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Last updated on May 6, 2021
Below is your definitive resource for travelling to Barbados and Beach Houses by The Crane during these uncertain times. For more information, please contact reservations@beachhouses.bb.
Effective May 8th, 2021, travellers will be considered fully vaccinated if:
*AstraZeneca, Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech or Johnson & Johnson are the currently accepted vaccines. Note: Additional vaccines may be added by the island’s Ministry of Health & Wellness, guided by the WHO emergency listing approval.
**Countries of special consideration are those where the prevalence of certain variants of COVID-19 are deemed of particular concern to Barbados’ public health officials. These are South Africa, Brazil and India, currently.
Travellers must enter Barbados with a negative PCR test taken 3 days prior to arrival.
Due to the island’s entry requirements for international arrivals, guests at Beach Houses should book a minimum of 1 night at our sister resort, The Crane where an appointment will be made for a 2nd COVID-19 PCR test to done as soon as possible arrival, on-site at the resort.
Results of this test are expected to be back within 24 hours. On receipt of a 2nd negative PCR test result, guests are free to start their holiday at Beach Houses!
Pre-submission for approval of vaccine certificates via travelform.gov.bb is preferred. Additionally, proof of vaccination (in English), in the form of a vaccine certificate, is required. Validation of certificates at the point of entry will include one of the following:
*Persons who fail to provide proof of vaccination will be subject to the protocols of unvaccinated travellers.
While awaiting the results of the required arrival COVID-19 PCR test, fully vaccinated travellers may freely move around The Crane, including access to all restaurants. However, access to Crane Beach, the Fitness Centre and Serenity Spa is restricted until receipt of a negative test result.
Yes! Children under 18 years, travelling with fully vaccinated guardians will be allowed to adhere to the same guidelines as their fully vaccinated guardians.
If a fully vaccinated adult traveller is travelling with an unvaccinated traveller, 18 years and older and they choose not to be separated, the rules applied to the unvaccinated traveller will also apply to the fully vaccinated traveller.
A traveller will be considered to be unvaccinated when they are:
Travellers must enter Barbados with a negative PCR test taken 3 days prior to arrival.
Due to the island’s entry requirements for international arrivals, guests at Beach Houses should book a minimum of 7 nights at our sister resort, The Crane where an appointment will be made for a 2nd COVID-19 PCR test to administered after completing the mandatory 5-day in-room quarantine.
Results of this test are expected to be back within 24 hours. On receipt of a 2nd negative PCR test result, guests are free to start their holiday at Beach Houses!
Given the new normal, Beach Houses by The Crane and Barbados have instituted a number of new forms that should be completed and submitted no later than 48 hours prior to arrival.
It is mandatory for ALL persons travelling to Barbados to enter with a negative COVID-19 PCR test from an accredited facility taken within 3 days prior to arrival.
All visitors should travel with a thermometer to conduct daily self-temperature checks during a monitoring period of 7 days after arrival.
You may be denied boarding at your international gateway without a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours.
However, if you arrive in Barbados without a valid negative PCR test, you will be tested at the airport.
The Government of Barbados has implemented a number of directives to control the spread of COVID-19. Kindly note that all restrictions are subject to change as the situation remains fluid.
Effective April 27th – May 17th, 2021, a limited curfew will be in place Thursdays through Sundays, between midnight – 5:00 AM. On these days, all citizens, residents and visitors must be in their residences or hotels/villas by midnight.
During this period, all Barbados beaches will open between 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM for recreation, but picnics and parties remain strictly prohibited.
Only the member of the party that tests positive will be required to isolate in a government-approved isolation facility, or at The Crane in separate accommodation, if approved for same. All other members of the party will be quarantined at The Crane, monitored and tested by the island’s public health authorities.
In the interest of continuing prevention of any community spread on the island, if you test positive for COVID-19, you would typically be transferred by public health authorities to a government isolation facility to receive first-rate treatment and care until your recovery. This transfer and care would be at no cost to you, and upon recovery, you are free to resume your vacation and/or return home.
If you are booked for 5 nights or more, you now have the choice of isolating at The Crane Resort under its COVID Assurance Plus offer, which offers a designated private pool suite with breakfast included for your recovery period.
Upon receipt of a positive COVID-19 test, the Ministry of Health will conduct a full health assessment at the Harrison Point isolation facility, at no charge, including screening for any underlying health conditions that could compromise your wellness. Transportation will be provided to and from the facility. This health screening takes less than a day, after which you will be isolated to your suite until cleared for recovery.
Note: Persons are considered recovered and can leave isolation after two consecutively administered COVID-19 PCR tests with negative results.
We are pleased to offer delivery of delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner options, right to your villa. Orders may be placed here.
Please note the below before placing your order:
Each villa is also equipped with a full kitchen or kitchenette for the easy preparation of meals.
We are committed to providing a worry-free environment for our guests to safely visit and enjoy our resort while providing a safe environment for our team members to work. The Crane Confidence Programme incorporates enhanced sanitization, physical distancing, and safety protocols throughout the guest journey. For more details, please click here.
Yes. In keeping with guidelines from the Government of Barbados and advice from the Ministry of Health, if you are visiting The Crane Resort to enjoy its amenities, face coverings are required for movement around all public areas of the resort.
Masks may be removed while swimming, sitting in a lounge chair socially distancing from others or while dining in a restaurant.
The Government of Barbados has mandated the wearing of face coverings in public, except when exercising, eating or drinking. Many businesses across the island will only allow you to enter if you are wearing a mask in the proper fashion. You may also be subject to a temperature check and hand sanitisation when entering many premises including restaurants, bars and supermarkets.
Protocols are fluid in response to the demands of the pandemic and we encourage you to reference barbadostravelprotocols.com for the most current information as you make your travel plans.
