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Bermuda's Apartments, Cottages and Villas for Visitors

Informal, self-catering efficiency units, often upmarket

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By Keith Archibald Forbes (see About Us) exclusively for Bermuda Online

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An impartial list. No one from this website receives any commissions or rebates from any property.

Preface 

Clear View 2Free courtesy hyperlinks (links) to the main websites of places and organizations, which include full details of their histories and operations, will be shown gladly, to give their full details as Bermuda resources, once they return the courtesy with a  free reciprocal link to our main Bermuda Online website at http://www.bermuda-online.org. See our Links and Mentions policy at http://www.bermuda-online.org/links.htm

Housekeeping units are their names in Bermuda. But in North America, where Bermuda gets 95 percent of its tourism business, they are efficiency units. In British terminology  they are self-catering units ("European Plan" in North America). A few have their own private beach but none are far from lovely public beaches. See our list of Bermuda Beaches. Most have a pool and pleasant views but not usually a clubhouse. 

They don't serve breakfast unless they have their own restaurant (very few do), but there are many restaurants available in every Parish. See our list of Bermuda Restaurants. Otherwise, staying guests buy and prepare their own food, obtainable at local supermarkets or convenience stores. The Wednesday or Friday local daily newspaper will have details of weekly prices in the local food stores. Or see the Cost of Living Guide. With Bermuda's resident population of 61,400 in only 21 square miles, plus 550,000 visitors a year, pick a place that will give you peace and quiet.

Most places shown below are commercial operations, licensed and inspected by the Bermuda Government's Department of Tourism and up to international standards. But a few are select private homes, not licensed or inspected - the main reason why only a few of them are here - taking paying guests, offering a limited number of bedrooms to visitors. 

Some owners of private homes may be employed during the day at other places so you may find it more productive to contact them at weekends or after 6 pm Bermuda time (one hour ahead of EST and 4 hours behind GMT). 

Some have lower rates from November to March. Those with web sites and E-mail addresses can receive or send any e-mail messages from your family or friends or colleagues or associates or employer. When properties mentioned have their own distinctive websites (as most do), a simple hyperlink to Bermuda Online will not only be reciprocated (cross-linked) immediately, but will ensure via the cross linking system that all visitors to Bermuda, via this site, can see their current accommodation prices. In addition to what properties charge - ask them directly - visitors should expect to pay the following Bermuda Government Taxes (a) Occupancy Tax of  7.25% and (b) a Resort Levy of 10%. Ask any property at which you stay about this and any further extras.

Internet Access at Bermuda Properties

Prospective clients who are internet savvy should make a point of checking this out thoroughly well in advance. It can be hugely important that where you stay has wireless (WI-FI) Internet either as a standard or an optional extra throughout the property, giving clients the ability to send and receive not only emails but ftp files and attachments including digital photographs. Many clients assume wrongly that they will have these same abilities on their business visits or vacations, via their laptops or the property's, as they do ashore in their homes and places of employment. But this is not the case. Some Bermuda properties don't have all rooms or suites with wireless Internet access but, if they have internet access at all may limit their service to Internet rooms for passengers to send and receive text emails only, no attachments such as photographs, with no ftp facilities as are now common in most good hotels, guest houses, and B&Bs worldwide for those who have or want to send ftp files. Those who travel to wonderful places want to be able to email photos back home to their families, friends and colleagues. If they cannot, it's a significant opportunity wasted for both clients and properties in terms of publicity and more clientele

When space is available for the disabled - accompanied if in a wheelchair - this symbol indicates this. Always confirm this with the proprietor and note that properties in Bermuda do not have to conform to ADA or any locally-equivalent standards at this time. 

Alphabetical list

Reciprocally-linked places are shown in bold.

Barngrove Guest Apartments

Barngrove Guest Apartments in Devonshire Parish, Bermuda. With the standard amenities of most larger and more expensive accommodations, the two Barngrove Guest Apartments occupy a wing of Barngrove, the private residence of owners Peter & Felicity Holmes. It is nestled in a beautiful garden on large serene grounds not far from the City of Hamilton, in one direction and the beaches of the South Shore, in another. 
Blue Horizons Blue Horizons. See "Preface" above. 15 units. 93 South Road, Warwick Parish WK 10. Phone (441) 236-6350. Fax (441) 236-9151. Owned by Brenda Augustus-Spencer who also owns and runs Brenda's Poolside Diner at (441) 236-7807 - as an optional convenience for tourists who stay here. On bus route 7.
Brightside Guest ApartmentsSee "Preface" above. 12 unit. Phone (441) 292-8410. Flatt's Village, Smith's Parish. Owned by Michael Willard Lightbourne and family. On bus routes 3, 10 and 11. Near the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo.
Burch's Burch's Guest ApartmentsSee "Preface" above.10 units.  110 North Shore Road, Devonshire Parish. Telephone (441) 292-5746 or tall free (800) 637-4116. On a major busy bus route running from early in the morning until nearly midnight.
Clairfont Apartments Clairfont Apartments. See "Preface" above. 8 units. 6 Warwickshire Road or P. O. Box WK 85, Warwick Parish WK 02. Phone (441) 238-0149. Fax (441) 238-3503.  Near bus route  7. Apartments include studios and 1 bedroom,  with kitchenettes, near South Shore beaches.
Clear View Suites snd Villas Clear View Suites and Villas See "Preface" above.12 units. Phone (441) 293 0484. Facing ocean. Sandy Lane, Hamilton Parish CR 01. With restaurant. Between City of Hamilton and Town of St. George and only 10 minutes from airport. 
Dawkins Manor Dawkins Manor.  See "Preface" above.For 24 guests. 29 St. Michael's Road, Paget Parish PG 04. Phone in USA (800) 637-4116 or at (441) 236-7419 or cellular 234-8331 or fax 236-7088. Celia Dawkins, owner. Off bus routes # 2 and 7. Near food store and public beach.
Garden House Garden House. See "Preface" above. 5 units. Telephone (441) 234-1435. Fax (441) 234-3006. 4 Middle Road, Somerset Bridge, Sandys Parish SB 01. Strictly no smoking inside. Nice facilities on 3 acres. With a washer (a plus) and local television. Rosanne Galloway, owner. On bus route # 8 and ferry service.
Grape Bay Cottages Grape Bay Cottages. See "Preface" above. Telephone (441) 236-2515. 2 beach cottages each with two bedrooms, living/dining room. kitchen, 1 bath. Grape Bay Drive, Paget Parish. Lovely site off superb private beach. The city is 2 miles away.
Greenbank Greenbank and Cottages See "Preface" above. 11 units. Phone (441) 236-3615. For USA and Canadian residents: (800)-637-4116. Near Hamilton Harbor, at Salt Kettle, Paget Parish. A cluster of cottages on water's edge. 

La Casa del Masa

La Casa del Masa See "Preface" above. 3 units. 7 Eve's Hill Lane, Pembroke Park, Pembroke Parish HM 07. PO. Box HM 2494, Hamilton HM BX, Bermuda.  Telephone (441) 292-8726. Fax: (441) 295-4447. Mrs. Yvonne Joseph, owner.
Marula Apartments Marula Guest Apartments See "Preface" above. 6 units. 17 Mariners Lane, Pembroke Parish HM 02. Telephone (441) 295-2893. Fax: (441) 292-3985. Cellular: (441) 234-8261. European Plan. Water's edge at Mill's Creek. 
Mazarine Mazarine by the Sea See "Preface" above. 7 units. 91 North Shore Road,  Pembroke Parish. P. O. Box HM 91, Hamilton HM AX. Telephone (441) 292-1659. A small modern guesthouse on the water's edge. Near bus routes 11 or 4. Units have panoramic views of the North Shore ocean.
Ocean Terrace Ocean Terrace See "Preface" above. 3 units. Phone (441) 238-0019. Fax (441) 238-4673. P. O. Box SN 501, 5 Scenic Heights Lane, Southampton Parish SN 03. Celebrity Suite, Executive Suite, President Suite. Units have air conditioning, full kitchen, washer, dryer available, satellite television and pool. European Plan.
Paraquet Apartments Paraquet Guest Apartments. See "Preface" above.11 units. Telephone 1 441 236 5842. Fax 1 441 236 9742. South Road, Paget Parish. Main house and apartments have large bedrooms and verandah. Casual, informal, in residential area. Near public South Shore beaches, food store and optional restaurant. Bus route 7 stops nearby. European Plan.
Robin's Nest Robin's Nest Guest Apartments. See "Preface" above. 3 units. Telephone and fax (441) 292-4347. 10 Vale Close, Pembroke Parish HM 04.
Rosemont Rosemont Guest Apartments.   See "Preface" above. 47 units. Phone (441) 292-1055. Rosemont Avenue, Pembroke Parish. Residential garden setting 15 minutes walk from city, not served by buses. Apartments have their own kitchenettes. Owners are Neal and Samantha Stephens  (formerly Cyril Cooper family).  
Sandpiper Apartments Sandpiper Apartments. See "Preface" above.14 units. South Road, Warwick Parish. On bus route # 7. Phone (441) 236-7093 or (800) 441-7087. Fax (441) 236-3898. 

Socatean

Socatean LedgesSee "Preface" above. Somerset, Sandys Parish. See in phone book. Studio for up to 2 persons; One bedroom,  2 room suite,  villa.
Sound View Sound View Cottage See "Preface" above.3 apartments. Telephone (441) 238-0064. 9 Bow Lane, Southampton Parish SN 04. Overlooking Great Sound, with pool, patio and barbecue.
Syl-Den Syl-Den Guest Apartments See "Preface" above. 5 units. Telephone (441) 238-1834. Fax (441) 238-1834. Warwickshire Estate, South Road, Warwick Parish WK 02. Near bus route # 7. 
  Top Hat See "Preface" above.3 units. 12 Spring Benny Drive, Somerset, Sandys Parish SB 03. Telephone (441) 234-0252. Fax (441) 234 2715. 
Valley Cottages Valley Cottages & Apartments.  See "Preface" above.9 units. Valley Road, Paget Parish. Phone (441) 236-0628. Fax (441) 236- 3895. Studio apartments and cottages, centrally located.
  Warwick Long Bay Guest Apartment. See "Preface" above. 3 Stacey Estates, Warwick Parish, Bermuda WK 02. Phone: (441) 237-7815.
  Waterville Vacation Apartments See "Preface" above.174 Middle Road, Southampton SN 03. Phone (441) 238-1582. Overlooking Waterlot Inn, on driveway shared by Fairmont Southampton Princess Hotel.
  Whale Bay Inn.  See "Preface" above. Southampton Parish, Bermuda.  Phone: (441) 238-0469 / fax (441) 238-1224.

Windsong

Windsong Executive Guest Apartments See "Preface" above. 30 and 32 Princess Estate, North Shore, Pembroke Parish HM 04. Tel: (441) 295-7221. Fax (441) 295-4408. With 7 large self-contained apartments. 

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