Waves Hotel & Spa by Elegant Hotels

Barbados, Caribbean

Virgin rating

Standard Guest Room
Pool View Spa Room
Pool View Spa Room
Ocean Front Room
Oceanfront Room
Oceanfront Split Level Room
Ocean Front Split Level Room
Seascape
Lobby Lounge
Lobby Lounge
Lounge Pool
Kima
Seascape
Spa 1-Bedroom Suite
Pool View Spa Room
Spa
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Standard Guest Room
Pool View Spa Room
Pool View Spa Room
Ocean Front Room
Oceanfront Room
Oceanfront Split Level Room
Ocean Front Split Level Room
Seascape
Lobby Lounge
Lobby Lounge
Lounge Pool
Kima
Seascape
Spa 1-Bedroom Suite
Pool View Spa Room
Spa

The hotel

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 sunbed 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

Where is it

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

Hotel information

70 eco-chic inspired rooms and suites, each with a simplistic design featuring earthy and white tones along with natural materials and artwork. All with air-conditioning, 47" flat-screen TV, complimentary WiFi access, mini-fridge with bottled water, tea/coffee-making facilities, iron and board, hairdryer, safe, bathroom with walk-in shower, yoga mats, bathrobes, Bluetooth speakers, and a multi-device charger. All rooms feature a king-size bed.

Standard Guest Rooms are located on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the Oceanside building, showcasing inland views without balconies, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Guests enjoy one complimentary spa treatments, per adult, per stay with a minimum 7-night stay in this category (minimum 24-hour advance reservation required).

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.

All Inclusive of: all meals and snacks as well as non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages including a variety of house wines, cocktails, sparkling wines, beers and more. Motorised and non-motorised water sports, fitness centre and classes including Yoga and Pilates, and recreational activities. Spa treatments — up to four spa treatments per guest per stay (depending on room category booked). Complimentary WiFi access. Water Taxi to select west coast sister properties (subject to availability and weather conditions). Dine Around Programme with other select Marriott All-Inclusive*. Beach and pool Ambassador service.

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 two complimentary spa treatments 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 two complimentary spa treatments 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 three complimentary spa treatments 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 four complimentary spa treatments 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 three complimentary spa treatments per adult per stay with a minimum 5-night stay in this category (minimum 24-hour advance reservation required).

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. Shiso (Asian Fusion dining), offering freshly made to order noodle and rice bowls with customised flavours and spices. Kýma (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).

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.

2 swimming pools, including the adult-only pool with jacuzzi. 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*.

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.

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.  

5 nights between 1—28 Feb.

7 nights between 22 Dec—2 Jan.

* 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 be subject to an additional cost dependant on the board basis booked. A complimentary water taxi to select West Coast Marriott All-Inclusive properties is available during daytime only and subject to availability and weather conditions.

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Dec 22, 2024 J_M_S_Toronto Toronto, Canada

The last time my husband and I stayed at Waves Hotel was in December 2018. At the time, we rated it five stars. We returned in December 2024 for 5 nights and found it had slipped in overall quality. No issues with our pool side room. In fact, it was large and modern with great amenities. The pool and spa side of the resort where we stayed was… Read more
The last time my husband and I stayed at Waves Hotel was in December 2018. At the time, we rated it five stars. We returned in December 2024 for 5 nights and found it had slipped in overall quality. No issues with our pool side room. In fact, it was large and modern with great amenities. The pool and spa side of the resort where we stayed was immaculately clean. The food selection was mediocre. Some meals better than others. We both agreed the grilled swordfish dish served on the Friday night was excellent. The rest of the meals were either buffet style or a la carte. We always found something to eat, it was just underwhelming and not as good as we remembered from our prior visit. Shiso, the Asian restaurant, was still under construction during our mid-December visit. We loved dining here in the past. One night they served dinner from the Shiso menu. It was probably our second favourite meal of the trip. There were many boxes of tablewares, cutlery etc. stacked in the Shiso restaurant as we were leaving. Hopefully, the restaurant will be ready to open soon. The beach in front of Waves had eroded considerably compared to our previous visit. Rocks and sea shells washed up at the front of the beach, making it tricky to enter the water. The umbrellas and chairs were crammed together like sardines on the small beach with the sun beating down in the afternoon, with no shade. It seems that climate change may be impacting the West Coast of Barbados? The food and the beach at Waves were our biggest disappointments. It was still lovely to escape from the cold Canadian winter. We really enjoyed our stay at Waves. The staff was great, too! Read less
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Dec 20, 2024 LondonPieman St. Albans, United Kingdom

We have been visiting Waves for several years. You would have thought it would be getting better now that it is owned by Marriott. Not so. They have given it a lick of paint. Bathrooms are still desperately in need of refitting. The Asian restaurant appears to have been shut for months. Why on earth would it take that long to refit it. … Read more
We have been visiting Waves for several years. You would have thought it would be getting better now that it is owned by Marriott. Not so. They have given it a lick of paint. Bathrooms are still desperately in need of refitting. The Asian restaurant appears to have been shut for months. Why on earth would it take that long to refit it. During our week there it didn’t progress at all. I could have had it open in 24 hours with a few people working there!!! The water taxi is normally a big draw for us allowing guests to visit other hotels in the chain. Marriott have all other hotels up the coast closed so the only hotel the water taxi goes to us Crystal Cove about five minutes away. Why on earth would Marriott close and refurb several hotels at the same time. Any one with any sense would do them one at a time. We had originally booked Treasure Beach 12 months ago. It was due to open six months ago. Delay after delay. Still not open. We walked past it a few days ago and it was still closed with workmen all over it even though it was scheduled to be open the following day. I feel sorry for all those guests who were booked to stay there. Goodness knows where they will put them. Back to Waves. The staff in the most part seem fairly happy to be there. Christine in the restaurant and coffee shop continues to shine. The lads at the water sports were very good. The lad who took me sailing in the hobbie cat was good fun. Sorry can’t remember his name. The lady looking after our room did a fantastic job. Top tip. Try and book a sea view room. The view is spectacular. You will never get fed up looking at the sea. Read less
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Dec 17, 2024 Susan H

For the third consecutive year, we booked a spa side one bedroom suite but for the third time were told we had been assigned a standard room. As before, it was only after making a huge fuss and refusing to accept this, we were eventually given a one bedroom suite overlooking the toilet rooftop. Following the refurbishment of the hotel, there were… Read more
For the third consecutive year, we booked a spa side one bedroom suite but for the third time were told we had been assigned a standard room. As before, it was only after making a huge fuss and refusing to accept this, we were eventually given a one bedroom suite overlooking the toilet rooftop. Following the refurbishment of the hotel, there were still a number of outstanding snagging issues that had not been resolved. For the second year, the Shiso restaurant was closed which meant the Seascape restaurant was extremely busy and staff were frequently overwhelmed. Ongoing refurbishment works were noisy and inconvenient. We doubt rebranding the hotel will make it better for the future and will not be returning. This is sad, as individual members of staff are lovely and are let down by their mangement and reservations team. Read less
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Dec 15, 2024 Kaz1130 Wroughton, United Kingdom

Wonderful hotel our allocated room was not ready after waiting an hour we were given an ocean front room for the one night. Highly recommend you book one of these our allocated room was road side it was huge but could hear slight road noise, we were not in the room much so not an issue. Rooms were spotless and the housekeeping team are a… Read more
Wonderful hotel our allocated room was not ready after waiting an hour we were given an ocean front room for the one night. Highly recommend you book one of these our allocated room was road side it was huge but could hear slight road noise, we were not in the room much so not an issue. Rooms were spotless and the housekeeping team are a credit to the hotel as is all the other staff members I have never encountered such genuine lovely people made our stay extra special. You have to book the restaurant every night Food was amazing they have various menus each night as the Thai restaurant is still undergoing restoration. Breakfast and lunch was good lots of options the local birds do like to fly in to say hello! Found the sea hard to get into definitely need beach shoes Adults pool was great waiter service for your drinks and an ice lolly too! We went on the Mount Gay Rum tour I would say more rum tasting as no tour you sit and watch a film on how it is made so felt expensive for what it was. Nice local supermarket up the road turn left and it’s a short walk called Jordan’s. Would highly recommend the Reggie Reggie bus to Holetown and Bridgetown cheap and fun. Taxi ‘s expensive so would avoid. Overall an amazing stay thank you to all the team! Read less
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Dec 13, 2024 Vivalamore_tn Los Angeles, California

Property is nice enough especially if all the facilities are open. It’s all inclusive but limited options and unfriendly/unhelpful staff so next to impossible to get anything in a timely fashion. If you want a cappuccino ordered during breakfast it’s a minimum of 20 minutes wait. Any small request -you’re given a fake disdain smile. Small gym… Read more
Property is nice enough especially if all the facilities are open. It’s all inclusive but limited options and unfriendly/unhelpful staff so next to impossible to get anything in a timely fashion. If you want a cappuccino ordered during breakfast it’s a minimum of 20 minutes wait. Any small request -you’re given a fake disdain smile. Small gym with no weight machines. The adult only section is across the street and no beach views. The Asian fusion restaurant has been closed for months with only one restaurant option opened for meals. Mosquitos in the room. Restaurant staff never come over and check on you. Would not stay here again. Read less