Resort Details
- Drifters Beach Bar and RestaurantOffers a casual, open-air, stunning beach front dining and specializes in Caribbean cuisine themed menu options which fuses regional island spices and recipes. Enjoy mouthwatering buffet lunches and a la carte dinner options.
- ReflectionsThe resort's main restaurant located poolside with great ocean views. An appetizing international variety of all-inclusive buffet-style and a la carte items are available in a refreshing open-air setting. Exciting themed nights offer a diversity of flavors throughout the week offering authentic, international flair each night of the week.
- Various Lounges/Bars- The Cave Bar
- Drifters Beach Bar
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting,Offsite†
- Bell staff/porter
- Business services†
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Elevators Not Available
- Exercise gym
- Free parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting, Offsite†
- Bell staff/porter
- Business services†
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Elevators Not Available
- Exercise gym
- Free parking
- Game room
- Gift/News stand†
- Golf, Offsite†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Internet services†
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars†
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room service†
- Room service - limited hours†
- Safe deposit box
- Spa†
- Tennis court
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Wakeup service
- Water sports†
- Business Services†
- Internet Access†
- Please contact the hotel for additional information.
† Fees may apply
- Children's program, onsiteOffers a variety of activities from tennis and team games to tie-dye and sand castle building.
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-site
- Non-Motorized Water SportsKayaks
Boogie boards
SailingWindsurfing
Snorkeling - PoolThere are 3 pools on-site. This property also features swim-up bars.
- Spa †
- Tennis courtThere are 2 lit tennis courts on-site.
- Golf †A golf course is located within 5 miles of the property.
- On-site EntertainmentComplimentary Weekly manager's cocktail party
Floorshow each week
Live entertainment - variable each evening
† Fees may apply
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
2674 reviews
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Jan 15, 2025Crystal Cover well overdue for a refurb
The standard and facilities of this hotel really let down the Marriot Group name. We booked a beach view room, this was dull, no sun ever hit the balcony. The curtains had moth holes in them. Not able to swim as the sea is full of rocks. My daughter cut her feet and legs. Sun beds were broken. You do not expect to queue for breakfast to check in. The staff were wonderful. All in all a very poor experience and disappointing holiday that I may add cost a fortune. I have put in official complaint waiting for our travel agent to respond. We were advised that the hotel was due to refurbish in Feb this year, they should have brought this date forward.
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Jan 04, 2025A lovely Christmas at Crystal Cove
We have been to Crystal Cove so many times over the years but had not been for 12 years. We were not aware when we booked that it had been taken over by Marriot and after reading so many poor reviews we were very close to changing hotels. However, as we were only staying 5 nights before going to the South Coast for another 6, we decided to stick with our plans. The only regret we had was not staying there for longer! We arrived 21st December and had the warmest of welcomes and our first impressions, whilst sipping our rum punch that we were given on arrival, was that it looked amazing and pretty much as we remembered it from our last visit. Our ocean view room was very clean and comfortable, great bed too, and we always had fresh towels and the housekeepers done a great job. The food throughout our stay was really good and Christmas Day lunch and dinner were exceptional and far exceeded our expectations so well done to all the staff who worked incredibly hard to give us all a wonderful time. We also had the pleasure of meeting once again several staff members we got to know over the years and it was great seeing them all again. All the staff are so welcoming and friendly and just go that extra mile to make your holiday special. A big thankyou to Stephen for his wonderful beach service, always there with a drink or ice lolly and Darren in Reflections who made the best omelettes in the Caribbean! Also a special thanks to Hazel, Donna, Kathy, Tanya, Fabian, Sherri Ann and Juliet and apologies for those I may have missed out. It was really lovely seeing you all again. The whole team at Crystal Cove gave us a very memorable Christmas for all the right reasons and we hope to be able to return once again after the refurbishment.
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Jan 04, 2025impressions
I am a Marriott Bonyoy gold member so I try as much as possible to patronize its properties. I have been visiting Crystal cove hotel since covid when hotels were promoting staycations for locals. I have done several day passes there (almost 1 a year in November since 2020 ) and bought them as gifts for family members and we also spent a weekend there. I did a day pass today and my review is based on this Areas for improvement when I arrived today there were several people waiting to be checked in so I sat and waited patiently in the lobby with them ; what I noticed however was that the young man welcoming the guests went to everyone except me - offering them a welcome drink while they were waiting to be checked in - this included going to the people who were sitting next to me. I don't want to fathom a guess about why he didn't think it fit to offer me a drink or even to tell me welcome to Crystal Cove Hotel when I entered as was done with the others . I found during covid when they needed locals to patronize them to keep their business alive they were more friendly when you arrived. Eventually I asked another staff member if I could go and book my sailing with the hobbie while I waited to be checked in as I was doing a day pass so my time was limited. She said "oh that is why you were seated here? you don't need to check in at the front desk for the day pass and she assisted me to get checked in. This time around there seemed to be some disconnect among the front desk people about the cost of a day pass with a room; I bought one in October 2024 for a relative as a birthday gift but when I called today to do the same a young man told us that you have to pay for the room separately and for the day pass separately and gave us a cost which would have totaled of 690 BDS; I told him this was strange as I had bought one for my son just a couple months ago and this was not the case; he said this was the hotel new policy as of a few days ago; upon leaving I asked someone at the front desk about this policy - in summary she said she didn't know about it but told me they had no fixed price for a day pass with a room today's options for protein at lunch were fish, pork, burgers- Note that some people may not eat pork and maybe allergic to seafood; No chicken; no vegetarian options (chickpeas, hummus etc) The positives The restaurant and bar staff are very friendly food is very tasty property is clean you have pool and beach options for swimming water sports staff are very friendly and helpful
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Dec 29, 2024
Shocking room
We were originally booked into Waves Hotel with British Airways but discovered that Shisho restaurant was still not open after refurb.BA offered Cristal Cove as a replacement.This is not a pop at the staff there who were fantastic for the 2 hours we stayed.This place is scheduled for a refit soon and it is shocking. Room 206 was like a tired American seedy 1* Hotel.No power to the safe,beach towels with holes in,stained floors,filthy beige curtains,broken tiles around the sink and floor,mastic bodged everywhere in the bathroom,,i could go on.Its embarresing for the staff to have to try an appease customers as they know too well what an awful place this is.Marriott Hotel management need to hang their heads in shame putting the workforce through this.We accept that the Carribean can be shabby chic at times but there is no excuse for this.We luckily got back into Waves which has had a refurb and Shisho is now open and this place is AMAZING by comparison.Take my advise,i cant state strongly enough,DO NOT stay at Crystal Cove get a move asap.Again i feel soo much for the staff there having to try and be upbeat although to their credit they do.
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Dec 20, 2024Amazing
Please ignore the negative comments, yes the decor and a few other things are tired and need updating hence the reason they are closing in February for a year's renovation. I don't know where to start from the moment you walk in you are made to feel welcome your greeted with rum cocktails and a warm welcoming smile, infacr that goes for all the staff, they are amazing, friendly happy and helpful. The restaurants are kept clean at all times and the food is amazing, I can't say we had a bad meal, the drinks are all premium brands. The beach is raked clear and sunbeds wash daily. Twice a day there is a bar service, ice lolly and ice Creams serviced at your sunbed. If your looking for a glass boat trip see Dwayne on the beach, lovely friendly chap with local knowledge. Hiring a car is a must if you want to see the island at leisure, its a easy drive and locals are happy to help you. Oistins is another must on a Friday night, average for cost 40bbd. So once again another amazing holiday at Crystal Cove we will be back once you reopen. Thank you to all the staff that work so hard to make this happen for us 5* plus
- AdvisoryA new mandatory Barbados Government tax known as “hotel levy charge” will be applied to all guests. The amount of the levy is $9.73 USD per bedroom per night and it will be charged locally, directly to guests and collected at check-in or check-out. Please note that the amount of this fee is subject to change at any time without prior notification.
- AdvisoryImportant Notice The wearing of camouflage and/or military apparel is illegal in Barbados. Clothing of this nature will confiscated and persons will be charged accordingly.
- AdvisoryPlease note that smoking is prohibited by law in any guestroom and shall be restricted to the allocated area only. Should the client smoke in the guestroom, a cleaning charge of $US200.00 will be applied to their bill. Smoking is only allowed in designated areas of the resorts.
- AdvisoryAnyone under age 16 must occupy room with a parent or guardian
- AdvisoryA mandatory Government – imposed fee is charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. A minimum mandatory Government-imposed fee of $19.25 per room, per night. Mandatory Government-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change. The hotel can provide current fee when you check-in.
- AdvisoryThe hotel will be closed completely for renovation from 1st Feb 2025 to 1st December 2025.
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes are included in vacation price.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
Hotel Non Smoking Policy - All rooms are non-smoking. Smoking is permitted outside the guest rooms in designated public areas. If non compliant, a cleaning charge will be added to bill at check out. - Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed
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