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
- Welcome drink on arrival
- All inclusive Meal Plan excluding champagne and fine wines
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in guestrooms and public areas throughout the resort
- Complimentary use of fitness center
- Complimentary use of tennis courts (onsite)
- Complimentary motorized watersports except for jet-ski
- Complimentary non-motorized water sports
- Complimentary water taxi transportation between west coast Contracted Hotels' properties (Daytime Service only-weather permitting- excluding Turtle Beach)
- Kids Club for ages 3-12
- All taxes
Rooms
- 1 king bed, or 2 single beds
- Pool or garden view
- 1 king bed, or 2 single beds
- Pool or garden view
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 2 adults
- Balcony
- A/C
- Alarm clock
- Bathrobes
- Coffee maker
- Complimentary coffee/tea
- Crib (on request)
- Desk
- Hair dryer
- Mini-fridge
- Room service ($)
- Safe
- TV
Accommodates a maximum of 2 adults and 1 infant (up to age 2).
- 1 king bed, and 1 sofa bed
- Garden view
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- 1 king bed, and 1 sofa bed
- Garden view
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 4 adults
- Maximum 3 children
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- Mini-bar
- Welcome amenity and sparkling wine on arrival
- A/C
- Alarm clock
- Bathrobes
- Coffee maker
- Complimentary coffee/tea
- Crib (on request)
- Desk
- Hair dryer
- Mini-fridge
- Room service ($)
- Safe
- TV
Amenities
Crystal Cove, Barbados, A Tribute Portfolio All-Inclusive Resort
Pool
Reflections
Reflections
Reflections
Cave Bar
Cave Bar
Cave Bar
Sunset Terrace
Vista Coffee & Wine Bar
Location
Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Charging Full Price for not Fully Operational Resort.
Randy Z (Vancouver, Canada) on Feb 24, 2026
We booked this hotel nearly a year in advance through Marriott Bonvoy. We had no idea that it was going to be under a major renovation. Fortunately, it re-opened the day before we arrived. This hotel is billed as a five star experience, and claims five star, but it really disappointed. Thus I have given it only a 3 star rating. I have not given very many negative reviews in the many I have written but this is one of them. First the good points, absolutely beautiful resort with lots of potential. Of course everything was essentially new or refreshed (but it didn't all work). The staff was excellent, friendly and caring!!! However it would appear management put them at major disadvantages with all the problems. The general BIG problem was things did not all work. Again management issue I would assume in that nothing appeared to have been tested. Some rooms the refrigerators were not plugged in, apparently in others the phone didn't work. The big problem for our room was the Air Conditioner leaked profusely after the first 10 hours of use. Then constantly after that. We are talking a 2 foot puddle within 15 minutes. They came an looked but couldn't fix it immediately, so rather than my wife's urgently need nap being interrupted, we lived with waste paper baskets as catch basins for the 2nd night we were there. We could have easily made do with our oceanfront door open at night, but alas, there was no screen on the patio door. After 4 bug bites interrupting my sleep door closed and back to dripping. Seems like a significant amount of equipment in the resort was never fully tested. Poor workmanship also showed in our shower in the shower floor tiling which did not drain appropriately due to being off the proper grade. In the restaurant the service staff were good, and the all inclusive menu adequate, we found the food good quality BUT both nights food came out cold. Not an issue at the excellent breakfast buffer. Overall a 4 star experience with what should have been 5. Why 3, they charged us for 5 star, they did not nearly deliver, so another star off for not giving a reduction on their fees. We have been at far better 4 star all inclusive's for $200-300 per night less in the Caribbean. Charging $900 per night for a facility was not yet properly operational was outrageous.
Nice fresh new look
Kaz61 (Hertfordshire) on Feb 21, 2026
We arrived at Crystal Cove the day after they reopened. It was our third visit so knew how it looked and operated before and were keen to see the changes. Crystal Cove is a relaxed laid back small resort – it's not a big bustling full on resort, but that’s exactly what we like about it. Don’t go here expecting full on entertainment and loads of activities. That’s really the charm of the place. The renovations have been completed and the rooms, restaurant and public areas look really nice and fresh. The bathrooms have all been completely modernised. We had some very small issues with the room but once we notified the reception staff they were sorted out really quickly. You could tell that they had only just reopened and the staff were finding their feet, working out processes and procedures, but it didn't cause us any issues. As the week went on, new improvements were rolling out, for example an activity sheet for the day, labels for the food at the buffet, tables for the High Tide (Drifters) bar area. New sunbeds are very comfortable and plentiful. The watersports (SUP, kayak, waterskiing, hobie cats, donuts, snorkelling) are up and running and there are external guys on the beach offering jetski hire and turtle trips (at a cost). Food was excellent although slightly limited choices, particularly for dinner. We were told that the hotel was only 40% full for the week we were there so I guess that wasn’t a surprise. I imagine this offering will expand over the next few weeks. There was always something to eat and the quality was really good. Breakfast and lunch were buffet, dinners mostly a la carte but there was one buffet. We missed the BBQ but I think it was because they didn't have the tables ready at that point, it looked like those might be running again soon. Staff are super friendly. They come to the pool and beach areas semi regularly to offer from a tray of drinks and take orders if you want something. There wasn’t a cocktail menu at the bar when we were there which was a little disappointing but the staff would make whatever drink you asked for. If you want a relaxing chilled week then I definitely recommend this place. I’m sure we’ll be back again.
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