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.

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Rooms

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 Amenities

• 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

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

Recreation

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

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

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
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 and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

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

Dining

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.

All-inclusive Details

The majority of amenities and activities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for meals, drinks, activities, gratuities, or use of both land- and water-sports equipment.

All-Inclusive food and beverages

All-Inclusive food and beverages

• Meals at all hotel restaurants.
• Afternoon tea.
• Meals and drinks at Turtle Beach, a companion resort (reservations required).
• Per-person, per-meal adult/child credits ($7.50/$3.25 USD for breakfast, US$10/US$5 for lunch, US$25/US$12.50 for dinner), applicable to food but not drinks in restaurants at Colony Club and Tamarind Cove, two companion resorts (reservations required; amounts subject to change).
• Unlimited domestic- and international-brand drinks at all restaurants and bars in this resort.
• Room service from 7:30 AM to 9 PM (hours subject to change).
• Taxes and gratuities for all plan inclusions.
  Not included: Wine by the bottle; bottled water; gift-shop snacks and beverages.

  Scroll down to the Dining section for restaurant/menu details.

All-Inclusive activities and equipment

All-Inclusive activities and equipment
Water sports

• Water skiing/tubing
• Banana-boating
• 30-minute snorkeling excursion to sunken barge
• 30-minute boat cruise
• Kayaks
• Snorkeling gear
• Sailboats
• Boogie boards
• Windsurfers
• Introductory scuba lesson in pool
• Use of swimming pool/beach and pool lounges/towel service
  Not included: Personal watercraft; parasailing; glass-bottom-boat rides; scuba instruction/certification and excursions.
  Land sports
• Tennis on two lighted courts
• Use of fitness center
  Not included: Yoga/Tai-Chi classes from outside instructors.

All-Inclusive children's activities

All-Inclusive children’s activities
A children's club offers youngsters ages 3–11 day-and-night supervised activities including video movies/games and arts and crafts in an air-conditioned clubhouse.
Not included: Childcare outside children's-club hours.

All-Inclusive entertainment and nightlife

All-Inclusive entertainment/nightlife

• Floor shows on pool deck (depending on occupancy)
• Karaoke (holiday seasons)
• Dance lessons (holiday seasons)

All-Inclusive transportation

All-Inclusive transportation The hotel operates scheduled water-taxi service to two West Coast companion hotels, Colony Club and Tamarind Cove, from mid-morning to mid-afternoon.
Not included: Airport transfers; transportation to Turtle Beach Resort, a companion property.

Not included

Not included

• Airport transfers
• Transportation to Turtle Beach Resort
• Wine by the bottle and bottled water
• Gift-shop snacks and beverages
• Massage, nail care from outside operators
• Hair braiding
• Yoga/Tai Chi classes from outside instructors
• Optional or outside tours and excursions
• Personal watercraft, parasailing, and glass-bottom-boat rides
• Scuba instruction/certification and excursions
• Incidental purchases
• Telephone and fax charges
• Medical services
• Laundry and dry cleaning
• Childcare outside children's-club hours
  Airport taxes may or may not be included.

Address

Applesby

St James,

Barbados

Nearest major airport:

Bridgetown, Barbados (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)

Area:

St. James, Barbados