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The Crane ResortvsLone Star Boutique Hotel
Both The Crane Resort and Lone Star Boutique Hotel are highly recommended by writers. Overall, The Crane Resort ranks significantly better than Lone Star Boutique Hotel. The Crane Resort scores 87 with approval from 10 publications such as Fodor's, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
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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Lone Star Boutique Hotel Frommer's Fodor's Travel + Leisure Star Service Lonely Planet The Telegraph Frommer's
Mount Standfast, Porters, Barbados
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "It's the most retro-chic spot on Barbados." Full review
Fodor's "British owners transformed this 1940s-era service station into a sleek four-suite boutique hotel that—fortunately or unfortunately—has been discovered by celebrities." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This former roadside gas station still manages to attract a fashionable clientele with its Philippe Starck-inspired design." Full review
Star Service "This is a boutique property designed for no-fuss luxury with self-made pampering." Full review
Lonely Planet "Built right on the sands, this new low-rise boutique hotel has supremely comfortable rooms with stained wooden floors, vaulted ceilings and full-length sliding glass doors." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"A glamorous restaurant right on a gorgeous west-coast beach, with half-a-dozen immensely stylish bedrooms attached." Full review
Frommer's "The three luxury suites—Cadillac, Studebaker, and Buick—are in the main building, with king-sized four-poster canopy beds on mahogany floors under whirling fans and private terraces with ocean views." Full review
