For access to beaches and bus stops, the location of Clairfont scores highly. This is particularly important as visitors to Bermuda are not allowed to hire cars therefore the only means of transport (other than buses & taxis) is mopeds/scooter. The CFA is approx 15 minutes bus ride from Hamilton and the service is frequent. Be forewarned however that the bus service from Hamilton back to CFA doesn't run late into the evening (9.15pm was the last service when we stayed).

Warwick Long Bay is a short walk from CFA which is a big plus as it offers a sandy uncrowded beach. The more popular Horsehoe Bay Beach is about 20-25 minutes walk from the apartments.

The accomodation at CFA is roomy with plenty of storage, comfy beds, clean linen and towels and well stocked kitchens. The kitchenettes are however short on food preparations areas - making even a basic meal in the kitchenette was a bit of a challenge. The apartments are a little dated in terms of decor but do have all the required facilities including cable TV, aircon, roomy balconies etc.

By Bermudian standards, the Clairfont apartments offer good value for money.

My two sisters and I are just back from an amazing week in Bermuda. It was a first visit for all of us. The word of the week was AMAZING. Everywhere that we looked we were awestruck. On our first day we went to the Warwick Long Bay beach which was a 5 minute walk from our room at the Clairfont Apartments. The view of the beach from the road is breathtaking. It seems like a long walk down to the beach (and a much longer walk back up). We found the water a bit rough for swimming there, the undertow seemed to be quite strong as the surf rolled back at the bottom of the hill (although there were some people in the water). The sand there was lovely (and pink) but later in the week we went to Horseshoe where the sand is much softer. Walking along Warwick beach you can sometimes find yourself sinking almost up to your knees in the sand along at the water.

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.

My husband and I stayed at the Clairfont Apartments during the first week of August 2007. It was just as we had anticipated and more. Upon arrival, we met with Corrine, the manager, and she gave us a friendly orientation on what was located in the vicinity, how to get around, where to eat, nearby beaches and the like. Corrine is a lovely woman and it is apparent that it is very important to her that her guests are comfortable and happy and is willing to do everything she can to make their stay memorable. We stayed in a studio, #2, which was spacious and comfortable for the two of us. There was a large room, with a sitting area and bed, huge closet, dining table area, a separate kitchen w/ a full fridge, stove and sink, and a good sized bathroom that was replenished with more than enough clean towels daily as well as lotions, shampoos and soaps for our use. This room was not yet renovated but will be this coming October, though we still found it to be extremely clean, comfortable and well decorated. The Clairfont is well maintained and clean, and reasonably priced for Bermuda. The location to the most beautiful beaches, the pool - which most of the afternoons was our own private pool that we relaxed by after a day of exploring and beaching and the personal attention given the guests by Corrine and staff make the Clairfont a true treasure on a gem of an island.

Probably the single best deal on the island - $130 for a very large studio apartment with kitchen in walking distance of Warwick Long Shore (just as lovely as other beaches and never more than 10 people on the beach in my experience). Close to bus station and Corrine the manager is a perfect hostess. We bought groceries on the first day and prepared breakfasts and some dinners at home which saved so much money. The pool is small but fits the bill on the hot evenings - and is usually empty.

I would return (and plan to!) without hesitation. 90% of things on Bermuda are overpriced but this is not one of them! Nothing but positive memories of Clairfont!