As the Caribbean’s first resort hotel, the Crane, which opened in 1887 and sits on award-winning Crane Beach, continues its legacy today. In-room amenities include satellite TV, marble bathrooms, whirlpool tubs, private balconies and kitchenettes. Hotel features include five outdoor pools, beach access with umbrellas and sun loungers, spa, Wi-Fi, meeting rooms, babysitting services, concierge, shuttle service, fitness centre and live entertainment. There’s also Crane Village - a shopping centre with duty-free items, a general store and a jazz club named Bar 1887. On-site eating options include D’Onofrios (Italian), L’Azure (Caribbean), Zen (Japanese and Thai) and the Carriage House for pool-side dining. Points of interest near The Crane Resort include St. Nicholas Abbey in Saint Peter, the Mount Gay Distillery (world's oldest rum brand), Surf in Barbados Surf School in Christ Church and the Oistins restaurant.
Whether it's the front desk, housekeeping or restaurant staff, many visitors mentioned they were very friendly and accommodating. The courteous service just added to what is already a wonderful experience for many travellers.
Visitors liked the fact the location offered some seclusion. However, they also liked that local businesses on the island provided transportation to and from their attractions. It provided a sense of privacy without being isolated from other activities ar
Guests commented that they really enjoyed the food, but they also liked the variety and choices. There seems to be quite a mix of different dining options, all of them located within a tropical paradise and some fantastic views.
While seaweed is a natural occurrence that can’t be helped, a number of guests mentioned that at particular times it’s extremely thick. While the hotels has made remarks about addressing the issue, it seems Mother Nature and the seaweed 'epidemic' are bot
A few guests mentioned amenities not working properly – a toilet, tub, elevators, air conditioning. Of all these malfunctioning odds and ends, the most prevalent complaint was the A/C not working properly in some rooms. Overall though, most guests experie
For the most part, the guests who stayed here enjoyed their time and certainly the on-site restaurants, however there were a few comments regarding the prices at the restaurants on-site being high, however along with these comments came mention of the hig
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