Grotto Bay Beach Resort & SpavsThe Reefs Resort & Club
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Reefs is preferred by most professionals compared to Grotto Bay Beach Resort & Spa. The Reefs ranks #6 in Bermuda with approval from 8 reviewers like The Telegraph, Forbes Travel Guide and Condé Nast Traveler.
Grotto Bay Beach Resort & Spa
11 Blue Hole Hill, Bailey's Bay, CR04, Bermuda
From $269/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"The ocean is never far from sight at this popular resort best known for its two on-site caves; you can treat yourself to a spa treatment in one, then go for a relaxing swim in the other." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"On Bermuda’s east end, just a five-minute drive from the airport, this all-inclusive beach resort is popular with families who come for its calm Castle Harbour waters." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Hugging the coastline that overlooks the causeway to St George's, this laidback resort appeals to water-sports enthusiasts who make use of the bay, and to families." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Bermuda’s only all-inclusive resort comes with a private beach and one-of-a-kind subterranean cave spa." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Grotto Bay Beach Resort is the only hotel in Bermuda that offers an all-inclusive option, and sits on 21 acres along beautiful Bailey's Bay"
Bermuda Travel Guide
July 14, 2021
Frommer's
"Spread across 21 bougainvillea- and hibiscus-draped acres, the resort has 201 rooms housed in 11 cottages. Their styling is a bit too "old-style tropical" but they’re clean and comfortable." Full review
The Reefs Resort & Club Show All Reviews
56 South Shore Rd., SN 02, Bermuda
From $267/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upscale
"Expansive views... from the 65 rooms and 19 condos (all of which have ocean-view balconies) to the pool, private beach, and three restaurants." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The resort offers a variety of... rooms and suites nestled among pristine limestone cliffs with dramatic views of Bermuda's south shore." Full review
Fodor's
"The Reefs has pulled off an incredible transformation with a top-notch reputation and accomodations to match the resort's level of luxury." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Reefs – a peach-colored combination of rooms, suites, Club Condos and cottages that seem to cascade down the cliffside – is Bermuda's most picturesquely located resort." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A charming retreat on the stunning South Shore of the island, which boasts some of Bermuda’s most beautiful beaches." Full review
Hideaway Report
92.0
"Family-owned resort hotel occupying a chain of low buildings along a coral ridge overlooking a beach cove on Bermuda’s South Shore." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
"is embarking on a global expansion of its Star Ratings. Come back soon to learn more about this property and find out which rating it earned." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"First impressions?
Perched on a coastal cliff, The Reefs Resort & Club is home to one of the island’s finest slices of pink sand, one that magically unfolds into a pristine underwater environment the moment you step into its turquoise waters" Full review
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One thing is for certain: If you choose to eat onsite, you’ll be guaranteed one of the best views in town, since both restaurants overlook the Atlantic.
U.S. News & World Report
8.0
"Perched above southern Bermuda's pink-sand beaches, The Reefs Resort & Club earns high praise from guests for jaw-dropping ocean views and spacious accommodations" Full review
Frommer's
"One of Bermuda’s most beloved...ocean view rooms and sprawling Club Condos—two- and three-bedroom living spaces that are among the island’s most luxurious. Lavishly appointed and thoughtfully designed" Full review