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The Crane ResortvsAccra Beach Hotel & Spa
Both The Crane Resort and Accra Beach Hotel & Spa are recommended by professionals. Overall, The Crane Resort scores significantly higher than Accra Beach Hotel & Spa. The Crane Resort scores 87 with recommendations from 10 publications like Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Jetsetter.
The Crane Resort
Frommer's
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Fodor's
Star Service
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Independent
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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
Star Service "The historic hotel contains 18 accommodations. The standard rooms, studios and one- and two-bedroom suites are clean and airy with high ceilings, and feature antiques atop hardwood floors." Full review
Jetsetter "Stylish, family-friendly Bajan stalwart stationed along secluded Crane Beach." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A vast, gated hotel and timeshare complex above a gorgeous beach in the out-of-the-way south-east corner of Barbados." Full review
Lonely Planet "Dating to 1887, the roots of this gracious resort can still be found in the lovely restaurants set in classic buildings that overlook the beach and ocean." Full review
Independent "The Crane Resort is an extensive beachfront resort on the south coast offering five swimming pools and its own village-like shopping complex"
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Accra Beach Hotel & Spa Frommer's
Oyster DK Eyewitness Fodor's Star Service
Rockley, PO Box 73W, Barbados
From $234/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This hotel, totally rebuilt in 1996, lies on the prettiest beach on the south coast, only 10 minutes from the airport, with Bridgetown about 3km (2 miles) to the west." Full review
Oyster Upper-middle-range
"Accra is a mid-size hotel along the lively south coast of Barbados -- a favorite for small conventions that require moderately priced meeting spaces and decent rooms." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Close to the airport and the capital, this beachside hotel offers a wide range of amenities including a spa, Chakra."
Fodor's "A full-service resort in the middle of the busy south coast, Accra is large, it's modern, it faces a great beach, and it's competitively priced." Full review
Star Service "This mainstream resort attracts middle-of-the-market individuals and small groups who appreciate the fine sandy beach and full range of expected resort facilities." Full review
