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The Crane ResortvsRoyal Westmoreland
Both properties are rated highly by professionals. Overall, The Crane Resort ranks significantly higher than Royal Westmoreland. The Crane Resort comes in at 87 with recommendations from 10 reviews such as Fodor's, Jetsetter 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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Royal Westmoreland Travel + Leisure
Oyster Star Service
BB24023, Barbados
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Travel + Leisure "Located on an inland ridge overlooking the Caribbean, the Royal Westmoreland is an exclusive 500-acre resort with a variety of two- to seven-bedroom villas." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Royal Westmoreland is an upscale gated estate community set on 250 acres with 200 homes managed by vacation rental and concierge service, Island Villas." Full review
Star Service "Perched on a hill in a gated residential community two kilometers inland from the west coast beaches, this dynamic villa operation offers lavish accommodations and a refined activity roster." Full review
