Elbow Beach Bermuda

Another day at Elbow Beach Bermuda Resort & Spa. Relaxed mornings spent by the pool or diving among coral reefs brightly colored fish and shipwrecks. Refreshing ocean breezes await you at our private ocean resort conveniently located in Bermuda.

Welcome to Elbow Beach Bermuda Resort & Spa – Bermuda’s Premier Beachfront Resort an oceanfront enclave of classic style.

Nestled on 50 acres of pristine gardens, spectacular ocean views and a wonderfully private stretch of pink sand beach, the Elbow Beach Bermuda Resort is steeped in Bermuda’s unique and endearing history. Elbow Beach provides once in a lifetime experience for all ages.

ROOMS & SUITES
Cozy yet comfortable beach style infuses the space from walls to windows throughout our Bermuda Hotel. Enjoy bright, sunny colors, vaulted ceilings, ceiling fans, exposed wooden rafters and separate spa-inspired baths that create a soothing feel.

Uninterrupted ocean views liberate you from the distractions of everyday life. Within our secluded cottages, Elbow Beach Bermuda Resort & Spa, a Paget Parish Hotel, has the perfect accommodation for any escape. But one of the best things is how perfectly comfortable and laid back everything feels.

GERANIUM COTTAGE
An exquisite cottage with cool, contemporary décor and wonderful garden views, this fantastic two-bedroom, two-bathroom accommodation is ideal for families or groups of friends. Wonderfully located, Geranium Cottage enjoys the peaceful ambiance and seclusion of a garden setting.

Decorated in a soothing palette of colours and textures with a beautiful living room, the cottage can accommodate up to six people. Master bedroom has a king-size beds, while the second bedroom has two twin beds and a pullout sofa bed.

The beautiful and spacious living room also includes a round dining table which seats up to four. The cottage’s bathrooms are particularly stunning; both with sunken tubs, rainforest showers, twin sinks and a range of exclusive amenities.

To complete the picture, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors lead out onto a private patio where you can relax, dine and take in the sun.

BEACHFRONT ONE BEDROOM SUITE
Spacious one-bedroom suites perched above the resort’s private beach, 1360 sq ft. King master bedroom with sofa bed in living room with 1 1/2 bathrooms.

Ocean views. Appointed with comfortable furnishings, bathroom fixtures and amenities, large flat-panel LCD TV’s with high definition cable channels, private terrace. Bathrobes and slippers are also included.

BEACHFRONT KING
Spacious beachfront guestrooms have ocean views and are closest in proximity to the resort’s private beach. Elegantly-appointed with luxurious furnishings, bathroom fixtures and amenities, large flat-panel LCD TV’s with high definition cable channels, iPod docking station, private terrace.

OCEAN VIEW
Our spacious Ocean view rooms offer beautiful views of the stunning Atlantic Ocean. These rooms are located throughout the 50 lush acres of the resort.

Ocean view rooms are only steps from the resort’s private beach. Appointed with comfortable furnishings, bathroom fixtures and amenities, large flat-panel LCD TV’s with high definition cable channels, and private terrace.

BIRD OF PARADISE COTTAGE
Perched above the beach, Bird of Paradise is a stunning 2,500 Square Foot one-bedroom beachfront cottage that enjoys one of the best locations in the resort. Offering romantic seclusion and luxurious accommodation, it’s perfect for honeymooners and couples looking for privacy.

Designed in an elegantly simple style with light wood floors, atmospheric ceiling fans and rattan and oak furnishings, it has the homey feel of an exclusive residential villa.

A king-size bed can be found alongside a walk-in closet in the large bedroom, which also features floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening up on to a private covered terrace.

The oversized bathroom is a work of art featuring his and hers sinks, windows overlooking the ocean and a glass-enclosed shower and sunken bath situated under a stunning vaulted ceiling.

DINING
Each of the three Bermuda restaurants at Elbow Beach Resort & Spa is a rich celebration of the islanders’ love of food. Experience authentic Bermuda cuisine at Café Lido, sushi and tapas on the terrace at Sea Breeze, or dine directly on the beach at Mickey’s Bistro.

This is what it’s like to live, eat, and drink in Bermuda: fresh, seasonal menus and uninterrupted ocean views. Directed by Chef Stefano and his acclaimed culinary team, the kitchens of our restaurants exude creativity.

Whether you prefer romantic fine dining, sharing plates, or a beachfront experience, every meal is an unforgettable treat for the senses.

MICKEY’S BEACH BISTRO
Awash in the sounds of the surf, the only Bermuda Restaurant situated directly on the beach is ideal for a relaxing lunch or romantic dinner under the stars. With its open-air setting, fantastic seasonal menu and friendly staff, Mickey’s is one of the most popular spots on the island.

CAFE LIDO
Café Lido is a Bermuda Restaurant that offers fine food and lovely views of the beach at our Bermuda Resort.

Situated above the beautiful pink sands of Elbow Beach, Café Lido, our elegant fine dining Bermuda Restaurant, offers an innovative, Mediterranean-influenced menu with an emphasis on deliciously fresh, local seafood.

Offering a sophisticated ambiance, impeccable service, a superb wine list, and stunning views, its reputation is unsurpassed.

SEA BREEZE
Sea Breeze offers Bermuda Dining with an ocean view at Elbow Beach Bermuda Resort. Sea Breeze couldn’t be more perfectly named.

This Bermuda Dining spot is Located on Elbow Beach Bermuda Resort’s picturesque open-air terrace, it enjoys stunning, panoramic views of Bermuda’s best beach and the glorious Atlantic Ocean.

It’s a wonderful spot in which to enjoy cocktails from the bar, an aperitif before dinner or drinks under the stars, Sea Breeze has a relaxed yet elegant ambiance. We serve an extensive selection of tapas and sushi for you to enjoy along with a thirst quenching list of beverages.

THE SPA
Rejuvenation of body and mind begins the very moment you enter The Spa at Elbow Beach Bermuda Resort & Spa. Light ocean breezes wash over you, carrying subtle hints of natural herbs and fragrant spices.

You are led to a private spa suite to relax before your ritual. Tranquility wraps you in its embrace as your spa professional attends to your needs with a touch as gentle as an Atlantic trade wind.

The Spa at Elbow Beach is an intimate, oceanfront retreat, located at our Paget Parish Hotel, designed to infuse romance and peacefulness with a dash of the exotic.

We believe that the sea holds miraculous power to cleanse and our distinctive, individual spa suites blend island and Asian influences to create a private haven in which to enjoy an array of unique treatments.

PHILOSOPHY
The Spa at Elbow Beach was created to provide a sanctuary for guests to escape and embrace wellness. Our distinctive, individual spa suites blend island and Asian influences that create a private haven to enjoy an array of unique treatments from our team of highly-trained local and international therapists.

Upon entering the Spa, you feel as though you’ve walked into a pampering space designed for relaxation in mind, with expert decorative style, character and thoughtfulness in every detail. The warm and magical ambiance from the moment you enter gives a feeling of complete relaxation.

PRODUCTS
Using only the very purest extracts, ESPA biochemists distill active ingredients into products that keep their promises. Each ESPA product is an expression of the company’s belief in the remarkable power of nature to calm, refresh and renew.

The product range incorporates a complete facial line for men and women which includes: body oils, bath and shower oils, body scrubs, body wash and body lotion for instant, lasting results both at the Spa and every day at home.

TREATMENTS
Our highly trained therapists are committed to excellence, infused with enthusiasm and take pride in delivering personalized, dedicated service. Our therapies combine both ancient and contemporary techniques in a natural manner. They are designed to bring balance and equilibrium to meet the needs of each individual.

SUITE EXPERIENCE
The intimate Spa Single Rooms plus Couples Suite draw upon local inspiration to blend seamlessly with the environment, providing the ideal sanctuary for privacy, pampering and personalized service resulting in a truly unique spa experience.

Your own private sanctuary awaits you in our Spa Suites, offering you your personal rain shower, vanity area, luxurious granite bath and a balcony overlooking the Atlantic. The Couples Suite features a soaking tub for two, rain shower and luxurious side-by-side treatment tables.

DREAM BERMUDA WEDDINGS
It’s your special day. The details you’ve dreamed about for years: the dress, the flowers, the music, the food. For a Bermuda Wedding Celebration where each moment must be absolutely perfect, the Elbow Beach Bermuda Resort & Spa offers many spectacular oceanfront venues for your unforgettable event.

Amidst our Bermuda Resort with the Atlantic Ocean sparkling everywhere, your gathering of family and friends will get lost in the beauty of our historic property surrounded by lavish gardens and Bermuda flora.

Whether your dream Bermuda Wedding includes a sunset ceremony on our private beach, a formal ballroom gala, or an intimate family gathering in one of our smaller salons or other beachfront venues, let us design an event that will leave you never forgetting your day at Bermuda’s premier beachfront resort Elbow Beach.

MEETINGS
With our oceanfront sophistication and Colonial-style elegance, our Bermuda Resort sets a grand stage for the most unique of corporate gatherings. We specialize in events that exceed expectation, where everything flows with precision and connecting with your Guests is an effortless affair.

For sales conferences, meetings and boardroom sessions that require an extraordinary setting, we’ll help you gather in style and inspire your attendees. Incentive meetings are ideal at our oceanfront resort.

Our 10,300 square-feet of Bermuda Meeting Space, encompassing 9 Meeting Rooms, can be tailored to accommodate events of up to 135 Guests.

In addition to our indoor spaces, Guests are welcome to gather outdoors for a barbecue on our Private Beach, a glamorous poolside reception under the stars or a garden cocktail party.

BERMUDA ATTRACTIONS
Elbow Beach Bermuda Resort is a Beachfront Bermuda Hotel located on a private stretch of Pink Sand Beach and located just minutes from many exciting Bermuda Things to do, including Snorkeling, Shopping, Bike Riding, Scooter Rentals, Horseback Riding and much more.

What are the top Things to do on Bermuda? There are so many choices, and we have included just a few of the options for you to consider. See our brief description and link to the activities.

SNORKELING
Snorkeling is one of the Activities in Bermuda that draws thousands of visitors to the island. There are many great Snorkeling spots conveniently located near our Bermuda Resort.

The waters that surround Bermuda are truly magnificent, and the reefs that skirt the island beckon the snorkeler. There is out-of-this-world Snorkeling that rings the entire island, so the only dilemma you face is where to start your snorkeling adventure.

For those that prefer to stay in the shallows, there are several beachside sites to explore. Habitats further offshore are found all over the island and present the opportunity for chance encounters with dolphins and, during the right time of year, (April and May) whales.

For most of the year the water is warm enough, with an average between 74° and 80°F, to go in the water with just a swimsuit. However, during the winter months (November – March) the temperature can plunge to nearly 60°F.

During this time of year a wetsuit is recommended, particularly when exploring the offshore sites where one may want to leave the surface to get closer to the reefs and wildlife. Not only is the water warm for most of the year, but it is also crystal clear, so visibility underwater can be just about unlimited.

Another thing that makes snorkeling one of the most popular Activities in Bermuda are the many shipwrecks that lay just off the beach. Some are even within swimming distance of each other.

DEEP SEA FISHING
Deep Sea Fishing is one of the most exciting Bermuda Activities at the disposal of the guests at our Bermuda Resort. These are not your ordinary fishing trips knocking around a lake in a flat-bottom rowboat. Instead, these are adventures you’ll never forget.

Deep Sea Fishing takes the fisherman offshore. To be considered deep sea, you’ll venture into waters over 100-feet deep. Often out of sight of land, this is more than just a leisurely pastime.

It requires the skill set of a sailor which includes navigation, handling vessels in heavy weather, and attention to the tide charts. Your guide will also have local knowledge of where the big game fish are, so you’ll always have the greatest chance of success.

BELMONT HILLS GOLF
There are excellent Golf Courses on the Island, most of which offer stunning ocean vistas. Belmont Hills is an 18-hole golf course that “favors the accurate golfer rather than the big hitter” and is situated only 2 miles from our Bermuda Beachfront Resort.

Elbow beach provides while staying on property, based on availability complimentary golf at Belmont Hills. Tee times can be made through our concierge 4 months in advance of your stay. The only charge would be cart, shoes and club rental (if needed).

TRAIL RIDES
Trail Rides are a family-friendly Bermuda Thing to Do that have been delighting visitors for decades. Spend an afternoon enjoying this Activity in Bermuda during your stay at Elbow Beach Bermuda Resort & Spa.

What island adventure would be complete without enjoying a Trail Ride on the beach or on other picturesque trails? Due to the beautiful weather all year round, horseback riding is one of the many perennial Activities in Bermuda that make for a relaxing day on the island.

Enjoy this Bermuda Thing to Do by riding trails through dense jungle, along the beaches, through villages, or on the old Bermuda Railway Trail.

DOLPHIN QUEST
Come to Dolphin Quest for an extraordinary day of interacting with some of the most intelligent creatures in the world. This Bermuda Attraction offers a one of a kind experience close to our Oceanfront Resort in Bermuda.

NATIONAL MUSEUM
Want to learn about local history during your stay at our Bermuda Resort? Visit the National Museum of Bermuda – one of many Bermuda Attractions that will be a highlight of your visit.

Originally founded as the Bermuda Maritime Museum in 1974 under the auspices of the Bermuda National Trust, the National Museum of Bermuda was commissioned with the preservation of the island’s 500-year history.

The National Museum of Bermuda is a family-friendly Bermuda Attraction that has been delighting visitors for more than 40 years. Spend an afternoon at this Bermuda Attraction during your stay at our Bermuda Resort.

BERMUDA FORTS
Bermuda Forts are some of the historic Attractions in Bermuda that attract tourists from around the world. Spend the day exploring these Attractions during your stay at our Resort in Bermuda.

BOTANICAL GARDENS
Spend the day under blue Bermuda skies while taking in the local flora and fauna. Bermuda Botanical Gardens is one of the Attractions in Bermuda where you can relax in unforgettable natural surroundings close to our Oceanfront Bermuda Resort.

CRYSTAL CAVES
Bermuda Crystal Caves is a natural Bermuda Attraction that draws visitors from across the globe. Spend a day exploring these attractions during your next stay at our Bermuda Resort.

GLASS BOTTOM BOAT
Glass Bottom Boat tours are a perfect way to see the beauty of what lies beneath the water’s surface. Add this Bermuda Thing to Do to your itinerary during your next stay at Elbow Beach Bermuda Resort & Spa.

LECTURES & TOURS
Tim Rogers can provide Elbow Beach guests a rare opportunity to spend time learning in-depth about the island from a historical, architectural, environmental and cultural perspective. Tim was educated in the UK and has been an educator in Bermuda now for over 30 years.

His depth and breadth of knowledge is unparalleled. Tours are available (subj to avail) year-round and can be from an hr to 3 or more days covering any or all aspects of Bermuda.

Tours are on foot, but if you’d prefer a taxi tour with expert narration. Tim sits on various historical and heritage boards and would love to share his passion with you.

ELBOW BEACH RESORT HISTORY
When a wealthy gentleman in the Isle of Man promised each of his grandchildren £1,000 if they left for the other side of the Atlantic to set up their own successful businesses, little did he know that one of them would start what is now the Elbow Beach Resort.

Having had success farming in Canada, Richard Berry Johnson was faced with a dilemma when his wife, for medical reasons, had to move to a warmer climate. Bermuda at that time was considered a retreat for the wealthy in need of rest, especially during the winter months.

And so the Johnson family arrived in Bermuda around 1903, so that Eleanor could fully recuperate while her restless husband started to look for a new business venture.

At the time Bermuda had two major hotels – the Hamilton Hotel in the heart of the city and the Princess Hotel just outside of town – as well as smaller hotels and guesthouses primarily in Hamilton.

Nobody had considered building a hotel near a beach. Except for Richard Berry Johnson. When he saw the heavily wooded hills overlooking the pristine South Shore in Paget, he immediately felt that this was the ideal spot to build some guesthouses.

After purchasing the property he christened it ‘Elba Beach’, possibly thinking of Napoleon’s lonely exile on the island of Elba. By 1908, R.B. Johnson had built 3 guest cottages near the beach and began construction of what became the South Shore Hotel.

The beachfront Pavilion and bathhouses were next with everything completed by 1912 and the Royal Gazette concluding: “The many Guests are loud in their praising of the ideal bathing beach and its charming surroundings, and of what promises to be the most popular place on the Island.”

Having established a successful venture in Bermuda, the Johnson family would return to Canada during Bermuda’s off-season in the summer and look after their business interests there.

Alan McNicol, manager of the Royal Prince Hotel in Hamilton, now became manager of the South Shore Hotel and with the declining tourist trade during World War I, R.B. Johnson decided to sell the hotel altogether.

Harold Hayes Frith, the new owner, changed the name of the property to Elbow Beach Hotel and embarked on an ambitious program to expand the hotel.

His timing was excellent as the U.S. Prohibition encouraged tourism to Bermuda, the Furness Withy shipping line expanded its services, and the traditional winter destination slowly changing to all-year tourism.

Harold Frith’s first project was the addition of a north-west wing and shortly thereafter a new 200-room east wing to the hotel.

With World War II, tourism came to an abrupt halt and the Elbow Beach Hotel was fortunate that the U.S. Navy rented most of the hotel to the construction companies building the Navy Operating Base in the Great Sound.

Later the hotel became a huge warehouse for the Wartime Supplies Commission where Government stored grain and meat, which were rationed. Following the war Harold Frith refurbished the Hotel but unfortunately his health deteriorated, and he was forced to sell the property in 1947.

John Moores, the new owner, added a Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Beachfront Cabanas and Restaurants and positioned the Elbow Beach Hotel for the coming era of mass tourism. It could now accommodate approximately 400 Guests.

By the 1970s this increased to around 600, just in time for the coming convention business and the annual College Weeks invasion for which the Elbow Beach Surf Club was Bermuda’s headquarters.

After running the Hotel for nearly four decades, the Moores family sold it to Saudi Arabian Prince Khaled Bin Sultan Bin Abdullaziz Al Saud in 1991. Today, Elbow Beach, Bermuda is an intimate island resort.

Guests enjoy personalized service and privacy is assured. Elbow Beach has recaptured the spirit of when it was the grand dame of Bermuda, a quality resort with a sense of place and history.

Elbow Beach, Bermuda is nestled on 50+ 0ceanfront acres overlooking the sparkling blue waters of South Shore and is within close distance of Hamilton – Bermuda’s capital.

Elbow Beach is a brilliant assemblage of 98 rooms, including 3 private villas spread amongst lush manicured gardens that gently slope down to our exclusive signature Pink Sand Beach.

Website: www.elbowbeachbermuda.com

Rooms: 98

Price: from 572 EUR per night