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The Crane Residential Resort

4.0 of 5
Crane Beach | Bridgetown, BB18079, Barbados
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Netherlands
1 review
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2006

We were married at the Crane Resort in September 2006. It was a perfect day for us. Everything was so well organised that both of us got to enjoy our day to the fullest. The resort grounds with their fantastic gardens are a great venue for a wedding. We also held our Reception at the L ´Azure Restaurant for our... More

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Montgomery, AL
1 review
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 14, 2006

Top 10 beaches in the world--yes! Being a Navy man, living in Hawaii for 8 years and traveling around the world, I have to say that Crane Beach is the most beautiful beach I've ever had between my toes. The Crane hotel is undergoing construction but it did not bother my wife or me. In fact, I'm glad we went... More

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UK
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 31, 2006

We stayed at The Crane on our honeymoon for 7 nights between the 30th July – 7th August and had a truly fantastic time. We were a bit nervous prior to travel because we had read very mixed reviews, however these proved to be unfounded. On arrival staff were extremely friendly and really couldn’t do enough for you. We were... More

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Harrisburg
1 review
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 25, 2006

My husband and I just got back from our vacation at the Crane. It was nice, but I am not sure I would return. The staff is friendly. The pool view is amazing and the beach is great. The downside is the steps to the beacjh ( a ton of them) and it is in a remote location. Zen is... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
1 review
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 17, 2006

First of all, i will say we had a nice week at the crane. Definately the resort is old but has alot of charm. The only real problem we had was the air conditioner. We stayed in a 1 bedroom oceanfront suite with private pool. Our room was very nice ; just HOT! I mentioned it 3 different days to... More

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St Leonards on Sea, UK
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177 helpful votes 177 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed July 15, 2006

We spent much time in selecting the right place to stay for our two week stay in Barbados, and after reading numerous reviews on The Crane and visiting their website we decided this was the dream destination. We discounted the poor reviews, believing only the good ones, what a mistake. On arrival at the Hotel the porter/doorman grudgingly removed our... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 4, 2006

My husband and I stayed at the Crane for our anniversary and had a fantastic time! The construction is really not as bad as it sounds in some of the other reviews. Unless you plan on sitting in your room all day (which we certainly did not!), you should not find the construction an issue. From the beach, pool, and... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed July 1, 2006

We were at the resort the begining of June. I had previously stayed at the Crane 2 years prior. There was some construction but, not intrusive. We had a wonderful stay. We arrived on Saturday, it was quiet. Sunday was quiet. Monday, was quiet. It was a holiday. Tuesday, was non stop construction in our face. My husband in construction... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 29, 2006

We were looking forward to a relaxing seven nights at the Crane. Using our time share points from RCI and advised by RCI and the Crane that we would not be bothered with the construction we decided to trust that advise and book our vacation at the Crane. Needless, to say we had to use alot of our points to... More

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st michral
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22 reviews 22 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 22, 2006

i visited the crane with the intention of having a relaxing couple of days away from the city bustle - boy did it live up to expectations!! the view was fantastic, room lovely, food delicious (though i would've expected nothing less with their reputation), and service very good - wonderful staff...a few asides - the breakfast menu was a bit... More

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Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travelers say

  • Carriage house(54)
  • Air conditioning(52)
  • Plunge pool(37)
  • Ocean views(31)
  • Rum Punch(27)
  • Very good(26)
  • General store(24)
  • Friendly and helpful(17)
  • Italian restaurant(17)
  • West coast(14)

Additional Information about The Crane Residential Resort

Address: Crane Beach | Bridgetown, BB18079, Barbados
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Region: Caribbean > Barbados > Saint Philip Parish
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 4 hotels in Saint Philip Parish
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Perched dramatically on the cliffs of Barbados' pristine south-east coast, The Crane Residential Resort, established since 1887, is the island's oldest operating hotel. Transformed into a world-class luxury resort, The Crane features ultra-spacious, fully appointed ocean-view one & two bedroom suites and three bedroom Penthouses, many with their own private plunge-pool. Facilities include the acclaimed Zen Restaurant serving classic Thai and Japanese cuisine and the consistently popular L'Azure Restaurant. The casual Carriage House Pool Side restaurant is another favourite along with D'Onofrio's Trattoria located in 'The Village' which offers duty free shopping, a General Store, Bar 1887 (with nightly live entertainment) and The Village Cafe. Last but not least is Crane Beach voted by Lifestyle's of The Rich and Famous as one of the Top Ten most beautiful beaches in the world, now with a fabulous Beach Grill! ... more   less 
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