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Crystal Cove

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Appleby, Barbados
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Crystal Cove
Ranked #5 of 23 hotels in Saint James
4.5 of 5 stars 621 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Water sport(44)
  • Very good(32)
  • Cave bar(24)
  • Jet ski(21)
  • Rum Punch(13)
  • Evening entertainment(13)
  • West coast(11)
  • Ocean view room(10)
  • Turtle beach(7)
  • Glass bottom boat(5)
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Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We were staying at one of the sister hotels to the Crystal Cove and we were told that we could spend time at this hotel or one other! There was also a boat transporting guests between the hotels. We were very surprised at the outdated and quite cramped exterior/swimming pool and eating/bar area. However, we even more surprised to be... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

returned to Crystal Cove on 18 April 2012, we were there in October 2011, to find a few good improvements, we were greeted in our room with a bottle of champagne and a card welcoming us back, lovely thought. We went straight to Drifters Bar, to be greeted by the lovely Ryan, who ran around the bar and towards us,... More

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Midland Park, New Jersey
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

Well.. let me start off by saying this resort is not what we expected at all! I did extensive reviews, as I always did and I was unpleasantly suprised at this resort.. it is pretty old and outdated. The management is RUDE.. we had a few issues and approached management and I cant believe the responses we got. The overall... More

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Gloucester, UK
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012
4
people found this review helpful

We are a family of 4 (children aged 19 and 16) and we traveled to Crystal Cove in July 2011. We arrived at the hotel and were welcomed with rum punch and a chance to relax before we were taken to our room. Our room was upstairs in a semi-detached block painted in pastel colours. The room did not directly... More

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London
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

First time to Barbados and had done tons of research on places to stay and am so glad we picked CC. Loved it from the moment we arrived and were handed a glass of rum punch and an iced towel before being shown to our room. The room was lovely, nothing too fancy, but fresh and bright and our room... More

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Lincoln, England, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We booked this hotel for our honeymoon. The facilities are clean. The staff were all really friendly and effecient. Beach is right on the doorstep with complimentary watersports. We would definitley use this hotel again if we come back to Barbados. More

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Oswaldtwistle, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
4
people found this review helpful

Excellent hotel cannot fault it. The All inclusive is one of the best we have experienced 80% of your meals are a la carte with just buffet breakfast and occasional themed evening buffets. Never saw one frown from any of the staff and never heard the words no or can`t. Read other travellers lengthy reviews for more details all the... More

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East Anglia
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
4
people found this review helpful

This was our second visit to the Crystal Cove and if anything the hotel has improved immensly. All the rooms have been re-furbished and look fresh and bright. The food in both restuarants was again fantastic, the service always friendly and attentive. Reception staff on arrival were very efficient and had us into our room in no time. As said,... More

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High Wycombe, United Kingdom
2 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
4
people found this review helpful

It's one of the very few hotels that we would go back to. Our 2 young boys both under 10 years old and Mum & Dad loved the place. The West Coast sea is very calm, ideal for you non swimmers. We tend to have a 2 centre holidays, would suggest you have your 1st week in one hotel and... More

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southampton
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

My husband and i have been going to crystal for the past seven years, we will be going back in may for the eighth year, what is there to say but........wonderful staff, wonderful food etc!! Nothing is to much trouble for the staff, any problems and they will sort it for you. More

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Address: Appleby, Barbados
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