The Elbow Beach Bermuda has reopened as an independently managed property under the direction of Burns Group, represented by its president and veteran hotelier Edmund Burns.
The south shore resort in Paget Parish had been managed by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group from 2000 through March 2014.
The decision to reopen as an independent resort was based on the strength of the Elbow Beach brand, according to Burns.
“The resort has all the assets needed to be successful,” Burns said. “This includes the best private beach in Bermuda, a world-class spa, dining options and a strong staff of dedicated professionals. And we are less than a two-hour flight from a potential customer base in some of the most affluent cities in North America.”
Elbow Beach began operations as a guest cottage in 1908 and was the first lodging property built along the island's south shore.
In 1924, the formal resort was constructed by Harold Frith. Guests, who arrived by ship in nearby Hamilton, were transported to the hotel via private ferry or horse and buggy.
During World War II, the hotel was closed and used as a storage facility by the U.S. Navy.
In 2009, the hotel shut its 131 guestrooms and garden cottages for a renovation and reopened a year later with 98 rooms and suites in small cottages.
New promotions include the So Much More offer, which features a $200 resort credit for a four-night stay booked in premier garden and premier ocean room categories by July 31 for travel to Sept. 1 (promo code PSOMUC).
The 100 Years of Honeymoons package includes accommodations in a premier room, a Dark ‘n’ Stormy drink upon arrival, a one-day moped rental, a horse-and-carriage ride and dinner at the 1727 Fourways restaurant. The package starts at $725 per night, double.