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
Ocean Front Balcony
Adults Only Pool
Oceanfront Split Level Room
Ocean Front Split Level Room
Seascape
Lobby Lounge
Lobby Lounge
Lounge Pool
Kima
Seascape
Pool View Spa One Bedroom Suite
Pool View Spa Room
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Standard Guest Room
Pool View Spa Room
Pool View Spa Room
Ocean Front Room
Oceanfront Room
Ocean Front Balcony
Adults Only Pool
Oceanfront Split Level Room
Ocean Front Split Level Room
Seascape
Lobby Lounge
Lobby Lounge
Lounge Pool
Kima
Seascape
Pool View Spa One Bedroom Suite
Pool View Spa Room

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 guarantees true unadulterated relaxation.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Water Skiing
  • Babysitting service
  • Families
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Games Room
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service

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 which 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, 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 two 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 three 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.

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).

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 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 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 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 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. 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 and yoga 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, 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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May 14, 2022 Scampen1991

We have just arrived home from our 6night stay at Waves Hotel & Spa, we said the whole time how lovely and relaxed it all was. Let's start with the greeting.. Arrived a bit late due to delays at the airport eager to get up to our room for a lay down and we was not dissapointed! We booked the ocean front room and the view was beautiful every single… Read more
We have just arrived home from our 6night stay at Waves Hotel & Spa, we said the whole time how lovely and relaxed it all was. Let's start with the greeting.. Arrived a bit late due to delays at the airport eager to get up to our room for a lay down and we was not dissapointed! We booked the ocean front room and the view was beautiful every single day, the room was a good size & kept clean daily!! the cleaners all work really hard at the upkeep of the hotel no matter how much sand you may bring in, you are always greeted with a fresh room! Food : I myself am a very fussy eater i always dread ordering food and asking for it without stuff in, but the selection at Waves was brilliant something for everyone to eat! Breakfast was my favourite a full display of everything you could possibly want (along with an entertaining show from the little birds each morning) fresh salads made to cater with no guilt for asking for something different! The restaurant staff Christine particularly took care of us most mornings, removing my partner's ever growing plate of food & refilling our water keeping us hydrated in the heat! Bar : If you are thinking of going to stay at the Waves you will surely be greeted on the bar by their amazing staff who honestly work so hard making 100's of drinks and doing their rounds checking if any guests need another & brining it over when it's made! A special shout out to Mark, Kendrick, Lamar & Jakobi for making the best mango colada's & coconut daiquiri We found the watersports to be brilliant and you can do them again and again, we grabbed our own snorkles and saw so many amazing fish just off the beach, an easy swim for anyone to see! we enjoyed the paddle boarding & the hobbi cat & some kayaking staff on the beach work just as hard as everyone up above, back and forth with drinks & always in good spirits. bringing frozen grapes & ice lollies to the beach on really hot days something we thought was a fab idea! Sister? When you stay at Waves if your all inclusive you can visit two of the sister hotels for free & eat & drink for a day, & you can go back which leads me onto the POOL now i love the beach, sincerely and the whole hotel was only missing one thing, a really good pool (for everyone) however if you hop over on the water taxi and pop to crystal cove you can spend the day by their beautiful pool and bar & being able to do that simply makes up for it. Waves do have 2 pools, one on the adults only side & a family one on the other side. A special thanks to Jaquelin in reception for making us feel so welcome and really to all of the staff for those faces but names I didn't quite get. All of them went above and beyond for myself, my partner & even for other guests we had spoken to on our stay. If your thinking of going to Barbados I personally would 100% reccomened staying at The Waves Hotel & Spa you will not be disappointed! Read less
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May 8, 2022 maryn1025 Reading, United Kingdom

Value for money this is a very acceptable hotel. We found the accommodation to be clean and comfortable. The food was always fresh and varied, like most AI hotels it can become repetitive, service was brilliant and with a smile, the staff are very friendly and helpful. The beach is small and does get quite busy at times however we always managed… Read more
Value for money this is a very acceptable hotel. We found the accommodation to be clean and comfortable. The food was always fresh and varied, like most AI hotels it can become repetitive, service was brilliant and with a smile, the staff are very friendly and helpful. The beach is small and does get quite busy at times however we always managed to get a lounger. The adults only spa side had a lovely relaxing pool, this did get busy at times as there was only space for 20 guests. Yes there is a busy road between the building however one would know that before they booked, we didn’t have a problem with this, and didn’t find it noisy. To sum up given the loss of business (owing to covid) suffered by hospitality and rising costs I felt this hotels offered very good value for money. With a few tweaks this could be 5*, but appreciate this costs money. Read less
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May 7, 2022 691marshaa Toronto, Canada

This isn’t a hotel! It’s more of a motel situated on a busy main road where anyone can simply walk into the property! The lobby is old and tacky with filthy carpets. The staffs are quite nice but definitely not enough to provide proper service to guest. You’d sit around lol day and not get offered a drink and if you do, it would be the only one … Read more
This isn’t a hotel! It’s more of a motel situated on a busy main road where anyone can simply walk into the property! The lobby is old and tacky with filthy carpets. The staffs are quite nice but definitely not enough to provide proper service to guest. You’d sit around lol day and not get offered a drink and if you do, it would be the only one but then again, the drinks are all watered down and tasteless. Long line ups to enter one of the two restaurants and often not a host in site to assign a table. The food is inedible and often shared with the pesty birds that poops all over the furniture and deck. I’ve never had such bad food in the Caribbean. Quite frankly, the food on the island overall is pretty bad. There are two pools at the motel and they’re both old. The pool at the adults only side is green and has what looks like mold around the inside. The poolside furnishings are old and filthy.. I won’t recommend Waves to anyone unless they’re looking for a clean room to sleep. $700 CND a night and you get two bottles of water, the same quantity coco cola, sprite and carbonated water. You get no snacks or even some fruits! Ridiculous. Read less
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May 5, 2022 TomCarluke Scotland

The 8 of us, 6 adults a 5 year old and a 3 year old, have just returned from Waves resort. The rooms we had , ocean view, were on the ground floor and led through the balcony onto the large patio area where there was suite of rattan furniture which allowed us to sit together as a family at night. This is an all inclusive hotel where the… Read more
The 8 of us, 6 adults a 5 year old and a 3 year old, have just returned from Waves resort. The rooms we had , ocean view, were on the ground floor and led through the balcony onto the large patio area where there was suite of rattan furniture which allowed us to sit together as a family at night. This is an all inclusive hotel where the accommodation is excellent as are the facilities. Whether you dined in the cafe, Seascape restaurant or Sisho, the food always excelled. The hotel is situated on a beautiful beach with plenty of loungers and parasols with plenty of water sports activities. The setting of the hotel, the accommodation and facilities were only surpassed by the service from the staff. The staff were very attentive, helpful and friendly. They demonstrated a genuine interest in us as individuals and as a group. They continually went out of their way to ensure all your needs were met and spent time engaging with us. Although all staff demonstrated these qualities, it would be unfair not to single out three members of staff who made the whole experience even more special for us, so a big thanks to Romario, Christine and Valerie for the attention and care which enhanced the whole experience. A special thanks from Luke and James. Read less
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May 2, 2022 Stuart M Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Arrived late afternoon, was allocated a room in adults only area which is across the road from the main hotel but had to wait along time to get a room on the third floor of the main hotel because my wife has mobility issues and there are no lifts in the adults only area. Food and service was generally good, quick mention to Jakobe and Destiny for… Read more
Arrived late afternoon, was allocated a room in adults only area which is across the road from the main hotel but had to wait along time to get a room on the third floor of the main hotel because my wife has mobility issues and there are no lifts in the adults only area. Food and service was generally good, quick mention to Jakobe and Destiny for pool service. I must admit I was disappointed with the beach area as it is tiny, the pool at main hotel is not huge and is in shade at the front of the hotel for most of the day. We did enjoy our stay but I must admit that I have stayed in cheaper hotels in the Caribbean which have had much better facilities. Still have an issue with the hotel trying to debit my bank account when I paid my final bill in full at check out. Read less