Coral Reef Club

Set amidst 12 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens on the calm West Coast of Barbados in historic Holetown, Coral Reef Club is the epitome of West Indian elegance.

A family owned and run luxury resort renowned for its special ambiance and classic island style, Coral Reef Club is an award-winning five-star luxury boutique hotel recognized as one of the best hotels in Barbados. Accommodations are traditionally designed with wooden balustrading, fretwork and shutters. Personal service and fine dining are our top priorities. We look forward to your visit.

Coral Reef Club is perfectly placed along the beautiful West Coast of Barbados, just a 15 minute walk from historic Holetown with its array of restaurants and boutiques, and a short drive from some popular beach bars. Lush gardens sweep through the hotel grounds to a white sandy beach, perfect both for sunbathing and for enjoying the welcome shade from of the casuarina trees.

THE HISTORY
In the 1950s, Budge and Cynthia O’Hara set sail for Barbados from England, spending their honeymoon on a passenger cargo ship. Their plan was to spend 3 years there as Budge had been commissioned as general manager of Coral Reef Club, a fledgling hotel that was slowly being developed on 12 acres of beachfront property, with cottages and small coral stone buildings as its charming accommodations.

Budge took to the challenge with a real sense of adventure, bringing his charm and expertise to the task. Having managed one of the top luxury hotels in the UK in the 1950s, his experience in the industry was a solid platform on which to creatively develop a unique hotel.

Cynthia applied her stylish flair to beautifying the property, decorating the accommodations, ensuring every arriving guest was greeted by fresh flowers in their room and creating a warm and welcoming environment for returning guests.

They loved the island and Barbados became their home. Budge also gave much of his time to the hotel industry, becoming President of the Hotel Association, and sat on the board for many years. It was a very happy union, both between Budge and Cynthia and the O’Haras and Barbados, which has since spanned many decades.

They had two sons, Patrick and Mark, and a daughter, Karen, who spent happy childhood years growing up in these beautiful surroundings and more time in the water than out!

They went on to be educated in the UK and, one by one, returned not only to the island, but to the family business, with their spouses, Patrick married to Sharon, Mark to Maria, and Karen to Wayne Capaldi, who runs the sister hotel, The Sandpiper, built in 1970 by Budge and Cynthia. There are eight grandchildren who are young adults now, each making their own way in different fields.

Budge died in 1995, leaving behind a tremendous legacy. Very much part of the vision for the transformation of Coral Reef Club, it was special for the family to know how heartily he shared their enthusiasm for the future development of the property.

The younger generation forged ahead with their ambitious plans, rebuilding much of hotel and bringing it into the 21st century, all the while preserving the personal service and family atmosphere for which the property was renowned. With an exceptionally high rate of repeat guests the family continues to strive to maintain all that makes the property special.

VILLA TAMARIND
Situated in the gardens next to a large shared swimming pool, this villa has a luxurious master suite with dressing room and spacious air-conditioned, bathroom with separate bath and shower. The dressing room can hold a crib, however it is also the access to the bathroom.

Two double bedrooms share a bathroom with separate bath and shower. The villa also has a kitchen, a spacious living room with TV and a large terrace with chaise lounges and dining area leading to a large private lawn.

TWO BEDROOM SUITES
Two Bedroom Suites are available with a variety of interconnecting room combinations. With spacious bathrooms and patios or balconies, some also have a living room with sofa bed, and some with private plunge pool.

This accommodation is suitable for a family of 4-5 persons. Infants are accommodated free of charge. Please contact our Reservations Team to discuss the best option for your family.

LUXURY PLANTATION SUITE 
The five Luxury Plantation Suites consist of a bedroom with four poster or canopied bed, spacious living room with TV, dressing area and a large bathroom with a walk-in-shower and separate tub, all air-conditioned.

A large covered terrace is complete with complimentary starter pack open sundeck and a plunge pool. The Plantation Suites all have seaviews and can accommodate two adults. Children under the age of 12 are not permitted. Two suites can convert from king to twin beds, if required.

LUXURY COTTAGE
Cottages on the ground floor or suites on the first floor consisting 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.

These Cottages can accommodate either three adults or two adults and two children. They are located in the front half of the gardens leading towards the sea. The majority are garden view.

GARDEN ROOM
Garden Rooms and Cottages each consisting of king size or twin bedded room, bathroom (the majority having shower only, no bath) and patio or balcony. These rooms/cottages are garden view and can accommodate two adults.

There are also four air-conditioned single Garden Rooms which can only accommodate one adult. They are smaller than the double rooms and comprise of a queen bed, bathroom and terrace or balcony.

THE RESTAURANT
Overlooking the calm Caribbean sea on Barbados’ West Coast, this is outdoor dining at its best. The elegant Coral Reef restaurant features daily changing a la carte menus, offering choices of fresh seafood and dishes combining classical cuisine with Caribbean ingredients and flavours. Executive Chef, Hance Bannister, heads a team of professional chefs with experience in some of the finest European and Caribbean restaurants.

THE BAR
A beautiful open air bar featuring classic furniture and pretty fabrics that express a stylish Caribbean vibe. Opening onto the seafront on the west, it is also a casual yet cool location for those looking for sundowners and a glimpse of the elusive green flash on a clear evening. Our skilled and friendly barmen are on hand, ready to mix your cocktail of choice.

ENTERTAINMENT
There is live entertainment every evening during the winter and certain evenings per week during the summer. Calypso, steel band, jazz, piano, reggae etc.

Thursday nights there is a full choice Barbecue serving fillet and sirloin steaks, marinated breast of chicken, pork ribs, lamb chops, pork sausages, beef burgers, jumbo prawns, fresh catch of the day and fish kebabs. The à La Carte menu changes daily on all other evenings and features classical adaptations, international fusions and local dishes.

WEDDINGS IN BARBADOS
If you are planning a wedding in Barbados, the award-winning Coral Reef Club is an ideal location for your dream wedding. Our offers include various features and some optional extras, all designed to make your Barbados Wedding wishes comes true.

HONEYMOONS IN BARBADOS
Coral Reef Club is the ultimate destination for a romantic honeymoon in Barbados. Learn about our exclusive Sun, Moon & Stars Barbados Honeymoon offer which provides the privacy and romance sought after by newlyweds.

THE SPA
The Coral Reef Barbados Spa is housed within a beautiful colonial inspired building with clean, modern lines, set within a tropical garden paradise. Exotic vegetation and waterfalls weave throughout the spa, from the four multipurpose treatment rooms, each with its own private foot ritual patio and garden, to the Outdoor Pavilion for couples. The scene is set for unparalleled natural beauty and tranquility.

Classic charm has been combined with a modern aesthetic, the interior design and layout winning The Spa widespread acclaim. The Spa takes its decorative colour palette from nature. Fine sand sheers, soft creamy linens and woven grasscloths sit with coral stone walls and dark chocolate wood.

This tranquil palette accentuates the prevailing air of calm and the 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.

Guests at sister hotel, The Sandpiper, are provided with complimentary luxury transfers for the two minute drive to The Spa, ensuring that they arrive relaxed and return revitalized from their treatment.

This exquisite Destination Spa captures perfectly the beauty and charm of its Caribbean surroundings and is the ultimate complement to such a unique family treasure as the Coral Reef Club.

SPA MENU
A wide selection of luxurious collections, designed for health, beauty, relaxation and rejuvenation, are offered at The Spa. The multi award-winning luxury brand, Natura Bissé, provides the skincare range of choice. Natura Bissé is renowned for its innovative products which work in synergy with the skin’s natural characteristics.

These include a Vitamin C range, an Oxygenated range and the highly acclaimed Diamond line, which is considered the ultimate in global anti-ageing treatments. To complement Natura Bissé, 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, with unrivalled expertise. Indulge in the aroma and sensation of the signature Lemongrass and Ginger Rub, or invigorate your body with the Caribbean Calm Massage.

For the ultimate indulgence opt for a Spa Day, selecting from an impressive array of exclusive Spa Collections. In between treatments enjoy a light lunch and luxuriate in simply captivating surroundings.

GYM
The Gym is equipped with Life Fitness machines: elliptical trainers, cross trainers, tread mills, leg extension, chest press, stair master, upright bike, recumbent bike, abdominal crunch bench, ab and back trainer, dual adjustable pulley, benches and free weights.

POOLS
Choose between two large swimming pools. Plantation Suites and Luxury Cottage/Suites have their own private plunge pools.

GARDENS
Pathways wind throughout our lush tropical gardens, between soaring palms, grand Mahogany, Flamboyant and Pride of India trees and fragrant Frangipani and Ylang Ylang trees. Cottages and rooms are set amid blazing Bougainvillea, colourful Crotons and a myriad of other flowering plants and shrubs.

It is nature’s perfect playground for humming birds, little black and yellow sugar birds and even the occasional monkeys. Meander through these delightful gardens right to the sea where you can pass the day in the balmy shade of the Casuarina trees. Garden tours are offered on Wednesday afternoons.

TENNIS
We have two tennis courts which are lit for night play and we offer complimentary tennis coaching with our resident pro from 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. daily (except Sundays). Adults and children are welcome.

WATERSPORTS
Coral Reef Club offers a wide range of watersports activities suitable for the entire family. The crystalline waters and sandy beach are the perfect setting for a wonderful day. Guests can enjoy complimentary non-motorised watersports such as Hobie Cat and Laser sailing, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding and Snorkelling.

We also offer subsidised speedboat activities including waterskiing, wakeboarding and inflatable doughnut riding. For keen divers there are shipwrecks scattered up and down the West Coast, and the bioluminescent water makes for the perfect night dive.

Those interested in turtles and conservation can participate in the highly respected Barbados Sea Turtle Project, right next door to the hotel. Non divers are welcome to join in too.

GOLF – SANDY LANE
Sandy Lane is a luxury golf resort in the Caribbean that offers some of the best golf in the world, with three golf courses, The Old Nine, The Country Club and the world-renowned Green Monkey: a Tom Fazio creation carved from an old stone quarry.

The expansive 450-yard Driving Range is located at The Country Club course. The two-sided North and South tees offer golfers the exciting challenge of practicing hitting against the trade winds. Wherever you play, you will be enchanted by the spectacular natural beauty of the terrain and the stunning views of Barbados’ platinum coastline.

ROYAL WESTMORELAND
Royal Westmoreland boasts a par 72, 7045 yard championship course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jnr. Set in a lush tropical landscape and calling for every club in your bag, it’s consistently rated as one of the top courses in the Caribbean.

Your Royal Westmoreland golf experience is enhanced by a pro shop, driving range, practice greens, clubhouse, short game academy, club hire, shoe hire and changing rooms. The tricky greens, ocean views from every hole, inviting halfway house and an amusing audience of resident monkeys place this course among the world’s best.

BABY EQUIPMENT
We limited baby equipment available upon request, at no additional charge: cribs, high chairs, child bed guards, play pens, hot plates, bottle sterilizing tablets, children’s books, baby monitors, crib mosquito nets and kettles.

DINING
Children’s room service dinner is available between 5.30 p.m. and 9.30 p.m., to be ordered with the Maitre D’ by noon. It can be served either on your patio or on the Restaurant Terrace prior to 7.00 pm. For younger babies, the Chef is happy to prepare blended food (fresh vegetables etc).

Kindly note, children under 5 years of age are permitted in the restaurant up until 7.00 pm. Should your young child become restless or noisy whilst in the restaurant, we ask for your kind consideration, and request that you take them for a brief walk.

SPORTS
Older children will enjoy the complimentary non-motorised watersports including snorkelling, kayaking, Laser and Hobie Cat sailing and paddle boarding. They may also enjoy the daily tennis clinic with our resident Tennis Pro.

Rooms: 88

Price: from 490 EUR per night

Source: www.coralreefbarbados.com