Coral Reef Club

“3rd Time Here and it won’t be the Last!”

This is our third time here and it won’t be the last. We wrote a 5 star review in 2004 and would say it got even better each time me stayed. The snorkeling and the reef has gotten even more vibrant. Lots of different kinds of fish, crystal clear water, very large reef to explore. The snorkeling,… more

This is our third time here and it won’t be the last. We wrote a 5 star review in 2004 and would say it got even better each time me stayed. The snorkeling and the reef has gotten even more vibrant. Lots of different kinds of fish, crystal clear water, very large reef to explore. The snorkeling, paddle boards, kayaks and some other water sports are free, but the wave runner has a moderate fee. Everyone is so friendly at the High Tides shack! The staff is amazing. We have conversations with all of them and they are so warm and welcoming. (We talked with the front gate attendant for 20 minutes last night when walking back from dinner) Note: You have to say hello and start the conversation first as there are mostly English people here and they don’t always prefer the conversation, so staff can be hesitant until you start the conversation . If you ask a question, the staff will always be warm and welcoming. The Bajan culture is so kind, and once you engage with it, you will love it. They have an incredible communal spirt here, and it’s hard to put into words. They make you feel connected to something special Coming from the US, we had to adjust to trusting the staff with reservations and such. We are so used to auto notifications, digital alerts, reservation errors etc, in the US. When you call the concierge for a future car and restaurant reservation, it gets done. You don’t have to double check and you don’t need a confirmation email. They just get it done and always schedule the nicest cars and drivers (if you dispatch through hotel, they can charge taxi to your room) The grounds are beautiful and the rooms are spacious and clean. They always have the best smelling soaps and lotions too. Rooms are cleaned thoroughly on a daily basis. Not just new towels and sheets but like mopping and complete cleaning. And the staff is delightful Tips. Breakfast is included and you can really fill up. If you are a light eater, the breakfast will last you all day! The event dinners, like the BBQ night, are very nice but anything fixed price can be a bit expensive. However, if you treat it as the evening experience and not just a dinner, it’s well worth it. (Make it a 3-4 hour evening). We stayed the third week of April and the room rates dropped significantly! And it’s a little less busy. Room service and beach service are same prices as restaurant. Prices arent bad when you consider the food quality, level of service and getting it delivered on the beach! Do the Island Safari Tour! Get up early and go see the horses swim (ask concierge), walk to Massey and get snacks for the room and shop at the Chattel shops, go to the Animal Flower Cave, do the free water sports at the resort, GO TO Oistens on Friday night (ask concierge to schedule) Our only regret is that we missed street karaoke in Holetown. It was Sat or Sun night on a side street and we walked past not knowing what was going on. Looked like a really good time! In all of our stays here, there has never been a surprise charge, surprise fee or error on our bill. They are top notch We highly recommend Coral Reef Club!

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“A wonderful experience.”

We went for an early evening dinner having got absolutely fed up with the standard of the food and service at our own hotel. Goodness, what a difference from top to bottom. As you walk in through the wonderfully maintained and manicured gardens, you see high quality furniture and sun beds with … more

We went for an early evening dinner having got absolutely fed up with the standard of the food and service at our own hotel. Goodness, what a difference from top to bottom. As you walk in through the wonderfully maintained and manicured gardens, you see high quality furniture and sun beds with what look like just about the most comfortable mattresses ever. Onto the terrace and back of the bar/restaurant where the quality feel is all around. The wine list is extensive and represented great value. Service throughout was excellent to the point where I asked to speak to the manager and compliment him on how well turned out and trained everyone was. The menu offered a tempting list of wonderful dishes. All at reasonable prices compared to our hotel and representing decent vfm on the island. In short one of our best restaurant experiences from anywhere in the world!! Thank you.

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“Get up early if you want a sunbed!”

Second visit but sadly, we would not return. The vibe has changed since our last visit two years ago and now it’s seems it’s the dreaded rush to the beach at 7am to bagsy beds with a book ot flip flop! There is zero enforcement of the “no reserving sunbeds” rule and great swathes of beds lay empty … more

Second visit but sadly, we would not return. The vibe has changed since our last visit two years ago and now it’s seems it’s the dreaded rush to the beach at 7am to bagsy beds with a book ot flip flop! There is zero enforcement of the “no reserving sunbeds” rule and great swathes of beds lay empty until lunchtime. Such a shame as it used to have such a chilled atmosphere but the beach is a major part of a holiday like this so it’s a no from me.

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