Waves Hotel & Spa by Elegant Hotels

Barbados, Caribbean

Artist's impression of Standard Guest Room Pool View
Standard Guest Room
Pool View Spa Room
Pool View Spa Room
Ocean Front Room
Oceanfront Room
Artist's impression of Ocean View Junior Suite
Ocean Front Balcony
Oceanfront Duplex Suite
Ocean Front Split Level Room
Artist's impression of Seascape Restaurant
Seascape Restaurant
Lobby Lounge
Lobby Lounge
Lounge Pool
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Artist's impression of Standard Guest Room Pool View
Standard Guest Room
Pool View Spa Room
Pool View Spa Room
Ocean Front Room
Oceanfront Room
Artist's impression of Ocean View Junior Suite
Ocean Front Balcony
Oceanfront Duplex Suite
Ocean Front Split Level Room
Artist's impression of Seascape Restaurant
Seascape Restaurant
Lobby Lounge
Lobby Lounge
Lounge Pool

The hotel

Taking All Inclusive to another level, the Waves Hotel & Spa by Elegant Hotels doesn’t just include essentials like dining and WiFi, it lays on luxuries like 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 take you from the Mediterranean to Asia but, as a new member of Elegant Hotels, you can now 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 guarantee true unadulterated relaxation.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Romantic
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Wedding
  • Families
  • Honeymoon
  • Babysitting service
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym

Where is it

Located directly on the west coast beach of Barbados, 25 minutes north of Bridgetown. The hotel has two sections: The Ocean House on the beach side and the Spa Area on the island side across the road from the main hotel, this is an adult-only area. 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, 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 treatment 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 Elegant Hotels properties*. Beach and pool Ambassador service.

Standard split-level rooms (also known as Duplex Suites), 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. A fridge and wet bar is located on the upper level. The lounge leads to a top floor balcony overlooking the inland side of the hotel, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Guests enjoy one complimentary spa treatment per adult per stay with a minimum 7-night stay in this category (minimum 24-hour advance reservation required).

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 7-night stay in this category (minimum 24-hour advance reservation required).

One-Bedroom Pool View Spa 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 7-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 7-night stay in this category (minimum 24-hour advance reservation required).

Ocean Front Junior Suites offer balconies featuring spectacular vistas 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 7-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 four complimentary spa treatments per adult per stay with a minimum 7-night stay in this category (minimum 24-hour advance reservation required).

2 restaurants: 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 flavors 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 Taste of Elegance 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. 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 and yoga classes are also available. Motorised and non-motorised water sports including an Aqua School featuring instructional lessons, water-skiing, stand up paddle boats, Hobie cats, kayaks and boogie boards. Spa* offering a variety of treatments* as well as a sauna, 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*. Beach Ambassador service.

Please note: a room levy of $9.63 per bedroom, per night applies (payable locally, subject to change).

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 Elegant properties is available during daytime only and subject to availability and weather conditions.

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Dec 2, 2021 Nauticalberto

Just returned from a 10 day vacation at Waves which included our marriage on the beach, organised by Ryan Rayside his able side kick Brandon! Well firstly the hotel and overall stay - having been to Barbados a few times before I knew what to expect but my wife didn't, as she had not been before. The hotel is quite small but this adds to its charm,… Read more
Just returned from a 10 day vacation at Waves which included our marriage on the beach, organised by Ryan Rayside his able side kick Brandon! Well firstly the hotel and overall stay - having been to Barbados a few times before I knew what to expect but my wife didn't, as she had not been before. The hotel is quite small but this adds to its charm, lovely rooms ( well worth the upgrade to sea view) which are still bright and fresh since a major refurbishment in 2016 - who doesn't want to fall asleep and wake up listening to the ocean?.All areas clean and tidy and well presented. As an all inclusive hotel the food is well above average at the Seascape restaurant. Waves has another restaurant called Shisho which is a Asian fusion restaurant - its great. We love Asian food - but its really very good and a surprising contrast and very well done. Staff are delightful and obliging but if you've never been to Barbados or the Caribbean things are done at a genteel pace - primarily because of the heat so don't expect instance response. Now for us, with the added unknown of getting married, the hotel and staff we're just amazing and made our day very special and catered for all our needs beautifully. We can not thank them enough. BRAVO! So if your looking for a great hotel at very reasonable price (a rare combo) you won't be disappointed - just thrilled ( if our normal). Thank you to all at Waves for a special holiday and making it very memorable for us personally. Read less
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Nov 28, 2021 Alskfjgyueidi Tampa, Florida, Usa

This is the third time we stayed at this hotel and it was just as good as we remembered it. I was a little worried about how the Covid restrictions would impact our stay but they have managed to make it work really well with the masks but still feel like you can enjoy the holiday. Lots of hand sanitizer here and buffets are served by the staff… Read more
This is the third time we stayed at this hotel and it was just as good as we remembered it. I was a little worried about how the Covid restrictions would impact our stay but they have managed to make it work really well with the masks but still feel like you can enjoy the holiday. Lots of hand sanitizer here and buffets are served by the staff to avoid everybody’s hands all over the food. Staff are really friendly and helpful. Overall a great experience. Read less
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Nov 18, 2021 NickBl123 Bromley, United Kingdom

Waves is a decent 3* hotel, with plenty of positives, evenly balanced with the negatives. Check-in took well over an hour which wasn't acceptable and a seriously bad start. The rooms are nice enough, clean and more modern than others that I've stayed in Barbados. The resort is generally clean, tidy and well maintained. Food is mixed. Breakfast… Read more
Waves is a decent 3* hotel, with plenty of positives, evenly balanced with the negatives. Check-in took well over an hour which wasn't acceptable and a seriously bad start. The rooms are nice enough, clean and more modern than others that I've stayed in Barbados. The resort is generally clean, tidy and well maintained. Food is mixed. Breakfast is good, lunch is okay but some (not all) of the evening meals in the main restaurant were up there with the worst I've experienced. The Asian restaurant was also awful, lazily prepared, dry and disappointing. We chose to eat out for half of our meals as did a few other guests that we spoke with. There is virtually zero table service in the bar and outside areas, which was seriously irritating. The waiting staff which occasionally meandered around ignored our attempts to engage and avoided eye contact. We tried everything, including tipping and nothing works. It was borderline rude and this needs to be addressed by management. Aside from this the staff were nice. The treatments in the spa were excellent and this was a professional and very positive experience, so use your free treatments! All in all, it was a pleasant holiday but we won't be rushing back. Read less
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Nov 15, 2021 Lisa S Bristol, United Kingdom

Had a great stay at Waves, lovely hotel, amazing food and excellent service. Special shout out to Mr Bignell on the front door, always had a smile and a wave for us! Christine who always had a laugh with us, Valerie, L’Oréal and Tracey Ann for preparing my sons daily bowl of watermelon. Pamela always looked after us on the beach with drinks… Read more
Had a great stay at Waves, lovely hotel, amazing food and excellent service. Special shout out to Mr Bignell on the front door, always had a smile and a wave for us! Christine who always had a laugh with us, Valerie, L’Oréal and Tracey Ann for preparing my sons daily bowl of watermelon. Pamela always looked after us on the beach with drinks orders, nothing was ever too much trouble! Rooms were always kept very clean and tidy - would recommend an ocean view room, the views are amazing. David & Lee - the watersports guys on the beach were great, we loved going out in the hobbie cat, my sons loved the ringos and we all learnt to water ski! We enjoyed the turtle boat trip booked through the hotel, Ricky our captain was great & looked after us well as was his assistant who was swimming with us, diving down and pointing out turtles/fish in the sea, we loved it! Gym was great as was the spa, the treatments were excellent. Evening entertainment was very good, usually a singer, maybe a quiz night or games night would be fun just to add some variety? Only one negative and that was the family pool, it was tiny, no view and surrounded by a high wall, not a pleasant space to spend time. The pools at Crystal and Tamarind however were great so we tended to use those. Great holiday, I would recommend Waves. Read less
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Nov 14, 2021 Isabelx123 London

We had a great holiday at Waves. The hotel is beautiful and really well-kept (as others have said - ignore the road-side approach!) and the staff could not do enough for you. We stayed on the adults-only spa side of the hotel which I would recommend, as it's very quiet and the pool here is much better. The food was brilliant in both restaurants,… Read more
We had a great holiday at Waves. The hotel is beautiful and really well-kept (as others have said - ignore the road-side approach!) and the staff could not do enough for you. We stayed on the adults-only spa side of the hotel which I would recommend, as it's very quiet and the pool here is much better. The food was brilliant in both restaurants, and the drinks and cocktails selection is vast. I probably wouldn't recommend the hotel for children/teenagers but it's perfect for adults. We visited Crystal cove and Tamarind sister hotels and while they were also lovely, we were very pleased we had chosen Waves. Read less