The Crane

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Barbados, Caribbean

4 stars

Since 1887, The Crane Resort has been part of Barbados’ story, perched above the pink sands of Crane Beach on the island’s southeast coast. Take the staircase or glass-front elevator down to the shore, then return to a clifftop line-up of five outdoor pools, including the adults-only Historic Pool, built in the 1970s and framed by classic Doric columns. Younger guests can get stuck into arts and crafts, story time and discovery tours at Calypso Kids Club, while grown-ups drift between ocean-facing pools, Caribbean-influenced treatments at Serenity Spa* and flood-lit games of tennis or pickleball. Add Japanese, Thai, Italian and Caribbean-inspired dining, plus spacious residential-style suites made for stretching out, and The Crane brings plenty to the table for couples and families alike.

Amenities

Kids Club
Anniversary and special occasions
Families
Bar
Restaurant
Spa
Swimming Pool
Close to Beach

Explore the local area

Set on Barbados’ southeast coast in St Philip, The Crane Resort sits above Crane Beach, with the sand and sea reached by staircase or glass-front elevator. It’s surrounded by Atlantic views, tropical gardens and the resort’s clifftop pools. Transfer time from Grantley Adams International Airport: approximately 15 minutes.

Hotel Information

Room Information
Room Upgrade Information

Residential-style suites with kitchens or kitchenettes, living and dining areas and either a balcony, patio or terrace. Many suites also feature private pools, while selected categories include washer/dryers. In-room amenities vary by suite.c

Junior Suites are 69 sqm, with a king-size four-poster bed, a mini kitchen, bay-window seating and a balcony or terrace with garden views. These rooms sleep maximum 2 people (2 adults).

Meal plan:

Breakfast isn’t limited to a continental selection. It’s served buffet-style in our main restaurant, Azure. The buffet also features a different speciality station each day, such as eggs Benedict one morning and pancakes or waffles the next. There is also a dedicated gluten-free station.

Hotel details

Dining

5 restaurants, 1 café and 1 bar. Zen Restaurant (Japanese and Thai cuisine overlooking Crane Beach). Azure Restaurant (global coastal flavours with Atlantic views). Poesia No. 3 Trattoria Pizzeria (Italian-inspired dining). The Carriage House (poolside bar and grill with tropical cocktails). The Grove Bar & Grill (grilled fare and tropical drinks on Crane Beach). The Village Cafe (homemade gelato and speciality coffees). Bar 1887 (cocktails, tapas and live entertainment).

Fun and Games

Five outdoor pools. Historic adults-only pool overlooking Crane Beach. 1.5-acre cascading pool complex with children’s wading pool, waterfall pool and alfresco spa pool. Calypso Kids Club for ages 4–12, with arts and crafts, story time, discovery tours and talent shows. Serenity Spa* with Caribbean-influenced massages, facials and body treatments. State-of-the-art fitness centre. Flood-lit tennis and pickleball courts. Yoga classes on select days. Access to Crane Beach (please note: Crane Beach is public, and the beach elevator and stairs close at sundown).

Handy Stuff

WiFi. Resort shops selling groceries, travel essentials, souvenirs, jewellery and resort wear. Beach umbrellas, sun loungers and replacement towels are complimentary for hotel guests.

Additional Information

*denotes local charge

Minimum stay requirements

Guest must stay a minimum of:

3 nights between January 3rd - April 10th 20261 night between April 11th - December 18th 2026

Trip advisor rating

4.2/5

4,015 reviews

Sleep Quality
Location
Rooms
Service
Value
Cleanliness

Excellent

59%

Very Good

22%

Average

Poor

Terrible

“Excellent resort... missing mushrooms?”

Nov 03, 2026Manish M

Overall, this is an excellent hotel. The staff were outstanding: friendly, attentive, and always happy to help. The amenities were excellent as well, and everything about our stay was of a very high standard. A big shout-out to Joan at the front of house, who was excellent and incredibly helpful. She even went to the extraordinary length of bringing aloe vera from her own garden for my wife, who had been badly sunburnt. That kind of personal care really stood out. Another big shout-out to Raymond, an excellent taxi driver who took us all over the island for seven days. He made exploring easy and enjoyable. One very small point: for such an excellent five-star hotel, it seemed a little unusual that the 1827 bar couldn't add mushrooms to the margherita pizza, especially since mushrooms are already used on the prosciutto pizza. A minor detail in an otherwise wonderful stay.

“Rude pool service staff -”

Nov 02, 2026Trip40360322178

Hotel itself is lovely, some staff are absolutely fantastic, Hotel is almost like it’s closed nothing going on round pools , grove restaurant on beach no kids options only things on menu like oxtail and spicy curry, something the waiting staff agreed would both be too spicy for kids, our phone in room wouldn’t ring out we explained this to cleaner - no repair after 7 days. Reception staff very nice - final blow for us was the last day my wife was in tears after she ordered the children 4 Pina colada - 1 with alcohol - waiting staff VANDAL appeared with all with alcohol refusing to swap for no alcohol and insisting my wife must re - order - drinks had not been touched this was on drinks arrival - he was so rude swearing and really upset my wife . Such a shame need a little bit more Going on for kids

“Very dissatisfied”

Oct 26, 2026Jazzy1023

The Crane Resort itself is very beautiful. The guest service reps were very young and inexperienced. my disappointment regarding my recent stay at The Crane Resort from October 10th to October 15th, booked through JetBlue Vacations. As a returning guest who previously enjoyed staying at this property. I was extremely dissatisfied with the service failures I experienced October 2026. During my stay, I encountered two major issues: 1. Billing and Incidentals Errors: Upon check-in the reception desk charged me for VAT but delayed taking the incidental hold. When I was fully checked in by another representative (Sherice or Shenice), the payment terminal was switched, resulting in my card being charged $527.64 twice for the couple standing next to me, alongside my actual incidental hold $376.88. In total, $1,432.16 was placed on hold across multiple transactions instead of the expected $376.88. I was told the charges could not be immediately reversed because a manager was off for the weekend. Although another manager, Veronica, was working and assured me the issue would be resolved that day, the incorrect hold remained on my card until Monday. 2. Housekeeping and Hygiene Issues: On October 14th (my birthday), I requested housekeeping service. When I returned that evening, I discovered the stained sheets were simply flipped over rather than replaced, exposing blood spots on the opposite side of the sheets and pillow. I called reception, and a security guard eventually brought up clean linens. I never received a follow-up, apology, or compensation from management regarding this matter. Very disappointing. Zen restaurant, the food was amazing, the waitstaff were very attentive, they recognized my birthday with a cupcake and sparkling candle which was a nice touch. The beach bbq, food was delicious and there were fire dancers that entertained after dinner. Awesome show.

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The Crane

Barbados, Caribbean

4 stars

Amenities

Kids Club
Anniversary and special occasions
Families
Bar
Restaurant
Spa
Swimming Pool
Close to Beach

Explore the local area

Hotel Information

Room Information
Room Upgrade Information

Junior Suites are 69 sqm, with a king-size four-poster bed, a mini kitchen, bay-window seating and a balcony or terrace with garden views. These rooms sleep maximum 2 people (2 adults).

Meal plan:

Hotel details

Dining

Fun and Games

Handy Stuff

WiFi. Resort shops selling groceries, travel essentials, souvenirs, jewellery and resort wear. Beach umbrellas, sun loungers and replacement towels are complimentary for hotel guests.

Additional Information

*denotes local charge

Minimum stay requirements

Guest must stay a minimum of:

3 nights between January 3rd - April 10th 20261 night between April 11th - December 18th 2026

Trip advisor rating

4.2/5

4,015 reviews

Sleep Quality
Location
Rooms
Service
Value
Cleanliness

Excellent

59%

Very Good

22%

Average

Poor

Terrible

“Excellent resort... missing mushrooms?”

Nov 03, 2026Manish M

“Rude pool service staff -”

Nov 02, 2026Trip40360322178

“Very dissatisfied”

Oct 26, 2026Jazzy1023

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Dining

Fun and Games

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The Crane

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Hotel details

Dining

Fun and Games

Handy Stuff

Additional Information

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