The Crane Residential Resort

The Crane Residential Resort 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 and restaurant bookings. Guests can also benefit from the day spa on site which offers a range of relaxing body treatments. Dining options include contemporary Caribbean cuisine from LAzure Restaurant, which is 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. DOnofrios Restaurant, featuring Italian cuisine is ideally located at the heart of the Crane Village. 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 and spa shower, robe, hairdryer, direct dial phone, iron/ironing board, clock radio, safe, central A/C, large balcony/patio, fully-equipped kitchen and washer and dry Rates are based on double occupancy. Charges for extra adults may apply and will be due directly to the hotel. L'Azure restaurant will be closed thru October, 2011.The resort is pleased to welcome the opening of some of the village shops, The General Store for a selection of fresh food, wine and convenience items, Duty Free Caribbean -Cave Shepherd, Pages Bookstore and Ganzee clothing store-, Apres Beach featuring fashionable resort wear, Aweipo Art Gallery- offering authentic Caribbean art and craft, and Cave Shepherd and Columbian Emeralds with duty free shopping.

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