Ariel Sands

Top choice in Bermuda


Part-owned by actor Michael Douglas, who is half-Bermudian, this uber-luxurious colony of suites and private cottages is due to finally reopen in 2017 after going extensive, ecologically sensitive refurbishment. Expect fine dining, an on-site spa, natural saltwater tidal pools and a freshwater pool to unwind in, and seamless service. This is the only hotel in the Devonshire parish.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Bermuda attractions

1. Old Devonshire Church

0.66 MILES

This tiny whitewashed church is one of Bermuda's oldest. The present-day limestone incarnation was built on the site of the original 1624 palmetto…

3. Camden House

0.83 MILES

This early 1700s Georgian mansion in the Botanical Gardens is the official residence of the Prime Minister, though it's not used as such. It has been used…

4. St Patrick's Church

0.84 MILES

This round Roman Catholic church is not Bermuda's most aesthetically pleasing, but it has been the focal point of the island's Portuguese community for…

5. Verdmont Museum

0.92 MILES

Surrounded by palmettos, this historic mansion was built around 1710 but has features from both 17th- and 18th-century architectural styles, which make it…

6. Bermuda Botanical Gardens

1.02 MILES

Wandering the hilly lawns of the botanical gardens is a wonderful way to acquaint yourself with endemic and non-native Bermudian flora. Highlights include…

7. Arboretum

1.03 MILES

Bisected by tranquil trails popular with joggers and dog-walkers, this jungle-like park is overgrown with cedars, avocado trees, giant rubber trees and…

8. St Mark's Church

1.36 MILES

The stone incarnation of the original Anglican church that stood on this site since the 1650s, St Mark's is a dramatic landmark with a prominent spire…