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The Crane ResortvsSugar Bay Barbados
Both properties are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, The Crane Resort ranks significantly better than Sugar Bay Barbados. The Crane Resort comes in at #6 in Barbados with endorsements from 10 publications including DK Eyewitness, The Telegraph and Jetsetter.
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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Sugar Bay Barbados Frommer's Star Service Fodor's The Telegraph
Garrison Historic Area, Hastings, Barbados
From $135/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Recycled from an older resort, this complex on the south coast is a more affordable option than some of the gold-plated properties farther north." Full review
Star Service "Set on two beachfront hectares in the Garrison Historic District directly east of the Hilton, 3 km southeast of Bridgetown, this well-rounded resort faces a wide swath of beach." Full review
Fodor's "Tropical gardens and a dramatic water feature mask the proximity of the main road to this large, all-inclusive beachfront resort near the Garrison Historic Area." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"A fun, lively all-inclusive beachfront resort close to the capital of Bridgetown." Full review
