Brightside Guest Apartments
38 Northshore Road, Flatts Village FL 07 Bermuda
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Set in the heart of picturesque Flatts Village at the eastern end of Bermuda, Brightside with its informal atmosphere, is a great place, if you are looking for a home away from home.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Water sport equipment rentals
Bowling offsite
Children's television networks
Highchairs available
Electric vehicle charging station
Parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Shallow end in pool
Fence around pool
Complimentary tea
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Wine / champagne
Canoeing offsite
Patio
Airport transportation
Car hire
Taxi service
Photo copier / fax In business centre
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot bath
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Makeup services
Manicure
Massage
Massage chair
Neck massage
Pedicure
Salon
Waxing services
Non-smoking hotel
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
24-hour check-in
Express check-in / check-out
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Allergy-free room
Air conditioning
Dining area
Interconnected rooms available
Seating area
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Separate dining area
Sofa
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
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38 Northshore Road, Flatts Village FL 07 Bermuda
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Somewhat walkable
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Not being able to afford the higher end resorts and guest cottages, we found this to be a wonderful alternative, a charming boldly blue collection of apartments situated toward the east end of the island in Flatts village right on all the major thoroughfares overlooking a picturesque inlet and harbor and across the road from the aquarium with great walks in all directions and decent restaurants a mere stone's throw away, also a charming clothing store with an ample supply of Bermuda shorts and rasta wear. Everyone at the guest house was extremely friendly and hospitable, going out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and that we had everything we needed to get around the island and enjoy our stay with the greatest of ease. Our studio apartment was off the upstairs veranda with shutters and solid drapes to keep out light and traffic noise at night, modest but sizeable and clean, outfitted with kitchenette and set up for dining and tv although we took all our meals out. The queen bed in our studio was firm enough to ensure sound comfortable sleep. Our bedding and towels were changed every day. The verandas are broad and ample with wicker furniture where we sat out planning our days and taking in the milieu and hustle of the village. There is also a pool nicely set on the premises which turned out to be a refreshing alternative on the one day we didn't swim at the beach. If you're not looking for anything fussy and fancy but clean, modest and way more comfortable and welcoming than the average hotel, Brightside Guest Apartments should do the trick.
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Date of stay: June 2011Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Doing Bermuda on a budget is somewhat an oxymoron. However, if you’re looking for areas to pinch, the Brightside Apartments is a good option. We did $150/night over Memorial Day weekend. They give you a bed to sleep-in, a lock on your door, running hot water, AC, WiFi, and a pool. It’s steps away from three bus routes (3, 10, and 11), allowing you to get to Hamilton in around 10 minutes, airport around 10 minutes, and St. George in about 20 minutes. There’s a post office and a small convenient store around the corner with liberal hours (6am-midnight), and a couple of restaurants up the street. Shelly beach is the closest beach which is 3 stops away via bus or a rather long -but doable- walk.
That said, you’ll notice that I used very few adjectives (good or bad) so far. It’s clean, but think of it as college-dorm-room-clean. I’m quite certain a bathroom at the Fairmont will blind you with its cleanliness, not so here. You’ll get clean towels and sheets daily, but don’t be surprised if the towels are a little frayed, and the bed’s not the softest you’ve been in. We had an adjoining room, and the door might as well not have been there, as you could hear them brushing their teeth, the wall/door were so thin. Also, its convenience comes with a trade-off, as our room (near the front of the property) could easily hear all of the traffic going by. Fortunately, traffic is non-existent at night, so it really wasn’t a problem, but that might be an important aspect if you’re a light sleeper.
For my wife and me, who just needed a place to sleep and shower, it worked very well as jumping-off point each day to explore the island which we mostly did by bus. Buses run every 15 minutes Mon-Sat. We definitely would recommend it to those who just need the basics or traveling on a budget. We would not recommend it to those looking to indulge or for a beach-side property.
That said, you’ll notice that I used very few adjectives (good or bad) so far. It’s clean, but think of it as college-dorm-room-clean. I’m quite certain a bathroom at the Fairmont will blind you with its cleanliness, not so here. You’ll get clean towels and sheets daily, but don’t be surprised if the towels are a little frayed, and the bed’s not the softest you’ve been in. We had an adjoining room, and the door might as well not have been there, as you could hear them brushing their teeth, the wall/door were so thin. Also, its convenience comes with a trade-off, as our room (near the front of the property) could easily hear all of the traffic going by. Fortunately, traffic is non-existent at night, so it really wasn’t a problem, but that might be an important aspect if you’re a light sleeper.
For my wife and me, who just needed a place to sleep and shower, it worked very well as jumping-off point each day to explore the island which we mostly did by bus. Buses run every 15 minutes Mon-Sat. We definitely would recommend it to those who just need the basics or traveling on a budget. We would not recommend it to those looking to indulge or for a beach-side property.
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Date of stay: May 2011Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The Brightside Guest Apartments are very nice. Located in Flatts, Bermuda, they are right at a central point of the island, and a nice spot. The marina and Flatts Bridge are always bustling with people and boats, and provide very nice views from the apartments. The apartments all have (shared) verandas, with nice wicker chairs outside. We stayed in a top floor room, it was a one bedroom suite. We had a main living room area which had a couch, TV, table with 4 chairs, and a coffee table. There was a large bathroom, and a small kitchen with a large refrigerator, several cabinets with dishes and glasses and silverware in them, a stove, a microwave, and a coffeepot. There was a separate bedroom with a double bed, dresser, and closet. The place was generally clean, however, there were some small things that could have easily been fixed and/or enhanced, that would have made this place much better, in my opinion (e.g. handles on dresser drawers broken, dresser drawers cleaned/lined, matching silverware/dishes/glasses, updated paintings on the wall). The owners are a delight- Mr. Lightbourne is always checking up on you whenever you see him- and he or someone in his family is always around- and is so nice and answers all questions... like everyone else on Bermuda, just a joy to talk to. All in all, the place was nowhere near a luxury hotel that you will find in Bermuda, but for a newlywed couple who would have been happy sleeping on the beach for a low price, this did the trick! We would stay again. Also, there is a new building being constructed behind our building that looked very nice- lots of little verandas, a bright color, and right over the pool.
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Date of stay: June 2007Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I had a lovely stay...Definitely love the new upgrades here! the amenities on and around property are very convenient . The room was nice and clean with a kitchen and flat screen tv.! I'd recommend and i'd stay again.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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For those of you out there who appreciate genuine hospitality the Brightside is a great example. Built on pride that has spanned generations there, the ownership welcomed us with open arms. Although some may find it basic (for Bermuda), we felt very comfortable. The location is prime, and the sunsets over the Flatts Inlet from the terrace were those of postcards! Within the area one can find beaches (of course!), the aquarium, restaurants and other ammenities. I know I will return...and so will you!
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Date of stay: June 2005
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Please do not stay at Brightside!! When you pull up the outside is beautiful but please dont be fooled by that.
Once I got in my room, there were dirty towles in my bathroom and urine on the toilet. The kitchen area was nasty the coffee pot had mold in it. The microwave was filled with old food and the tables, curtains and lamps were dusty!!!
I pulled my covers back to examine the sheets and there was hair, grit , dirt and God knows what else on the sheets. And there was makeup on the pillows which were not covered in pillow cases!!!!!
I was furious. Dont get me wrong the older guy that runs the place and his wife were sweet but the sweetness mean nothing when the room is unsanitary. And don't even think about getting in contact with someone after about 6. I called and called and called and rang the bell and rang the bell and nobody showed up.
THE ISLAND IS BEAUTIFUL , I enjoyed the beach the shopping and the wonderful food but the hotel was NASTY, DUSTY AND PLAN OLD UNSANITARY!!!
Once I got in my room, there were dirty towles in my bathroom and urine on the toilet. The kitchen area was nasty the coffee pot had mold in it. The microwave was filled with old food and the tables, curtains and lamps were dusty!!!
I pulled my covers back to examine the sheets and there was hair, grit , dirt and God knows what else on the sheets. And there was makeup on the pillows which were not covered in pillow cases!!!!!
I was furious. Dont get me wrong the older guy that runs the place and his wife were sweet but the sweetness mean nothing when the room is unsanitary. And don't even think about getting in contact with someone after about 6. I called and called and called and rang the bell and rang the bell and nobody showed up.
THE ISLAND IS BEAUTIFUL , I enjoyed the beach the shopping and the wonderful food but the hotel was NASTY, DUSTY AND PLAN OLD UNSANITARY!!!
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Date of stay: May 2007Trip type: Travelled solo
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Fabulous island, people are so friendly, Brightside is a family orientated place.
My appartement is very clean and spacious. One of the best places I have ever been to. Would highly recommend it to others.
My appartement is very clean and spacious. One of the best places I have ever been to. Would highly recommend it to others.
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Date of stay: August 2014Trip type: Travelled with friends
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When i first drove up i thoughr it was a cool place. I thought the property was in a good location. Not too far from the beach, the aquarium and you could catch the bus with no problem. The owner was pleasant and professional. Perhaps I didn't read about house keeping but she never came to clean up our room for 3 nights we didn't have clean linen and I had to go get new towels on the 2nd day from the office. So I was disappointed with the cleaning. Also the shower was super small.
They had free Internet this was a great perk.
They had free Internet this was a great perk.
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Date of stay: May 2014Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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My husband and I have traveled a lot and are not fussy people. We don't need a lot of bells and whistles to be content in a hotel. But we both were left feeling disappointed by our experience at Brightside. It has so much potential for being one of the few affordable backpacker-style hotels in Bermuda, but unfortunately it falls tremendously short.
The room was reasonably clean, but featured much fewer amenities than we'd expected in an "apartment". Our room in the 'Annex' building close to the road only had a dorm-sized fridge and microwave. No coffee pot, no toaster oven, few dishes and utensils and no where to wash your dishes except the bathroom sink.
Another big problem with the room was street noise. The hotel is situated right at the major intersection in Flatts with traffic zipping by in a continous stream all day. If we had done it over again we would've asked to have been moved to a quieter room near the pool/garden area. We were there in the off-season, though, so it's possible that the only rooms available were those handful in the Annex buildind near the road. Curiously, the hotel propertiers put another party in the room directly next to us (and we were the only two patrons in the whole complex!) This was another annoyance because we had to hear their TV all night through the paper thin walls.
On a brighter note, the hotel owner and maid were very friendly and went out of their way to make us feel at home. The location in the middle of the island cannot be beat and there was easy access to bus stops and two great restaurants down the street. The gardens on the property were gorgeous and well kept.
Given older reviews on TripAdvisor and our general observations of the place it seems like the Brightside used to be a better place to stay, but has fallen into disrepair in recent years. If your main concern is finding a cheap place to stay on the island and you don't mind some noise and don't require many creature comforts, then the Brightside would be fine. But it seems likely that for not much more per night you could find better accomodations on the island...
The room was reasonably clean, but featured much fewer amenities than we'd expected in an "apartment". Our room in the 'Annex' building close to the road only had a dorm-sized fridge and microwave. No coffee pot, no toaster oven, few dishes and utensils and no where to wash your dishes except the bathroom sink.
Another big problem with the room was street noise. The hotel is situated right at the major intersection in Flatts with traffic zipping by in a continous stream all day. If we had done it over again we would've asked to have been moved to a quieter room near the pool/garden area. We were there in the off-season, though, so it's possible that the only rooms available were those handful in the Annex buildind near the road. Curiously, the hotel propertiers put another party in the room directly next to us (and we were the only two patrons in the whole complex!) This was another annoyance because we had to hear their TV all night through the paper thin walls.
On a brighter note, the hotel owner and maid were very friendly and went out of their way to make us feel at home. The location in the middle of the island cannot be beat and there was easy access to bus stops and two great restaurants down the street. The gardens on the property were gorgeous and well kept.
Given older reviews on TripAdvisor and our general observations of the place it seems like the Brightside used to be a better place to stay, but has fallen into disrepair in recent years. If your main concern is finding a cheap place to stay on the island and you don't mind some noise and don't require many creature comforts, then the Brightside would be fine. But it seems likely that for not much more per night you could find better accomodations on the island...
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Date of stay: March 2011Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Brightside (with the emphasis on the 'bright' paintwork) has its decor stuck firmly in the 80s. However the studio apartment we had was well equipped, spotlessly clean with a wonderful daily maid service and is in a good location. Would recommend it as a base for exploring beautiful Bermuda. We just shower, eat breakfast and go out for the whole day so it was perfect for us. Good value for money but don't expect luxury.
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Date of stay: December 2009Trip type: Travelled with friends
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"Rooms in the back, near the pool are very quiet. The recently renovated large family units are in the back."Read full review
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brightside Guest Apartments
Which popular attractions are close to Brightside Guest Apartments?
Nearby attractions include Elbow Beach (6.8 km), Bermuda Aquarium, Natural History Museum & Zoo (0.2 km), and Swizzle Inn (3.7 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Brightside Guest Apartments?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and a spa.
Which room amenities are available at Brightside Guest Apartments?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Brightside Guest Apartments?
Guests can enjoy complimentary tea, free instant coffee, and an outdoor dining area during their stay.
Is parking available at Brightside Guest Apartments?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Brightside Guest Apartments?
Conveniently located restaurants include Intrepid, Crown & Anchor, and 1609 Bar and Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Brightside Guest Apartments?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Brightside Guest Apartments have airport transportation?
Yes, Brightside Guest Apartments offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Brightside Guest Apartments?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Portuguese.
Are there any historical sites close to Brightside Guest Apartments?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Admiralty House Park (7.4 km), Fort Hamilton (4.5 km), and Perot Post Office (5.8 km).