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Atlantis Historic InnvsCrystal Cove by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive
Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. Overall, The Atlantis Hotel ranks slightly better than Crystal Cove by Elegant Hotels. The Atlantis Hotel scores 86 with recommendations from 9 sources including Lonely Planet, Mr & Mrs Smith and Frommer's.
Atlantis Historic Inn
Frommer's
Fodor's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Tent Bay, St. Joseph, Bathsheba, Barbados
From $278/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This scenic outpost is one of the best bets for those who'd like to avoid the hordes and hide out here in a sort of beachhouse atmosphere." Full review
Fodor's "A fixture on the rugged east coast for more than a century and renowned for its spectacular oceanfront location." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"If the name “Atlantis” conjures up images of the megaresort in the Bahamas, then think again." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The first hotel on the rugged eastern shore, the Atlantis has been overhauled—the 10 airy suites have been expanded to 500 square feet and have large canopy beds." Full review
Star Service "The staff brims with local knowledge and history and acts as a clearing house for the many excursions available along this windward coast. " Full review
Lonely Planet "One cove south of Bathsheba, Atlantis was the original hotel in the area." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Atlantis Hotel is a rainbow-coloured ranch that’s been a hospitable Barbados hideaway for over a century: recently refurbished, it’s a stately slice of island history."
The Telegraph8.0
"Colonial-chic decor, friendly service and renowned Bajan buffet lunches make the boutique Atlantis a dependable choice in the seaside hamlet of Tent Bay on the quiet east coast of Barbados." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Stay in a stately slice of Barbados history at the Atlantis Hotel, a brightly coloured ranch turned airy contemporary getaway." Full review
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Advised to avoid the riptides, Andrew suggests we wallow instead in the natural rockpools towards Barclay.
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"
