The Reefs Hotel & Club Bermuda
The Reefs Hotel and Club, one of Bermuda's smaller esorts, sits
high on the cliffs overlooking its own private beach on Christian
Bay. You have to visit this one-of-a-kind resort to really
appreciate it. It has an atmosphere all its own, but it’s hard
to define exactly where it stems from. Maybe it’s the sometimes
misty views overlooking the ocean and beach from the
terraced rooms and cottages. Maybe it’s the people who work
there; they certainly seem to be happier than most hotel
staff, at the least the ones I’ve run into over the past years.
Maybe it’s the South Shore – everything is special on the
South Shore.
The facilities at the Reefs Hotel and Club are outstanding, as they should be
for a resort of this class and the amount of money that’s been
spent on it. Much smaller than its glitzier neighbors and
competitors, it comprises only 67 units, making for a
quieter, more intimate
hotel. Small as it is, it
boasts three restaurants,
catering to tastes as varied
as you can imagine. Coconuts
deserves a special
mention. According to
Frommers, “there’s no finer
or more romantic spot in
Bermuda for an alfresco
sunset dinner than this
beach terrace” and that is absolutely true, unless, of course,
one compares it to a romantic dinner served right on the
beach beneath the stars, complete with tiki torches and
accompanied by the rhythm of the waves. This ultimate in
romantic dining experience is also offered at The Reefs, but
advance reservations are required.
There’s also a fitness center, an infinity pool (the most beautiful one I have ever seen), two all-weather tennis courts, complimentary kayaking (a great feature, considering its location on the South Shore), and you can rent snorkeling equipment; scooters can be rented across the street. Watersports and golf can be arranged by the hotel staff; just give them a little advance notice. The resort comes highly recommended, by me, but it’s expensive. Rates start at around $249 for a double off season and go up from there, but they do include a MAP dining plan, and you get exactly what you pay for: a quality vacation to remember.
Verdict: A small, intimate resort more for adult couples than kids. The private beach is small but about as good as it gets. The resort always seems be busy. Three nice restaurants. Friendly staff. A bit too upscale for some, perhaps, but the overall experience is above average.
Practical Information:
$$$$ MAP, BP.
The Reefs, 56 South Road, Southampton, SN 02, Bermuda,
441-238-0222, 800-742-2008 (USA & Canada), fax
441-238-8372, www.thereefs.com
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