The Hotel Landscape Is Changing in Bermuda
Bermuda’s hotel landscape is entering a new chapter. Long known for its pink-sand beaches and understated elegance, the island is now in the midst of a major hospitality renaissance, marked by a wave of redevelopments, openings and high-profile investments designed to reshape the visitor experience.
One of the most visible transformations is at Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, which has just unveiled its newly completed Bermudiana Wing following a $22 million renovation. The project, which pushes total investment at the property beyond $160 million, reflects a growing push toward modernizing the island’s core hotels.
Grotto Bay Beach Resort & Spa is also expanding its footprint, adding more than 50 new rooms along with refreshed dining and entertainment spaces that signal a more contemporary approach to resort life.
Smaller-scale properties are also stepping into the spotlight. This spring, Hillcrest Boutique Hotel opened in St. George, blending the character of its 18th-century structure with a modern, intimate hotel experience. Its arrival is part of a quiet but steady expansion of Bermuda’s boutique sector, aimed at travelers looking for something beyond the traditional resort stay.
The island’s largest hospitality storyline, however, is still ahead. The long-awaited reopening of Fairmont Southampton, slated for summer 2026, is set to increase Bermuda’s room stock by 25 percent. Its return will bring back one of the destination’s most recognizable hotels, adding critical capacity to support tourism growth.
That momentum is matched by new investor confidence. The acquisition of the long-shuttered Elbow Beach Hotelproperty by The Loren Group marks one of the most significant development signals in years. Known for its award-winning The Loren at Pink Beach, the developer plans to redevelop the historic property with a blend of luxury real estate, expanded hotel offerings and wellness-focused facilities. Construction is expected to begin next year.
These investments aren’t just changing the skyline — they’re transforming the way travelers experience Bermuda. The combination of major resort redevelopments, new boutique openings and wellness-focused projects means visitors will soon find a wider range of places to stay, from reimagined icons to intimate hideaways. For travelers, it signals a destination with more choice, more style and more reasons to return.
Caitlin Sullivan began her career with Caribbean Journal as Arts and Culture editor before shifting to travel full time. She writes frequently on the Caribbean cruise industry, flight networks and broader travel news. Her most frequent Caribbean destination? Nassau.
