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The House by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive, Adults OnlyvsCoral Reef Club
Both properties are praised by travel writers. Overall, Coral Reef Club ranks slightly better than The House by Elegant Hotels. Coral Reef Club comes in at 90 with approval from 10 reviewers like Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Concierge.
The House by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive, Adults Only
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Star Service Travel + Leisure
Paynes Bay, Barbados
From $651/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This exclusive retreat, a sophisticated sanctuary of tranquillity and privacy strictly reserved for adults, calls itself not a hotel, but "a concept"." Full review
Concierge "Although this Payne's Bay property has all of the hallmarks of a high-gloss boutique hotel... everything at The House is meant to make you feel, well, at home."
Fodor's "Privacy, luxury, and service are hallmarks of this intimate adult sanctuary next door to sister resort Tamarind." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The crisp blues and whites are the perfect foil for the jungle of bougainvillea and other tropical flora outside. Despite the landscape, though, Paynes Bay's newest hotel somehow fits in." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A luxury, all-suite hotel that offers peace and serenity in a gorgeous beachside setting."
Afar Magazine "From the moment I strolled onto the property, I had the pleasure of enjoying the height of hospitality with a distinctly Bajan, laid-back elegance." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This adults-only boutique hotel on Barbados' platinum west coast, recently completed an extensive renovation to modernize its current ocean-inspired design." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A chic, small-scale, adults-only hotel with a chilled atmosphere, set directly behind one of the best beaches on Barbados' west coast." Full review
Star Service "Service, sensuality and style are the hallmarks of this endearing Elegant Hotel, which is one of the few places oriented to younger professionals instead of the usual retirees." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The House by Elegant Hotels is a romantic escape with a spectacular beachfront setting overlooking the calm waters of the Caribbean Sea"
Coral Reef Club Concierge Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Fodor's
Oyster
Jetsetter The Telegraph
Lonely Planet Star Service Frommer's
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." Full review
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." Full review
OysterUpscale
"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
Jetsetter "Refined Barbados resort spread across 12 acres of landscaped gardens where colonial charm and tropical temptations come together." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The Coral Reef Club has the atmosphere of a country house hotel in the tropics." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This family-owned 88-unit luxury hotel has 12 acres of gorgeous landscaped grounds surrounding an elegant gingerbread fantasy of a main building." Full review
Star Service "13 km north of Bridgetown, this quintessential upmarket Bajan resort is the island's most elegant and serene tropical redoubt." Full review
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What sets this hotel apart from Sandy Lane or the Fairmont Royal Pavilion is that the owners, the O'Hara family, are omnipresent, especially the two brothers, who often greet guests before they have a chance to reach the reception desk, though management does not seem to invest the same interest in handling advance special requests.
Frommer's "One of the best and most luxurious five-star hotels on the island. This collection of coral-stone cottages sits on 12 lush, landscaped acres...all done in airy, spacious whites, wickers" Full review
