Damon DeGraff

Cambridge Beaches

  • Where:
  • Why:Cambridge Beaches 100th Anniversary + visiting family
  • When:April 2023
  • Who:Me

"There is no place like home!"

AT A GLANCE: This century-old iconic resort has been completely reimagined for its 100th birthday. Cambridge Beaches speckles a pristine stretch with pink where sand meets the sea in Somerset Village, Bermuda. With eighty-six beachfront cottages boasting fantastic views, four private beaches, a long list of water activities, great fitness and wellness, four restaurants, and The Sunken Harbor Club in charge of the drinks, there are virtually endless things to do, see, and soak in. This family-friendly resort remains a classic getaway to paradise. Swipe the images to discover.

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Cambridge Beaches Hi, my name is Damon and I’m a Pisces

Hi, my name is Damon and I’m a Pisces

Cambridge Beaches What’s your view looking like?

What’s your view looking like?

Cambridge Beaches What a Bermudaful day

What a Bermudaful day

Cambridge Beaches Hello Mr. DeGraff, welcome to Cambridge Beaches

Hello Mr. DeGraff, welcome to Cambridge Beaches

Cambridge Beaches Sunken Harbor Club

Sunken Harbor Club

Cambridge Beaches My daily walk in paradise

My daily walk in paradise

Cambridge Beaches Breakfast is the best meal of the day, especially when accompanied by a view

Breakfast is the best meal of the day, especially when accompanied by a view

Cambridge Beaches I mean, wouldn’t you come here?

I mean, wouldn’t you come here?

Cambridge Beaches Pickle ball is the new rave, so I had to give it a try

Pickle ball is the new rave, so I had to give it a try

Cambridge Beaches Got to support local artists! I actually bought this piece

Got to support local artists! I actually bought this piece

Cambridge Beaches The best part of waking up…

The best part of waking up…

Cambridge Beaches You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take

You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take

Cambridge Beaches I’m working from here today with views of Mangrove Bay

I’m working from here today with views of Mangrove Bay

Cambridge Beaches Sunken Harbor Club at night

Sunken Harbor Club at night

Cambridge Beaches Felt cute might delete, haha. I really did like the decor

Felt cute might delete, haha. I really did like the decor

Cambridge Beaches I could really get use to this

I could really get use to this

Highs & Lows

  • One of the best sunsets on the island at Breeze's Sundowner Lounge. A cocktail and a rocking chair = breathless

  • Multiple beaches on the property! They are not far from each other, making it easy to experience a different vibe from each one

  • The Sunken Harbor Club is a hidden gem. This vintage "nautical cocktail bar" will be sure to take you on a journey with their specialty cocktails

  • The ocean views from each cottage at Cambridge Beaches is gorgeous

  • The most comfortable bed I have ever slept on

  • Water sports rentals on the property. Kayaking, Jet skiing, paddle boarding, snorkeling, and boat rentals make it very easy for an offsite island exploration

  • It's a 45-minute cab ride from the airport, but it is worth it once you get to this secluded peninsula. There's nothing like it anywhere on the island

The Barometer

  • Design
  • Location
  • Future Forward
  • Night's Sleep
  • Service
  • Amenities
  • Takeable Treats
  • Refer a Friend
  • Overall Value
  • Life Changing
Total: 44/50

Important Bits

  • Type

    Beach Resort

  • Vibe

    Magical

  • Location

    Somerset, located on the island's west end, is often called "God's country"

  • Rooms

    Cambridge Beaches features 86 private cottages with outdoor patios. Additionally, three of these cottages come equipped with plunge pools

  • Pre-Arrival & Arrival Experience

    Check-in was effortless, with cheerful and accommodating staff

  • Future Forward

    The property features water stations, on-site Chef gardens, and beehives that provide fresh produce and local honey for the kitchens. The lobby and rooms serve as an art gallery for local artists, and the hotel makes donations to the local Packwood home for senior citizens

  • Music

    While the pool and beach club music wasn't particularly memorable, the hotel does offer live music three nights a week

  • Year Opened

    1923

  • Designed By

    Kellyann Hee, formerly of Soho House Design Studio

  • Health & Wellness

    This hotel has a great fitness center with an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, and steam rooms. Additionally, guests can enjoy a full-service spa and wellness center, along with pilates and an athletic area featuring pickleball, tennis courts, a basketball court, and a bocce ball court

  • Food

    With four restaurants on the property, each offering a unique and breathtaking view, the menus provide just the right variety to complement each setting. Breakfast was my personal favorite, but the Monday night BBQ is also a hit among locals and guests

  • Bar, Events & Nightlife

    While Cambridge Beaches isn't a nightlife hot spot, The Sunken Harbor Club — the award-winning Brooklyn bar — makes up for it. This bar is the perfect spot for a turn-up or a nightcap before bed, with specialty cocktails from Bermudian mixologist Daniel Moik. If you're seeking more action, the hotel can arrange a cab to take you to any local happenings

  • Minibar & Retail

    There are currently no minibars in the rooms, but there is a cute gift shop with custom Cambridge Beaches merchandise and curated local goods. I was a fan of the rum cake

  • Accessibility

    Yes, there are ADA rooms on property

  • Pet Friendly

    No pets allowed, unfortunately

  • Children

    Yes

  • Price

    $$$$

  • Tel.

    +1 441 234 0331

  • Website

    Visit website

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