Coco Reef is a small beachfront hotel on Elbow Beach, in Paget Parish on the south shore, and it gives you sand, sea and a pool without the scale of a large resort. It has 64 rooms in four buildings, all about 356 square feet, with either a king bed or two queens, and they are sold as ocean-view or beachfront rooms with a balcony or patio. Rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen television, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, a minibar, premium bedding and free Wi-Fi. The hotel has an outdoor pool, a private stretch of Elbow Beach with loungers, towels and umbrellas, two tennis courts and water sports on site. Café Coco serves meals in a Spanish-style dining room and on a terrace, and La Vista is the bar. Bicycles and scooters can be rented, which is how most visitors get about in Bermuda. Cribs are free on request, and babysitting can be arranged for a fee.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at 3 Stonington Circle in Paget. Elbow Beach is only a few minutes away by car, and Horseshoe Bay is about twelve minutes. The ferry dock at Hamilton is within two miles, and the airport is about half an hour away. Bermuda does not allow ordinary rental cars, so most guests use taxis, buses and ferries, or hire a scooter or bicycle. The Royal Naval Dockyard is a long trip from here, more than forty minutes by road.
The rooms
The four room types differ by bed and view, from ocean-view to beachfront rooms with a king or two queens. All sleep up to three. There are two floors and no elevator, so ask for a ground-floor room if stairs are a problem. Balconies and terraces may not suit very young children.
Who it suits
Couples and small families who want a relaxed beach stay with a personal feel. It is good for those who like to swim in the morning, walk to the beach bar and use the tennis courts. It is less suitable for travellers who want a spa, a big choice of restaurants or entertainment, and the south shore is quiet in the evenings.
Good to know
The front desk closes in the evening, and guests are asked to contact the hotel at least two days before arrival to arrange check-in. The minimum check-in age is 21, pets are not allowed, and cash is not accepted for payment, so bring a card. Extra housekeeping and babysitting cost extra, and taxes may be added to the quoted price, so check the final total. Rates run higher in summer, which is the peak season.
Why stay here
- ✓Beachfront on Elbow Beach
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Two tennis courts
- ✓Café Coco restaurant
- ✓La Vista bar
- ✓Beachfront and ocean-view rooms
- ✓Bicycle and scooter rental
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
Good questions
Is Coco Reef on the beach?+
Yes. The hotel is on Elbow Beach on the south shore, with loungers, towels and umbrellas. Some rooms are beachfront and others have an ocean view.
Can I rent a scooter or bicycle?+
Yes, bicycles and scooters can be rented, which is a common way to get around the island.
How far is it from the airport?+
About half an hour by car.
