Waves Hotel & Spa by Elegant Hotels

Barbados, Caribbean

Hotel rating
Trip advisor rating: 4.5 Based on 519 reviews
Artist's impression of Seascape Restaurant
Ocean Front Room
Ocean Front Balcony
Artist's impression of Ocean View Junior Suite
Artist's impression of Standard Guest Room Pool View
Lobby Lounge
Lobby Lounge
Wedding Gazebo
Standard Guest Room
Oceanfront Duplex Suite
Seascape Restaurant
Oceanfront Room
Artist's impression of Seascape Restaurant
Ocean Front Room
Ocean Front Balcony
Artist's impression of Ocean View Junior Suite
Artist's impression of Standard Guest Room Pool View
Lobby Lounge
Lobby Lounge
Wedding Gazebo
Standard Guest Room
Oceanfront Duplex Suite
Seascape Restaurant
Oceanfront 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. 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 3 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 3 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).

  • Spa offer: receive up to four complimentary spa treatments per adult per stay when staying 7 nights or more (amount of treatments varies based on room type booked). 

  • Honeymoon offer: honeymooners receive sparkling wine upon arrival and flower petals in room on day of arrival. Minimum stay applies. 

  • Kids stay and eat free: up to two children (2-5 years) stays and eats free when sharing a room with one or two adults for travel completed between 5 Jan '19–4 Jan '20. 

    Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. 

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 program 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 Serenity spa 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.

This hotel has a Tourism Levy fee of $5.50 per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change)

5 nights between 1—28 Feb '18/'19.

7 nights between 22 Dec '18/'19—2 Jan '19/'20.

*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.

Trip advisor rating: 4.5 Based on 519 reviews

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Feb 17, 2019 eli138 London

I recently stayed at Waves for 10 days with my mum. We had a split level ocean view room which was beautiful. There's a double bed in the main room and up the stairs is a sofa bed, balcony, tea/coffee making area and sink. Stunning views over the ocean. Mum would have liked an armchair in the room and I would have appreciated a little desk as I… Read more
I recently stayed at Waves for 10 days with my mum. We had a split level ocean view room which was beautiful. There's a double bed in the main room and up the stairs is a sofa bed, balcony, tea/coffee making area and sink. Stunning views over the ocean. Mum would have liked an armchair in the room and I would have appreciated a little desk as I have to work whilst I'm on holiday, but these are only small points. There is a flat screen TV on both levels. We attended the 'orientation meeting' on the first morning, which is held in the coffee shop for all the newcomers. I had expected it to be a mini tour of the property to see where everything was, but this wasn't the case. The lady providing information on the hotel was regularly interrupted by the staff operating the coffee machine etc, which meant we were sat there for around 20 minutes. My advice would be not to bother as everything she said is written in the information pack which you are given on arrival. Better to spend that time on the beach! There are 2 restaurants and both are lovely. All the staff are incredibly friendly. Inclusive wines not too bad at all. Fantastic drinks service on the beach. Nothing is too much trouble. The water taxi which runs throughout the day to the other hotels in the Elegant range is a real bonus. Very enjoyable. The adults only pool on the spa side is lovely and quiet. Very relaxing. The inclusive spa treatments are good too. The only thing which spoiled our holiday to a certain extent was the fact you aren't allowed to have a bottle of wine in the mini fridge in your room unless you buy it! You can drink as much as you like in the lounge/bar downstairs. The best view of the beautiful Caribbean sunset was from our balcony. We would have liked to have poured ourselves a glass of wine and enjoyed the sunset from there each evening. I find this rule of not being able to do this completely bizarre! I was offered no kind of apology or explanation regarding this strange rule. Other than that, we very much enjoyed our stay. I will return and would highly recommend. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing place, amazing staff and amazing holiday

Feb 12, 2019 BattyBlackbird Reading, United Kingdom

The staff at this lovely hotel were al all marvellous. Nothing was too much trouble and the smiles were genuine. We were made to feel so welcome. Our spa room was large and quiet and the bed was supremely comfortable. Food really great in both restaurants and in the “snack bar” and the bar service was very good both in the bar and on the… Read more
The staff at this lovely hotel were al all marvellous. Nothing was too much trouble and the smiles were genuine. We were made to feel so welcome. Our spa room was large and quiet and the bed was supremely comfortable. Food really great in both restaurants and in the “snack bar” and the bar service was very good both in the bar and on the beach. We will definitely go back. We both had our birthday while we were there and were treated most royally. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Peaceful, excellent service, great food & a wonderful beach...would definitely return!

Feb 9, 2019 happy_haddad London

From the moment we arrived, we felt instantly relaxed and at home. The staff are all so friendly and made us feel very welcome. We arrived late at night and were impressed by the look of the place, with the modern, bajan decor, sound of the waves from the sea, lush greenery and the welcome drink 'grapefruit cooler'. And from the moment we woke up… Read more
From the moment we arrived, we felt instantly relaxed and at home. The staff are all so friendly and made us feel very welcome. We arrived late at night and were impressed by the look of the place, with the modern, bajan decor, sound of the waves from the sea, lush greenery and the welcome drink 'grapefruit cooler'. And from the moment we woke up on our first morning, it just kept getting better & better. The beach is beautiful, lots of beds and very comfortable - the beach staff even arrange the parasols for you if would like more shade and they have a constant drinks service, plus cool towels, frozen fruit and ice cream, handed to you at various points throughout the day. My husband was recovering from an injury, and without even having to ask, the staff said they were looking to move us from the spa pool room we had booked (as there were lots of stairs) to a room in the sea view side. We ended up in a sea view suite. I have to say, it was absolutely stunning - sitting on the balcony watching the evening sunsets was a very special experience. I would highly recommend ensuring you book a room in the main part of the hotel (rather than in the spa rooms across the road) as the main hotel is more recently renovated and the room we had was really modern, spacious, lovely big bed, and a lovely new modern bathroom. I would recommend taking earplugs as the ceiling fans were a little noisy (although provided a lovely breeze - so we didn't need the A/C at night). Overall, the food was excellent. I have to give a special mention to Cheryl who made the most incredible breakfast omelettes to order! Plus the banana bread was a favourite of mine. The food in both restaurants for the evening meals was excellent and we especially enjoyed the oriental one, where the sushi was delicious. Plus, we loved the snack bar for lunch - their wraps and salads were really tasty, and the afternoon tea was a really nice touch too. This hotel prides itself on wellness and health and we really enjoyed the healthy food and reasonable portions. There is a sausages and bacon etc at breakfast if you want it, but also a wide range of fresh fruit, seeds, poached eggs etc, so its really choice how healthy you want to be! Outside of the Waves hotel, we took the water taxi to the other sister hotels and spent the day at the Colony Club, which was also a lovely hotel. Top tip - go there on a Sunday, when they have a steal band and fantastic Sunday lunch buffet - the seafood and fish were something to remember! (but not included in the all inclusive) We'd also recommend getting the local yellow bus which was really fun. We took a short trip down to Holetown which was well worth a visit. There is so much to see on the island and so hard to tear yourself away from the luxury and peace of the hotel; we'd love to return & stay for longer and get out to see a bit more. As I said, all of the staff were incredible but we have to give a special mention to Chad, who was really friendly and couldn't do enough for us and looked after us so well on the beach. Thanks also to Christine, Jacquie, Crystal, Ryan, Pamela, Oliver & Jennifer. And overall thank you to everyone at Waves - we have travelled a lot, but never experienced such excellent customer service; just really lovely people who care about you, always said good morning and happy to help in whichever way you needed. I would love to be back there right now, sipping a rum cooler, while watching the sunset on the beach....heaven! We will be back for sure. Read less
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Feb 5, 2019 wk47uk Blackburn, United Kingdom

Our first visit to the Caribbean has been made excellent by the Waves hotel and staff. I had reservations with the hotel being all inclusive as we have never done so before but after reading reviews dicided to go for it and glad we did. This place has the feel and service of a higher end beach hotel. I'm not going to bang on about it - just read… Read more
Our first visit to the Caribbean has been made excellent by the Waves hotel and staff. I had reservations with the hotel being all inclusive as we have never done so before but after reading reviews dicided to go for it and glad we did. This place has the feel and service of a higher end beach hotel. I'm not going to bang on about it - just read the reviews because they are correct. All I shall say is well done Team Waves and thank you. Read less
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Feb 4, 2019 Terry1308 Brighton, United Kingdom

We stayed as a couple for a week in January 2019 and were delighted by our time here. The many thoughtful extras that we received were both surprising and delightful. Relaxing on the beach snorkelling and bathing we were attended to by staff bring drinks from the bar, Ice Cream and sprays to keep us cool. We also had free head and body massages,… Read more
We stayed as a couple for a week in January 2019 and were delighted by our time here. The many thoughtful extras that we received were both surprising and delightful. Relaxing on the beach snorkelling and bathing we were attended to by staff bring drinks from the bar, Ice Cream and sprays to keep us cool. We also had free head and body massages, which were gorgeous. I cannot speak highly enough of the staff. The hotel room itself was excellent (We did get a free upgrade) and was right on the beach front. The sea was a little churned when we first arrived and visibility wasn't good, but at the end our stay the visibility had improved. We saw Gold spotted Snake Eel, Loggerhead Turtle and a myriad of fish: Trumpet-fish, File fish, Porcupine fish, Sturgeons and a huge shoal of Anchovies plus many others that were bright and colourful. The beach had sandy and stony areas with some corals. They only downside was that the food although of high quality was a little lacking in variation for vegetarians and more so for vegans. They do have a separate vegetarian menu and were very responsive when I requested something off the menu, but you do have to ask. Overall though this has to be up there as one of my favourite stays and I have been to a lot of hotels!! Read less