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60 Tucker's Point Club Dr., Harrington Sound, Hamilton Parish HS 02, Bermuda. www.tuckerspoint.com.
& 866/604-3764 or 441/298-9800. Fax [phone] units. Summer (May-Aug) $460-$850
double, $1,240-$2,700 suite; off season $375-$550 double, $950-$1,050 suite. AE, DC, MC, V. Ameni-
ties: 6 restaurants; bar; concierge; 18-hole golf course; health club & spa; watersports equipment/
rentals. In room: A/C, TV, hair dryer, MP3 docking station, wet bar (in suites), Wi-Fi (free).
Expensive
HAMILTON PARISH
Grotto Bay Beach Resort This resort (named after its subterranean caves)
is lushly planted with tropical fruit trees. The beach is sandy but narrow, with rocky
outcroppings, and unfortunately there are not a lot of other decent beaches nearby.
However, the nearby coastline is enchanting, with many natural caves and intimate
coves. From the seaside, the airy public areas look like a modern version of a mogul's
palace, with big windows, thick white walls, and three peaked roofs with curved
eaves.
This restored resort appeals to young couples and families who don't need all the
hustle and bustle and central location of a resort such as the Elbow Beach. Although
it's unattractively located across from the airport, noise from planes is not a problem.
The sprawling, 8.5-hectare (21-acre) property contains 11 three-story buildings with
balconies and sea views (but no elevators). All accommodations are well furnished;
the bathrooms are well maintained. The children's programs and playground make
this a safe bet for families. There are also a lot of activities offered, including nature
walks, twice-weekly “cave crawls,” daily cave swims, organized activities for teenagers,
scavenger hunts, communal croquet near the bar, fish feeding, and bridge competi-
tions. The best rooms are directly on the beach, but those with limited mobility
should note that they're at the bottom of a serpentine flight of about 30 masonry
steps.
The on-site restaurants serve fair if unremarkable Continental cuisine, enlivened
by fresh seafood. A multimillion-dollar renovation has perked up the look of all food
and beverage outlets, including the Palm Court (p. 118). The lounge topics live
entertainment nightly, and there are a handful of other bars on the property. After-
noon tea is served every day, and there's a daily happy hour. Blasted out of natural
rock, the pool has a swim-up bar. Solitude, tranquility, and friendly, personal service
are the draws here.
11 Blue Hole Hill, Hamilton Parish CR 04, Bermuda. www.grottobay.com. & 800/582-3190 in the U.S.,
800/463-0851 in Canada, or 441/293-8333. Fax [phone] units. May-Oct $346-$399 double;
Nov-Apr $189-$309 double. Year-round suite for two $450. MAP (breakfast and dinner) $58 supple-
mental fee per person. AE, MC, V. Bus: 1, 3, 10, or 11. Amenities: 3 restaurants; 2 bars; babysitting; chil-
dren's programs; exercise room; Jacuzzi; mopeds; pool (outdoor); 4 tennis courts (2 lit); watersports
equipment/rentals; Wi-Fi in lobby ($15). In room: A/C, TV, fridge, hair dryer.

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SMALL HOTELS
Very Expensive
SOUTHAMPTON PARISH
Pompano Beach Club Directly adjacent to the Port Royal Golf Course, with a
respected pedigree dating back to 1956, this resort is perched on a limestone hill, with
a spectacular view of the cove beach fringed with rocky outcroppings. From the beach,
waist-deep water covers the clean, sandy bottom for the length of 2 1 ⁄ 2 football fields
before the deep water begins. Contained within a low-rise complex of well-maintained