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The Crane ResortvsMango Bay Hotel
The Crane Resort and Mango Bay All Inclusive are both rated very highly by professionals. On balance, The Crane Resort scores significantly better than Mango Bay All Inclusive. The Crane Resort scores 87 with recommendations from 10 publications including Jetsetter, Travel + Leisure and The Telegraph.
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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Mango Bay Hotel Fodor's Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Star Service Independent
2nd Street, Holetown, Holetown, Barbados
From $460/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "In the heart of Holetown, this convenient boutique resort is within walking distance of shops, restaurants, nightspots, historic sites, and the public bus to either Bridgetown or Speightstown." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This older property has a faded charm that wears like a beloved old cardigan." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A friendly, small resort on the island's west coast, Mango Bay is a stroll away from boutique shopping in Holetown." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A spectacular family-owned, luxury property along a splendid safe beach. Guests can pamper themselves at the Elements Spa and dine on the beach with live entertainment."
Star Service "Casual and intimate with touches of hip elegance, this fine, midrange all-inclusive resort has the look of a small Spanish village." Full review
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Lagoon-side rooms may get mosquitoes, so take repellent or request a mosquito coil for the room.
Independent "Stay at the Mango Bay Hotel in Holetown and chill out on the beaches of the Gold Coast, when you’re not lying by the pool or trying out the spa"
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