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The Crane ResortvsTreasure Beach by Elegant Hotels
Both properties are endorsed by professionals. On balance, The Crane Resort is preferred by most reviewers compared to Treasure Beach by Elegant Hotels. The Crane Resort ranks #6 in Barbados with positive reviews from 10 publications including Star Service, Oyster and Fodor's.
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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Treasure Beach by Elegant Hotels Fodor's DK Eyewitness Star Service Jetsetter The Telegraph Travel + Leisure
Paynes Bay, Barbados
From $260/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "Quiet, upscale, and intimate, this boutique hotel has a residential quality. Many guests—mostly British—are regulars, suggesting that the ambience here is well worth the price." Full review
DK Eyewitness "All-suite, intimate luxury hotel with a superb, white-sand beach. ... Spectacular views over the beach and water. ... Alfresco dining in the award-winning restaurant."
Star Service "Like its competitors, this hotel has lush yet limited grounds embraced by three two- and three-story West Indian buildings set around a small freeform pool with a limited sunning deck. " Full review
Jetsetter "Intimate Barbadian landmark on the beach with a welcoming vibe and award-winning restaurant." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"This compact, small-scale hotel backs on to one of Barbados' best beaches." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Beachfront boutique hotel Treasure Beach by Elegant Hotels is the perfect getaway for art and gastronomy lovers"
