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Saint James Parish, Barbados

Crystal Cove by Elegant Hotels

Boutique Beach Hotel

Trip Advisor Rating '.$item_trip.' Our Rating 8.6
 

Crystal Cove, a Tribute Portfolio All-Inclusive Resort, brings lively four-star hospitality to St. James on Barbados' west coast, where colorful architecture surrounds lagoon pools and direct access to Fitts Village Beach.

The 88 rooms and suites include air conditioning, flat-screen televisions, iPod docking stations, desks, minibars, and private bathrooms with premium toiletries. Private patios or balconies frame ocean, garden, or lagoon-pool vistas, accommodating couples and families in a welcoming all-inclusive setup.

Reflections Restaurant starts with buffet breakfasts offering fresh starfruit alongside full English or Irish options, then serves à la carte dinners highlighting grilled flying fish and Caribbean specialties. Drifter's Beach Bar & Grill delivers casual roti, salads, and beachside lunches, while Vista Coffee & Wine Bar presents afternoon teas transitioning to evening tapas. Three bars feature the waterfall Cave Bar for swim-up service, pouring rum punches, local beers, and cocktails often with live Bajan music or themed dance evenings.

Three lagoon-style swimming pools cascade through the grounds, including the distinctive waterfall feature at the Cave Bar. A spa administers coconut-based massages and facials in open-air cabanas, supported by a 24-hour fitness centre, tennis courts, billiards, and table tennis. Complimentary motorized and non-motorized watersports encompass waterskiing, snorkeling, and hobie cat sailing, with a water taxi linking to sister properties for shared amenities and dining. Daily activities range from bespoke sessions to supervised programs for children aged 3-11.

Positioned 200 metres from Fitts Village Beach, 1.2 kilometres from Paynes Bay Beach, 1.9 kilometres from Sandy Lane Beach, and 22 kilometres from Grantley Adams International Airport, Crystal Cove ensures quick reaches to the west coast's beaches and Barbados' sunny shoreline.

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All Inclusive

Rooms & Suites

General Facilities

Activities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Beach
  • Tennis Equipment
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Kids' Club
  • Water Sport Facilities On Site
  • Nightclub/Dj
  • Entertainment Staff
  • Snorkelling
  • Table Tennis
  • Billiards
  • Children's Playground
  • Games Room
  • Golf Course (within 3 Km)
  • Tennis Court

Wellness

  • Outdoor Swimming Pool
  • Fitness Classes
  • Yoga Classes
  • Fitness
  • Sun Loungers Or Beach Chairs
  • Massage
  • Fitness Centre

General

  • Lockers
  • Concierge Service
  • Luggage Storage
  • Tour Desk
  • Currency Exchange
  • 24-hour Front Desk
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Trouser Press
  • Ironing Service
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Laundry
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business Centre

Hotel Reviews

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2 rating
March 2026

Since refurb and Marriot take over it seems to have gone downhill. Heard a staff member say some of them have been here for 20+ years and since marriot’s ownership they have been given a pay cut...

5 rating
March 2026

This was our 12th visit to Crystal Cove and our first visit since reopening in Feb 26 following its extensive refurbishment. The hotel is back on form with new bathrooms, and elegant rooms. The...

1 rating
March 2026

Worst Caribbean hotel I have ever stayed in, where do I start. Room. Lights in bathroom don’t turn off so you have sleep with ambient lighting. Most are next to a busy road with no soundproofing...

3 rating
March 2026

Such a shame. The hotel has been refurbished, is in a great location and inclusive watersports are great when they're available. Unless their policy changes, watersports are not available after...

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Average Weather

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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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