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The Crane ResortvsLegend Garden Condos
Both The Crane Resort and Legend Garden Condos are praised by writers. On balance, The Crane Resort scores significantly higher than Legend Garden Condos. The Crane Resort comes in at #6 in Barbados with endorsements from 10 publications including DK Eyewitness, Fodor's and Concierge.
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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Legend Garden Condos
Oyster Lonely Planet The Telegraph Frommer's Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Mullins Bay, Lower Carlton, Barbados
From $150/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
OysterMid-Range
"Located on the northwest coast, the mid-range Legend Garden Condos offers 10 studios and one-bedroom units in a peaceful garden pocket, a two-minute walk to a beautiful beach." Full review
Lonely Planet "Fabulous value for the location, across the road and just 200m from the beach." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Quirky and fantastic-value self-catering apartments, set in mature tropical grounds." Full review
Frommer's "There are only eight one-bedroom suites and a two-bedroom, each with kitchenette, and all done in an eclectic, homey, Bajan style. There’s a minimum three-night stay." Full review
Lonely Planet "The apartments here are spread out across the spacious grounds...lovingly decorated by the owners and exude homely comfort. Most feature open-air kitchens and good spacious bathrooms. " Full review
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There is a three-night minimum.
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The apartments here are spread out across the spacious grounds and while they don't look like much from outside are actually lovingly decorated by the owners and exude homely comfort. " Full review
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There is a three-night minimum.
