Clairfont Apartments
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Finding an ideal romantic hotel in Warwick Parish does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Clairfont Apartments, a nice option for travellers like you.
While staying at Clairfont Apartments, visitors can check out Darrell's Wharf (1.9 mi), which is a popular Warwick Parish attraction.
Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Clairfont Apartments offer a flat screen TV, a kitchenette, and air conditioning.
Guests of Clairfont Apartments are also welcome to enjoy a pool, located on site. For travellers arriving by car, free parking is available.
While visiting Warwick Parish, you may want to try some lobster at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Blu Bar & Grill.
During your visit, be sure to check out popular attractions like Astwood Park (0.7 mi) and Granaway (1.1 mi), which are all within walking distance of the hotel.
Clairfont Apartments looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Warwick Parish.
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We arrived a few hours before check in, but were invited to drop off our luggage, change and put our cold food in the fridge before heading to the beach. It was so appreciated!
Clairfont is located in a convenient area, and everyone who worked there was friendly, helpful and welcoming. Our apartment was clean, spacious and beautiful, with a large kitchen/living room area and separate bedroom. The back porch was the length of our apartment with sliding doors to both the living room and bedroom, and looked east over a valley. We had fluffy beach and bath towels and the kitchen had what we needed for preparing meals.
There were two parking areas with plugs for our mini car and Ronald was helpful in finding the cord we needed to charge our car.
I wish we could have stayed longer, but we look forward to returning to Bermuda and Clairfont!
The bedding was soft and we slept very well. The pool area was relaxing, as was the location.
We would definitely stay here again and recommend The Clairfont.
Zoe and Simon
The apartment had a musty smell, contained mould, dirty plates / cutlery and it’s clear that many parts, such as the windows and frames, hadn’t been cleaned in a while. The handbook stated cleaning was meant to take place every weekday, but this happened only three times during our week’s stay. Also the apartment was meant to sleep four people but there was only bedding for the main bed on the first night, meaning my daughter had to sleep under her coat!
On a positive note, the Wi-Fi was consistent and proximity to buses into town and beaches was good, however there are nicer places to stay on the island so I wouldn’t recommend this property.
Our studio was Apartment 2, downstairs. Although not yet renovated, we loved the airiness and the fact that we had to climb few steps. Inside the studio there was a dining table and 4 chairs, a sofa, king bed, closet, coffee table, full kitchen (electric stove, fridge, microwave, dishes, pots and pans) and bathroom with tub.
I know there’s been a dearth of photos on Clairfont, so I took lots and have shared them with my review. Although Corrine took us around to see the renovated apartments, I didn’t take pictures of those.
The Clairfont’s location is great. There is however a slight incline to go down and come up when walking to the beach or to public transportation. As others have mentioned, Clairfont is very accessible to public transportation. However when going to Hamilton we often called for a mini bus. The cost is $5 per person. We took taxis a couple times as well. After our first couple days, we got familiar with the process. Like others have suggested, the 5 day pass for $45 is a great deal. We found the buses to be pretty easy to use. Keep in mind that you might have a longer wait when going into Hamilton when cruise ships are in, because buses are filled up and can’t stop. We usually rode the bus after 10 am and before 5 pm.
We did a round the island tour two days after we arrived. It was a good orientation to everything and showed us the places we wanted to visit for a longer time. We also visited the Bermuda Aquarium and Zoo in Flatts Village. Really loved the zoo especially the Caribbean area where you walked through a forested area and the animals would be above you and come out of nowhere. Walked around town extensively. Also visited St. George’s, Dockyard, St. David’s and a bunch of other places.
In terms of restaurants -- in Hamilton we loved Chopstix restaurant on Reid Street where you could do take out meals and eat in (we did both), we also ate at The Spot, Flannagan’s and the KFC on Queen Street. Near the Clairfont (actually across from Horseshoe Bay) is a nice restaurant called Tio Pepe’s. Had some wonderful Italian food there and the creamiest Caesar salad I ever had. Not surprising, Tio Pepe’s was our most expensive meal on the island. You can ride the bus there or take a taxi. We took a taxi to the restaurant and our waiter called one for us to take us back to Clairfont at the end of our meal. Out at the Dockyard we ate at Frog and Onions – where the fish and chips were divine.
On our first full day in Bermuda we called for a mini bus and rode into Hamilton to shop at The Marketplace grocery store and to pick up our transport passes at the bus depot. The Marketplace had everything you could want and more. We bought lots of breakfast foods and also stocked up on the delicious hot, cooked food that The Marketplace offers. If you don’t like to cook, you can purchase the delicious meals, stick them in the fridge and just heat in the oven or microwave. It’s $6.99 per pound for seafood, rice, meats, salads, etc.
A couple tips from the voice of experience:
• You only need one transportation pass – it covers both bus and ferry trips.
• If you suffer from motion sickness I’d advise you to wear a patch, nausea watch or take medication. The roads are often smooth but very curvy.
• Always greet the person you intend to ask a question or a favor of before you ask your question. It makes such a difference.
• As you walk along the road, it doesn’t hurt to say hello when a Bermudian greets you. And believe me, they will greet you.
• At Clairfont, please be very careful crossing the road if you’re going to catch the bus to dockyard or walking to the beach. We almost got hit once and we saw one person almost get hit as well.
• It’s spelt “Warwick” but pronounced “Warrick”
• Unlike many of the islanders we’ve dealt with in other places, Bermudians are very timely – when a taxi says it will be there in 5 minutes, they will really be there in 5 minutes!
• The cutest souvenir we found were the bottles of pink sand that the mental hospital patients create. We bought ours in Hamilton for $3 each.
• Clairfont has chairs and umbrellas available just ask Corrine or Rosemary.
• Don’t forget to take your beach towels with you.
• At Warwick Long Bay we noticed that closer to the water there was a problem with sand flies and ants.
• Rooms have DVD players so bring a couple DVDs. This is especially important if the cable goes out. Cable went out in the area for the last two days we were in Bermuda.
• You can get your stamps at the General Post Office which is a couple buildings down from The Marketplace. There is a smaller post office a couple doors down from the KFC on Queen Street.
• For a fun, fairly cheap activity – grab a drink and sit on the Flannagan’s restaurant balcony at 5 pm and see the afternoon “rush hour” as dozens of works grab their scooters for the ride home.
• Make sure to have options for rainy days. We had one full day of rain. We chose to hang out at the apartment and watch cable, and read.
That’s all we can think of. Feel free to email with any specific questions you might have about Clairfont or Bermuda in general. Have a great trip!
Our favourite was Horseshoe Beach, where the view is heavenly and the water is the same. The temperature of the water is just perfect and we floated around in the waves forever. We walked the beach and the east side is a surprise of small pools, waves crashing over the rock, just what you see in the pictures except you can't believe you are actually there.
We also went to Elbow Beach, checked out the fantastic hotel, very Bermudian! We walked down the laneway around all the lovely cottages, down to the restaurants on the beach, and hung around for the afternoon.
We couldn't have been happier with our accommodations at the Clairfont. We had a 1 bedroom apartment and paid $190 a night for 3 of us. It is central to everything, close to the bus stop and very quiet. Corrine is extremely friendly, helpful, providing hints of where to eat, what to see. Rosemary is such a cutie and keeps the rooms spotless. We bought groceries and ate breakfast, a couple of lunches and one supper in our room. On our first trip to a grocery store we found some of the prices quite high, although we found a lovely store, Miles To Go, in Hamilton. The prices there weren't too bad and they had a nice selection. Our first night, Sunday, at Corrine's suggestion, we ate at Henry VIII and had our first swizzle (which ended up being the best!) We ate on the pub side and stayed for the entertainment, Dave Bootie on the keyboard. He is fabulous and had everyone up dancing. Seemed like a bar where the locals gather, as it appears that many people knew each other.
Tuesday night we spent in Dockyards, had wonderful fish and chips at the Frog and Onion ($16.95) and enjoyed free beer, rum cake, and liqueur tasting.When we ate out we always checked the menu before entering. We ate twice at Portofino's in Hamilton where we had delicious pasta and pizza. (Small portion of pasta is $12.95 and a 10" pizza is about the same) We ate twice in St Georges; at the White Horse for lunch (right on the water) and at the Carriage House, also on the water. At both places the prices were quite comparable to home (for lunch).
On our last night we ate at the Pickled Onion in Hamilton, upstairs overlooking the bay. I had a 1/2 rack of ribs and a very strong swizzle for $30 including the tip.
We had purchased a transportation pass for $45 at the airport and used it to the fullest on the buses and ferries. We only had one problem on our last night there, waiting for the bus from Hamilton to Warwick. The last bus out was supposed to be at 9:15 with another leaving at 8:15 which was what we were waiting for. At 7:45 while waiting for the bus at the terminal, an "official looking" fellow came to us to tell us that there were no more #7 buses and that we should take a taxi. We watched him telling others the same and grabbed a taxi, thinking that was our only option. When we double checked with the bus authority the next morning they told us that there were buses up until 9:15 and they were going to check their security cameras to see if they could identify the person directing tourists to the taxis. We wondered if it was a slow night for taxis and maybe someone was drumming up business for them.
We will miss the Bermudian hospitality, the hibiscus-lined winding roads and sometimes nerve wracking bus trips (hail to Ms. Caesar), the unique business attire, the turquoise sea, the adorable kids wearing their crisp, clean school uniforms, the chickens roaming free, roosters crowing, the brilliantly colored homes and white roofs as far as the eye can see.
Perfect location for exploring the South Shore beaches and pretty coves all within walking distance. The walk from Warwick Long Bay to Horseshoe Bay is beautiful.
The apartment on arrival was absolutely spotless, thank you to Corrine and her girls.
The bus stop is just 100 yds away and the Bermuda bus service is excellent. Buy a month pass from the bus station if you are staying for 4 weeks or longer - $55 and enjoy unlimited travel that includes the ferry from Hamilton to Dockyard & Dockyard to St Georges which is one end of the island to the other. The number 7 bus takes you to town.
Corrine the Manager is worth a special mention, she is so on the ball and there to help whenever needed and is the icing on the cake for this little gem.
If you are looking for self-catering then do not hesitate to book one of these apartments. We go to Bermuda every year and have stayed at other venues, including one of the top luxury south shore hotels and now that we have found The Clairfont we have no intention of staying anywhere else . Home from home. Perfect.
Bermuda and her people are fabulous, so friendly and polite, we love it. With traditional values that are hard to find these days. During our stay my wife lost her gold watch on the bus, I lost my hat at Fort St Catherine and my wife left her hat at Woodys a restaurant used by the locals (great fish sandwich) and we got all three items back. Thank you to those honest people
There is also so much to do on the island and even after a month we have still not done everything we wanted to get through.
Just a few RECOMENDATIONS from some of things we did …..
• Go see Johnny Barnes – an 83 year old local gent (Mr Happy) who gets up at 2am every day to wave and blow kisses to everyone on their way into Hamilton – he has done this for 50 years!! Find him on the Hamilton roundabout FROM 4am (!) until 10am bus route 7 into town from the Clairfont will find him. Get the 0920hrs bus from the top of the road.
• Visit Dockyard – excellent guided tours by `Tim`. See Governors House and the fort. Good shops.
• Visit St Georges – guided tour is excellent – meet the mayor and town crier and see the wench ducking.
• Visit Hamilton – guided tours of cathedral – parliament and Hamilton Fort. Go up the Cathedral tower for a good view of the city.
• Do the pink beaches
• Eat out – Tom Moores and Elbow Beach both excellent – there are many more to choose from. Have a fish chowder from somewhere.
• Eat in - `The Supermarket` on Front St in Hamilton is top quality with other good `Market Place` shops around the island. On arrival call in on your way from the airport for the first groceries – ask the driver to stop at Paget Market Place, South Shore Road – a taxi from the airport should be bet $45 & $50 depending how long it takes you to grab the milk and a few bits.
• Go up the lighthouse on the south shore – a fantastic view of the whole island.
• Fort St Catherine is a really great example of the islands history & the beach next to it is where it all began. Tobacco bay nearby is a good shallow spot for a paddle, swimming and snorkeling.
• Crystal Caves are the best show caves we have seen anywhere to date.
• Get hold of the leaflet with all the FREE events and guided tours. There is something for every day of the week.
• Underwater Institute in Hamilton and the BIOS (Bermuda Institute Ocean Science) in St Georges also do interesting tours.
• Check out the Railway Trail – a good spot is from Somerset Bridge along the trail to the Scaur Fort
• The Aquarium in Flatts top quality – not too big.
• Do the Botanical gardens – some amazing trees.
• Check out local websites and the Bermuda Tourist Board Facebook page for things like herb walks and local events – we did a couple of local markets and charity events too with bagpipes and dancing.
• We joined the Bermuda walking group who meet early every Sunday – a good way to meet people and find out what is current and to see things off the beaten track. Google them.
• Get to know the local people who are so friendly. Through the hospitality of the locals we found lots to do including a piano recital by a world-renowned concert pianist being held in a small church to a handful of people. We’re not into the arts but it was a real treat.
• We joined the Bermuda National Trust and met more lovely people – we get to use the passes back home too.
• We were lucky enough to see the Xmas tree switch on at City Hall with a great atmosphere. City Hall also has art and concerts – check out what’s on.
• Watch the sun go down – The Reefs for a coffee is a great spot for this.
IF YOU GET BORED GO TO THE BEACH !!!!
We have done some amazing beach holidays (Maldives, Mauritius & many Caribbean) but where Bermuda scores the best is the beautiful pink sand and contrast with the stunning white limestone and volcanic black rock formations, blue sea and lush green plants – if that wasn’t perfect enough with 28c in Nov then there are NO BEACH SELLERS. A good place to see the `pink effect` is Warwick Long Bay – 200 yards from the Clairfont – regarded by many as the pinkest on the island.
The one thing hard to put into words is the light. There is an almost effervescent shimmering brightness, which just adds that something special to the experience – you can see this at its best on an evening along the south shore & if you stay at The Clairfont it will be at your fingertips. Romantic at its best.
In the words of my wife “Bermuda will steal your heart”
Now, back to the Clairfonts. Even though the beauty and tranquility of Bermuda by itself should be enough to have a great vacation no matter what, some little things could spoil overall impression. Like rude staff at a resort or overpaying through the roof for a room that is no better than an average room at Quality Inn everywhere else. (Even though we have not stayed anywhere else in Bermuda, according to some reviews on TA the latter can be very common in Bermuda.) But no worries. Clairfont Apts is none of those things. The prices are very reasonable for what you are getting. And you are getting a spacious 1-bedroom apartment (or a studio), with full kitchen, a yard, BBQ grill, beach chairs, and only 5-min walk to arguably the best beach in the whole Bermuda -- Warwick Long Bay. How about that? It might not be Ritz Carlton or St.Regis, but it is more than adequate in all aspects. Corrine, the manager, is super. She is extremely helpful and attentive initially, but after she sees that you are settled in and got into the groove, she kind of disappears so that not to annoy anybody with her presense when not needed. (My only wish is that she has enough money to upgrade small TV sets in the rooms to something bigger and more modern.)
We would definetely come back to Bermuda and we would pick Clairfont Apartments again because it is such a great value! Thank you, Corrine!
PS: we stayed at Clairfont Apts for 4 nights in the last week of August 2006
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