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The Crane Resort & Residences
in Barbados
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Nestled on a pink sand crescent beach, protected by a natural coral reef, sits an oasis of luxury - The Crane Resort & Residences - a AAA Four-Diamond award winning resort. Boasting half a mile of ocean frontage, and panoramic views of the blue Atlantic that fade into eternity, this historic Barbados resort possesses an enchanting flavor.
In the 19th century The Crane was built as Barbados' first resort hotel and has been known ever since for its sophistication and old-world charm; its romantically secluded and incredibly beautiful location; its unhurried relaxed atmosphere and its friendly, well-trained staff.
The Crane is conveniently located approximately six minutes drive east of the Grantley Adams International Airport, on the South Eastern coast of Barbados.The Crane Resort and Residences will unveil it's Crane Village in mid-February. Facilitites include the Village Town Hall, a duty-free shopping center, a conference facility for up to 100 guests, a theater and gym/spa overlooking the beach and cliff-side pools. Architectural features of the Crane Village include cobblestone Streets, gable roofs, wooden shutters, ornate fretwork, lime stonewalls and verandas. The Crane is nearing completion of a multimillion-dollar renovation and expansion that includes two pergolas flanking the property's entrance, two new flood-lit tennis courts and a beach elevator as an alternative to the 99 steps descending to Crane Beach. The resort will add garden residence suites before the end of 2009, bringing it's total room inventory to 220.
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| Hotel Features
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Activities:
|  The Crane offers a varied line up of weekly and daily entertainment.
| | Every Sunday the patrons of the restaurant are treated to a Gospel Brunch featuring some of the most talented gospel artistes in Barbados.
| | Live steel-pan music is next on the menu for Sunday as guests enjoy lunch flavored with the sweet sound of Caribbean music.
| | Every Monday, relax in grand style at the Manager's Cocktail Party. Our Manager hosts a chance for guests socialize with one another and meet the management.
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Bars:
| | Two bars
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Beach:
| Once you gaze out over the sparkling waters of Crane Beach at the never-ending vista of blues, it becomes obvious why The Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous declared the Crane Beach "one of the ten best beaches in the world".
Pink, powder soft sand graces your feet, a lush coconut grove sways in the tropical breeze and a golden Caribbean sun help to make this the ultimate paradise - then there is the swimming. Protected by a natural coral reef, Crane Beach boasts one of the best swimming venues on the island of Barbados. Besides being safe and having a gentle descent from shallow to deep, it's also soft on your feet as there are no sea urchins, stones or coral underneath. The only surprise you might have is the occasional turtle swimming along the outer perimeters.
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Other On-Site Services:
| | Wedding & Honeymoon Information: Whether you wish to say "I do" in the beauty of nature, or just enjoy a romantic Caribbean honeymoon. The Crane is the ideal place for you. A variety of packages available.
| | Honeymoons at The Crane: The Crane offers the ideal accommodation and naturally beautiful setting for an idyllic honeymoon. Our special welcome for honeymooners includes fresh flowers in-suite and a chilled bottle of wine on arrival.
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Pool:
| Famous for it's Doric columns and cliff top position, the pool at The Crane has fascinated many a photographer and artist. Crane pool overlooks the scenic Crane Beach and allows one the unique pleasure of relaxing in watery comfort while watching the wild beauty of the Atlantic ocean. It has a maximum depth of ten feet.
The resort has recently opened a new 1.5 acre multi-cascading pool complex, with a spectacular setting against the rugged cliff face of the Atlantic.
The new pools, designed by renowned Venezuelan landscape architect John Stoddard, encompass 300,000 gallons of swimmable water. Offering fabulous views from several different pool decks, three free-form lagoon pools are now set into the cliff side, connected by a series of three waterfalls, one falling 15 feet over a rubble wall with a seating area under the waterfall.
At the top of the area, a fourth infinity edge pool sits between two restored ruins and features spectacular views of both the resort and the sea. This infinity pool is backed by a fish pond and cascading waterfall.
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Restaurants:
| Famous for its fresh seafood and panoramic sea views for over a century, L'Azure restaurant at The Crane serves up a tempting range of classic and Caribbean delicacies.
The Crane's restaurant has achieved several distinctions including two silver awards at the Barbados Hotel and Dining Festival and A La Carte Magazine's prestigious Gold Award for Light Cuisine in 1997.
From seafood to mouth-watering desserts, The Crane maintains its long-held reputation for elegant dining. The atmosphere speaks of elegance and beauty as patrons sit inside or on the balcony where they can view spectacular Crane Beach in all its splendor while they dine.
There is a wonderful Sunday brunch with live Caribbean gospel music in the morning and live Steelpan music for the Sunday buffet lunch.
| | Zen, featuring classic Thai and Japanese cuisine in a stunning setting overlooking Crane Beach. Zen will offer traditional Tatami rooms, an exquisite sushi bar and the option for guests to enjoy private dining. Recently awarded Top Restaurant - Food in the Best of Barbados Zagat Guide.
| | Carriage House Poolside Restaurant was once the official stable of the historic "Crane Beach Hotel" over 100 years ago. From the menu, one can expect to be served a variety of light and delectable food items and tropical cocktails throughout the day.
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Rooms:
| 1887 Resort Apartments
The Crane's original historic hotel boasts charming, spacious oceanfront apartments with hardwood floors, 12' ceilings and exquisite antique furniture. Many rooms in this unique building also feature fully equipped kitchens and wrap-around balconies with spectacular ocean views.
| Private Residences
By marrying nineteenth century grandeur and furnishings with twenty-first century luxuries, conveniences and world-class amenities in its new development of private residence units Barbados' oldest vacation hotel has created a level of exclusive resort living to be enjoyed by its guests.
Private residences at The Crane boast the finest in furniture and finishes, including hand-crafted Barbadian mahogany furniture, objects d'art, mahogany four-poster king size beds, spa showers with multiple shower heads, private Jacuzzis, oriental carpets, cable TVs, and DVD players.
The setting, however, provides the true feel of the property: old-world coral stone walls, hardwood floors, 10' high timber tray ceilings, central A/C, floor-to-ceiling marble bathrooms, and amazing ocean views of The Crane's crystal clear, turquoise waters.
One, two- and three-bedroom residences also feature the conveniences of a full fridge with in-door icemaker, smooth top stove, dishwasher and private washer and dryer. Junior suites offer a mini-kitchen and a garden view.
Residences range from spacious junior suites at 450 to 570 sq. ft.; one-bedroom, two bathroom units at 1,120 sq. ft. to 1,848 sq. ft.; two-bedroom, three bathroom units at 1,784 to 2,672 sq. ft; and spectacular 2,945 to 3,400 sq. ft. three-bedroom, four bathroom penthouses.
Each ground floor residence at The Crane carries a full-sized pool with a "disappearing edge," ranging from 14 to 28 ft in length, while all upstairs two-bedroom residences feature private plunge pools.
| Suites
Suites at The Crane, in the original historic hotel, are larger than hotel rooms but smaller than the one-bedroom apartments. All but one of the five suites in the 1887 Resort feature a lovely ocean view. That one suite, however, features a full pool view and access to the main pool through the patio. All suites offer a semi-private sitting room with a fold out sofa bed, bedroom, bathroom and patio.
Some of the suites were part of the original manor house, Marine Villa, and feature coral stone walls and high ceilings that are over 200 years old.
| One Bedroom Suites
The Crane's one-bedroom suites all have a spacious living area, private bathroom, kitchenette, private sitting room, a spacious bedroom and large patio with breathtaking ocean views.
Most one-bedroom suites are not air-conditioned as the tropical sea breeze, coral stone walls and 12-foot high ceilings help to cool them all year round. One-bedroom suites comfortably sleep four adults using the pull out sofa bed in the private sitting room.
Deluxe one-bedroom apartments boast a corner location with expansive verandas and panoramic sea views. Standard one-bedroom apartments feature a beautiful sea view from one side of the apartment and a garden view on the other.
| Two Bedroom Suites
Two-bedroom suites at The Crane are made up of a one-bedroom suite and hotel room joined by a connecting door.
Two-bedroom apartments have a private sitting room with a fold out sofa bed, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchenette and a large balcony with an ocean view. These apartments sleep six adults with the pull out sofa bed.
Deluxe two-bedroom apartments boast a corner location with expansive verandas and panoramic sea views. Standard two-bedroom apartments feature a beautiful sea view from one side of the apartment and a garden view from the opposite side.
Some of the rooms and one-bedroom suites were part of the original manor house, Marine Villa, or feature coral stone walls and high ceilings that are over 200 years old.
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