Elbow Beach Hotel

Located on the beach near downtown Hamilton

Distance from Airport: Bermuda International Airport (BDA) - 13 miles, 25 minute drive
Distance from Downtown: Downtown Hamilton (capital city) - 2 miles
Distance from Attractions:

• Bermuda Railway Trail - 1 mile
• Belmont Hills Golf Course - 2 miles
• Horseshoe Bay Beach - 5 miles
• Bermuda Botanical Gardens - 5 miles
• Gibbs Hill Lighthouse - 5 miles
• Port Royal Golf Course - 7 miles
• Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo - 10 miles
• Crystal Caves - 10 miles
• Royal Navy Dockyard - 12 miles
• Bermuda Maritime Museum - 12 miles
• Dolphin Quest (dolphin encounters) - 12 miles
• St. George (World Heritage Site) - 14 miles

Distance from Beach: Property located on the beach
Local Transportation Options: Bus, taxi
Car Rentals at Hotel: No - Car rental not permitted on the island of Bermuda

Hotel Rating: 4 (Deluxe)
Number of Rooms: 98


Room Category Descriptions:

• PGV - Premier Garden View
  Located amidst the beautifully manicured gardens. They are spacious, with open-beamed ceilings and attractive furnishings in fresh, light colored fabrics. Connecting rooms are available and all have a private patio. The luxurious marble bathroom features a separate shower and tub.
  Occupancy: 3 Adults / 4 Total
  Bedding: 1 king or 1 king plus pull-out sofa bed
• BFL - Beachfront Lanai
  This room has a modern, residential feel, with a furnished living area. Its most striking aspect is the view of the magnificent ocean. The same breathtaking view can be enjoyed from the limestone patio, which is accessible through the French doors that open directly from the lounge. High ceilings with exposed rafters and ceiling fans add to the luxury and complete the feeling of spaciousness. State-of-the-art entertainment is guaranteed, thanks to this suite's flat-screen LCD television, IPOD docking station and Bose DVD sound system.
  Occupancy: 3 Adults / 3 Total
  Bedding: 1 king or 1 king plus pull-out sofa bed
• POC - Premier Ocean View
  Rooms have spectacular ocean views, which can be enjoyed from the private patio. Rooms are light and airy with attractive furnishings and all have a light-colored, inviting décor, making the overall effect one of complete relaxation. An extra sofa bed makes the room ideal for up to 3 guests, and connecting rooms are also available. Rooms also feature flat screen LCD TVs, IPOD docking stations, espresso machines and stat-of-the-art DVD systems.
  Occupancy: 3 Adults / 3 Total
  Bedding: 1 king plus pull-out sofa bed

• PSO - Premier Suite - 1 Bedroom
  These newly renovated, 1-bedroom villas are available with either garden or ocean views. Located throughout the gardens of the hotel, they are in convenient proximity to Elbow Beach's private stretch of pink-sand beach. The comfortable and spacious living room features a flat-screen LCD television, IPOD docking station and a Bose DVD sound system, espresso machines as well as a pull-out sofabed. A peaceful ambience is assured in its garden location. Floor-to ceiling sliding glass doors provide easy access to a private patio.
  Occupancy: 3 Adults / 4 Total
  Bedding: 1 king plus a pull-out sofa bed
• BSO - Beachfront Suite 1 Bedroom
  These modern, 1-bedroom villas directly overlook the beach itself. Beside the king-size bedroom, there is a large living area with pull-out sofabed and French doors that open onto a limestone patio overlooking the ocean. The garden location means that a peaceful ambience is assured, and the high ceilings with exposed rafters and ceiling fans add a feel of luxury to the calming, neutral decor.
  Occupancy: 3 Adults / 3 Total
  Bedding: 1 king, plus pull-out sofa bed
  

Room Details:

• Adjoining Rooms: Yes - plus en suite set up available
• Air Conditioning: Yes
• Bathroom Amenities: Hair Dryer, robes, slippers, scales, essential bath products by Aromatherapy Associates
• Balcony / Patio: Patio on the 1st floor, balcony on floors above
• Cribs: Yes - fees may apply
• Internet Access: High-speed Internet access and data ports
• Iron / Ironing Board: Yes
• Kitchen Facilities: No - Refrigerators available in the room
• Non-Smoking Rooms: Yes
• Rollaway Beds: Yes - fees may apply
• Safe Deposit Boxes: Yes - Electronic, in-room safes
• Smoke Alarm / Sprinklers: Yes
• Telephone: Dual-line phones
• Television / Radio: Yes - Radio and alarm clock, flat-screen LCD TV, Bose DVD Sounds system

Hotel Details:

• Babysitting Service: Yes - Must book with concierge 24 hours in advance, fees apply
• Check-in / Check-out: 3:00pm / 11:00am
• Child Ages: Children 2 years of age and under stay free with paying adult. Children 3-17 years of age pay child rate. Effective 1/1/11 - Children 2 years of age and under stay free with paying adult. Children 3-11 years of age pay child rate.
• Concierge: Yes
• Courtesy Room / Day Room: Yes
• Elevators: 2
• Housekeeping Service: Daily
• Luggage Check / Storage: Yes
• Luggage Porter / Bellhop: Yes
• Number of Floors: 5

Details on hotel facilities for the physically challenged are available through our reservations sales staff. All ADA handicap room requests must be processed through our reservations center on a special request basis with the hotels to confirm availability of rooms prior to arrival. Please call for details.

Handicapped rooms: Yes - 1 room on 1st floor, ocean view - connected to an adjoining room, which can be used for a caretaker.
Preconfirmed handicapped rooms: Yes
TDD rooms: No
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Wheelchairs available at hotel: Yes - Available upon request
Handrails in bathroom: Yes
Roll-in showers: Yes
Bars in shower/chair: Yes - as well as a bench
Shower lift: No
Alert Plus - audio/visual alert system: Yes
Smoke detectors with flashing light: Yes
Lamps that flash on/off if phone rings: No
Shake alarms/pillows: No
Closed-captioned TV: Yes - not guaranteed, varies by channel and by TV set
Braille: No - Only in the elevator
Seeing eye dogs allowed: Yes - Allowed with prior notice and approval from upper management.
Other: Wider door entries to guestroom; wider closet entry and space with lower clothes bars; wheel chair access ramp in front of the hotel.

Dining Facilities:

• Mickey's Bistro - At Bermuda's only bistro on the beach, enjoy a casual dinner under the stars. Mickey's Beach Bistro & Bar is the perfect choice for beach fare. The menu is simple but satisfying, everything is always fresh and delicious.
• Blue Point - For casual, poolside dining with alfresco seating and glorious ocean views, Blue Point is a popular choice. The restaurant has a striking look to accompany its eclectic menu of seafood and contemporary dishes, with everything prepared and served fresh from the open kitchen. In addition to casual lunch fare, Blue Point offers a tempting array of ice creams and other delicious sweets.
• Lido - Located above the beach, Lido offers sophisticated oceanfront dining with modern ambiance. The menu is an innovative mix of seafood specialties with Mediterranean touches. An award winner at the "Best of Bermuda" Gold Awards, Lido is a popular, smart casual choice for breakfast or dinner with impeccable service, a superb wind list, and stunning ocean views.
• Room Service – 24-hour service

Cocktail Lounges or Bars:

• Sea Breeze - A beautiful location to indulge in cocktails or aperitifs from a full bar before dinner, as well as wine service throughout the evening. Enjoy an extensive selection of tapas and sushi under the stars while listening to relaxing lounge music.

• Cigar lovers will appreciate the opportunity to enjoy a fine cigar from the island's best selection, including a range of Cuban favorites, all carefully preserved in a climate-controlled humidor.
• Blue Point - For casual, poolside dining with alfresco seating and glorious ocean views, Blue Point is a popular choice.

Entertainment:

• The DEEP Nightclub

• Pool: Yes - The free-form pool is temperature controlled throughout the year, and includes a whirlpool area and a shallow end for children.
• Whirlpool: Yes
• Beach: Yes - Property is located on the beach, and lounge chairs and beach umbrellas are provided, as well as attentive service.
• Watersports: Yes - Blue Water Divers can arrange excursions such as kayaking, scuba diving, dolphin interaction, helmet diving, under water scooter games, deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, and jet skiing.
• Spa: Yes - 6 Private suites, plus couples treatments available
• Fitness Center: Yes - Fitness room with state-of-the-art equipment.
• Golf: No - Putting green on site, nearby golf courses. Concierge can arrange tee times.
• Tennis: Yes - There are 5 tennis courts within the hotel, 3 of which can be floodlit for night matches. Lessons can be arranged with the resident coach who has also coached Bermuda's Davis Cup tennis team. Equipment is available for purchase in the pro shop.
• Shopping: The lobby of Elbow Beach features a Lobby gift shop stocked with holiday necessities including sunscreen, books, postcards and beauty salon for guest's convenience. More shops are in nearby Hamilton and the Naval Dockyard.
• Other: Parasailing and horseback riding can be arranged.

All-Inclusive Plan Rating: Modified American Plan
All-Inclusive Features Include:

• Breakfast and dinner daily
• All taxes, gratuities, and resort levy

Dining Details:
Breakfast Options:

• Lido - Located above the beach, Lido offers sophisticated oceanfront dining with modern ambiance. The menu is an innovative mix of seafood specialties with Mediterranean touches. An award winner at the "Best of Bermuda" Gold Awards, Lido is a popular, smart casual choice for breakfast or dinner with impeccable service, a supberb wine list and stunning ocean views.

Dinner Options:

• Mickey's Bistro - At Bermuda's only bistro on-the-beach, enjoy a casual dinner under the stars. Mickey's Beach Bistro & Bar is the perfect choice for beach fare. The menu is simple but satisfying, everything is always fresh and delicious.
• Blue Point - For casual, poolside dining with alfresco seating and glorious ocean views, Blue Point is a popular choice. The restaurant has a striking look to accompany its eclectic menu of seafood and contemporary dishes, with everything prepared and served fresh from the open kitchen. In addition to casual lunch fare, Blue Point offers a tempting array of ice creams and other delicious sweets.
• Lido - Located above the beach, Lido offers sophisticated oceanfront dining with modern ambiance. The menu is an innovative mix of seafood specialties with Mediterranean touches. An award winner at the "Best of Bermuda" Gold Awards, Lido is a popular, smart casual choice for breakfast or dinner with impeccable service, a supberb wine list and stunning ocean views.

• Minimum check-in age: 18
• Credit Card Deposit Required Upon Check In: Yes - credit card deposit required at time of check in for incidental charges.

• Year Built: 1908
• Most Recent Renovations: 2010
• Current Construction:

New Sea Breeze Terrace Bar: The Sea Breeze Terrace is constructing a new open air island bar at the upper platform area of the platform area of the outdoor terrace. Construction is due to start April 1-30, 2010. There will be some construction disruption, but since this area does not open until the warmer season, impact to guests should be minimal.

• Handicapped accessible
• Children program
• Spa on site
• Vegetarian and children's meals available

• Great for families and couples

• This hotel is good for those who like larger resorts or smaller cottage like hotels, clients should be asked which they prefer so that they are put in the correct section

• Child Ages: Children 2 years of age and under stay free with paying adult. Children 3-17 years of age pay child rate. Effective 1/1/11 - Children 2 years of age and under stay free with paying adult. Children 3-11 years of age pay child rate.
• Children's Activity Program: Yes
• Babysitting Service: Yes - for a fee
• Children's Amenities: Kids Club scheduled activities are for children 5-12 years of age only. The Kids Club can accommodate a maximum of 12 children at any given time. The club operates on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Kids Club is open from 9am to 4pm daily. A detailed daily schedule of events is available at the Kids Club. All children must be signed in and out either by a parent or guardian. Registration will take place at the Kids Club adjacent to the pool terrace.
• From June 1st to September 3rd the Kids Club is open, offering a range of activities for children. The facility is fully staffed by energetic and caring counselors organizing daily events. It is also well equipped with computer terminals, TVs, DVD and VCR players, Sony PlayStation 2, and board games. Organized diversions include golf putting, arts and crafts, and a hide and seek quest.
• Children's menu available
• Children's "welcome package" available (appropriate to child's age)