Marriott Castle Harbour Hotel

My family took our first out of the country vacation to Bermuda and stayed at the Marriott Castle Harbor. To our astonishment we had a great time at the hotel and pool. We played golf on the course and had drinks at the pool while diving off the tall sea wall by the water near the pool. I was in the prime of my life during this trip and it was the best memory for me ever. I wanted to bring my wife back there 14 years later now I'm all grown up. I am very upset it to has been torn down and feel a piece of me was torn down with it. They should have renovated it and preserved it for future generations to enjoy.

I learned to play golf at St George and Castle Harbour in 1962. I was stationed at the Air Base and I think my friend and I paid $60 for a six month membership. we would play 36 holes about 3 times a week...on several occasions we played Mid-Ocean Club by paying a $7 green fee on Wednesdays when they opened it to the public. In the past twenty years, I have played 12 of the top 100 courses in the U.S. and Castle Harbour remains as one of my favorites.

I lived at the hotel off and on. My dad was one of the entertainers at the hotel, Danny Dillon. Those coffey tyne you refer to. The one behind the cascade pool was called coffee chymes...I think. Did you ever climb down there? Pretty hairy.

We spent our honeymoon there in Aug 77. It was an amazing experience. We were babies, 21 and 22 first time out of country. Staff was wonderful to us. Used those jackets mentioned above, delicious meals, staff took us to garden for aloe because my husband got sunburn on a rum cruise!

I and two friends stayed at the Castle Harbour Hotel for 10 days in Jan 1967. We played golf every day at the hotel golf course and also at the mid-ocean club.The rooms and the restaurant meals meals and the waiter service were impeccable. There was a night club area and a band played every evening. Every thing about the hotel was sublime and the memories of the experience will stay with me forever. Wonder why they had to demolish it?

I worked as a pool boy from 1973 to 1975 at The Castle Harbour. The memories of Tucker's Town, the hotel, St Georges, the Robin Hood, Elbow Beach and, of course , the Swizzle Inn, not to mention the lifelong friendships, will remain with me forever.

I have wonderful memories of the Castle Harbour Hotel where I stayed for a honeymoon week in August 1965. I still recall our waiter, Walter, a young (but older than us) German fellow who was very solicitous of the newlyweds sitting at one of his tables. I recall the beautiful gardens of the hotel - was it called the Coffee Tyne? Does anyone recall that name?

My Dad, Al Gritzke - a branch manager for Electrolux Corporation - won a company-sponsored trip to Bermuda around 1955 and he and my Mom, Jeanette, stayed at the Castle Harbour. The following year he won the trip again and this time took my brother an me. My memories of the Castle Harbour are mostly of the fabulous decor, really caring and efficient staff, and the gorgeous landscaped grounds. There were few cars in those days, and we rented motorbikes, which I loved! We had flown over and took The Queen of Bermuda ocean liner back to New York City. I am so saddened to hear the Castle Harbour has been torn down, as I hoped one day to stay there once more.

My husband and I stayed at the Castle Harbour in the 1980's. I thought it was the most beautiful hotel I had ever experienced. I'm upset that it no longer exists. I remember "tea time" in the most luxurious dining room ever. It's a shame that they tore it down.

I spent my honeymoon at the Castle Harbor Hotel in July 1957, with my late wife. It was an unbelievable experience.

During the 70's we stayed at Castle Harbour and played golf on a vacation set up by a travel agent in upstate New York. The agent had never visited the hotel and admitted that he could not advise us on what to expect. Our primary wish was to play golf and guessed that there would be little to eat; oh well, we could make due in order to play on such a wonderful golf course. Surprise! Each meal was five or six courses prepared by the most talented chefs we had ever met - most delicious meals that a young couple had ever experienced. Oh, and men were required to wear jackets. Fortunately the hotel kept a few available for unprepared guests. In our defense we were young and raised in California! Friends with whom we golfed stayed in the Holiday Inn because they thought it a safe choice, and were so disappointed that the Castle Harbour was an option. The memories of the stay will be a part of me forever. I wish we could upload pictures. I have a few and I'm sure some of you do also.

Honeymooned at the Castle 1971. Remember the round salt water pool with a ring of palm trees surrounding? We so wanted to return there. Memories will have to suffice.

I worked here from 1971 to 1973. My name then was Linda Fletcher. I came out to be with one of the chefs there Barry West. I would love to get in touch with Rosalie Burnett or anyone else that worked at the hotel during that time. Went back for a visit 4 years ago, so much has changed and it is oh so busy.

The times they are a changing. My dad worked at and then managed the Castle Harbour from about 1964 to 1976. I have many, many fond memories of celebrating birthdays and New Years' Eve at the hotel. I remember the Cascade Pools as Roland mentioned and the water ballets. The teams of horses, most memorably Judy & Star, pulling the open buses to and from the beach. The hotel is gone but the amazing memories with stay with me as long as I live!

Sad to hear the property was demolished. My wife and I spent our 30th anniversary there and loved every minute of our stay from the room to the dining! I especially liked the golf course which I felt was one of the most beautiful courses I ever played. I guess when we visit for our 50th we'll stay at Elbow Beach where we spent our honeymoon!

I worked at the Castle Harbour in 1967 and 1968. Vi Velasco was the star in the night club. I worked as a waiter in the dining room. I am now 74 years old and retired in Nice south of France. By the way I am French!

I was born and raised in Bermuda. Left when I was 20 (1975) and have never been back. My Grampy used to own the land that Pink Beach Club sits on. My sisters and I played and sang for the dinner entertainment at Castle Harbour Hotel and Hamilton Princess. Childhood memories are fantastic, but I'm afraid of the reality that Bermuda is today. I hope it hasn't totally changed.

I too remember the Castle Harbour Hotel. As a child we visited every August and again at New Years. Some of my fondest memories are from the dining staff and the wine steward Pietro and Flavia. My parents became friends with Pietro even when he came to the US. Those vacations were the best ever and I am planning on taking my kids this summer.

Honeymoon at Castle Harbour in 1965, Subsequent visits with children, small, and then grown. Vivid, beautiful memories.

I worked at the CASTLE HARBOUR HOTEL from Feb 1967 till Apr 1968, then went back to Europe, to work for SWISSAIR.
It was during the "good old times", the Hotel originally belonged to PAN AM, as far as I know.
I stayed there as a guest during 1996, together with my son. The hotel was still the same, just one of the cascade pools had been replaced by a conference room. What had also changed was, that now there were several restaurants within the hotel, so the guests could choose where to eat. In the old days everyone came to the dining room (with several seatings) and the entertainment was also there during dinner.
Regards, to all Bermudians who worked there during this time, from Front Door Security to the Dining Room (hello Flavia) and the Kitchen Staff.
I will visit the new Tuckers Point Resort next week.
What changed? There are lots of cars now in the streets which contradicts the tourist board saying that there are no cars allowed. Front Street has changed its face. The bars on front street (e.g. 21 club) have disappeared, and also shops, have been bought up by banks and others, as Bermuda became a place for International Finance.
Positives. I like the new ferries and the transport by bus. That is safer than riding a bike.
Carpe diem! Roland