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The Fairmont Southampton Hotel in Southampton, Bermuda |
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The Fairmont Southampton Hotel
101 South Shore Road
Southampton, Bermuda SN 02
Call Expedia at: 1-800-551-2409 |
| Large resort on hill with pink-sand beach below By itself atop Bermuda's highest hill, this resort features a par-3 golf course, a pink-sand beach, and a spacious health spa. Ocean-view guestrooms include balconies, Bermuda-style pastel decor, high-speed Internet connections, and down comforters. Heated outdoor and indoor pools offer swimming and sunning alternatives to the 200-yard beach, which lies at the hill's foot.
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Amenities | Recreation | Features | Reviews
The Fairmont Southampton Hotel Amenities
Willow Stream, the resort's 30,000-square-foot health-and-beauty spa, features a heated 75-by-30-foot indoor pool under an arched bleached-wood ceiling that's available exclusively to spa patrons for most of the day. (All guests enjoy complimentary access to the pool after 6:30 PM.) Thickly cushioned lounge chairs surround the pool. Soothing music and a triple marble waterfall spilling from a rock garden promote relaxation. Outside the pool enclosure, two large decks—also furnished with cushioned lounge chairs—provide relaxation, panoramic ocean views, and starlit tranquility after dark. Each deck contains a bubbling spa tub for convivial soaking, one accommodating 16 persons, the other eight. Bento-box spa-cuisine meals are served at the pool and in the spa's relaxation areas. The spa includes men's and women's steam rooms and saunas and an ocean-view air-conditioned fitness center equipped with cardio machines that include television screens, weight machines, and free weights. (Day passes can be purchased for use of the fitness center, steam rooms, saunas, and indoor pool.) The spa's beauty-salon side includes vibrating throne chairs for pedicures and also offers manicures, hair care, waxing, and makeup. Massage, hydrotherapy, body treatments, and facials are available in the spa's treatment rooms, including a twin-bed couple's room. Massage options include aromatherapy, sports, shiatsu, and LaStone (Ayurvedic-style, with scented oils, warm stones). Hydrotherapy sessions include Vichy showers, with sea-salt scrubs, body polishing, and buffing offered. Body treatments include moor-mud wraps and "body sorbet" (floral applications). Facials choices include cellular-repair and aromatherapy. For children age 4 and older, a complimentary air-conditioned center provides supervised activities and includes video movies, video games, and pool and Ping-Pong tables.
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Recreation
The resort features an 18-hole, par-3 executive golf course rolling over hillsides with water features and elevation changes. For fees, play is available on six tennis courts (three lighted). Scuba diving and snorkeling gear can be rented at a beachside dive shop. Personal watercraft excursions are conducted daily (surcharge). The recreational activities listed below are available at or near the resort; fees may apply.
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Features
What to expect: A $64-million renovation and expansion completed in 2003 refreshed the resort, which attracts families and romantic couples seeking activity-filled vacations or rest and relaxation. Restaurants offer both casual and resort-elegant dining. Expansive grounds complement the panoramic ocean views visible from the resort's hilltop location. Complimentary trolley buses transport guests to the beach, golf course, and a waterside restaurant and water-sports cove, from where guests can catch a complimentary ferry to downtown Hamilton for shopping and dining. Amenity highlights: Accessible by complimentary trolley bus from the hotel's hilltop location, the resort's pink-sand beach runs 200 yards beside a turquoise cove protected by offshore reef and rock formations. Lounge chairs offer sunning opportunities; umbrellas provide shade. A casual beachside restaurant and bar serve light meals and tropical drinks. Up the hill at the hotel, large, heated outdoor and indoor pools supply freshwater swimming and additional sunbathing space. The hotel's 30,000-square-foot health-and-beauty spa offers a variety of relaxation and rejuvenation treatments. The resort's boat provides complimentary ferry service to a sister hotel located just 3 blocks from Hamilton's shopping and dining center. Insider tip: A quarter-mile path leads from the hotel to Bermuda's signature Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, which has an observation platform 185 steps up that overlooks the 22-mile-long island and the turquoise-and-blue Atlantic surrounding it.
Waterlot Inn - This historic waterfront inn, located dockside on Jew’s Bay, has been offering sunset views and Bermudian fare over 320 years. Specialties include prime and dry-aged steaks. The outdoor terrace and adjoining gardens are popular for pre-dinner cocktails. Open for dinner only. Jackets suggested. The Newport Room - French cuisine is presented on bone china, silver, and crystal amid brass and mahogany decor. Open each evening for dinner only. Jackets required; tie suggested. Bacci - This fine-dining restaurant offers Italian cuisine for lunch daily and dinners Tuesday–Sunday evenings. Dress code: smart casual. Wickets - Family food headlines the menu at this poolside restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Wickets offers burgers, sandwiches, and salads.
Windows on the Sound - Located just off the hotel’s main lobby, Windows offers views of the Great Sound and a wide variety of breakfast food. Specialties include omelet and waffle stations, smoked salmon, and pastries. A breakfast buffet featuring authentic Bermudian dishes takes center stage on Sundays. Whaler Inn - Perched above the beach on the South Shore, this casual seafood restaurant is open for dinners only. Live local music is featured most evenings, and, during the summer months, alfresco dining is available on the terrace overlooking the shore. Wine Cellar Pub - Adjacent to the indoor pool, this English-style pub offers a variety of drinks. Guests can also catch their favorite sport matches on the TV, play a game of pool on the cherry-wood pool table or dance to live, local entertainment. Open Tuesday–Sunday evenings only. Jasmine Lobby Lounge - Cocktails are served throughout the day at this casual lounge, along with a selection of light entrees, snacks, sandwiches, salads, and rich desserts. Jasmine also offers a traditional tea each afternoon and live entertainment in the evenings. Cabana Bar & Grill - Located right on the hotel’s pink-sand beach, the Cabana serves up cocktails and fast foods. Open daily. Golf Hut - Located on the golf course, this handy restaurant offers simple sustenance such as sandwiches, salads, hot dogs, beer, and other refreshments. Hours vary.
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The Fairmont Southampton Hotel Reviews
| Traveler Ratings Summary for The Fairmont Southampton Hotel
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Overall: 4.22 |
Service
4.13 |
Condition
4.50 |
Cleanliness
4.47 |
Comfort
4.44 |
Recommend
84.38 % |
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| Slow service in restaurants at hotel. Not real friendly |
Overall: 3 |
Service
2 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
No |
| The main lobby and the restaurants that are part of the hotel are all very nice. The service for all of them is slow and they are not motivated as the 15% gratuity is included in every bill. The room was modest and bathroom small. The sink did not drain well. Our "view" consisted mostly of looking at a black rooftop below us. The staff was not real friendly. I was shocked that they charged us $24 dollars to play tennis one afternoon. Most resorts do not charge to use their tennis courts.
Reviewed by traveler from Charlotte, NC on September 6, 2006 |
| Great ,relaxing experience with the family |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Beautiful location with expansive grounds. Rooms were very clean and large enoguh for a family of four. Staff were excellent and the beach and facilities were better than expected. Choice of restuarants was also very welcome. Local bus service that runs every 15 minutes was easily accesible as is the hotel service by boat to Hamilton which although irregular is complimentary. If you don't like the location you are tired of life!!!
Reviewed by traveler from Hingham,MA on August 31, 2006 |
| Southampton Princess, lots of charm but rough around the edges |
Overall: 3 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
No |
| Wonderful hotel with extrodinary food. Cleanliness is suspsect as we found rooms were not cleaned properly and there some unsightly stains and smells in the public areas. You are also a captive audience for food as well since there are not many options without going into town. Unless beach access is a must, the Fairmont Hamilton is probably a better choice for most.
Reviewed by traveler from New Jersey on August 30, 2006 |
| Bermuda's Best |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| My husband and I recently spent our anniversary at the Fairmont Southampton. Before making our plans we asked all our good friends which Carribean island they would recommend. The majority spoke highest of Bermuda. Staying at the Fairmont Southampton was definitely the right choice too. This decision was based mainly on the Expedia reviews. When booking the hotel and flight I mentioned that my husband and I were celebrating our 30th anniversary. After spending the afternoon at their pristine private beach we returned to our room and found a chilled bottle of champagne and plate of gourmet chocolates courtesy of the hotel manager. We ate dinner each night at one of the many hotel restaurants and each meal was beautifully presented, and delicious. The service was superior. The food in general is a bit pricey in Bermuda though and we were pre-warned. Overall it was a wonderful trip and a perfect location to celebrate our anniversary.
Reviewed by traveler from Northern New Jersey on August 25, 2006 |
| Great Hotel! |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| My husband an I loved the location and all the amenitites of this hotel. Definitely recommend this hotel.
Reviewed by traveler on August 23, 2006 |
| The best & friendliest hotel I ever stay in. |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The hotel and grounds are beautiful and are well maintained, the staff is very friendly and always helpful and they have the bestfish chowder on the island.
Reviewed by traveler from Chicago on August 23, 2006 |
| Fantastic Hotel |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This hotel is beautiful, neat & clean and staff were very friendly. The private beach is gorgeous, but take a towel from your room when you go. Twice we got to the beach and had to wait at least an hour for fresh towels to come. Try the outdoor jacuzzi in the evening. You can see the lighthouse beam and relax to the symphony of the tree frogs.
Reviewed by traveler from Newport News, VA on August 22, 2006 |
| Not impressed |
Overall: 2 |
Service
2 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
No |
| The hotel is beautiful, but it's not convenience to the beach. You have to take a shuttle bus to it. Also, the beach is small and if you travel during the peak season, it will be over pack. The food and drink are over price. Don't leave your food in the mini bar. The cleaning people will take them and the front desk, security and manager not going to do anything about it. They blame you for being careless.
Reviewed by traveler from New York City on August 22, 2006 |
| Great facilities and beach. Miles from town, but easy to get there. |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Very nice golf course and excellent, private beach with easy access to an even nicer public beach within a few hundred yards hotel sea access. Great food and reasonable rates, but standard charge of 15% gratuity applies to all service purchases though 10% is often the best earned.
Reviewed by traveler from Washington, DC on August 9, 2006 |
| Nice hotel most likely best on Bermuda |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Only one thing to keep in mind, if you are travelling with children they eat free. They don't tell you this and you may wind up paying for meals especially at the beach. Overall a very nice property.
Reviewed by traveler from Boston on July 19, 2006 |
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