Picolo recommends · Hotel in Hamilton Parish, Bermuda
Grotto Bay Beach Resort
Calm water in a sheltered bay, a beach bar and caves under your feet: the easy choice in Bermuda when the children are coming too.
The bay at Grotto Bay is tucked away from the open Atlantic, so the water stays calm enough for small swimmers. There is a beach, a pool and a beach bar, and divers can head out straight from the hotel.
The ground here is limestone riddled with caves, and the spa and outdoor treatment areas make use of the setting. Crystal Caves, where you walk above underground pools between stalactites, is a short drive away and a good outing when the weather turns.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Grotto Bay Beach Resort
We chose Grotto Bay for families who want things simple. The water is gentle, everything is close at hand, and hotel guests can use a nearby water park for free, which can rescue an afternoon.
This is not a polished luxury resort, and anyone after design or fine dining will notice. The airport is close, which helps on arrival day, but Hamilton and the south shore beaches take a drive.
What you get
- Calm water for children
- Own beach and beach bar
- Pool
- Diving from the hotel
- Spa with outdoor treatment areas
A day at Grotto Bay Beach Resort
- Morning
- Snorkel masks on in the bay while the water is still glassy.
- Midday
- Lunch at the beach bar with sand still on your feet.
- Afternoon
- An hour in the cool of Crystal Caves.
- Evening
- A swim at dusk, then an early night for the smallest ones.
Location
Hamilton Parish, Bermuda
Open in MapsQuestions about Grotto Bay Beach Resort
Is Grotto Bay Beach Resort good for children?
Yes. The sheltered bay keeps the water calm, there is a pool, and hotel guests can use a nearby water park for free, which helps on cloudy days.
How far is Grotto Bay Beach Resort from the airport?
It is close to the airport, so the transfer is short. That makes it an easy first or last night, even if you move on elsewhere afterwards.
Can you dive at Grotto Bay Beach Resort?
Yes, diving is offered from the hotel, and the calm bay is a gentle place to try snorkelling before heading out to the reefs.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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