The Crane
Set on stunning cliff-top grounds overlooking its spectacular east coast beach and frequently voted among the world’s best. An enchanting combination of historic charm, Caribbean character and culinary delights.
Accommodation
230 rooms, suites and private residences with luxuriously appointed marble bathrooms, four poster beds, television, DVD player, tea and coffee making facilities, fridge, Jacuzzi bath, shower and balcony or terrace.
Gardenview junior suites have a Kitchenette with garden views.
One bedroom residenses have ocean views and full kitchen, or the options of upgrading to include plunge pool or a 28ft pool.
Residences enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, kitchenette or full kitchen, Jacuzzi bath and a balcony or terrace.
Two bedroom residences have private plunge pools.
Two or Three bedroom penthouses have plunge pools and rooftop terraces with plunge pools and Jacuzzis.
Restaurants
L'Azure - Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, a Sunday ‘Gospel Brunch’ and a Sunday lunch buffet, with sea views. Carriage House – Poolside casual lunches and cocktails. Zen – Thai and Japanese. D’onofrios – Authentic Southern Italian cuisine.
The Crane
Set on stunning cliff-top grounds overlooking its spectacular east coast beach and frequently voted among the world’s best. An enchanting combination of historic charm, Caribbean character and culinary delights.
Facilities
40 acres of cliff-top grounds overlooking perfect Crane beach, an infinity pool and cascading complex of lagoon pools, Crane shopping Village area with one bar, Italian restaurant, bakery/cafe and fitness centre. Other dining options include The Carriage House poolside restaurant for casual lunch, L’Azure (Caribbean and Continental) and Zen Thai and Japanese (voted by Zagat as top restaurant in Barbados).
Swimming Pools
Two delightfully scenic pool areas with one overlooking Crane Beach, which allows the unique pleasure of relaxing while watching the beauty of the Atlantic Ocean, both beautiful and tranquil, this setting is certainly one of the most unique sea views.
Spa and Beauty
Ozone fitness centre with 2 spa rooms
Location
On the South-east coast, six minutes from the airport.
Beach Description
There is a beach elevator to take you down to the world famous Crane Beach, where an abundance of complimentary loungers and umbrellas are available. Drinks are available from a booth on the beach and free boogie boards are available from reception.
The Crane
Explore the surroundings
Destination introduction
Barbados holidays offer pure relaxation, with some of the finest hotels in the Caribbean. The sophisticated west coast has superb hotels, excellent restaurants, white sand beaches and clear calm waters - ideal for swimming. The livelier popular south coast boasts some of the island's best beaches as well as the chic bars and glittering nightlife of St. Lawrence Gap.
A great variety of accommodation ensures a fabulous beach holiday for all. Stay in unique properties such as a plantation, watch sunsets on the beach, unwind in a spa or cruise the waves on a restored clipper.
Barbados holiday highlights - The island's clear warm waters and stunning barrier reefs are teeming with colourful fish and other marine life - ideal for snorkelling.
- Venture underground and explore Harrison's Cave, an enchanting limestone cave of beautiful stalactites and stalacmites where crystal clear streams flow into waterfalls that cascade into clear emerald pools.
- Swim with sea turtles for a magical holiday experience.
- Enjoy a thrilling range of watersports from some of the Caribbean's most stunning beaches.
- Discover the secret to crafting some of the world's finest rums and enjoy taste-testing with a tour of one of the island's famous rum factories.
- The climate, spectacular scenery and astounding courses make Barbados a golfers' paradise.
- Visit former plantations, romantically ruined or skilfully reused, such as the Flower Forest at Richmond Plantation.
Sports
Watersports
Hit the island’s pristine beaches for deep-sea fishing: kite-, wind- and board-surfing; scuba diving; and snorkelling.
Shopping
A duty-free shopping paradise, in Barbados you can browse for designer fashion, jewellery and anything else you can think of, plus local handicrafts at the markets and galleries that dot the island.
Excursions
Zip-line through tropical forest and go hiking through stunning surroundings.