinks, free kayak and stand-up paddleboard hire, plus afternoon tea.

In typical Rosewood style, this hotel in Bermuda boasts a stunning design as idyllic as its backdrop. Inside, 92 guest suites feature four-poster beds and deep soaking tubs for the ultimate relaxing break. Beyond its looks, other noteworthy elements include weekly gin and rum tastings, golf and tennis lessons as well as kayak and paddleboard rentals. Rotate between the seven restaurants and bars – our favourite is Sul Verde with its Southern Italian cuisine, including lobster ravioli, Milanese ossobuco (succulent veal) and traditional Neapolitan pizza.

This private beach hotel in Bermuda embraces a traditional coastal resort design with each of its 64 guest rooms boasting custom wicker furniture, upholstered in pink-and-blue pastels that mirror the island’s natural hues. You certainly won’t go hungry with a plethora of dining options, including Cafe Coco, a Bermudian-fusion restaurant with equally indulgent oceanfront views.

There’s a moment on every vacation where the beauty of a destination sinks in. During a stay at the Pompano Beach Club, this realization comes during dinner at the Ocean Grill, a bistro-style restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the turquoise water just outside. Stepping out of the powder pink resort in Bermuda, guests can partake in water sports, golf, oceanfront spa treatments and poolside lounging.

Dock and stay at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, where a full-service hotel marina makes arriving by boat easy. At this high-end resort in the heart of Hamilton, the capital city, find 157 luxury guest rooms and suites, a large collection of contemporary art, a spa, BMW electric bikes, an infinity edge resort pool, and a handful of culinary venues from which to choose.

When you imagine a Bermuda vacation, you’re likely to picture something similar to The Reefs Resort and Club. An embodiment of vacation expectations, this pink resort on the south shore offers west-facing guest rooms that bear witness to daily sunsets. You will have access to complimentary stand-up paddleboards, snorkeling equipment and sea kayaks, as well as a freshwater infinity pool, hot tub with ocean views, three waterfront restaurant and bar options, and La Serena Spa.

Every direct booking at Newstead Belmont Hills Golf Resort & Spa includes a complimentary round at the Belmont Hills Golf Course. The 60-suite hotel in Bermuda overlooking Hamilton Harbour boasts an impressive infinity pool with an expansive sundeck, bar and jacuzzi. Take a shuttle to Elbow Beach where towels, chaises and umbrellas await, or explore Hamilton by boarding the water taxi that travels between the resort and city.