This hotel is the first Caribbean resort and offers an enchanting ambience. The truly unique property combines elegance, old-world charm and incredible natural beauty with a romantic sense of seclusion, creating a feeling among guests of having retreated to a spot on earth where life is truly simple. Built in 1700 and since fully restored, the hotel comprises 12 floors with a total of 202 rooms. Facilities include a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a safe, a currency exchange desk, a cloakroom and a lift in addition to a café, a newspaper stand a hairdressing salon, a casino, a games room, a restaurant, Internet access and conference facilities. Younger guests are able to participate in the kids' club activities and there is a laundry service to take advantage of. Those arriving by car are able to make use of the hotel car park.

The hotel nestles on a pink sand crescent beach: world-famous Crane Beach that is protected by a natural coral reef. Recognized for its stunning beauty, the hotel has been named one of the ¿Ten Best Beaches in the World'. On one hand famed for its views out over the sea; on the other hand, affording wonderful panoramic views of the blue Atlantic that fade into eternity may be enjoyed. Affording a convenient location just 10 minutes drive to the east of Grantley Adams international airport, the hotel affords a strategic location that allows for a comfortable sense of seclusion, yet is also just a few minutes from the main sights. Moreover, the hotel enjoys easy access to the rest of the island, with its wide array of golf courses, restaurants, nightclubs, shopping venues and much, much more. The resort centre is approximately 3.5 km from the hotel.

A hearty breakfast is on offer to guests each morning; lunch and the evening meal may be taken à la carte or selected from a menu whilst the midday meal may alternatively be chosen from a buffet.