Coral Reef Club

I was honestly contemplating keeping this secret and not writing a review for this incredible resort, simply because I'm worried about increasing competition for future reservations! CRC never disappoints. I have been coming here since I was four years old and continue the tradition now, in my sixties. Speaking to other guests, you quickly realize that this annual pilgrimage is shared by almost everyone—a testament to its enduring appeal. What sets CRC apart is its ability to evolve: it has been able to update and improve the property while never losing its original soul and charm. This is a truly remarkable feat at a time when most luxury resorts are indistinguishable from one another. The minute you walk through those lovely yellow doors, the warmth of the kindest staff welcomes you, and the relaxation immediately begins. This place is unique; it is like a second home to its dedicated repeat guests. The true heart of this paradise is the CRC family. To the O'Hara family, Nigel, and every member of the staff who makes this resort so special, thank you for everything.

We loved our first stay at Coral Reef Club so much that we came back here two years later to get married! We stayed for three weeks and every day was a dream. Wedding aside, the hotel really is our favourite place in the world - coming back down the tree-lined driveway brings a tear to the eye as it really does feel like arriving home. The tropical gardens are perfect and admiring the sunset on the beach or from your balcony is like something out of a dream. Special details we love are welcome drinks on arrival - to be enjoyed in your room or at the bar with the waves crashing around you - and all the little animals to be spotted around the place - from crabs and lizards to monkeys and green parrots - but what really makes the hotel special is the staff. They are beyond welcoming and bubbly and do everything to make your trip extra special. Carlos and Sheldon are unforgettable friendly faces at the beach! What is also unique to the hotel is how friendly the guests are - both times we have stayed we have made friends who we keep in touch with; I see reviews complaining about an "older clientele", but we are in our 20s and 30s and don't find this a bad thing! Regarding our wedding, the hotel could not have made the whole experience more special. Being willing to accommodate our group of 30 for the week was hugely appreciated and, thanks to Keisha, the whole thing was seamless. She made the whole planning experience so relaxing and was there to deal with every worry and request. Every little detail was so thoughtful, from offering to design and print menus and place cards to sorting super special rooms for my husband and I to get ready in with our respective groups. We had the time of our lives as did all our friends and family! As a final and extra special treat, Mark upgraded us to the Canefield plantation suite for the remainder of our stay - we have never stayed in a room like it and dream of staying there again in years to come. We love the hotel beyond words and we cannot wait to come back soon with a new little member of our family :) thank you so much everyone at Coral Reef ＜3

Really excellent from start to finish. Staff, Management, Room, Restaurant, Ambience & Aesthetic and Location all 10/10. Such a professionally run and beautiful hotel. We spent a week with our two teenagers who loved it as much as us. Hotel organised excellent surfing and catamaran excursions and we had some lovely dinners nearby. Certainly the best service we’ve experienced in the Caribbean. We’ll be back.

Thank you Coral Reef for the most amazing family holiday. This is our 6th stay here, but Mum and Dad have been coming here for many many years and I have to say there is no where else we would choose to stay in Barbados. This beautiful family run hotel has a great selection of bedrooms, the most stunning grounds to walk around, with 2 lovely swimming pools and a lovely long stretch of beach. Our kids aged 10, 18 and 20 loved the watersports and sailing available together with the paddleboards and kayaks. A great area to snorkel too, we especially enjoyed the trip to the Turtles which you can do with High Tide. The breakfast is delicious and the dining in the evening is exceptional. Great location and a nice walk to Holetown. I could not name every member of the team individually as they were all outstanding and eager to deliver high standards, from the reservation to the arrival at Reception, to the gardeners and cleaners, the chefs, bar team, everyone was so friendly. A very special mention to Diane in reservations for all her help organising our accommodation, Nigel who we have known for years, Shelly and David who looked after us at breakfast, the fabulous Carlos who always had a smile on his face and looked after us on the beach, Lenny for just being the best and all his positive encouragement on the ski's, together with all the watersports team and of course to The O'Hara Family, so welcoming and friendly as always. Always sad to leave but already looking forward to returning. I would highly recommend this wonderful hotel to all ages, our family ranged from age 10 to age 85 and we loved every moment of our holiday, so many laughs and lovely memories to treasure forever. Until next time Coral Reef xx

We have stayed in 7 of the hotels on the island and this has been our favourite. More suited to older clientele which suite us being in our 50’s. This is tranquil , relaxing and upmarket. Very high level of repeat clientele . Outstanding service and staff. Not for large groups of people . Rooms are beautiful and colonial . Predominately older couples which have been coming here for years. We have booked to return this November and hope to revisit yearly. Food was consistently good every evening . Some themed buffet nights which we loved. Other formal evenings which we enjoyed. Walked into holetown a couple of evenings and attended the st James parish church for Sunday service.

As always a wonderful Hotel and holiday , The staff are always happy and helpful, the bedrooms and hotel perfect. A special thanks to Carlos on the beach and Lennie at the water sports . Will definitely return And thankyou to the O’Hara’s for welcoming my mother and family back again .