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Information & Amenities

Hotel Information: Compactly terraced on a flower-bedecked hillside overlooking the Caribbean Sea, this resort appeals to families and couples seeking active holidays centered on the beach and water sports. Tranquil spots can be found, including an open-air lounge off the lobby with a bleached-wood ceiling, overstuffed seating, and a view of the sea and sunsets.

Insider tip: Locals and visitors gather in the Barbados fishing town of Oistins on Friday nights for the open-air fish fry, with music, dancing, beer, rum, and food such as grilled fish and barbecued chicken from numerous vendors. Oistins is 14.75 km (9.25 mi) from the resort.

Property Amenities

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this all-inclusive Barbados resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

The multilevel, sea-view Reflections restaurant features weekly Caribbean and barbecue buffets. The Cave Bar, in a rock grotto beneath a waterfall, includes a swimup side. A large air-conditioned fitness center contains cardio equipment, weight machines, and free weights. An Internet room offers a computer with complimentary high-speed access.

Ground transportation:
Shuttle vans and private cars of varying prices are available. They can be reserved during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.

• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Poolside bar
• Swim-up bar
• Concierge desk
• Fitness equipment
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (limited hours)
• Bar/lounge
• Parking (free)
• Self parking
• Internet access in public areas - high speed
• Internet access in public areas - complimentary
• Business services

• Number of rooms: 88
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• 24-hour front desk
• Porter/bellhop
• Security guard
• Medical assistance available
• Beauty services
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Currency exchange
• Tour assistance
• Dry cleaning service
• Wedding services
• Supervised child care/activities

Room Descriptions

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this all-inclusive resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

This Crystal Cove Hotel All Inclusive offers 88 guestrooms and suites in one-, two-, and three-story white buildings (no elevators) trimmed in bright colors. Rooms and suites feature furnished patios or balconies with ocean or pool/garden views.

Bleached-wood ceilings and white-tile floors provide cool backdrops for pastel fabrics and tropical furniture, including rattan headboards. Built-in desks and other furnishings are made of bleached, cappuccino-colored wood. Bathrooms contain twin-sink vanities and shower/tub combinations. Rooms and suites include ceiling fans and air conditioning.

Room Features

• Cable/satellite TV
• Premium TV channel(s)
• Patio
• Balcony
• Ceiling fan
• Air conditioning
• Climate control
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Refrigerator
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping (daily)
• Turndown service (on request)
• Massage - available in room

• Shower/tub combination
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Clock radio
• Desk
• Window opens
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe
• Television
• Smoking rooms
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available

Area Attractions

Sandy Lane Golf Courses - 2 km (1.25 mi)
Holetown (shopping, dining) - 2.75 km (1.5 mi)
Folkestone Marine Park - 3.25 km (2 mi)
Malibu Rum visitors center - 5 km (3 mi)
Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary - 5 km (3 mi)
Mount Gay Rum visitors center - 5.25 km (3.25 mi)
Downtown Bridgetown - 9.5 km (6 mi)
Tyrol Cot Heritage Village - 9.5 km (6 mi)
Flower Forest of Barbados - 14.5 km (9 mi)
Barbados Wildlife Reserve - 19.25 km (12 mi)
Farley Hill National Park - 19.25 km (12 mi)
St. Nicholas Abbey (historic site) - 24 km (15 mi)
Ocean Park (marine park/education center) - 24 km (15 mi)
Animal Flower Cave - 25.5 km (16 mi)

Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI): Approximate driving time to Crystal Cove Hotel All Inclusive is 30 minutes and distance is 28.75 km (18 mi).

Driving directions from Grantley Adams International Airport: Depart airport to the west on Tom Adams Hwy. Proceed on highway until it becomes Errol Barrow Hwy. Proceed to Gordon Cummins Hwy. and turn left. Turn right onto the ocean-side road and proceed north to the hotel on the left.

Getting there: Shuttle vans and private cars of varying prices are available. They can be reserved during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost. Driving is on the left side, British-style.

Getting around: Operating on a schedule from mid-morning to mid-afternoon, complimentary water taxis transport guests to two west-coast partner hotels, Tamarind Cove and Colony Club. The hotel staff summons land taxis on request. Public buses and shared taxi-vans operate along the main street in front of the Crystal Cove Hotel All Inclusive.

Activities

The majority of recreational activities and facilities described below are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive details section for more information).

A 68.5-m (75-yd) beach faces the Caribbean Sea. Guests can swim to three large wooden decks built on offshore boulders. Styled like a natural mountain pool with waterfalls and gardens, the resort's freshwater pool terraces down toward the beach in three rock-lined freeform levels ranging from 18.25 to 13.75 m (60 ft to 45 ft) in length or width.

The resort provides 30-minute snorkeling excursions to a nearby sunken barge and 30-minute cruises along the coast. Also included are water skiing, tubing, banana-boating, snorkeling gear, kayaks, sailboats, boogie boards, and windsurfers.

Independent operators on the beach rent personal watercraft and offer glass-bottom-boat rides. On request, other independent operators pick up guests for scuba lessons, certification classes, and excursions.

The resort has two lighted tennis courts. The nearest golf courses are at Sandy Lane, 2 km (1.25 mi) away.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

• Golfing nearby
• Golf - driving range nearby
• Sailing on site
• Scuba diving nearby
• Water skiing on site
• Personal watercraft on site
• Snorkeling on site

• Surfing/boogie boarding on site
• Swimming on site
• Windsurfing on site
• Tennis on site
• Bicycle rentals nearby
• Parasailing on site
• Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
• Fishing nearby

Restaurants & Bars

The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

Reflections - Multilevel, open-air, sea-view restaurant with blue and white linens and hurricane oil lamps after dark. Breakfast buffet. Á la carte lunch. Á la carte dinners five nights weekly. Monday night barbecue buffet. Saturday night Caribbean buffet. Dinner reservations required. Dinner dress code: no shorts, T-shirts, beach sandals.

Sample dinner menu for Reflections

Sample dinner menu for Reflections
Starters:

• Melon "petals" with ginger syrup, lime sherbet
• Cajun shrimp/crab spring roll with saffron-lime sauce
  Main courses:
• Snapper with curried coconut sauce
• Beef striploin with sage/red-wine sauce
• Breast of chicken with balsamic sauce
• Mushroom risotto
  Desserts:
• Warm chocolate-walnut pudding with ice cream, chocolate sauce
• Banana tart with rum-raisin ice cream, fudge sauce
• Fruit with sherbet

Drifters Beach Bar & Restaurant - Seaside, open-air spot with seating at thatched-shade tables. Lunch buffet of salads, burgers, chicken, fish, pasta, pizza. À la carte dinner some nights featuring Mexican or Asian food. Tropical drinks mid-morning to early evening. Dinner reservations required.

Sample Mexican dinner menu for Drifters Beach Bar & Restaurant

Sample Mexican dinner menu for Drifters Beach Bar & Restaurant
Starters:

• Seafood ceviche
• Tortilla flautas with mushrooms
  Main courses:
• Pepper-crusted dorado (mahi mahi) with mango salsa
• Yucatan-style chicken skewers with papaya-tomato sauce
• Beef fajitas
• Wrap with savory soy, cheese, corn salsa

Cave Bar - Rock grotto under waterfall with swimup side and cushioned seating in rock alcoves. Open mid-morning to late night.

Location

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Applesby

St James,

Barbados

Nearest major airport:

Bridgetown, Barbados (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)

Area:

St. James, Barbados

Important Information

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 3 PM
• Check-out time is Noon