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Coral Reef Club

5.0 of 5
St James Beach, Barbados
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Hitchin, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Superlatives run out. The place the setting the management and staff all get a "10". Truly wonderful. Everything is just so. Not at all ostentatious. The reef ouzes (in a very modest way of course) class. Not in a pejoritive sense bit in a genuine unassuming way. The O'Hara family clearly has a firm managerial hand on the tiller and... More

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Northampton
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

We have returned to the Coral Reef after a few years! Only because we tried renting villas instead! We were not disappointed at all! The O' Hara family are still giving the most personal service that you could ever hope for. We were met by them when we arrived and the welcome rum punch gets you totally in the Bajan... More

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Gloucestershire
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Lovely small hotel, staff extremely friendly and food excellent. The beach is rather small but never the less always seemed to be ample loungers for everyone. The main pool is lovely, very quiet and the warmest water we have encountered in a pool. They are currently building a board walk along the sea front to the side of the hotel... More

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Bournemouth, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Just returned from a fabulous 2 weeks in Barbados staying @ the Coral Reef Club. We'd heard so much about this family run hotel and having tried nearly every other hotel in St. James's, we thought we might as well give it a try. Everything a family run hotel should be, warm,friendly,experienced staff and management who make you feel welcome.... More

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San Francisco, California
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

The family seems to have its best times here. Twin boys (8 years old tomorrow) my wife and I. The boys spent their first birthday here, after we had won a weeks stay in a raffle. We came back to spend their 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and this year 8th birthdays. The staff are friendly, kind and attentive. The food... More

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Petersfield, United Kingdom
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150 reviews 150 reviews
74 hotel reviews
Reviews in 96 cities Reviews in 96 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

The O'Haras run a great operation here with great attention to detail and style. Lovely rooms with balcony looking out to the beach, great pool area, free waterspouts and Tuesday night's drinks party in the inside outside drawing room. We stayed a week and had lots of fun. Well worth a visit.

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Greenlawn, New York
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

The Coral Reef Club is a close to perfect resort. My wife and I were there for five nights from the 11th of April. We ended on a bad note at the airport being delayed by the American Airline snafu some 16 hours. Our room was a Garden view with a spacious patio area overlooking the lush grounds. The entire... More

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Salisbury, United Kingdom
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106 reviews 106 reviews
24 hotel reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
87 helpful votes 87 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

We are currently on a trip to Barbados and although not staying at the coral reef we were recommended to go and have lunch there, we also had a resort tour. We arrived at reception and were seated in the more casual outdoor bar area overlooking the ocean, our first impressions were good although there was a lot of vegetation.... More

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Wassenaar, The Netherlands
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

We stayed for just one week at the club last January/February. The club is beautifully situated on the west side of the isle. The rooms ( we stayed in a junior suite) are great, hidden in little cottages; comfortable, clean and quiet. The gardens are very well kept. Hospitality is the credo for all staff members. The restaurant is excellent,... More

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London
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

We stayed for 10 days from April1st to April 11th. This is a lovely hotel, with superb grounds, an excellent SPA, pool area and beach. The staff are friendly and helpful. We stayed in a Junior Suite with a balcony and superb view of the beach. It may not be as glitzy as Sandy Lane; it is a family run... More

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Also Known As:
Coral Reef Club Hotel Saint James
Coral Reef Club Hotel
Coral Reef Hotel
Coral Reef Saint James
Coral Reef Club Barbados
Coral Reef Club Barbados/Saint James Parish
Address: St James Beach, Barbados
Region: Caribbean > Barbados > Saint James Parish
Amenities:
Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#8 Luxury Hotels in Saint James Parish
#10 Romantic Hotels in Saint James Parish
Price Range: $$$$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
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