The Crane Resort & Residences - Saint Philip, Barbados

As recently seen on Caribbean Travel + Life?s Affordable Caribbean, The Crane Resort & Residences sits on a dramatic cliff on the Southeast coast of Barbados, swept by fresh, invigorating breezes. The famous property overlooks a half-mile of white soft sands known as Crane Beach, named one of the top ten beaches in the world by Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.Despite a long history, luxuries and conveniences at The Crane are decidedly twenty-first century, while native mahogany hand-crafted furnishings decorate the grand residences for an authentic atmosphere.The historic main swimming pool and the 1.5 acre multi-cascading pool and Jacuzzi complex offer relaxing havens for guests. The resort has a full service Concierge offering car rental, activities planning, restaurant bookings and in-room spa treatments.Dining options include contemporary Caribbean cuisine from leading chef, Michael Harrison, at the Zagat rated, a la carte L Azure Restaurant, also the setting for the ever-popular Sunday Gospel Breakfast. Zen Restaurant, crowned Zagats top rated restaurant in Barbados, offers authentic Asian cuisine, where native Thai and Japanese chefs create rare, exotic delicacies before a glass wall 50 feet above the sea amid classical Japanese surroundings. The Carriage House poolside restaurant serves up refreshing cocktails and light cuisine during the day.All rooms feature handcrafted King size four-poster bed, mahogany furnishings, marble bathrooms, floor-to-ceiling cedar doors with adjustable louvered shutters, marble bathrooms and traditional Barbadian coral stone walls. In-room amenities include cable satellite TV/DVD player, free Internet access, Jacuzzi tub & spa shower, robe, hairdryer, direct dial phone, iron/ironing board, clock radio, safe, central A/C, large balcony/patio, fully-equipped kitchen and washer & dryer (except Junior Suite). All categories except Junior Suites offer ocean views.