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The Crane ResortvsCoral Sands Beach Resort
The Crane Resort and Coral Sands Beach Resort are both praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Crane Resort ranks significantly higher than Coral Sands Beach Resort. The Crane Resort comes in at #6 in Barbados with approval from 10 reviews like The Telegraph, Frommer's 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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Coral Sands Beach Resort
Oyster Travel + Leisure The Telegraph Frommer's
Worthing Beach, Barbados
From $208/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Prices are reasonable, and each room layout is the same with two double beds, a kitchenette, and ocean-facing balconies. ... The location is a perk. ... The beautiful beach is the best amenity." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Popular with older guests, this quiet, 31-room hotel is located on the south coast’s renowned Worthing Beach, just half a mile from the bustling St. Lawrence Gap neighborhood." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"A pleasant, comfy and affordable base in Barbados, ideal for independent-minded travellers, in a central but tranquil south-coast location beside a lovely beach." Full review
Frommer's "Just 31 simple, spacious, airy rooms of white tile floors, Caribbean-fluorescent fabrics, and a pair of double beds...every single room has a sea view over the small freshwater pool" Full review
