Best Bermuda Hotel – The Reefs
Best Bermuda hotel: The Reefs Club is the perfect place for family vacations.
Best Bermuda Hotel? I think it’s The Reefs Resort & Club on the south side of the main island (see map below). This beautiful family-owned resort is geographically not far from the Fairmont Southhampton – but a world away in terms of amosphere.
At The Reefs, we couldn’t stop staring at the beautiful beach just steps away and loved snorkeling over the coral reefs close teeming with sealife to shore. Other reasons I think this is the best Bermuda hotel? Afternoon tea and pre-dinner cocktails served on a clifftop overlooking the turquoise ocean and the dreamy treats in the hotel’s Serena Spa.
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My husband and I stayed at The Reefs on our second trip to Bermuda. The first time we stayed at a hotel in Hamilton. This meant we had to take taxis to the various beaches and historic sites because there are no rental cars on the island. Because I didn’t like feeling like a tourist, it was not a happy time.
On our second trip we stay at the best Bermuda hotel, relaxed at the beach, snorkeled every day, kayaked, and took one private taxi tour of the island. Even though the rooms aren’t over-the-top luxurious, it was authentic luxury travel at its finest and I loved it.
In fact, it was one of the best holidays we’ve ever had. The staff was great. The food was great. The spa was great. We chose to hang out at the hotel, but other guests at The Reefs enjoyed shopping in Hamilton, playing golf, horseback riding, riding scooters around the island and visiting the UNESCO World Heritage sites in St. George.
A beautiful coral reef teeming with sealife is just steps from the beach in front of the best Bermuuda hotel.
The best season for traveling to this idyllic island destination is April – October. It’s also fun to time your trip to coincide with local holidays celebrations.
What you’ll find when you arrive is turquoise water lapping up on pink sand beaches, a constant gentle breeze, colorful plant life, and pastel houses with white roofs that make the whole place look like a Gaugain painting. Unlike many islands in the Caribbean, Bermudians enjoy a 98% literacy rate and welcome guests with genuinely friendly smiles.
Find your bliss at the best Bermuda hotel
More than 50% of the guests at The Reefs Resort & Club are repeat visitors. Like me, they prefer the authentic “boutique” feel of this property over the impersonal character of a big hotel. Now that I’ve stayed at The Reefs, I understand why the hotel has won multiple awards from Travel & Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
A couple of tips:
- If you’re planning a 3G (three generation) family vacation, opt for the Reefs Club rather than multiple hotel rooms. Reefs Club quarters are genuinely luxurious and over-the-top spacious.
- If you tour the island, avoid the Royal Naval Dockyards when a cruise ship is in port.
I loved the privacy – the intimacy – of the beach at The Reefs. In many ways this hotel feels like a private club.
About Bermuda
Bermuda (pop. 65,000) is located about 500 miles off the Carolina Coast and is a member of the British Commonwealth. As such, soccer, cricket, and afternoon tea are part of daily life (and it’s not unusual to see bread pudding on the dessert menu). Michael Douglas, Ross Perot, and Michael Bloomberg have homes here; Oprah flies in for lunch; and Michael Jordan comes to play golf. Need I say more?
The island is the perfect getaway destination and – with its emphasis on personal service and authentic experiences – The Reefs is the best Bermuda hotel.
For more info, you might want to read “Escape to Paradise” which I wrote for Ranch & Coast, San Diego’s luxury lifestyle magazine.
Have you been to Bermuda? Does Bermuda sound like a place you’s like to go? Please leave a comment below. I’d love to know where you stayed (or where you might like to stay), what you liked best and anything else you’d care to share.
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Category: Bermuda, Destination Weddings & Honeymoons, Hotels, Snorkeling and Scuba Diving
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I have friends in Hamilton I’ve visited for 29 years. But my wife and I have stayed a couple of times at the Pompano Beach Resort further west towards Dockyard on the SW shore. Again family run and full service. Good rooms and small quiet beach. Less touristy and relaxing. We like Bermuda because we CAN rent a scooter and explore the island on our own. (We are experienced Canadian motorcyclists.) The people are friendly and if you like to travel with a low profile and not stand out as a ‘tourist’ you will fit right in.
I’ve had the pleasure of staying at The Reefs hotel. It is a beautiful location with breathtaking views of the beautiful beach and turquoise waters. The hotel reminds me of an all-inclusive resort in that you can do so many things without ever leaving the hotel. The staff is very attentive, courteous and helpful. The meals were wonderful! I particularly enjoyed the afternoon tea. After dinner, we would place our order for breakfast the next morning. It was always fresh and delivered on time. We enjoy eating our breakfast at a table in our room that overlooked the ocean. Bermuda is gorgeous. Transportation can be expensive so we chose to travel using a motor scooter. It was great for exploring the island and even shopping in Hamilton. Hope to return for another visit soon!