Overview
An enchanting blend of vitality and Caribbean charm, the all-inclusive Crystal Cove is nestled on a lovely beachfront cliff spanning one of the most idyllic locations on Barbados' renowned Platinum West Coast. Crystal Cove appeals to sophisticated romantics, family with children and those simply seeking laid back, quality family time.
Enjoy access to Waves Hotel & Spa. Water taxi service is complimentary and operates daily weather permitting.
Weekly manager's cocktail party
Other fees include
- Barbados Government Room Rate Levy
Check in
3 p.m.
Check out
12 p.m.
Rooms
88
Inclusions
- Daily activities
- Round-trip airport transfers
- All taxes
Rooms
Amenities
Location
Reviews
Not what it was!
Buzz K (Cardiff, United Kingdom) on Mar 22, 2024
Staff are outstanding but this resort is most definitely not what it was. It’s worth mentioning that I rarely post a review and I’ve been to Crystal Cove on five occasions. Let get the obvious out the way, the resort is tired and needs a serious upgrade, but I believe that is in hand and I did not come to the Caribbean to sit in a room. My main concern is the quality of the food being served. Choice is very limited and unlike before when both restaurants were open every evening (almost), they now rotate between the two, it’s rare both are open on the same evening if at all. Evening meals are a hit or miss, we had some good ones and a few more not so good! Lunch is a non event, the choice is burger, hot dog or grilled fish from the BBQ or either pork, chicken or lamb done in a “red wine BBQ sauce” from the hot plate and that is every day! I’ve seen a significant drop off in the quality of the food being served over the last 7 years, that is such a shame. I feel for the staff, I genuinely believe they are doing the best but this resort is not worth what it is now charging and I’m afraid I’ve seen enough now to deter me from coming back. There is better value elsewhere on the island, we’ve seen that for ourselves.
Don’t believe all the negatives as the positives far outweigh them!
SteveAD (Cheltenham, United Kingdom) on Mar 14, 2024
We were a bit concerned after making this booking to stay at Crystal Cove as quite a few of the reviews were negative. However, our concerns were unfounded as we are having a wonderful holiday and the hotel accommodation, the food and location are excellent. Yes the hotel is dated and the management are addressing this but it doesn’t spoil your holiday and our room has a comfortable king size bed, lashings of hot water, a powerful shower, great AC and a huge tv. The wifi signal is great anywhere in the hotel grounds, including the beach and the food has been exceptional. OK so at busy times you have to wait for a table to become available in the restaurant- big deal - it’s not an issue and the food choices and variety have been excellent.The vast majority of the staff are charming and friendly and whilst a few - very few - may come across as a bit miserable they are few and far between and no different to any other hotel we’ve stayed in. The good staff are truly excellent and can’t do enough to help you. Each evening we have had some wonderful singers entertain us as we have an after dinner drink - of which there is enough to sink a battleship. There’s always enough sun beds and the refreshing beach drink and ice creams service is always welcome. So, don’t take too much notice of the negative reviews as the positives outweigh them and we will be sad to depart on Saturday. Would we return - definitely!
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