Crystal Cove

At a glance

Crystal Cove is a lively all-inclusive resort with a strong family following, set on the West Coast of Barbados. It is most striking for its bright Caribbean colours – lilac, aqua and lavender – which appear in the interior decoration, in the decorative trim, on the balustrades and in the parasols down on the beach. The hotel is ranged over multiple levels, its lines of rooms and suites spanning out around a multi-level lagoon pool that cascades down towards the beach - one bar is actually set in a cave behind a waterfall. Its close-knit layout and nightly entertainment give it an upbeat atmosphere, which is informal for the West Coast of Barbados. Crystal Cove is well priced (it has an all-inclusive format so everything is included) and it is lively, with plenty of activities. It is also ideal for visiting the Caribbean with kids - there are programmes arranged especially for children of different ages.

Best for:

All-inclusive, Family

Who for:

Families with young children

Not for:

A quiet, child-free zone

How to get there:

Direct flights from Europe, UK and USA/Canada

Key features

Caribbean all-inclusive family resort with two children’s clubs - Flying Fish Kids Club (3-11 yrs) and Teen Club (12-16 yrs). Reflections restaurant, Drifters Beach Bar & Grill and the swim-up Cave Bar. Three tier lagoon swimming pool. Two floodlit tennis courts. Fitness centre. Watersports including waterskiing. Daytime water taxi between sister properties (West Coast only).

Style:

Bright pastel colours with some traditional Caribbean design (in the classical pillars and pickled pine beams). Set around multiple cascading pools on several layers that descend to the seafront and beach. Cheerful, upbeat atmosphere

Client Profile:

Plenty of British travellers, a younger crowd than many Barbados hotels