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Grotto Bay Beach Hotel in Crawl, Bermuda |
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Grotto Bay Beach Hotel
11 Blue Hole Hill
Crawl, Bermuda CR 04
Call Expedia at: 1-800-551-2409 |
| Beach resort with underground swimming caves Set beachfront, amidst tropical gardens and forests, this resort features swimming off the pink-sand beaches and in dramatically lighted limestone caves. Guestrooms featuring bright interiors of pastel colors and tropical woods offer ocean views from patios/balconies. Attractions include a large freeform pool, boats and other water-sports gear, and snorkeling/diving on a wreck near the beach.
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Amenities | Recreation | Features | Reviews
Grotto Bay Beach Hotel Amenities
The resort includes a children's playground and a video game arcade. Complimentary supervised children's programs are offered during the summer. The Bermuda Glass-Blowing Studio lies at the resort's rear near the entrance.
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Recreation
The resort includes four lighted tennis courts. Paddleboats, windsurfers, sailboats, and powerboats are available for rent, as are snorkeling and scuba diving gear. Just off the beach lies a sunken wreck offering marine life for scuba diving and snorkeling. Fish feeding is available in a cove next to the beach. The recreational activities listed below are available at or near the resort; fees may apply.
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Features
What to expect: The locally owned resort winds through 21 acres of sloping lawns, forested areas, and flowering gardens, providing space for couples to enjoy peace and quiet and for families to play. Amenity highlights: Flooded with saltwater and theatrically lighted to highlight transparent, turquoise water and limestone stalagtites and stalagmites, two large underground caves provide dramatic swimming options to the ocean and freshwater pool. A 100-yard pink-sand beach runs along the ocean, supplying sunbathing on lounge chairs and swimming in a calm bay. The large freeform pool lies just above the beach and has two sand sunning terraces. Secluded nearby in a garden, a spa offers soaking for eight. Insider tip: Appreciating the underground caves is not just for swimmers. Enjoying their beauty is possible from wood benches terraced into the walls.
The Hibiscus Room - White-wood ceiling beams, slate floor, table linens. Buffet and á la carte breakfasts and lunches. Á la carte dinners from daily menu featuring seafood and prime rib. Dinner dress code: long pants or Bermuda shorts and knee socks for men. Rum House - Casual restaurant and bar featuring live entertainment nightly. Wood-beam ceiling, brick floor, live plants, large-paddle ceiling fans. Dinner menu of ribs, pizza, seafood, salads, appetizers.
Bayside Bar & Grill - Open-air spot serving sandwiches, salads, and light lunches and theme-night buffets twice weekly.
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Grotto Bay Beach Hotel Reviews
| Traveler Ratings Summary for Grotto Bay Beach Hotel
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Overall: 4.00 |
Service
4.03 |
Condition
3.97 |
Cleanliness
4.21 |
Comfort
3.86 |
Recommend
75.86 % |
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| Remote but pleasant |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Grotto Bay Beach Hotel (GBBH) is well managed and has several good amenities that make it worthy of consideration. It is located on a protected bay, so there is no "surf" and as a result the water is very safe for kids and occasional swimmers. The beach is clean, safe, and has enough chairs so you don't have to fight over them or get there at 6 am to stake out your turf. Shade is a little scarce - use sunscreen or take your lumps. Great convenience for divers as Triangle Dive shop is on the premises. The dive shop is a separate entity, so bring your credit card along with your C-card and call in advance to get boat departure times and destinations, which vary from day to day. A scooter rental shop is well located nearby and has good cycles. You will need one unless you choose the bus pass (we got both; the bus is very good if there are any weather issues). Taxis are expensive as most tourist destinations are rather distant (that is the one downside to this place, but not a "deal-breaker"). The meal plan is probably a good idea if you're on any kind of a budget, as food adds up quickly if you go "a la carte". The food was quite good, and good service. We had a great time (7 days in July)!
Reviewed by traveler from Meredith, NH on September 4, 2006 |
| Excellent Stay |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Just returned from Grotto Bay and had an excellent time. The grounds were beautiful, the beach was fantastic and our room was great. Breathtaking views of the ocean from our balcony. Snorkling was great.
Reviewed by traveler on August 26, 2006 |
| Beautiful Landscaping, Staff Helpful and Pleasant |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Overall we liked this hotel very much. Things were maintained well, and the landscaping was beautiful. We loved hearing the tree frogs (peepers) at night. The shower in the bathroom was set up with half the tub covered by a 1/2" thick sheet of glass that was stylish but let water go onto the floor. There are no elevators, so if you are on the 3rd floor, you have a good view, but you have to walk up. One problem with the hotel is that it is built on a hillside, so there are steps up and down to the beach and the main building. Need to be able to climb hills to stay here. It has some unique and nice points; 2 caves on the grounds with one for swimming and the other for viewing. Watersports on site (boat rentals, diving trips, snorkels,etc.) A sunken boat off the beach for snorkeling around. An area with a large school of fish at one end of the beach. It has its own bus stop which is convenient to get around the island. If you stay here you can easily take the bus from the airport. Concierge desk was very helpful and pleasant. The swimming pool was taken over during the day by young children. I enjoyed watching them, but if you don't like splashing kids, there may be too many in the pool. The beach might be a better bet for you.
Reviewed by traveler from Rye, NY on August 23, 2006 |
| Dissapointed |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
No |
| Although the room was clean, the hotel grounds were unkept.Staff was unprofessional & rude.
Reviewed by traveler from San Clemente, CA on August 22, 2006 |
| The Grotto Bay Is Super |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Dear all- we have just returned from the Grotto Bay and are resort! Room are very nice, well maintained and clean. The food was gorgeous, a bit on the expensive side, but definitely delicious!! We recomend this place to everybody & anybody!
Reviewed by traveler from Bethesda, MD on August 15, 2006 |
| Different |
Overall: 3 |
Service
5 |
Condition
1 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The Grotto Bay is different that any other place I have stayed. You have your own "cabins" and need to walk outdoors to get everywhere. This at times can be challenging because you are walking up dimly lit paths at night, some paths have stairs, some are walking up hill and then down. And as we learned it is even worse when it rains. I would not reccommend the hotel restaurant at all. Poor quality food for the price.
Reviewed by traveler from NJ on August 4, 2006 |
| Great Vacation |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| It was our first trip to Bermuda and we were really impressed. The staff was friendly and helpful especially guest services.
Reviewed by traveler on August 2, 2006 |
| Great introduction to the beauty of Bermuda |
Overall: 5 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| My wife and I just returned from our honeymoon in Bermuda and loved Grotto Bay. As far as comparing the value with other selections, Grotto Bay got us the best price for the given features we were seeking. Food and drinks were expensive but not unexpected. The hotel was extremely quiet and really has a family atmosphere type of feel. Our oceanfront deluxe room had an awesome view of the bay too. We used the Public bus and ferry transportation system to allow us to see most of the island. We will definately return to this hotel.
Reviewed by traveler from Rock Hill, SC on August 2, 2006 |
| Beautiful hotel |
Overall: 5 |
Service
4 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Gorgeous beach, very nice grounds, real caves in the hotel. The best thing for us was the dive shop right at the hotel. Amaising diving. Food is ok, but there are some good places in town.
Reviewed by traveler from Staten Island, NY on July 23, 2006 |
| Family hotel on Bermuda |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Great hotel for families. Lots of activities for kids, quick ride from airport, clean pool and nice but small bay beach. As with most of the island food is just okay here as well.
Reviewed by traveler from Boston on June 28, 2006 |
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