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The Crane ResortvsWaves Hotel & Spa by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive
The Crane Resort and Waves Hotel & Spa by Elegant Hotels are both endorsed by expert writers. Overall, The Crane Resort ranks significantly better than Waves Hotel & Spa by Elegant Hotels. The Crane Resort comes in at #6 in Barbados with approval from 10 reviews like The Telegraph, Frommer's and Oyster.
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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Waves Hotel & Spa by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive Star Service
Oyster The Telegraph Fodor's Travel + Leisure
Prospect Bay, BB23000, Barbados
From $605/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "Along the island's gold coast, this all-inclusive resort is priced out of many travelers' leagues, but those who do stay here will find a host of amenities to appeal to their sensibilities." Full review
i
Accommodations feature hardwood floors, plantation style decor, pastel fabrics, and modern electronics such as flat-screen cable TVs and iPod docking stations delivered upon request.
OysterUpscale
"With competitive pricing, lovely rooms, and great on-site amenities, this 70-room boutique hotel will attract people who never thought they’d choose an all-inclusive package." Full review
i
With competitive pricing, lovely rooms, and great on-site amenities, this 70-room boutique hotel will attract people who never thought they’d choose an all-inclusive package.
The Telegraph8.0
"A compact but good-looking all-inclusive, set above a lovely west-coast beach." Full review
Fodor's "Waves, a small, family-friendly, all-inclusive hotel, is one of seven Elegant Hotels properties on Barbados." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Set on the Platinum Coast of Barbados, the boutique Waves Hotel & Spa is surrounded by lush greenery and Caribbean waters"
