Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

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Barbados, Caribbean

4 stars

Taking All-inclusive to another level, the Waves Hotel & Spa doesn’t just include essentials such as dining and WiFi, it lays on additional luxuries including water sports, spa treatments, and yoga. From cocktail mixology to rum tasting, you’ll never be short of entertainment - you can even ‘add on’ bucket list experiences like swimming with sea turtles, the kids will love it! Its restaurants will take you from the Mediterranean to Asia but you can also dine at their select west coast sister hotels too, travelling there by complimentary water taxi. It’s not all about getting off the sun bed though - nobody will mind if you laze away days at the spa, by the two pools, or on its Platinum West Coast beach, and the complimentary Beach and Pool Ambassador Service guarantees true unadulterated relaxation.

Amenities

Kayaking
Sailing
Snorkelling
Water Skiing
Yoga
Babysitting service
Families
Honeymoon
Wedding
Bar
Evening Entertainment
Fitness Centre/Gym
Games Room
Internet Access
Restaurant
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Spa
Swimming Pool
Beachfront location

Explore the local area

Located directly on the west coast beach of Barbados, 25 minutes north of Bridgetown. Transfer time from airport: 30 minutes.

Hotel Information

Room Upgrade Information

Pool View Spa Rooms are located in the adult-only spa building of the property (guests 17 years and over only), across the road from the Oceanside building, these large rooms feature a balcony or terrace overlooking the pool, sleeping maximum 2 adults. Guests enjoy one complimentary spa treatment per adult per stay with a minimum 5-night stay in this category (minimum 24-hour advance reservation required).Spa 1-Bedroom Suites are located in the adult-only spa building of the property (guests 17 years and over only), across the road from the Oceanside building, these spacious suites offer a separate bedroom and living space area with a balcony overlooking the pool, sleeping maximum 4 adults. Guests enjoy one complimentary spa treatment per adult per stay with a minimum 5-night stay in this category (minimum 24-hour advance reservation required)Ocean Front Rooms offer spacious accommodation and are located on every floor in the Oceanside building, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child. Guests enjoy one complimentary spa treatment per adult per stay with a minimum 5-night stay in this category (minimum 24-hour advance reservation required).Ocean Front Junior Suites offer balconies featuring spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea, and come complete with a stocked mini-bar, sleeping maximum 2 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Guests enjoy one complimentary spa treatment per adult per stay with a minimum 5-night stay in this category (minimum 24-hour advance reservation required).Ocean Front Split Level Rooms are ideal for guests seeking a separate living and sleeping space for enhanced privacy. The guest bedroom, with a king-size bed and bathroom, is on the entry level and a spacious lounge with pull-out sofa, fridge, and wet bar is located on the upper level. The lounge leads to a top floor balcony offering breathtaking, panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea. These suites come complete with a stocked mini-bar, sleeping maximum 2 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Guests enjoy two complimentary spa treatments per adult per stay with a minimum 5-night stay in this category (minimum 24-hour advance reservation required)

Hotel details

Dining

Seascape (Mediterranean inspired cuisine), open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, offering a lunch buffet and Mediterranean-infused à la carte dinner menus as well a variety of international theme nights. Dosa Restaurant (South Indian cuisine). Kyma (al fresco Coffee Bar & Deli), serving specialty hot or cold coffees, lattes and teas as well as Grab and Go food including fresh salads and sandwiches. 2 bars serving a selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages by the glass including a variety of cocktails, sparkling wine, beers and more. Take advantage of the Dine Around programme which offers exchange dining with select sister hotels' restaurants* (meal and drinks supplements may apply). Room service* (7:30am–9:30pm).

Fun and Games

2 swimming pools, including the adult-only pool with whirlpool. Fitness centre with state of the art equipment and regular complimentary indoor and outdoor fitness classes, such as yoga and pilates. Family meditation classes are also available. Motorised and non-motorised water sports including an Aqua School featuring instructional lessons, water-skiing, stand up paddle boarding, tubing, Hobie cat sailing, kayaking, and snorkelling. Beach cricket. Spa* offering a variety of treatments* as well as a sauna and steam room, and manicure/pedicure stations (adult-only area). Use of tennis courts at sister property. Nearby golf course*.

Entertainment

Regular entertainment, shows, and DJ nights throughout the week. Manager's cocktail party. Special culinary events such as wine pairing or rum tasting. Educational events or demos from cooking to mixology workshops.

Handy Stuff

Complimentary WiFi throughout the property. Complimentary daytime water taxi to select west coast sister properties (subject to availability and weather conditions). Babysitting services*. Pool and Beach Ambassador service.

Minimum Stay

5 nights between 1—28 Feb.

7 nights between 22 Dec—2 Jan.

Resort Fees

A Tourism Fee will be charged per bedroom, per night and will be collected at check out. The rate is subject to change by the Government, and varies by hotel room. Fees currently range from 8.75 Barbadian dollar (approximately £3.90) to 35 Barbadian dollar (approximately £16.00) per bedroom, per night.

Additional Information

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: child ages at this property are up to 16 years.

Please note: all rooms are non-smoking.

Please note: the hotel has two sections — the Ocean House on the beach side and the Spa Area (adults-only) on the island side which is across the road from the main Oceanside building.

Please note: The Dine Around Programme is only available at select properties and may incur an additional cost depending on the board basis booked. A complimentary water taxi to select West Coast Marriott All-Inclusive properties is available during daytime only and is subject to availability and weather conditions. Guests are advised to check directly with the individual venues for current opening times, availability, and any booking requirements.

Trip advisor rating

4.6/5

1,225 reviews

Sleep Quality
Location
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Service
Value
Cleanliness

Excellent

73%

Very Good

17%

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“Great friendly and well appointed Hotel!”

Mar 09, 2026timp601

Stayed here a couple of weeks apart following a cruise in and out of Barbados. Lovely hotel (longish way from town) but well appointed, great facilities and the most fabulous and helpful staff in all areas. This also included the transport services which work in partnership with the hotel. Sad to go, but a lovely couple of days and “All inclusive” deals are great value.

“A little piece of paradise - with amazing staff!”

Mar 04, 2026Veritydepp

Having been to Barbados several times in the last 29 years, we have seen a lot of the island and stayed in different locations. This one was particularly good. We liked the fact that the hotel isn't too big and therefore feels familiar and relaxed. We had a large ocean-view room which was well-equipped, tastefully decorated and extremely comfortable - the spacial balcony offered views of the ocean and picturesque sunsets. But the best thing about the whole resort was its staff - they were absolutely wonderful and couldn't do enough for us. We return again and again because the people are so special..... Special thanks to ASHANTI on reception who looked after our every need, together with colleagues, ANTWONE, DEVON and SHERMARKE, amongst others. You guys are the absolute best - thank you, thank you :)) "Everytin' is Irie"!!

“Marriot have ruined this once lovely hotel”

Mar 02, 2026SLPER72

So gutted to be honest, I reviewed this hotel 2 years ago as we absolutely loved it , hence why we went back. Sadly this time a completely different experience , Marriott have got their claws well and truly into this place and it’s gone downhill. I will add , the staff are lovely, it’s not their fault , and it was lovely to see some familiar faces like , Jaqueline, Jennifer and Kevan and the tall young fella with dreads behind the bar. And the rooms are beautiful, we had a fantastic 2 story room so no complaints there First, the food , it’s a huge nope from us, it used to be really very nice, we were dissapointed that the pan asain which was very good had now become a not very good ‘Indian’ , the buffet in seascape was below par this time, breakfast is the only decent meal. The beach, awful, usually red flag , some days 8 sunbeds is all that’s put out as it’s tiny, and tbh the rubbish at the back and sides quite frankly make it an eyesore. Pools- this was a huge big are, we have our 13 yr old with us so unable to use the adult only pool which is huge and beautiful looking, but over 17 years olds only allowed, this means you only have the small that I describe as a city pool to use, there are 8 sunbeds around that unless you want to be in the shade in a cabana , these 8 sunbeds are taken up by 70 year olds with no kids by 8am, so then you get no where to sit if you have kids ! The water taxi only runs when the water is flat so you try that, only to be told the other hotels in the chain are fully booked, we did have a moan and managed to get into crystal cove. We are told that colony club would not take us, we had been there on the water taxi 2 years previously so we just went, and we got a lovely sunbed around the pool , and had all food and drinks there with no issues, very odd. In conclusion- the hotel is great for older people who are happy to sit in balcony with a book, it’s boring , average age of clients is 72 years old I’d say It’s not family friendly, needs making into an adults only , the false advertising is shocking, Marriott have well and truly ruined this hotel , the staff do their best so it’s sad to see. Sadly we won’t be returning

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