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The Crane Resort vs Coral Reef Club

The Crane Resort and Coral Reef Club are both highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Coral Reef Club scores slightly better than The Crane Resort. Coral Reef Club ranks #2 in Barbados with approval from 10 publications like Frommer's, Concierge and Lonely Planet.

The Crane Resort
The Crane Resort
8 / 10
Crane Beach, Bridgetown, BB18079, Barbados
From $313 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"What hasn't changed is Crane Beach -- called by many the most beautiful spot on earth, its spectacular powder-soft white sand can look pink in certain lights." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The new super-luxe units have all the bells and whistles; suites include full kitchens, and most have private plunge pools."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Built in 1887 above a pink-sand beach accessible by a glass-front elevator or 99 stone steps, the Crane was the first resort hotel on Barbados." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Perfectly positioned on beautiful Crane Beach, this elegant hotel was the first to open on the island."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The property encompasses private residences, numerous pools, restaurants, bars, and even a little village." Full review
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Coral Reef Club
Coral Reef Club
9 / 10
St James Beach, Holetown, Barbados
From $980 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"Sandy Lane may exhaustively be touted as Barbados' most grand hotel but Coral Reef is the island's most refined."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The classic hotel hosts Bajan green monkeys in their lush gardens." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A family-owned luxury hotel with a reputation for its style and elegance. The rooms, suites, and cottages are all individually designed."
Fodor's Fodor's
"This upscale resort, with pristine coral-stone cottages scattered over 12 acres of flower-filled gardens, offers elegance in a welcoming, informal atmosphere." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"It has a lot to offer on the competitive and ritzy west coast, including two pools, a scenic beachfront with plenty of lounges, a huge open restaurant/bar serving all meals." Full review
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