Crystal Cove

After our plane was cancelled Virgin allocated this hotel as our overnight stay. It's fair to say we loved it! The staff were very friendly and the choice of food and things to do was amazing. We all enjoyed it very much.

We are sitting in the airport waiting to board our flight and I had to write this review while it is still fresh in my mind. Crystal Cove gets better every year. Refurbs to rooms, the Vista Bar, the sunset patio to name but a few, although the one thing you can be assured of is the warm welcome and exceptional service of the team for who nothing is too much trouble. Our room, a duplex, (-new experience for us - we normally have a garden room- which we love) was newly refurbished- and clean. The walk in shower is a great addition, the housekeeping team spoilt us with towel swans and sculptures daily- and were always so friendly if we interrupted their work. The beach, my favourite place, is as stunning as I remember, sunsets never fail to amaze me. We were supremely looked after by Raynor, who kept us hydrated, and in the morning indulged with a huge array of treats and the afternoon rather spoilt by the arrival of lollies. Lunch at Drifters, supper at either Drifters or Reflections, which ever we chose, the choice was amazing and the food quite delicious, the kitchen provided us with some incredible meals, and fish dishes that were out of this world. I dare not start naming the staff who made us feel that we had come home for fear of missing someone out, all I can say is a huge thank you to all of them. They do make you feel like you are coming home and they will make you holiday so special you will want to keep coming back- and we certainly hope we will!

Whilst the Hotel itself may need a little touch up in certain areas (bathrooms in the rooms), there is no denying it’s cleanliness. Everyday the gardens are tended to, the room was left immaculate, the pool area always being cleaned and Staff on hand at anytime to assist you. Yes service at the bar is a little laid back but come on, you are in the Caribbean! The Bajan’s do no rush to do anything and you just need to be aware of that before you visit, it’s a very chilled culture. The Beach at Crystal Cove is beautiful, plenty of Sunbeds and Free water sports. Whilst the Food is ok, you can visit their Sister Hotels and their is plenty of Restaurants local to the Hotel. I highly recommend Daphne’s for Fine Dining and The Asian at Waves as part of the in House Dining. The rooms are large, clean and modernised to the best of their ability. Who cares? Who wants to spend time in a room when you are in Barbados?! As previously mentioned the only complaint I had was the Bathroom just needed updating (a few tiles and taps to be replaced that is all). Branded spirits available, good Beer on tap, good range of Cocktails, lovely Management Team (shout out to Lisa and Joan), amazing service every night from Crystal (serious Twerker - just ask her), Entertainment is ok (if you want more head out, plenty on your doorstep). Oistins is an eye opener but an experience so I’m glad I went. Plenty of shopping malls locally, boat trips available at good rates (talk to Dwayne on the beach), Water Taxi Service to the other Hotels and lovely Tennis courts. It is exactly what it says on the tin, a beautiful setting on the beautiful beaches in Barbados, 3 swimming pools (all clean), all inclusive. Child friendly and located on quite possibly the best part of the beach on this side of the Island. Crystal Cove is great for those that want Sun, Sea, Sand, Swim, Sunbeds and Sips of Cocktails! What more could you want whilst in Barbados . . .