A variety of different recreational pursuits isn't necessarily a requirement for all travelers. While some travelers would prefer a hotel offering numerous recreational activities, others can enjoy themselves with few or no recreational choices, since their top priority is just to relax. While the hotel doesn't provide an extensive array of extracurricular activities the Croeso House may have what you want.

Water and Fitness

Since the hotel offers a pool, you'll find plenty of opportunities to cool off while spending time in the sun. While lounging at the hotel pool may be the ideal way to relax, you might also enjoy taking a quick dip before breakfast.

Tennis

Tennis courts aren't offered at this hotel, so if you want to make tennis a part of your vacation, this isn't the ideal hotel choice. The lack of tennis courts doesn't concern most guests, who can take advantage of a lot of other activities available at the hotel.

If you are looking for some other choices that are good for tennis, investigate Sam Lord's Castle Resort and Sandy Lane. There are some of the area's best spots for tennis at these hotels, so you might want to take a minute to consider these other options before making a final choice.

Golf

Even though there isn't a golf course at the Croeso House, if hitting the greens is something you don't want to miss out on, the hotel can help arrange for you to play golf at a local course. The nearest course is Royal Westmoreland, located 1.4 miles southeast of the Croeso House. The course is 6,870 yards long, and it is rated as a par 72. The standard greens fees for using this course are as follows: $75-$175; $100-$190 for visitors. If you're interested in finding out more information, you can contact the course at 246-422-4653.

Watersports

Though you won't find watersports on site at this hotel, there are vendors elsewhere in Barbados. Just place a few phone calls, and vacationers can obtain everything needed from one of these providers.

Family Activities

Feel free to bring the entire family to the Croeso House, but there aren't many kid-focused amenities. Since there aren't very many kids' amenities at the hotel, guests who will be vacationing with children should focus on their top priorities and carefully weigh the pros and cons of this hotel, compared to some of the other choices. Toward that end, you should also consider one of the hotels that is top-rated for family vacations.

Entertainment and Nightlife

Tourists looking for a vacation filled with exciting nightlife and live entertainment may not be happy at this hotel. Sadly, this area is better known for peace and quiet and the hotel doesn't provide live entertainment. Needless to say, if that isn't a grave concern you might decide that the Croeso House is just what the doctor ordered. There are no bars or nightclubs at this hotel, so you won't be kept awake by noise from a dance floor. Other area hotels provide places where you can spend an evening out, as listed in the following chart:

Nearby Hotels with Nightlife

Hotel Number of Bars Live Entertainment Distance Direction Colony Club 3 0.2 mi. SE Fairmont Royal Pavilion 2 0.3 mi. N Crystal Cove Hotel 2 0.3 mi. SE Coral Reef Club 1 0.5 mi. SE Discovery Bay 1 0.6 mi. SE Royal Westmoreland 2   1.4 mi. SE Sandy Lane 4   1.9 mi. SE House 1 2.5 mi. SE Tamarind Cove Hotel 3 2.6 mi. SE St. James 0 2.8 mi. SE

If lady luck is calling your name you can visit the casino at Royal Westmoreland, located 1.4 miles to the southeast of the Croeso House.

Other Recreation

There is no lack of interesting things to see and do in Barbados, so you aren't restricted to the activities the hotel offers on its property. From a quiet morning spent boating or sailing, to a few hours learning about the area's history, each guest can set his or her own agenda.