Granaway Guest House

Granaway Guest House is a traditional Bermuda manor house built in 1734 as a sea captain’s home. In 1978 current owners Michael and Carol Ashton purchased it from a Russian prince and converted it to a guest house. Its competitive prices, however, mean it’s no longer a haven just for royalty.

The property has 5 tastefully decorated guest rooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, fridge and kettle. There is also a separate cottage that once served as the slaves’ quarter but now serves as a secluded, romantic retreat. ‘Granaway Cottage’ has a full kitchen, en-suite bathroom, fireplace, air conditioning, and a private patio overlooking Granaway Deep.

Breakfast consists of freshly baked muffins and fruit; frequently including bananas grown in the property’s large garden. Guests can take breakfast in their rooms, by the freshwater swimming pool or in the dining room which has a balcony with spectacular water views. Wherever it is taken, breakfast is served in silver and china crockery on Bermuda cedar trays.

The house overlooks Granaway Deep and is conveniently located for the Belmont Wharf for ferry services to Hamilton. Belmont Hills Golf Club is literally next door and Astwood Cove and the beaches at South Shore Park are just a few minutes’ drive from the house.

Both Michael and Carol hail from families with a long tradition in the hospitality industry and are more than happy to pass on advice and guidance about Bermuda to their guests.

Reader Reviews and Additional Information

UK boy :

This is a perfect base from which to explore the island that isn't too heavy on your pocket. If you just want a place to sleep and are not the kind of person who complains about nothing, then this place could be ideal for you. You'll get a lot of useful local advice here which you probably wouldn't get in some of the bigger places. Well worth checking out.

Tom :

Bermuda is not the cheapest place to stay so it made a nice change to find somewhere that was competitively priced but which still maintained an excellent level of friendliness and service. They have a pool in the lovely garden or if you prefer to go out both the bus and ferry terminals are within walking distance.

Bermuda fan :

It made a nice change staying here instead of one of the bigger resorts and it was a whole lot cheaper too. To be honest a lick of paint here and there would not do any harm, but the convenient location and friendly and informative staff soon made you forget about that. Definitely recommended as an alternative to standard hotel accommodation.

C & L White :

My wife and I stayed at a big resort for our honeymoon in 1996. We returned 10 years later and stayed at Granaway for our 10th Anniversary. While we were apprehensive about staying at a "guest house", our fears were quickly dispelled. Granaway is a wonderful place to stay, with spacious rooms and the special secluded pool out back. Not only is it half the cost of a resort, it is twice as enjoyable. The owner's daughter was a wonderful hostess. When we return for our 15th, it will be at the Granaway.

Yankee :

The owners Carol and Michael made us very welcome and were very keen to make our stay enjoyable. The room we stayed in was very spacious and clean. I would definately stay here again if I went back to Bermuda.