Beach & Pools

Crane Beach

The Crane welcomes you to the other side of Barbados… literally. Located on the southeast side of the island, this is a place where less traveled means quietly and luxuriously discrete. Secluded and naturally pristine, here’s where Barbados sheds its crowds, where the Caribbean reflects the bright sun and the sand welcomes you with its soft pink glow. This is a place where cooling trade winds refresh skin and spirit; a place recognized as one of the ten best beaches in the world.

Accolades:

• "One of the 10 Best Beaches in the World"… Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
• “Top 50 Places to Go Before You Die”...BBC’s Holiday Programme 
• “Top 25 Sexiest Beaches in the World”…The Travel Channel

Accessible by a staircase or a glass-front beach elevator (the only one of its kind in the Eastern Caribbean) and 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.

Crane beach’s playful waves are perfect for boogie boarding and body surfing.

Beach Services:

• The glass elevator down to the beach makes Crane Beach accessible to less agile guests
• The Beach Hut provides umbrellas, sun loungers and replacement towels complimentary to all hotel guests
• Beverages and light meals may be purchased and charged to rooms from the Beach Hut
• There is 24hr security on Crane Beach and regular police patrols – note that for security purposes, the elevator and stairs are locked at sundown
• Since Crane Beach is a public beach, a lifeguard is provided by the Barbados Government – however, swimmers should exercise caution at all times
• Beach users are advised to avoid swimming when the red flag is flying
• Boogie boards are NOT rented by the hotel

The Pools

The Crane offers 6 outdoor pools. The centre piece of The Crane is the iconic Historic Hotel pool which is set at the top of a cliff, framed by a row of classic Doric columns, overlooking spectacular Crane Beach.  In addition, the fabulous Lagoon Pool is situated cliff-side, offering a multi-pool complex of four pools including a children’s wading pools and a waterfall pool. There is also an alfresco Jacuzzi spa pool, positioned against a beautiful backdrop of the ocean.

Guests at The Crane can also enjoy their own private pools with the following options available: corner tower plunge pools; ground-floor pools of up to 28-feet in length, many with an infinity edge and featuring breathtaking ocean views; or 12-ft pools in penthouse suites with rooftop garden decks.