Grotto Bay Beach Resort
Bermuda, BermudaAll travelers
Our take
Unique all‑ages resort with cave spa, private beaches, and the only optional all‑inclusive plan in Bermuda
- 201 rooms
- 3 dining venues listed
- Airport: BDA
Resort facts & overview
- Location
- Bermuda, Bermuda
- Audience
- All travelers
- Brand
- Independent
- Rooms
- 201
- Dining listed
- 3 venues
- Airport
- BDA
Why travelers love it
“Unique all‑ages resort with cave spa, private beaches, and the only optional all‑inclusive plan in Bermuda”
Guests consistently praise the natural cave spa experience, private pink‑sand beach and easy access to water sports. Families value the all‑inclusive convenience and proximity to the airport.
Food & drink
StrongFood punches above expectations with a British-flavored breakfast, thoughtful dinners, and a chef who accommodates dietary needs; the optional all-inclusive package is the smart way to eat here given Bermuda's brutal restaurant prices.
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What you'll enjoy
- All-inclusive plan a real money saver
- British-flavored breakfast buffet
- Kitchen accommodates special diets
- Standout dinners praised as culinary art
Heads up
- Dinner menu selection feels limited
- Service can run slow at meals
- 6pm dinner start frustrates some families
3 documented dining venues
The Hibiscus Room
formal European cuisine with Bermudian flavor
The Palm Court
casual island‑inspired dining
Bayside Grill
seasonal waterside lunch and drinks
Counts and access can vary by source and room tier.
Food & drink photos
Food & drink photos
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Beach
StrongThe private bay is the emotional center of the resort: calm, clear, uncrowded water framed by cliffs, though you'll navigate a set of steps to reach it and shouldn't expect roving beach service.
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What you'll enjoy
- Private, uncrowded cove
- Crystal-clear, glassy water
- On-site caves for swimming
Heads up
- Steps down to the swim area
- No beach servers bringing drinks
- Small beach footprint compared to south shore
Private pink‑sand beaches with calm, swim‑friendly waters and plentiful lounge chairs close to the pool area.
Pools
MixedThe pool is functional rather than a showpiece: adequate for a swim and warm enough most of the year, but tired around the edges with a single small hot tub that guests have flagged as grimy.
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What you'll enjoy
- Warm enough for casual swims
- Pool bar within easy reach
Heads up
- Deck furniture and steps show wear
- Hot tub reported dirty at times
- No poolside food or drink service
- Pool wasn't heated as advertised in winter
A mid‑size freeform swimming pool with swim‑up bar overlooking the beach, plus an outdoor hot tub set in gardens above the beach.
What’s included
StrongFor Bermuda, which punishes wallets, the optional all-inclusive with free bus and ferry passes is one of the smartest value plays on the island; pay room-only or nightly rack rates and the math flips against you fast.
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What you'll enjoy
- All-inclusive among Bermuda's best values
- Free bus and ferry passes included
- Cheaper than most Bermuda alternatives
- 5-minute, $12 taxi from airport
Heads up
- Rack rates feel steep for the room quality
- Small nickel-and-dime charges surface at checkout
- Not luxury despite premium pricing
Package inclusions and upgrade access have not been collected yet. Confirm them for your room and dates when booking.
Amenities & activities
Couples
Good fitA quietly romantic pick for anniversaries and honeymoons, with a couples massage in the cave grotto that guests call unforgettable and enough peaceful corners to feel secluded even on a family-friendly property.
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What you'll enjoy
- Couples massage inside the cave grotto
- Honeymoon touches like cheese plates and cards
- Hidden quiet spots across the grounds
- Repeat anniversary guests over decades
Heads up
- Thin walls in some rooms kill privacy
- Not a polished luxury romance product
Families
Good fitA genuinely family-friendly Bermuda option where the all-inclusive, private beach, and on-site caves keep kids busy without breaking the bank; family suites give real space and the vibe balances kid energy with island calm.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Family suites are spacious
- Cathedral and Crystal Caves to explore
- All-inclusive keeps food costs predictable
- Staff go out of their way for kids
Heads up
- Standard rooms tight for a family of four
- Steps down to swim area tough with little ones
Peace & Quiet
StrongOne of the more peaceful stays on the island, with quiet rooms, hidden garden nooks, and a low-key evening pace; the loudest disruptions tend to be roosters and nesting birds, not other guests.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Tucked-away corners for reading and relaxing
- Rooms generally quiet at night
- Low-energy, unhurried vibe
- Not crowded outside peak weeks
Heads up
- Roosters crow through early morning
- Thin walls in a few room categories
- Noisy AC units disturb sleep in some rooms
Tennis courts, dive shop and PADI courses, gym, cave spa, snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, playground, live entertainment, bus and ferry passes included in all‑inclusive.
Water sports included
- kayaking
- paddleboarding
- snorkeling
- non‑motorized water sports
What guests say
High confidence84 reviews · through Oct 2026
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Guests praise the food and dining, service, location, and beach, while the pool, noise levels, and cleanliness draw complaints, and the resort is best for foodies, beach lovers, quiet relaxation, value, couples, and families.
Consistently praised
Recurring complaints
Best suited for
What past guests say
“Lovely hotel, great location with an awesome pool bar, great views. The sea is lovely and the food is fantastic, especially breakfast.”
★★★★★
“Kinda old & run down.”
★★★☆☆
★★★★★
“Rooms were gross with horrifyingly sticky plastic floor netting, black mold smell and all around vents. Overall, dirtier than I take my martini! Many of the staff were insolent and rude. View was nice but you can get that pretty much anywhere in Bermuda.”
★☆☆☆☆
“Worst hotel in Bermuda Old, not clean, rude service, everything is always closed so can’t get a drink or coffee at convenience. No housekeeping. And had to wait an hour after check in time to get a room. I don’t know how this place is still open.”
★☆☆☆☆
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Know before you book
- Steps down to the swim area
- No beach servers bringing drinks
- Small beach footprint compared to south shore
- Dinner menu selection feels limited
What you should know
What to Know
Set expectations for a well-loved but aging property mid-renovation: book the all-inclusive, request an upper floor away from ground-floor mustiness, and inspect your room on arrival for AC noise, mold, or a broken lock before unpacking.
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What you'll enjoy
- Free bus and ferry passes with AI
- On-site Crystal and Cathedral Caves to swim
- Walkable to Swizzle Inn
Heads up
- Property is dated and mid-renovation
- Ground-floor rooms can smell musty
- Watch checkout bill for small added fees
- Steps and hills across the sloped grounds
- Construction and diesel fumes reported near some rooms
Property is hilly with no elevators; rooms all exterior‑corridor cottages. All‑inclusive must be purchased for minimum three nights. Packages include bus and ferry passes—skip renting a car.
Good to know
- All‑inclusive is optional supplement, not default
- Cave spa and grotto access may include cooler water
- No elevators—stairs throughout property
All photos
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- 5
- Review excerpts
- 20
- Dining venues
- 3
- Menus
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- Room categories
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- Videos
- 3
- Editorial lenses
- 8
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- Last updated
- August 6, 2026
- Sources
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- Completeness
- 67%
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