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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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1 rating
January 2026

Booked a seaview room in Feb 2026 to end our honeymoon after a cruise and Marriot have cancelled our room. Dreamcrushers. 😓

3 rating
September 2025

First time in Barbados and we chose this hotel, as we had known other people that stayed here. Our room was clean and tidy, spacious and modern. We had a good time and some of the staff were...

1 rating
May 2025

Worst hotel been to, food rubbish, no beach it’s all rocks! Room ok, put it at one star, went with virgin and they said was lovely hotel, we have travelled all over the world and told her what we...

1 rating
March 2025

Shockingly bad hotel. Very cheap and run down, decoration and furniture. Plastic. Staff (most) not helpful or friendly. Had to move hotel after a couple of days and thank god we did. The food was not...

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