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Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1100
Local currency: USD
Explore the 21 acres of our naturally landscaped gardens and crystal cave pods. Feel the warm breeze of the Atlantic as you take in our panoramic views. Newly renovated and redecorated, our rooms feature balconies or patios and are a calm and comfortable retreat, lulling you to sleep after a day of balmy pleasures. Indulge in and savour our island cuisine, market fresh - and always served to your liking in our tropical Palm Court or elegant Hibiscus restaurants. Or dine at Al Fresco, above the beach and enjoy your favorite lunchtime snacks at the Bayside Bar & Grill. At Grotto Bay Beach Resort your pleasure is our guarantee. Please note that a $10 per person per day service charge is payable at the resort upon checkout.
Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1100
Local currency: USD
*rate found for check-in Jan 5, check-out Jan 8
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The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.
Overall score
3.9 out of 5
(65 reviews)
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Hotel address: #11 Blue Hole Hill, Hamilton, Bermuda 0
Hamilton, Bermuda.
Bermuda International Airport(BDA)- Approximate drive is five minutes and distance is one half-mile.
For shopping, dining, and entertainment choices beyond this property, guests usually travel to either Hamilton or St George’s. Points of Interest: Crystal Caves, Devil’s Hole Aquarium, Bermuda Aquarium, Town of St. George, Hamilton City center, Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, Fort Hamilton, Botanical Gardens, Royal Naval Dockyard.
Bayside is the place for outdoor fun and a taste of home with your favorite quick foods - hamburgers, hot-dogs, salads, sandwiches & much more. The Bayside Bar & Grill also features two theme night buffets for added enjoyment, offering a savoury Island BBQ on Monday evenings and a fresh Seafood Soiree on Thursdays. (Seasonal & weather permitting)
The Palm Court has just undergone an exquisite redecoration and renovation. Stately palms, natural sisal details, mahogany, terra cotta tiles and trade wind motifs deliver a relaxed and tropical atmosphere for casual dining. An Island inspired menu, along with an exotic beverage menu ensure your enjoyment for dinner. The Palm Court also features an elegant new bar offering all of your favorite cocktails, wines and beers. Dress code casual; Enjoy yourself on most nights with local entertainment.
Elegance in soft hues of coral, beige and crisp white echo tropical sophistication in our newly decorated and renovated formal diningroom, The Hibiscus Room. Here you will enjoy fine traditional European cuisine with a Bermudian flavor, which changes daily. Open for Breakfast and Dinner year-round. The Hibiscus Room is the perfect choice for more formal dining. Dress code is smart casual. Jacket and tie optional.
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Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1100
Local currency: USD
*rate found for check-in Jan 5, check-out Jan 8
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Overall score
3.9 out of 5
(65 reviews)
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Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.
Score
4 out of 5
low key in low season
DQ's mom Nov 30, 2009
Hotel location is on a bay with calm waters. Hotel has small beach with rocks on the side where fish are fed twice a day. For ... snorkelers, there are some wrecks not far off the beach. Being November, water was cool and visibility not great. Food was inventive and tasty-great thanksgiving dinner. Atmosphere is more dressed up than resort hotels. Fantastic caves on the property in which you can actually swim.
Traveler type: Couples
Crystal and Fantasy caves are a short walk from the hotel as well as the Swizzler Rum Inn. Other than that, this is a bit off the beaten path with not much for nightlife. Bus service is cheap, clean and takes you all over the island for a $ 12 pass per person.
Score
4 out of 5
Great Getaway
Traveler Nov 25, 2009
Great view of bay. On bus stop. Convenient to airport. Glass of wine cost a little excessive. Very helpful staff. ...
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
We love Grotto Bay
Bermudian Wannabe's Nov 23, 2009
Grotto bay is one of the last of the Bermudian owned resorts. They go the extra mile to ensure their guests are happy. The ... rate was excellent. The rooms have been recently renovated and they were wonderful. Beautiful views. I would definately upgrade for few dollars to the Deluxe Ocean View.
Traveler type: Couples
Short walk to the bus stop that takes you anywhere you need to go on the island. Very convenient.
Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.
Crystal and Fantasy caves are a short walk from the hotel as well as the Swizzler Rum Inn. Other than that, this is a bit off the beaten path with not much for nightlife. Bus service is cheap, clean and takes you all over the island for a $ 12 pass per person.
--DQ's mom, Boston, MA Nov 30, 2009
Short walk to the bus stop that takes you anywhere you need to go on the island. Very convenient.
--Bermudian Wannabe's, Buffalo, NY Nov 23, 2009
The option to ride was not given for distance but the city bus stop is a very short walk outside the Grotto Bay property and the bus comes every 15 - 20 minutes. In a 15 minute ride I was in St Georges to shop and could have also gotten to Hamilton in about 20 minutes to shop or eat.
--Pat - Bermuda Admirer, Fairfax, VA Nov 20, 2009
Overall score
3.9 out of 5
(65 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.
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Score
4 out of 5
low key in low season
DQ's mom Nov 30, 2009
Hotel location is on a bay with calm waters. Hotel has small beach with rocks on the side where fish are fed twice a day. For ... snorkelers, there are some wrecks not far off the beach. Being November, water was cool and visibility not great. Food was inventive and tasty-great thanksgiving dinner. Atmosphere is more dressed up than resort hotels. Fantastic caves on the property in which you can actually swim.
Traveler type: Couples
Crystal and Fantasy caves are a short walk from the hotel as well as the Swizzler Rum Inn. Other than that, this is a bit off the beaten path with not much for nightlife. Bus service is cheap, clean and takes you all over the island for a $ 12 pass per person.
Score
4 out of 5
Great Getaway
Traveler Nov 25, 2009
Great view of bay. On bus stop. Convenient to airport. Glass of wine cost a little excessive. Very helpful staff. ...
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
We love Grotto Bay
Bermudian Wannabe's Nov 23, 2009
Grotto bay is one of the last of the Bermudian owned resorts. They go the extra mile to ensure their guests are happy. The ... rate was excellent. The rooms have been recently renovated and they were wonderful. Beautiful views. I would definately upgrade for few dollars to the Deluxe Ocean View.
Traveler type: Couples
Short walk to the bus stop that takes you anywhere you need to go on the island. Very convenient.
Score
5 out of 5
Exceptional Getaway
Pat - Bermuda Admirer Nov 20, 2009
As with two previous stays at Grotto Bay, the hotel is beautiful, my room was awsome with incredible view overlooking the ... ocean. Each meal was better than the previous and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Traveling alone to contemplate and rest - Grotto Bay is the place! It is near the airport and has very easy access to any place on the island. The room was always clean and the bed was comfortable - I slept and napped VERY well.
Traveler type: Single
The option to ride was not given for distance but the city bus stop is a very short walk outside the Grotto Bay property and the bus comes every 15 - 20 minutes. In a 15 minute ride I was in St Georges to shop and could have also gotten to Hamilton in about 20 minutes to shop or eat.
Score
3 out of 5
Grotto Bay
Mike Oct 24, 2009
The Hotel and Hotel restaurants were very nice and convenient. The beach and pool area were exellent for relaxing, snorkeling ... or swimming. The hotel location was relatively far from most of the attractions on the island. Luckily the bus stop was very close.
Traveler type: Couples
Dining in Bermuda is limited and expensive, recommend getting an all inclusive package including dining at the hotels. Food at the hotel was as good as anywhere on the island.
Score
4 out of 5
Convenient location, quiet, clean....
Penguin Oct 21, 2009
We enjoyed the peaceful place, we played tennis, went swimming, explored the caves, dined at the restaurant and it's also a ... good location considering the bus schedule, you can go everywhere...
Traveler type: Couples
Blue Hole Hill Park: nice walk, hidden caves, beautiful flowers
Score
1 out of 5
Grotto Bay
Tom Oct 6, 2009
This was like a Red Roof Inn in Bermuda. The staff was very nice, but the space wasn't. There is no beach to speak of - it ... is on the bay with just a few feet of sand. The pool closed at 3 PM, along with the bar. The Concierge sent us to dinner at a nasty pub. what was to like?
Traveler type: Couples
Score
5 out of 5
Grotto Bay
lulu Aug 29, 2009
Great location. Great snorkeling right at the hotel. The crystal caves on the property are unique. The food was fantastic and ... the meal plan was definitely convenient. Rooms were always kept very clean and the staff was very helpful and friendly. The only bad experience were "hold charges" that were put on my credit card in excess of $2000 when the trip was prepaid. If these were run at the end of a credit card cycle, it would have been a nightmare. The charges were washed off about 5 days after we returned - but I do not understand the need for this at all when everything was prepaid and settled when we checked out.
Traveler type: Couples
Right around the corner - the crystal caves. Amazing! Also the Swizzle Inn for rum swizzles and a homemade icecream parlor within walking distance! All excellent!!!
Score
4 out of 5
Great Time at Grotto Bay!
Happy Traveler Aug 5, 2009
The beach, pool and bar/restaurants were conveniently located. The room was very nice and clean and the balcony view of the ... bay was spectacular! Great place for kids and active adults: snorkeling on two off -shore wrecks, a water sports shop to rent snorkel gear, boats, kayaks etc., and two caves on the premises to explore. You could actually swim in one of the caves. Great location! Just a short walk to moped rentals, bus stops, ice cream shop, general store and The Swizzle Inn. About a 10 minute walk to Fantasy and Crystal Caves ( a must see).St George is about a 10 minute bus ride and Hamilton is about a 20 minute bus ride. The Aquarium/Zoo is about a 10 minute ride. Bus service is efficient and air-conditioned. I recommend buying a bus pass which allows you on all busses and ferries. The activities staff were well informed and very helpful. Our only regret is that we could not stay longer.It was the best trip that our family has been on so far!
Traveler type: Family
crystal/ fantasy caves, general store, ice cream shop, Swizzle Inn, moped rentals
Score
1 out of 5
Poor Service and Food
CES Aug 3, 2009
I understand that the prices are high at resorts. I don't mind paying if there is commensurate value. The food was over ... priced and of poor quality. To say the food was sub-standard would be an understatement. I am generally not a complainer and rarely fill out surveys, but the dining experiences (all of them) were so poor that I felt compelled to express the dissatisfaction. The most friendly staff members were from housekeeping. They genuinely cared about our comfort. The front desk staff, (with the exception of [...]) was uninterested and rude. My fiance asked for a clean iron to press her wedding dress and it took three requests before we received cooperation. The island is beautiful and we are looking forward to returning. However, we will pass on Grotto Bay.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
3 out of 5
Very average hotel
NYC traveler Jul 26, 2009
Nice location very close to the airport and a great little beach & still water for swimming relaxing. That being said, the ... hotel was extremely average as far as decor went it was nothing special and the service was less than average. Just fine. Wouldn't recommend & wouldn't not recommend.
Traveler type: Friends
Score
4 out of 5
Excellent Value
Dano Jul 21, 2009
The Grotto Bay was a very good value.Searched all over and got best rate on Orbitz by far.No hidden cost only the per day ... service charge of $10 PP which was clearly listed on reservation.Was also able to increase discount by using Mastercard Orbitz coupon!!! The staff was very friendly and helpful.We did not do all inclusive as we like to travel around.The all inclusive price seemed way too high for us. is.Only used hotel for breakfast. Airport noise is not an Issue. Bus service right at entrance to hotel very easy to travel around by bus.The hotel is a little out of the way between Hamilton and St Georges. Swizzle Inn also very close. If you are looking for a good value this is a good choice.No bells and whistles but very nice for the price.
Traveler type: Couples
Swizzle Inn is a five minute walk.Good mix of friendly locals and tourists.Decent food.Fun place
Score
4 out of 5
Beautiful Island getaway
friendly traveler Jul 19, 2009
Very nice hotel with picture perfect views of the ocean! Clean rooms, friendly staff. Location was a little out of the way ... from Hamilton and the pink beaches It's right near the airport (Noise level never a problem), and beautiful St. George. If you want to snorkel, this is perfect, as Tobacco Bay is close by in St. George!
Traveler type: Couples
Score
3 out of 5
Mixed Feelings
Beach Lover Jul 13, 2009
The resort as a whole wasn't bad but there are certain items that make me not want to go back. The room was damp & had ... mold/mildew on the ceiling and in the corners. I had a massage which was really good but the "spa" is nothing but a guest room with massage tables in it. I could hear the guests next door the entire time. The housekeeping...although you paid extra per day per person, the housekeepers are not shy about telling you what time they get off of work. If you want to sleep in, you may not get your room cleaned. Although Bermuda is a British island, there were a lot of Americans on the property and the resort did not have any lively activities during our 4th of July visit. You definitely have to go into the city of Hamilton for any type of nightlife.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
Great trip to a great island...
mertmason Jul 5, 2009
This was a much needed R&R trip to Bermuda. The island is clean, the people are friendly and the landscape is beautiful. ... Grotto Bay Beach Hotel is a nice place to stay. It's close to the airport and easy to get to other parts of the island from its location. The rooms were clean and well kept up. This is not a high end hotel with flat screen tvs or state of the art fitness center. It's more of a boutique type resort. There was a good mix of people staying at the resort, the pool area was crowded at times, but still enjoyable. I recommend either renting a scooter or getting a bus/ferry pass to explore the rest of the island. We were able to enjoy the pool and beach area of the hotel, in addition to seeing Hamilton, driving to Dockyard and riding over to St. George's. Eat at the Swizzle Inn and have some ice cream from the cute shop just a block or two from the resort. It was a great trip and I look forward to returning.
Traveler type: Couples
Eating outside of the resort...Swizzle Inn and Pickled Onion (Hamilton).
Score
4 out of 5
Nice Hotel
Bermuda Trip Jun 24, 2009
Very nice hotel. Near the airport but a bit far from the restaurants and city center. ...
Traveler type: Business
Score
3 out of 5
Beautiful Bermuda
Honeymooners Jun 21, 2009
Beautiful location! So easy to get to and from Airport, Hamilton and St. George. Food and amenities are very pricey and there ... is a charge for everything...but that seems to be true every where in Bermuda. Overall it was a very relaxing and friendly place to stay...beautiful water, beach and pool.
Traveler type: Couples
Food everywhere is pretty expensive...it is hard to pay under $100 per couple for dinner at most restaurants on the island.
Score
4 out of 5
NICE LONG WEEKEND
Having Fun Jun 10, 2009
the $60 per person per night tip charge is very excessive!! ...
Traveler type: Family
TRY SWIZZLE'S FOR PUB STYLE DINNER
Score
3 out of 5
Relaxing Weekend
Larry May 31, 2009
Great location with friendy and very helpful staff. Rooms were old and drab and in need of significant updating. Bathrooms ... were much to small with no surface space to place shaving cream,deoderant, razor, shampoo, toothpaste, etc for 2 people. Since we did not have to spend much time in our room, we did enjoy our short stay at the Grotto Bay Resort. For the price,I would NOT recommend this Resort until they invest in more grounds maintenance and room updating and redesign.
Traveler type: Family
Purchase the Bus Pass at the hotel for convenient, safe, and inexpensive bus and ferry travel day/night throughout the Island and to beaches.
Score
4 out of 5
Great location
Linda May 25, 2009
The best thing about Grotto Bay is the breath taking views from your room. All the rooms face the bay so there really isn't ... a bad view anywhere. The location is also great because you are only a short bus ride from Hamilton or St. George. This is a wonderful place to just relax and unwind reading at the beach or taking a dip in the heated pool while enjoying a drink at the pool bar. The breakfasts are very good and so are the lunches. The buffet dinner that we attended was very poor and I would not recommend the buffets as they are not replenished often and if you have a later sitting you will have a lot of picked over food. The Crystal Caves are a short walk from the hotel and very worth seeing. There is also helmut diving that leaves from St. George and is an exciting underwater experience. The ferries and buses can take you anywhere on the island and are very convient.
Traveler type: Couples
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Crystal and Fantasy caves are a short walk from the hotel as well as the Swizzler Rum Inn. Other than that, this is a bit off the beaten path with not much for nightlife. Bus service is cheap, clean and takes you all over the island for a $ 12 pass per person.
--DQ's mom, Boston, MA Nov 30, 2009
Short walk to the bus stop that takes you anywhere you need to go on the island. Very convenient.
--Bermudian Wannabe's, Buffalo, NY Nov 23, 2009
The option to ride was not given for distance but the city bus stop is a very short walk outside the Grotto Bay property and the bus comes every 15 - 20 minutes. In a 15 minute ride I was in St Georges to shop and could have also gotten to Hamilton in about 20 minutes to shop or eat.
--Pat - Bermuda Admirer, Fairfax, VA Nov 20, 2009
Dining in Bermuda is limited and expensive, recommend getting an all inclusive package including dining at the hotels. Food at the hotel was as good as anywhere on the island.
--Mike, Maryland Oct 24, 2009
Blue Hole Hill Park: nice walk, hidden caves, beautiful flowers
--Penguin, Lawrence, MA Oct 21, 2009
Right around the corner - the crystal caves. Amazing! Also the Swizzle Inn for rum swizzles and a homemade icecream parlor within walking distance! All excellent!!!
--lulu, CT Aug 29, 2009
crystal/ fantasy caves, general store, ice cream shop, Swizzle Inn, moped rentals
--Happy Traveler, New Jersey Aug 5, 2009
Swizzle Inn is a five minute walk.Good mix of friendly locals and tourists.Decent food.Fun place
--Dano, Brooklyn,NY Jul 21, 2009
Eating outside of the resort...Swizzle Inn and Pickled Onion (Hamilton).
--mertmason, washington, dc Jul 5, 2009
Food everywhere is pretty expensive...it is hard to pay under $100 per couple for dinner at most restaurants on the island.
--Honeymooners, NY, NY Jun 21, 2009
TRY SWIZZLE'S FOR PUB STYLE DINNER
--Having Fun, Boston, MA Jun 10, 2009
Purchase the Bus Pass at the hotel for convenient, safe, and inexpensive bus and ferry travel day/night throughout the Island and to beaches.
--Larry, Plymouth, MA May 31, 2009
Swizzle Inn
--the_mak, NY May 21, 2009
To lively Swizzle Inn.
--Busy bees, Massachusetts May 2, 2009
Get an all-inclusive pass to cover bus and ferry, then you can bus into Hamilton, and take the ferry to the Royal Navy Shipyard.
--David, Buffalo, NY Apr 15, 2009
Make sure that you are close to events that will make your vacation enjoyable.
--Ronald, Piscataway Aug 5, 2008
Public transportation, buses and ferry are convenient. Buy the 7 day unlimited pass for $45, it is worth the money.
--Vanessa, USA Jul 11, 2008
Swizzle In is the only nearby dinning place. There is a small grocery few steps ahead of this place.
--Pooja, USA Jul 8, 2008
I would recommend the bus ride into Hamilton. Many fine restaurants, including the Trottaria (Italian with outstanding pizza) and the Hog Penny (English pub fare) are available. Also, a short cab ride to the south shore for the North Rock Brewing Company will satisfy a craving for both excellant seafood and outstanding microbrewed ales.
--Diane, Albany, NY Apr 18, 2008
The Dolphin experience at the Royal Naval Dockyards was particularly fascinating. Cafe Cairo in Hamilton was our favorite restaurant. The Frog and Onion Pub and Hannigan's in Hamilton had great drinks and entertainment in the evening, though they seemed to be the only places w/ nightlife during the off-season.
--Babita, Philadelphia, PA Mar 15, 2008
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