Salt Kettle House

Salt Kettle House is known for its friendliness and personal attention given to its guests. The owner, British-born Hazel Lowe, ensures that all visitors are met at the airport by taxi. On arrival at Salt Kettle, Hazel will invite you into the guest lounge, serve drinks and get out her map of Bermuda. She will then take you through her personal recommendations of sights, restaurants and activities you should enjoy on your Bermuda vacation.

Breakfast, British or continental, can be taken on the large cedar table in the guest lounge or in the porch with views of Hamilton Harbour. The guest lounge has a fireplace and chairs where you can enjoy games with other guests or read the generous collection of books provided.

There are various accommodation options available; cottages for 2 or 4 persons; an apartment for 2 and 2 double bedrooms. All have cooking facilities with the exception of the double bedrooms. Guests staying in these have access to a kitchen and Hazel will give you a lift to Lindo’s Family Foods supermarket so you can stock up on provisions. All rooms have air conditioning and private bathrooms. Guests can relax on the patio and use the barbeque provided.

Salt Kettle House is only a short walk from the nearby wharf where you can enjoy a scenic ferry ride to Hamilton. Elbow Beach, Belmont Hills Golf Club, the Railway Trail and Paget Marsh are about a 5 minute drive from the property.

Given the multitude of accommodation options available you should call Hazel directly for rates. Reservations should be made well in advance, as over 90% of guests subsequently return.

Reader Reviews and Additional Information

Mike :

Salt Kettle House is the reason my wife and I keep coming back to Bermuda. It's a destination in itself in a wonderful location tucked away in a quiet spot on the sound with a perfect view of Hamilton across the sound. Mrs Hazel Lowe is a big part of the charm and enjoyment of the place and a wonderful hostess. We love being nestled down in a residential neighborhood close to the ferry for trips into Hamilton for dinner and shopping. My wife and I are runners and it's a short warm up walk over to the rail road trail for a great running experience every morning. Sorry to hear about the problems with security break-ins lately. I wouldn't hestitate to stay at Salt Kettle but would definitely keep my doors locked.

Sue :

It's a shame that the crime and dangerous ways of the outside world have invaded not only Bermuda but more specifically Salt Kettle Guest House. My husband and I, as well as our two daughters, have been to Salt Kettle Guest House many times over the past 25 years. Hazel and her family are wonderful people and I can't begin to express to everyone how wonderful and relaxing this small bit of heaven on earth is. Where ever you travel in the world, you must take precautions. I've recommended Hazel's guest house to many friends over the years and will continue to do so as well as continuing to travel and stay there ourselves.

Kay :

My husband and I began staying with Hazel about 3 year's ago. We only wish we had found Salt Kettle house 30 years ago when we first vacationed in Bermuda. Hazel has a way of making everyone feel like family, and we immediately "bonded" with other guests - some of which have been staying with Hazel for 27+ years. Safety is always a concern when one travels, and Bermuda is not exempt from the unpleasantries of crime. We simply are very vigilant in our daily routines when at Salt Kettle House, as we are anywhere we travel. We wish the "real world" did not include these unpleasantries,and we certainly know Hazel Lowe makes every effort to keep her guests safe and informed. We look forward to our visit in July 08.

Peter Tulloch, France :

We have just returned from a wonderful week at Salt Kettle and can add our very positive comments. Hazel is wonderful and the house is a delight. No security problems. Great situation at the edge of the sound, beside ferry terminal and not far from island buses. We would certainly consider going back!

Jo :

My husband and I had the most wonderful time at the Salt Kettle House and can't wait to go back there. The accommodations were great. We stayed in Pinpoint B, a nice cottage with it's own little patio out back. The doors all had double locks and there was a safe in the room that you could put all your valuables. I have to admit I was worried after reading about the Neary's experience but my fears left as soon as I saw how secure the place was. Everyone was given keys to the entry ways and everything was locked up by early evening. We can't wait to go back for another vacation. Thanks Hazel for a great time!

Bob Lang :

Hazel Lowe is a wonderful human being that I have known for 25+ years. I have stayed there numerous times and there have been no incidents. Hazel takes special care to make sure you are cautious when staying in the cottages. Because it's a very special little hideaway, it may be a bit more
vulnerable than the big hotels, but be prudent and you will not have a problem. I refer many guests to Hazel and they are all delighted! This is truly a wonderful Bermudian experience!

Jo :

Kelly, thanks for your vote of confidence. I hope you are right. It's been over 11 years since we visited the Island and we hope to have a safe visit.

Kelly :

I am visiting there very soon and have been going for many, many years. I feel confident all is under control.

Jo :

I'm going to be visiting there very soon. I hope that the locks to all the cottages/apts. have been secured. I'm getting a little nervous knowing what has happened to other guests of the Salt Kettle House.

Tori :

Salt Kettle has always had the reputation of being a wonderful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Beautiful scenery coupled with charm and quality service unmatched by many of the larger hotels is a place very dear to my heart. My nanna, Hazel, has dedicated her life to bringing a smile to people's faces and helping to make their vacation unforgetable through her many recommendations and service provided. Unfortunately despite her hardwork and numerous years of working in this business, some people have become the victims of breakin's at Salt Kettle, but by no means is this at the fault of nanna or the guest house. Bermuda is becoming like many other places across the world and unfortunately breakins are happening island wide. My heart goes out to those whom had to experience this terrible experience.
With the advances in technology and as times adapt and change, I am happy to report that my nanna hasn't ever had an answering machine, email, or website as 85% of her guests tend to be return guests who have been coming for years and years. In fact, many of them book their favorite rooms years in advance due to their love for the property and of course Nanna. She is more than welcome to try to accommodate any new interested guests through direct contact at (441) 236-0407 and it's with this personal touch that she has built her business from the ground up.

laurie :

I was so disheartened to read the review stating the couple that had experienced this horrible beating and robbery. Two years ago we had stayed at Hazel's property and all three cottages were robbed and I was awakened to the intruder as we were the last victims. To think he had come into the rooms where children were sleeping and and robbed them. I cannot believe the person we caught was literally coming right through the front door. The time was exactly the same time frame and we called the police and gave statements. This is not a random occurance then. This is a targeted spot and it is very alarming to think a weapon was used and people beaten!

Catherine Neary :

The place is comfortable but lacks even basic security. We were intruded upon at 4:30 a.m., beaten, threatened and robbed at knife-point. There are signs posted asserting that the property is protected by Bermuda Central Station security services, but in fact the entry doors are not only unlocked at all times, they are propped OPEN, and the locks on the doors of the individual rooms and cottages are FLIMSY. I would caution anyone who is considering going there to ask very explicit questions about safety and security AND about liability insurance.

josie :

Salt Kettle House has no website or email. The only way you can book is to call Hazel.

Island Girl :

The owner is a very pleasant and charming woman and offers lots of advice about the best restaurants and things to do. The house is very charming and close to the ferry. She also has a good rapport with a taxi driver who is pretty reliable. This was really welcome as we heard that calling a taxi yourself wasn't a good option as many of them could be relied on to pick you up on time or even bother turning up.