Graceful colonial architecture, infinite ocean views and 50 garden-adorned beachfront acres frame Bermuda’s Elbow Beach Resort & Spa. Myriad pursuits beckon Guests at Beachfront Bermuda Hotel with the allure of discovery and adventure, including brilliant coral reefs teeming with exotic fish.
Gentle Atlantic surf parted by an ocean kayak. Emerald green fairways and the dapper, pastel homes, sober churches and the charming avenues of St. George create a beautiful picture of this peaceful region.
Yes, there is another world beyond Bermuda Resort, but the simpler pleasures remain closer to home for doing absolutely, unmistakably nothing at all.
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 all together.
Harold Hayes Frith, the new owner, changed the name of the property to Elbow Beach Hotel and embarked on an ambitious programme 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 luxury 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 with the most modern operations.
Elbow Beach, Bermuda overlooks 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 and suites spread amongst 50 acres of lush manicured gardens that gently slope down to a signature Pink Sand Beach.
Cozy yet sophisticated beachy style infuses the space from walls to windows throughout Luxury Bermuda Hotel.
Enjoy bright, sunny colours that pop, vaulted ceilings, ceiling fans, exposed wooden rafters and spa-inspired baths that create a soothing feel. Plus, uninterrupted ocean views liberate you from the cares and distractions of everyday life.
From intimate Guest Rooms to 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.
Set amongst the lush grounds and enjoying breathtaking ocean views, it is extremely private and beautifully appointed with elegant furnishings, exquisite light fittings and open beams throughout.
An excellent choice for a family or small group of friends, this large cottage sleeps up to 4 Guests.
An exquisite cottage with cool, contemporary décor and wonderful garden views, this fantastic 2-Bedroom, 2-Bathroom accommodation is ideal for families or groups of friends. Decorated in a soothing palette of colours and textures with a beautiful dark wood floor in the living room, the cottage can accommodate up to 6 Guests.
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.
Set in a tranquil garden setting, these modern, 1-Bedroom Beachfront Villas overlook the ocean and stunning pink sand beach.
The Suites are designed with high vaulted ceilings, exposed rafters, ceiling fans and large Bathrooms with walk-in shower and stand-alone Baths.
Beachfront Suites have an elegant feel with French doors that open out onto a wooden terrace, allowing light to flood the room while your magnificent views stretch out over the ocean. Beachfront Suites can accommodate 4 Guests.
Situated right on top of Private Beach, Bird of Paradise is a stunning 1-Bedroom Beachfront Cottage that enjoys one of the best locations at 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 feel of an exclusive Mediterranean villa.
This cottage is also the only accommodation at the resort with Private Beach access.
Only steps from the resort’s Private Beach, these Suites offer a Master Bedroom, separate living area.
Commanding Atlantic Ocean views from in the Suite and out on the terrace.
Offering simple, spacious elegance in a majestic setting, the junior suites at Oceanfront Bermuda Resort.
Suites offer ocean views and are located just steps from the resort’s Private Beach.
Located amidst lush gardens overlooking the resort's Private Beach, Beachfront Rooms are the perfect size for up to 3 Guests. They offer a relaxed, Beach-house feel with exposed rafters, ceiling fans and cool, crisp décor.
Bedrooms are comfortably furnished and the adjoining Bathrooms offer a space in which to truly relax with stand-alone baths and separate glass-enclosed showers.
Arguably, the most striking aspect of Beachfront Rooms is the uninterrupted ocean views.
A wooden terrace, accessible through large French Doors, is the perfect place from which to enjoy it all.
The spacious Ocean View Rooms at Paget Parish Hotel will delight you with stunning Atlantic Ocean views.
Located just a few sandy steps from the Private Beach.
Just beyond your private terrace, the resort’s half-mile Private Beach is exclusively yours.
Bask in uninterrupted ocean views from these Premier Ocean View Rooms.
Each of the 4 Bermuda Restaurants at the Elbow Beach Bermuda Resort & Spa is a rich celebration of the islanders’ love for food. Experience authentic Bermuda Dining: This is what it’s like to live, eat and drink in Bermuda, where fresh, seasonal cuisine and uninterrupted ocean views make Elbow Beach as beloved for its food as it is for its setting.
Directed by an acclaimed culinary team, the kitchens of Restaurants are the essence of creativity. Whether you prefer romantic, candlelit dining or poolside cocktails and sharing plates, every meal is an unforgettable experience for the senses.
For relaxed dining with alfresco seating and panoramic ocean views at Oceanfront Bermuda Hotel, look no further than Blue Point, popular poolside Bermuda Restaurant. Within striking distance of the Ocean, Blue Point has a friendly ambience to accompany its deliciously eclectic menu of seafood and contemporary dishes. With everything prepared and served fresh from open kitchen, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to the menu.
Choose from a variety of delicious salads or go for something a little more substantial, such as one of hearty sandwiches. Do remember to leave room for dessert as we offer a tempting array of delicious ice creams and decadent sweets.
When Blue Point is closed during the winter season, Guests at Oceanfront Bermuda Hotel may enjoy refreshments at the pool via In-Room Dining from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Light Bites
Situated above the beautiful pink sands of Elbow Beach, Café Lido, 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.
07.00h - 11.00h
11.00h - 12.00h
18.30h - 21.30h
Business Casual
Mediterranean
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.
Mickey's Beach Bistro is open seasonally from April 15th through October 15th.
12.00h - 15.00h
15.00h - 17.00h
18.00h - 21.30h
Lunch - CasualDinner - Smart Casual
Seafood
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. Team serves an extensive selection of tapas and sushi for you to enjoy along with a long list of beverages.
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 with dark wicker chairs, bamboo plants and warming fire pits.
17.00h - 22.30h
22.30h - 00.00h
17.00h - 00.00h
Smart Casual
Tapas & Sushi
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 Paget Parish Hotel, designed to infuse romance and peacefulness with a dash of the exotic.
Team believes that the sea holds miraculous power to cleanse and distinctive, individual spa suites blend island and Asian influences to create a private haven in which to enjoy an array of unique treatments.
All body scrubs are completed with a relaxing scalp massage and full body lotion application.
The wraps were designed to increase the body temperature, thus helping to eliminate toxins more effectively, relax the muscle structure, relieve muscular pain and moisturize the skin.
Your facial will begin with a skin analysis to determine your skin type in order to tailor-make your treatment. Your skin is thoroughly cleansed and exfoliated.
A heavenly deep cleansing back exfoliation with a total de-stress back massage, using handpicked oils to energize, restore, soothe or detox your body.
Therapeutic massage is commonly used in almost all of treatments.
Rejuvenation of body and mind begins the very moment you enter The Spa at Elbow Beach Bermuda Resort & Spa.
Your own private sanctuary awaits you in Spa Suites, offering you your personal rain shower, vanity area, luxurious granite bath and a balcony overlooking the azure Atlantic.
Indulge your teens and young ones with a pampering treatment.
The highly trained therapists are committed to excellence, infused with enthusiasm and take pride in delivering personalized, dedicated service.
With oceanfront sophistication and Colonial-style elegance, Bermuda Resort sets a grand stage for the most unique of corporate gatherings.
Team specializes 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, team will help you gather in style and inspire your attendees.
10,300 square-feet of Bermuda Meeting Space, encompassing 9 state-of-the-art function Meeting Rooms, can be tailored to accommodate events of up to 200 Guests.
In addition to indoor spaces, Guests are welcome to gather outdoors for a barbecue on Private Beach, a glamorous poolside reception under the stars or a garden cocktail party.
Spend the day under blue Bermuda skies while taking in the local flora and fauna.
Bermuda Crystal Caves is a natural Bermuda Attraction that draws visitors from across the globe.
Bermuda Forts are some of the historic Attractions in Bermuda that attract tourists from around the world.
Consider Deep Sea Fishing – a Bermuda Activity that will be a highlight of your visit.
Come to Dolphin Quest for an extraordinary day of interacting with some of the most intelligent creatures in the world.
Glass Bottom Boat tours are a perfect way to see the beauty of what lies beneath the water’s surface.
Visit the National Museum of Bermuda – one of many Bermuda Attractions that will be a highlight of your visit.
Parasailing in Bermuda is fun for most ages, and this Activity in Bermuda gives you a bird’s-eye-view of the gorgeous waters near Oceanfront Bermuda Resort.
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ELBOW BEACH
60 South Shore RoadPaget PG04Bermuda