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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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4 rating
April 2026

My daughter and I have booked a king room for the end of April. This will be my 4th visit to Crystal Cove so I am fully aware of all the pros and cons. Am getting very apprehensive at the...

2 rating
March 2026

Upon arrival, we were immediately met with a strong drainage smell in our room. When this was reported, the General Manager dismissed the issue and later called up to our balcony to reiterate there...

2 rating
March 2026

Arrived today - staff have been quick to respond and very charming. At the moment having just been refurbished it all is clean and fresh. How long it will stay this way remains to be seen. The...

3 rating
March 2026

This was our first time to Barbados and our honeymoon. The pictures on TripAdvisor are over 10yrs old and were supplied by the hotel management! Marriott Hotels state on their website it is one of...

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Average Weather

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Jan
28
66
Feb
28
28
Mar
28
33
Apr
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36
May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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147
Sep
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170
Oct
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178
Nov
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206
Dec
28
97

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