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ECO Lifestyle & LodgevsCrystal Cove by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive
Sea-U Guest House and Crystal Cove by Elegant Hotels are both highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Sea-U Guest House scores slightly higher than Crystal Cove by Elegant Hotels. Sea-U Guest House comes in at #9 in Barbados with approval from 7 reviews including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
ECO Lifestyle & Lodge
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Tent Bay, St. Joseph, Bathsheba BB21054, Barbados
From $164/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Far from the south coast, this guesthouse is a retreat from the world. It's the lazy life here." Full review
Concierge "The four rooms here and the three in an adjoining cottage are all simply outfitted with mahogany furniture, white bedcovers, and wicker chairs."
Fodor's "The property, perched on a cliff overlooking the sea, is thick with palm trees and other tropical foliage." Full review
Travel + Leisure "From the front, this hideaway on the island’s east coast doesn't look like much, but out back is a two-story plantation-style hotel." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Located in the small fishing village of Tent Bay, the hotel is just a 10-minute walk from the beautiful Bathsheba beach." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"A wonderful wooden guesthouse with comfortable rooms and a very appealing porch looking out to sea from the hillside location." Full review
Frommer's "This East Coast retreat of cool sea breezes and hammocks swinging from the palm trees on the grassy lawn overlooking the surf was built of whitewashed hardwood planks in an open, airy..." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This great-value little hotel is perched on a hillside just back from the sea on the undeveloped and breezy east coast of Barbados" Full review
Frommer's "Ceiling fans and mosquito nettings twinned around the king-sized beds’ mahogany pencil posts in the six rooms of the main house are a hint that you are supposed to unplug and cool off the natural way" Full review
Independent "For great value close to the surf spots on the island’s wild east coast, opt for a stay at the Eco Lifestyle and Lodge near Bathsheba"
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Crystal Cove by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive
DK Eyewitness Fodor's
Star Service
Afar Magazine
Gayot The Telegraph Travel + Leisure
Appleby, Barbados
From $595/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness "An all-inclusive, luxury tropical gateway."
Fodor's "This seaside colony of attached duplex cottages, whitewashed and trimmed in perky pastels, appeals to both couples and families." Full review
Star Service "Guests looking for an unpretentious, carefree time will enjoy this offering and its generally pleasant staff. " Full review
Afar Magazine "With its open lobby, soft colors, cascading waterfall, swim up bar inside a cave, and a view of the ocean, Crystal Cove feels like a boutique Mediterranean hotel than an all-inclusive resort." Full review
Gayot "With its lagoon pools and complimentary water sports, this casual resort offers an active Caribbean getaway."
The Telegraph8.0
"A four-star, all-inclusive Barbados hotel on the island's west coast, offering contemporary design, a choice of pools, attentive service and rooms with patio doors that overlook the gardens or beach." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Offers oceanfront guest rooms and one-bedroom suites...Dining at three on-site restaurants and bars with ocean and pool views is included, long with motorized and non-motorized water sports"
