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Description

Coral Reef Club, on the exclusive west coast of Barbados, is situated on a superb white sand beach. There are 88 rooms, cottages and suites dotted in 12 acres of beautiful lush gardens, which are full of tropical flowers and mature trees. This charming hotel has been family-owned and managed for over 40 years, with a strong focus on personal service and fine dining which is why it's a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

The accommodation is spacious and the rooms are individually decorated in a relaxed West Indian style. Some rooms are upstairs in the original coral stone great house, and have a lovely ocean view. Rooms are adorned with crisp, white Egyptian cotton bed linen, individually controlled air conditioning and ceiling fans, in room safe, CD player and a private balcony or terrace with chaise lounges. An award-winning chef creates superb meals in the restaurant, which opens onto a beachfront terrace, with jazz and calypso nightly during the winter. There is also a spa, cocktail bar and boutique.

Coral Reef Club provides complimentary windsurfing, sailing, snorkelling and tennis and plenty of local attractions to visit across the island including the Andromeda Botanical Gardens, the Barbados Wildlife Reserve and Folkestone Marine Park & Museum.

Accommodation

Coral Reef Club contains 88 rooms, cottages and suites which are set amongst twelve acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. Aiming to create ambiance and island style tranquillity this family owned and run resort features traditionally designed accommodation in keeping with the history of Barbados. All rooms, suites and villas include: spacious and individually designed interiors, Egyptian cotton bed linen, balcony or terrace with chaise longues, air conditioning and ceiling fans, hairdryers, safe, CD player, toaster, fridge and fresh flowers upon arrival. Garden Rooms have double beds but all other rooms can have a King bed or two twin beds as preferred.

Childcare

Children are welcome all year round except from 15 January to 15 March. There is an unsupervised playground for children up to 10 years old with swings, slide and a playhouse. There is complimentary supervision in the playhouse for two to eight year olds between 2.30 pm and 430 pm, Monday to Friday, (but no organised activities) which should be booked by 12 noon. The hotel provides family programmes for children aged two to 12 years (swimming, sailing and tennis) and older children will love the complimentary water sports offered such as banana boating and water skiing. Babysitting and a crèche are also available at an additional charge and there are children's menus at the hotel's restaurant. The hotel asks guests to not bring children under the age of five to the restaurant during dinner service.

Facilities

Facilities at the resort include a restaurant, bar and lounge, television lounge, guest computer room, health/beauty shop, hairdressing salon, boutique, two freshwater swimming pools and two tennis courts.

Activities

Complimentary activities offered at the resort include swimming pool, fitness centre, tennis, sailing and water sports. Activities at an additional charge include off-site water skiing, scuba diving, fishing and golf. Local attractions include the Andromeda Botanical Gardens, the Barbados Wildlife Reserve and Folkestone Marine Park & Museum.

Services

Babysitting services available (additional charge). Tennis Clinic 1600 -1800 hrs Mon to Fri.

When to travel

Location and directions

West Coast, Barbados

Set amidst twelve acres of beautifully landscaped gardens on the calm west coast of Barbados. Coral Reef Club is 2 min drive from Holetown, where there are many restaurants, bars and shops.

How to get there

9 hour international flight (non-stop) to Grantley Adams International, followed by a 45 minute road transfer to Coral Reef Club.

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