Grotto Bay Beach Resort is in Hamilton Parish on the east end of Bermuda, close to the airport and surrounded by some of the island's best natural sights. Blue Hole Park and Walsingham Nature Reserve, the swimming grottoes known as Tom Moore's Jungle, are close by, the Crystal and Fantasy Caves are a short drive away, and the aquarium at Flatts and the UNESCO town of St. George's are within easy reach. The resort is built around leafy grounds on the water, with a beach, swimming pools, tennis and on-site dining, and it has a relaxed, informal feel that suits families, groups and travellers who want a practical base rather than a luxury address. The name nods to the cave and grotto features of the area, which also make good rainy-day outings. Rates are generally more moderate than at the island's top resorts, and winter often brings further savings. Because facilities, room categories and dining hours can change, confirm current details with the hotel when you book.
Location and getting around
The east end suits visitors who want history and nature without long journeys. From Grotto Bay you can walk or ride to Blue Hole Park, visit the caves, take the bus to St. George's and reach the airport quickly, which is helpful for early or late flights.
Hamilton is a bus or taxi ride away, and the Dockyard, where the boat trips begin, is at the far west end, so plan those as an early start or a full day. Visitors cannot rent cars in Bermuda, so ask the hotel about airport transfers, bus stops and taxi rates.
Rooms and who it suits
The resort suits families, groups of friends and couples who want a relaxed stay with good access to the east end sights, and it works well as a first or last base around arrival and departure days. Request a room close to the water if the view matters, and ask about family configurations if you are travelling with children.
It is less suited to travellers who want nightlife, designer dining or a spa menu, though the nearby villages and the tavern at Tom Moore's Jungle offer places to eat. The grounds are spread out, so ask for a room near the main buildings if you prefer short walks.
Good to know
Outside the summer months, some outlets, pools and activities operate on reduced schedules, so confirm what is open for your dates. The beach and harbour waters are sheltered compared with the south shore, but check conditions before swimming, and bring water shoes for rocky patches. The caves and grottoes nearby are natural attractions, so wear shoes with grip and take care on wet ground.
Pair a stay here with a morning at the Crystal and Fantasy Caves, an afternoon at the aquarium and a slow evening in St. George's, and treat the west end sights as a separate day, perhaps with a guided tour that handles transport.
Why stay here
- ✓East end Hamilton Parish location
- ✓Close to the airport
- ✓Waterside setting
- ✓Beach access
- ✓Swimming pools
- ✓Tennis
- ✓On-site dining
- ✓Near Blue Hole Park and the Crystal Caves
Good questions
Where is Grotto Bay Beach Resort?+
In Hamilton Parish on the east end, close to the airport, Blue Hole Park and the Crystal and Fantasy Caves.
Is it a good base for sightseeing?+
Yes for the east end. The caves, the aquarium at Flatts and St. George's are close, while the Dockyard boat trips are a longer ride on the west end.
Does it suit families?+
Yes. It has a relaxed, informal feel, a beach and pools, and nature walks nearby. Ask about room configurations when you book.
