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
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Crane Beach, Bridgetown, BB18079, Barbados
From $313 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
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."
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Concierge
"The new super-luxe units have all the bells and whistles; suites include full kitchens, and most have private plunge pools."
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."
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DK Eyewitness
"Perfectly positioned on beautiful Crane Beach, this elegant hotel was the first to open on the island."
Fodor's
"The property encompasses private residences, numerous pools, restaurants, bars, and even a little village."
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Coral Reef Club
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St James Beach, Holetown, Barbados
From $980 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Sandy Lane may exhaustively be touted as Barbados' most grand hotel but Coral Reef is the island's most refined."
Travel + Leisure
"The classic hotel hosts Bajan green monkeys in their lush gardens."
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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
"This upscale resort, with pristine coral-stone cottages scattered over 12 acres of flower-filled gardens, offers elegance in a welcoming, informal atmosphere."
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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."
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