Fringed by what ‘Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous’ have labelled as ‘one of the Ten Best Beaches in the world’, The Crane Hotel on Barbados’s exceptional Crane Beach is a compliment to its location.

Built in 1887, The Crane is considered the Caribbean’s first-ever resort hotel and is testament to its majestic location that is where it was chosen to be established.

Renovated, restored and updated for the 21st century, The Crane marries modern amenities with authentic charm, all the while blessed by its position overlooking the pink sands and sapphire ocean in its midst.

Elegant, stylish and lavish, The Crane offers a secluded romanticism that fulfils your every dream of enjoying a holiday in the Caribbean.

With its cliff top position and Doric columns, The Crane Resort and Residences has attracted many a photographer and artist over time. Indeed, even professional photography sessions are regularly requested, though this is limited to ensure guests’ privacy. Stunning vistas can also be found at The Crane Resort and Residences swimming pool, which gives you the chance to look out over the ocean from your own watery paradise.

Enjoy a feast of tempting classic and Caribbean specialities at The Crane Resort and Residences by visiting L’Azure, a historic restaurant that has offered mouth-watering seafood and amazing views for over a century.

The Crane Resort and Residence restaurant has earned several accolades over time, with two silver awards at the Barbados Hotel and Dining Festival and À La Carte Magazine's prestigious Gold Award for Light Cuisine in 1997. Whether you are having a light snack or a full meal, dining at The Crane Resort and Residence is a delightful experience.

Such an experience will be further enhanced by the views that overlook Crane Beach with every meal, while entertainment is supplied by live Caribbean gospel music to accompany a lovely Sunday brunch and live Steelpan music for Sunday buffet lunch.

For something a bit different, guests should try Zen, a Thai and Japanese restaurant that has traditional Tatami rooms and serves exquisite sushi.

Voted one of the top restaurants in Barbados, Zen combines classic Thai and Japanese cuisine in a setting overlooking the Crane Beach. Traditional Tatami rooms and a sushi bar are also available.

L’Azure serves a delicious range of cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner, all in a delightful location looking out over Crane Beach. Famous for its seafood, L’Azure features international and Caribbean delicacies.

An authentic Italian restaurant blending classic and modern flavours for a unique dining experience.

Enjoy the spectacular panoramic view from the cliff pool complex whilst choose from a tempting array of food and cocktails.

The Crane Resort and Residences gives guests the choice of two different accommodation categories - 1887 Resort Apartments and Private Residences.

A nod to the original hotel that was built back in 1887, sample some traditional delights in this spacious oceanfront apartment. Hardwood floors, 12' ceilings and exquisite antique furniture distinguish these suites, while many rooms also feature fully equipped kitchens and wrap-around balconies with a scenic outlook.

The private residences at the Crane Resort bring the 19th Century up to date by combining the majesty and character of the past with all the facilities and luxuries of the 21st Century. A perfect concoction of authenticity and modernity.

Experience the best furniture and finishes in the private residences of The Crane Resort, including hand-crafted Barbadian mahogany furniture, objects d'art, mahogany four-poster king size beds, spa showers with multiple shower heads, private Jacuzzis, oriental carpets, cable televisions and DVD players.

Just as special, however, is the construction and setting. The rustic coral stone walls, hardwood floors, 10' high timber tray ceilings, central air-conditioning, floor-to-ceiling marble bathrooms, and breathtaking vistas of the Caribbean Sea, all serve to make a blissful stay at the Crane Resort.