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The Crane ResortvsDivi Southwinds Beach Resort
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Crane Resort ranks significantly higher than Divi Southwinds Beach Resort. The Crane Resort has a TripExpert Score of 87 with praise from 10 sources such as Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Oyster.
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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Divi Southwinds Beach Resort Frommer's Fodor's
Oyster DK Eyewitness Star Service
St. Lawrence Main Road, BB15017, Barbados
From $195/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Frommer's "Midway between Bridgetown and Oistins on a .8km-long (1/2-mile) sandy beach, this resort was created when two distinctly different complexes were combined. The present resort consists of..." Full review
Fodor's "The all-suites Divi Southwinds is situated on 20 acres of lawn and gardens bisected by action-packed St. Lawrence Gap." Full review
Oyster Mid-Range
"This 133-suite property is a decent mid-range option in the heart of St. Lawrence Gap with close proximity to shops, dining, and nightlife." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This sprawling all-suite resort borders a great swimming beach and is a short walk from all the attractions of the Gap."
Star Service "The fine beach, recreational options and decent grub—not to mention some of the lowest rates on the island—make this is an attractive retreat for families and budgeting couples." Full review
