I enjoyed the multi-tiered sparkling freshwater lagoon swimming pools, very relaxing
What I wish I
could change:
Request a room away from the pool if you want to be assured of quietness.
Why YOU should
go:
Being all-inclusive gives the flexibilty of budgeting although I would recommend getting out and trying some of the better known local landmarks. Beach is excellent with a good selection of watersports.
The All-Inclusive Crystal Cove is nestled on a lovely beach front cliff spanning one of the most idyllic locations on Barbados renowned West Coast. At the heart of the property, three tiered, free-form lagoon pools, unite at the Cave Bar, carved into the rock behind a cascading waterfall.
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Crystal Cove is located on a small terraced flower-bedecked hillside overlooking the turquoise sea. This hotel appeals to families and couples desiring active holidays centered on the beach and watersports. A 75-yard beach furnished with umbrellas and padded lounge chairs provides access to the Caribbean Sea and to wood decks built on offshore boulders.
An elevated terrace offers truly breathtaking views across a huge swathe of the Caribbean Sea and palm-fringed shoreline where a wide range of complimentary watersports, including sailing, boogie boarding, kayaking, windsurfing, banana rides, tube rides, and water-skiing are available. A daily water taxi operates between the other hotels in the Elegant Hotels Group (subject to availability).
The hotel also boasts an impressive three-tier, freshwater swimming pool with a dramatic waterfall effect. Or guests can enjoy a game of tennis on our flood lit courts or work out in the state-of-the-art gymnasium. Children between the ages of 3 and 11 are particularly well catered for at a professionally run Kids Club. On evenings, the hotel swings to the rhythms of calypso, jazz and other live music.
ALL-INCLUSIVE FEATURES:
- Room accommodations - Unlimited food, house wines, and bar drinks - Afternoon tea - Non-motorized watersports - Waterskiing, tubing, banana-boat rides, and snorkeling trips - All resort fitness and recreation facilities - All resort recreation and entertainment - Taxes and gratuities *All-Inclusive rates exclude champagne, fine wines and bottled mineral water.
DINING / BARS: REFLECTIONS - Multi-level, open-air, seaview restaurant with blue and white linens and hurricane oil lamps serving breakfast buffets and a la carte lunches. A la carte dinners five nights weekly with choices such as Crab-stuffed Chicken Breast, Sirloin Steak on Tarragon Mashed Potatoes, Seafood Hot Pot, and Roasted-vegetable Kabobs. There is a Monday-night barbecue buffet and a Saturday-night Caribbean buffet. Dinner dress code: long pants (no jeans) and collared shirts for men. DRIFTERS BEACH BAR AND BARBECUE - Drifters Beach Bar and Barbecue - Seaside, open-air spot with seating at thatch-shaded tables offering lunch buffets of salads, burgers, chicken, fish, pasta, and pizza. Dinner available on some nights featuring Mexican or Asian food. Tropical drinks served all day. CAVE BAR - Rock grotto under waterfall with cushioned seating in rock alcoves serving refreshing tropical drinks.
This resort may have a minimum stay requirement, and also may have a minimum adult age for check in. Please see "additional information" tab for details.
Address:
Appleby, St James, Barbados, West Indies
88 guestrooms and suites in one, two, and three-story white buildings trimmed in bright colors. Rooms and suites feature patios or balconies furnished with chairs and cocktail tables. Each room is equipped with air-conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, clock radio, hair dryer, mini fridge, in-room safe, and coffee maker.
Crystal Cove is located at Appleby, St James, on the west coast of Barbados just a 30 minute drive from Grantley Adams International Airport, 20 minutes from the cosmopolitan capital of Bridgetown and 10 minutes away from the shopping Mall in Holetown.
Check-in: 3:00 pm Check-out: 12:00 pm
*For the 1 bedroom suite the following will be complimentary of the hotel: daily replenished mini bar, hors d'oeuvres in the suite on arrival and robes.
There is a 5 night minimum stay required for travel February 1, 2010 through May 15, 2010 and again from December 19, 2010 through January 7, 2011. There is a 3 night minimum stay required for travel from May 16, 2010 through December 18, 2010.
PLEASE BE ADVISED: there is a $1.50 per room, per night OPTIONAL Tourism Fund Levy that will be added to your bill. It will be payable upon check-out at the resort should you wish to contribute.
A Valid Credit Card may be required upon check in for possible incidentals not included in your hotel reservation.
Rock-lined lagoon pool
Beach umbrellas and lounge chairs
Located on the beach
Activities/Tours Assistance
Beach
Business Center ($)
Cable/Satellite TV
Child Care/Babysitting Services ($)
Children's Activities
Concierge Services
Cribs Available on Request
Currency Exchange
Daily Maid Service
Fitness/Exercise Room
Gift Shop
Kayaks
Kids Club
Lounge Chairs/Umbrellas
Nightly Entertainment
Roll-Away Bed Available on Request
Room Service ($)
Swim-Up Bar(s)
Swimming Pool(s)
Tennis Court(s)
Tropical Gardens
Shuttle Service
Windsurfing
Sailing
24 Hour Front Desk
Wedding Services
Poolside Bar
Dry Cleaning Services
Parking On-Site
Safe Deposit Box
Jet Skis ($)
Scuba Lessons
2 Restaurants
Porter/Bellhop
Massage ($)
Boogie Boarding/Surfing
Beach Towels
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Water Skiing (included)
Amenities Subject to Change, with or without notice
Additional Fees for some amenities may be required