Ariel Sands Bermuda

Note: Closed for redevelopment work January 1 2008. Project expected to take 3 - 4 years.

Stay at Ariel Sands in Bermuda and you might just run into co-owner Michael Douglas. Yes, the Michael Douglas. Set in 14 acres of landscaped gardens, this exclusive cottage colony takes full advantage of its hillside setting and offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean.

The various accommodations are dotted around the grounds in delightfully named cottages such as Shakespeare’s Dream and Mariner’s Mark. With their tray ceilings and white-ridged roofs they are classic examples of Bermudian architecture. At their centre lies the clubhouse with its award-winning restaurant Aqua; a good enough reason for staying here by itself.

Breakfast can be delivered to your cottage or taken in Aqua; where lunch and dinner are also served. Afternoon tea is complimentary and during the summer guests are invited to the manager’s weekly rum swizzle party.

Guests can snorkel from the private beach or relax in 2 unique ocean-fed pools, a heated freshwater pool or the hot tub. In the Day Spa European-trained therapists offer a full range of treatments including facials and massages. It overlooks the ocean giving guests fantastic views while they are being pampered.

Golf enthusiasts can warm up on their putting green before heading off the real thing. The concierge can arrange tee time at all of Bermuda’s golf courses (including the 3 private courses; Mid Ocean Club, Riddell’s Bay Golf and Country Club and the Tucker’s Point Club).

Ariel Sands is located on the South Road and offers easy access to both Bermuda's capital Hamilton and the historic town of St George. Take a stroll to the bottom of the entrance road and check out Palm Grove Gardens.

Reader Reviews and Additional Information

Editor :

Ariel Sands will be closing for major redevelopment on January 1 2008. It is expected to reopen as a timeshare development in approximately three years.
The Hilton deal has apparently fallen through.

Editor :

Construction of the new hotel will begin in Spring 2008 at the earliest. Until then the hotel, spa and restaurant will continue to operate as normal.

tom :

Construction hasn't started yet and won't do for a long time.

Bermudian :

Hilton are going to be building a hotel on this site some time in the next year. I understand though that Michael Douglas and the Dill family are going to be retaining some ownership of the property.