Rosewood Bermuda

Rosewood Bermuda occupies Tucker's Point in Hamilton Parish, on the east end of the island, and it is the island's most complete luxury resort. It has 88 rooms and suites, spread through low buildings on a headland above the Atlantic, and a Beach Club on what the hotel describes as Bermuda's largest private beach, a stretch of pink sand with two freshwater pools, one for adults and teenagers and one for younger children. The 18-hole, par-70 Tucker's Point Golf Course, redesigned in 2002, sits on more than two hundred acres around the hotel, with GPS-guided carts and a practice facility. SENSE, A Rosewood Spa, offers massages, body therapies and facials, and the dining line-up covers a steakhouse called Island Brasserie, Tucker's Bar for rum, the Conservatory Bar and Lounge for gin and afternoon tea, Sul Verde for southern Italian food at the Clubhouse, and a seasonal seafood and sushi restaurant at the Beach Club. The airport is about fifteen minutes away by private transfer, and both Hamilton and St. George's are a short drive.

Location and getting around: Tucker's Point is on the east side of the island, close to the airport, the Crystal and Fantasy Caves and the UNESCO town of St. George's, so it is the natural base for visitors who want history and beaches without long drives. Hamilton is a short drive away and the west end Dockyard is farther, so for boat trips from the Dockyard plan a taxi or an early start. Visitors cannot rent cars in Bermuda, so ask the hotel about transfers, taxis and scooter options.

Rooms and who it suits: the rooms and suites are spread through low buildings on the headland, so views and walking distances vary by category. It suits couples on honeymoons and anniversaries, golfers who want the course on the doorstep, and families who want a resort with a child-friendly pool and beach. It is not the cheapest base, and rates rise in summer and at holidays, so the shoulder season is a good moment to book. The Beach Club is open year round but with limited service in the fall and winter, so in November expect fewer outlets than in summer and check which restaurants are serving when you book.

Good to know: the main restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, so there is no need to leave the property to eat well, but if you want variety, the taxis to St. George's and Hamilton are straightforward. Ask about golf and spa packages, which are worth comparing in the off season. The property is large, so request a room close to the main buildings if you prefer short walks, and ask about quiet rooms away from the clubhouse if you are a light sleeper.