Fine white sand bathed by clear Caribbean waters collides with manicured gardens of Frangipani and Bougainvillea. This is the setting for the family owned Coral Reef Club on Barbados’ famed West Coast. Voted as the best luxury hotel in Barbados, Coral Reef oozes colonial charm and discreet personal service. Combine all of this with the warm and sunny Caribbean climate and you can start to understand why so many guests return year after year.

Spread over 12 acres of lush tropical gardens The Coral Reef Club has 88 rooms, cottages and suites. What all the accommodation has in common are spacious individually designed interiors with large bathrooms, balconies or terraces.

It has long been said that dining in Barbados rivals London, Paris and the South of France in summer. The array of fine restaurants, including The Cliff, The Fish Pot and Daphne’s provide great choice. But Executive Chef Graham Licorish and his team of professional chefs with their experience in some of the finest European and Caribbean restaurants make it hard for Coral Reef guests to find a reason for dining out. However, help is at hand for guests who have pre-booked dinner, as they can opt to eat lunch instead.

The Spa at Coral Reef Club with its four treatment rooms including an outdoor couple’s pavilion, a crystal steam room and hydro pool, blends in naturally with its tropical garden setting. Natura Bisse provides the skin care range, while the signature Lemongrass and Ginger Rub was conceived by Tricia Mouttet, the Spa Manager.

For the active, Coral Reef Club guests enjoy an array of complimentary activities including water-skiing, hobie cat sailing, Laser and Sunfish sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and snorkelling. There is also a scuba diving school on the property, as well as the hotel’s own 30ft catamaran available for morning and afternoon charters or lunch and full day charters. Deep Sea fishing charters for big game fishing can be arranged. For those who prefer to be land based, there is a complimentary tennis clinic from 4-6pm daily (except Sundays) with visiting pros from around the world. Golf can also be arranged.

For couples thinking of getting married or honeymooning in Barbados, Coral Reef offers the perfect setting. Weddings are such a personal and special event in a couple's life, you cannot buy an ‘off the shelf package’. So whilst the basics may have a common thread, couples marrying at The Coral Reef Club discuss their plans with our Wedding Co-ordinator, who fashions the couple’s dreams into the special day.

Browse our picture gallery to get a real feel of the understated luxury that is Coral Reef. You can click on the image to expand it and as Telly Savalas said, ‘if a picture can paint a thousand words.....'

Getting to Barbados and getting around when you’re there:

From the UK both British Airways (www.BA.com) and Virgin Atlantic (www.virgin-atlantic.com) fly nonstop to Barbados from Gatwick (and Manchester on Virgin) and flights can be booked online or via a travel agent or tour operator. Flying inter-island tends to be with LIAT (www.liatairline.com) which operates much like a bus service hopping from one island to the next.

Barbados is 21 miles long by 14 wide and very easy to get around by taxi, extensive bus network or best of all with your own car. Hiring costs from around £40 a day, but renting for longer always offers better value. Driving around is very easy with generally very good signage and if you get lost you can always ask, but be warned Barbadians are not known for a strong sense of direction. Like the world over, the locals are complaining about the traffic (with good reason), but as you’re unlikely to have a pressing appointment whilst on holiday this probably won’t be a key concern. On arrival and departure it’s recommended you leave it up to the experts and pre-book a transfer or alternatively take a taxi (approximately £30 each way).

Additional information about The Coral Reef Club can also be found at: www.coralreefbarbados.com

Further information about Barbados can be found at: www.visitbarbados.co.uk

The Restaurant

Days start for most guests with a stroll through tropical gardens to the restaurant for a hearty or healthy breakfast, occasionally looking up to see ships on the horizon or fast motor boats busily going about their business before the heat of the day. This is alfresco dining at its best.

Daily changing a la carte menus offer choices of fresh seafood and dishes combining classical cuisine with the exotic herbs and spices of the Caribbean. You’ll be hard pressed to find finer food anywhere in Barbados, except perhaps at the sister hotel The Sandpiper? There’s a great rivalry between the kitchens, the beneficiaries being the diners.

For guests who have pre-booked dinner and want to dine out some evenings, there is the option of having lunch instead – perfect for those with a good appetite as during the winter you’re spoilt with an extravagant buffet including salads, pastas, hot and cold meats and fresh fish; not to mention the sweets.

The bar adjoins the restaurant and offers respite shade by day and at night is the perfect setting for pre and post dinner drinks.

Activities for the lounger

The Beach
The west coast of Barbados has long been known for its beaches. A new project creating off shore reefs and installing groins is creating the tropical beach of dreams – fine sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and shady trees to rest under. For those that like to wander you can stroll in either direction.

The Pools
There are two pools at Coral Reef, one almost forgotten located by the two villas, perfect when you want to escape the crowd. The main pool is surrounded by lush tropical foliage perfect for those who like to swim, paddle or for instant cooling after tanning under tropical skies.

The Spa
The Spa at Coral Reef is Colonially inspired and set in a tropical garden paradise and you can’t help but relax on entering, unlike the more Sanatorium style of Spas that exist. Open walkways allow warm breezes to continually flow, emphasising the notion that interior and exterior are one. The facilities include a luxurious 'open sided' Relaxation Room, an outdoor Hydro-pool with shaded cabanas for post treatment leisure, a Thermal Suite with a serene Crystal Steam Room and Experience Shower and a Spa Lounge offering secluded relaxation. Finally, a chic Manicure, Pedicure Room commands striking views over the treetops of the property. Natura Bisse, provides the skincare range of choice. To complement Natura Bisse, an exotic range of body treatments has been created exclusively for The Spa using locally sourced plant life and fruits. A team of skilled therapists perform massage, facials, wraps and scrubs.

The Boutique
The boutique has a range of stylish resort wear, gift ideas plus of course the usual essentials normally forgotten in the haste of packing

Activities for the active

Fitness Centre
Not a Cannons, but the Fitness Centre has a range of modern equipment to keep you in shape.

Tennis
There are 2 floodlit tennis courts available for both day and night use. Complimentary tennis coaching for adults and children is available from 4-6pm daily (except Sundays). Private lessons can also be arranged. During the summer months the coaching is provided by visiting professionals from around the world, some well used to coaching the professionals we see on television

Watersports
Beach holidays tend to be about Watersports and the complimentary activities include: waterskiing including instruction, speed boat cruises, various fun rides including doughnuts, Big Mable and Banana rides, Hobie cat sailing, Laser and Sunfish sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and snorkelling. There is also a Scuba diving school on property. Full Naui and Padi certification available.
The hotel’s own 30ft catamaran is available for morning and afternoon charters or lunch and full day charters including swimming with turtles.
Deep Sea fishing charters for big game fishing can be arranged.

For the Family
There is an unsupervised playground available for children up to the age of 10 years. There are swings, a slide and a playhouse. There is complimentary supervision in the playhouse for 2 – 8 year olds between 2.30 p.m. and 4.30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Supervision must be booked by 12 noon. Please note that, whilst there is responsible and friendly supervision, there are no organized activities.

Babysitting
A babysitter is US$7.50 per hour during the day and US$12.50 per hour at night. Minimum of US$25.00 per day or night.

Equipment
There are limited numbers of the following items available upon request, at no additional charge: cribs, high chairs, beds with sides, play pens, push chairs, hot plates, bottle sterilizers, children’s books, monitors, mosquito nets and kettles.

Family Programme
There’s a special family program for all children between the ages of 2 and 12 years. All features listed below are available weekly at no additional charge, between 18 July - 31 August 2012
- 3 half hour sailing lessons
- 3 half hour swimming lessons
- 2 hours per day of supervised care for children between 2 and 8 years, Monday to Friday.

Internet
Available free of charge in the computer room and also by wireless access throughout the property.

All categories of room at the Coral Reef Club are individually decorated, air-conditioned and have CD player/clock radios, wall safes, overhead fans, toasters, fridges and hair dryers. Bathrooms have combination or separate shower and bath tub.

Garden Rooms and Cottages

Rooms and cottages each consist of a king size or twin bedded room, bathroom and patio or balcony and have a garden view.
Accommodates: two adults 

There are also four Single Garden Rooms which only accommodate one adult. They are not as large as the double rooms, and comprise of a double bed, bathroom and patio or balcony.

Superior and Luxury Junior Suites

Junior Suite style accommodation consists of a large king size or twin bedded room with sitting area within the bedroom, a luxurious bathroom with separate shower and tub and large patio or balcony. 

Superior Junior Suites are located in the gardens and Luxury Junior Suites are located in the front half of the gardens leading towards the sea. The majority are pool view.
Accommodates: two adults

Luxury Cottages and Suites

Cottages on the ground floor or Suites on the first floor consist of a king or twin bedded room, dressing area, en-suite bathroom with separate shower and tub, air-conditioned living room with sofa bed, large patio and private plunge pool. They are located in the front half of the gardens leading towards the sea. The majority are garden view.
Accommodates: three adults or two adults and two children

Luxury Plantation Suites

The five Luxury Plantation Suites are the pinnacle of elegance and style. They consist of a bedroom with a four poster or canopied bed, spacious living room, dressing area and a large bathroom with a walk-in shower and separate tub - all air-conditioned.

There is a large covered terrace complete with wet bar and complimentary starter bar (selection of spirits and soft drinks). There is also an open sundeck with a pool which is 12 feet long and 9 feet wide. Featured in the living room is a television, DVD player, CD player and a selection of DVDs and CDs.The Plantation Suites all have views of the sea. Three of the suites have king size beds and two can convert from king to twin beds, if required.
Accommodates: two adults (children under 12 are not permitted in these suites)

Combinations of inter-connecting rooms and suites

Combinations available are two Garden Rooms/Cottages, one Superior Junior Suite and one Garden Room, two Luxury Junior Suites, two Luxury Cottages or one Villa.

The Villas

Tamarind and Ixora, Coral Reef’s two villas are situated within the hotel grounds and are an excellent alternative for families or groups of friends looking for extra space and flexibility.

Tamarind (3 doubles and 2 bathrooms) is next to a shared swimming pool, this villa has a luxurious master suite with dressing room and large air-conditioned bathroom comprising separate bath and shower. The dressing room can hold a crib but please note it is a thoroughfare to the bathroom. The two other bedrooms share a bathroom with separate shower and bath. There is also a kitchen, spacious living room with television, DVD player, CD player and large terrace with chaise lounges and dining area leading to a large private lawn.

Ixora (4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and shower room) Situated in the gardens next to a shared swimming pool. It has a luxurious Master Suite with private patio and large air-conditioned bathroom with separate bath and shower. It also has two double bedrooms with bathrooms and a further double bedroom with an en suite shower room. This villa also has a kitchen, spacious living room with television, DVD player, CD player and a large terrace with chaise lounges and dining area leading to a large private lawn.

Coral Reef Club on Barbados’ famed West Coast provides the perfect wedding location. Beautiful gardens, a superb, white sand beach and friendly, smiling service make Coral Reef one of the best places in the Caribbean for weddings.

Weddings are such a personal and special event in a couple's life, you cannot buy an ‘off the shelf package’. So whilst the basics may have a common thread, couples marrying at Coral Reef Club discuss their plans with our Wedding Co-ordinator, who fashions the couple’s dreams into the special day.

Shown below is our standard package with a list of inclusions and costs to help you plan your special day. When you’re ready please contact us so we can help you to fashion your Wedding Day.

Wedding Blessing

Cost: US$2,200.00
Inclusions:
• Minister’s Fee
• Ceremony Cost
• Licence and Stamp
• Round Trip Transfers To and From Bridgetown For License
• Dressed Location
• Bouquet and Boutonnière
• Champagne Breakfast For Two Persons the Morning After the Wedding
• One Tier Plain Wedding Cake
• One Bottle of Champagne

Special Conditions
Minimum stay requirement: five nights.
Maximum of ten people allowed – Bride/Groom/Minister/Two Witnesses and Five Guests.

Honeymooners staying 7 nights or longer are welcomed with fresh flowers and fruit in their room upon arrival.

SUMMER 2012

7 nights for the price of 6 nights. Free night includes breakfast. Applicable for stays completed between 18 July and 31 August 2012. Not applicable to Luxury Cottage/Suites or to Luxury Plantation Suites.

7 nights for the price of 5 nights. Free nights include breakfast. Applicable for stays completed between 10 and 18 December 2012. Summer 2012 rates may be used for night of 15th December while nights of 16th and 17th December will be free. Not applicable to Luxury Cottage/Suites or to Luxury Plantation Suites.

50% Discount on 2nd Room for bookings of 7 nights or longer, for stays completed between 18 July and 31 August 2012 if two rooms are booked for the same period, a 50% discount will be offered on the second room on a BP basis. If the two rooms are different categories, the discount will be offered on the lesser priced room. Not applicable to Luxury Cottage/Suites or Luxury Plantation Suites.

Children under 12 years sharing a room with their parents will be free of charge on a bed and breakfast basis. Applicable for stays completed between 18 July and 31 August 2012.


The children free and 50% discount offers are not combinable.
 

Prices per room per night:

¹ Rates for Tamarind and Ixora Villas available on request or see www.coralreefbarbados.com/villa_rates.cfm

The prices above are quoted in US dollars and include tax and service charges 

The Coral Reef Club Closes as follows:
 19 May - 18 July 2012 & 1 September - 29 September 2012
 

Special Conditions:

Children: Children under 12 are welcome except between 15 January & 15 March. Children under 5 are not allowed in the dining room or lounge after 7.00pm. Children under 16 cannot occupy a room alone (except inter-connecting rooms)

Cancellation Terms & Deposits: Details available on request