Grape Bay Beach Hotel

Formerly the White Sands, this secluded Bermuda retreat was recently resurrected as the Grape Bay Beach Hotel and is rapidly gaining rave reviews.

Two classes of rooms are available. The Deluxe Terrace Wing offers Garden View rooms with a balcony. These are available with king beds or 2 doubles. The Superior Rooms offer full views of the Atlantic and most have king sized beds.

Grape Bay is situated in a quiet upmarket residential area. A very secluded and relatively unknown beach is just a few minutes walk from the hotel making it a good choice for those who value their privacy. Buses can be caught on the South Road to both Hamilton and the Royal Naval Dockyard. It’s a bit of a walk to the stop but the hotel operates a shuttle service for those who don’t fancy renting a scooter from local liveries Eve’s Cycles or Oleander Cycles.

The recently redesigned Belmont Hills Golf Course is just a few minutes drive away, as is the immensely popular Elbow Beach. Other nearby attractions include Paget Marsh, the Railway Trail and the Bermuda Botanical Gardens.

The Grape Bay Beach Hotel is owned by Bermuda Resort Hotels who also run the Harmony Club, Surf Side Beach Club and the Wharf Executive Suites.

Reader Reviews and Additional Information

disappointed :

We recently stayed at the Grape Bay on our first visit to Bermuda. We were very disappointed. The place has the potential to be a great place but it's not. The staff was not friendly, except for the young lady that was cleaning the rooms. No welcome when we came and no goodbye, we were glad to have you or anything. The description above is not true. No one to help you do anything but check in and out. Very hard to get a cab to come up there and pick you up. They just don't show up. It is a long way down to the main road to catch a cab. The staff did not offer a ride of any kind. The rooms were clean and the beds and pillows were very good. There was only 2 other couples staying there. The pool was clean. The lobby could use some new upholstered furniture and rugs. Very old, faded and dirty looking. Didn't look clean to sit on. The restaurant had such an odour we didn't want to eat there. No one else was eating there either. It says it is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, it's not. Dinner only. I can't imagine the place will stay open if this is how things will remain. It is a shame because the place could be a great place. There are many wonderful places to stay in Bermuda but this isn't one of them.

Chrissy :

This is a good budget choice with beautiful views, but a lick of paint and a few touches here and there would not hurt. No complaints about the staff, who were friendly and accommodating, and if you only want somewhere to sleep after exploring all day then I guess it's ok.

Harry D :

Can't really fault the staff who were friendly and efficient, but the place is in need of a bit of an upgrade. Still, you get some great views, and it's quite easy to get to Hamilton with its many shops and restaurants. Not a lot to do at the hotel, but if you only want to come back to sleep then it's fine.

Bob :

Nice ocean views and cheap for Bermuda, but you get what you pay for.

TJ :

Ok for the price we paid, but the place could be so much better than it is. Still the room was spacious and clean and had a wonderful ocean view, and the whole place was quiet and relaxing. There's a Mini Mart nearby and a fridge in the room to keep your drinks cold, so all in all it wasn't that bad.

Russel :

This place could do with a bit of TLC, but it is only a short walk from the beach and if you walk to the road there are buses to both Hamilton and the Royal Naval Dockyard; you can also get a bus to Elbow Beach (make sure you have the right change and no bills) The room was ok for the price I guess, but it needed a bit of work doing on it. Don't expect too much and you'll probably be ok.

Diane Lindenberger :

Please bring back White Sands. It was a beautiful hotel in the 1970's...was run by the Browne family. It has been destroyed by the current owners. It used to have wonderful dining in the dining room, now they have a restaurant called Sapori....Ugh!

guest :

My wife and I stayed at the White Sands after we were married. We decided to visit again after 20 years. Unfortunately, it has changed for the worse. It is now a run down version of the old White Sands. Garbage liters the path to the beach. Carpets are torn up. You'll be handed a plunger if your toilet clogs with the message "have fun".
When you come to Bermuda, don't stay at the Grape Bay Beach Hotel.

David Hanna :

I have stayed at the Grape Bay several times when it was the White Sands. Always friendly, spotless with terrific service and usually an official feline welcome committee of one which adds to the charm. A little distanced from the main road, but the walk isn't bad during good weather and the beach, just a short stroll down the hill is grand. Regret it has changed ownership and hope the same ambience remains.

wanderer :

The Grape Bay has a very quiet setting, a fair walk from the main road. The beach is amazing, very quiet because I think its private. Rooms are quite simple, but spotlessly clean.
It's about a 10 minute walk to the main road, and there's a supermarket here where you can stock up on essentials. The management do offer a ride to the main road, but we preferred the walk, which was very pleasant.