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Our week at the Waves hotel was absolutely amazing! As many of the other reviews have mentioned this hotel is currently under renovation, however this did not impact our stay and possibly made the experience even better. For one we got upgraded to an ocean view room which was wonderful. Second, since only a section of the hotel is currently open, there's a reduced amount of guest which made the hotel feel small and intimate. We felt like we really got to know the staff and the other guests by the end of our week. The beach is on the smaller size, but we never had any issues finding a lounger for our group of 4. The water is very beautiful to swim in and on calmer days my husband was able to snorkel and see a variety of different fish. The water activities available to guest was also a great addition, we go to use the paddle boards and my husband went on the sail boat which he really enjoyed. The hotel also offers a variety of activities, including yoga, pilates, mixology class and spa vouchers. The yoga and pilates instructors were very knowledgeable and it was great to get a little physical activity in the morning. The evening activities consisted of music, bingo, trivia, etc which was very entertaining. The activities usually ended at around 10 pm, but that was great for us since we liked going to bed early. There was also the option to book off resort excursions (through the hotel), which I would highly recommend. Barbados is a beautiful island and getting to visit it was truly amazing. I highly recommend taking advantage of the spa, our couples massage was wonderful and a great way to really relax. The food was also fantastic. Every meal had a variety of option, we dined at the À la carte restaurant 5 out of the 7 nights and I never had the same food. The omelette bar in the morning was a great touch, the buffet lunch options were endless and there was also the option to go to the café for sandwiches, etc. Last but not least the staff at the Waves Hotel are AMAZING!! A big mention to the staff at the bar, the beach staff and activity staff, they were all so friendly and went above and beyond to make our stay amazing. You were always greeted with a Good morning from everyone and the staff really made our stay more enjoyable. We ended up visiting 2 sister resorts which highlighted even more that the staff at the Waves was truly amazing!

Our experience at Waves was amazing to say the least. I rely a lot on reviews when I travel and I really wanted to write a review to say how great this place is as it truly deserves nothing but praise. We had booked our vacation in June 2023, a pool view room, but were informed later of the renovations. The hotel offered us to stay at another property but we decided to stay anyways. We were so happy we did and it worked out great for us since we were upgraded to an ocean view room. There were no disruptions due to the construction. The staff are exceptional and really hard working. We have never been to a resort where all the staff were friendly and always happy to help. Special mentions to the bartenders in the lobby, Jabaar at the beach bar and Kevin for the activities. The food was great and a lot of choices for all the meals. I have not eaten anything I didn’t like. We did decide to do a few meals off site at QP Bistro and the Tides restaurant which I would highly recommend as well. The hotel did offer various activities and there was a sheet every morning with all the activities happening during the day. We enjoyed yoga on the deck, candle making class and the mixology class as well. We also enjoyed the booze and bingo in the evening and the trivia. Other activities were also offered at an extra cost that you could book through the resort. We enjoyed a visit to Mount Gay, a tour of the island and an evening at Oistins. The spa treatments were also great and I would recommend if you have the chance. We also enjoyed the water taxi to visit the sister resorts. We went to Crystal Cove and the Colony Club but we were happy to be returning to Waves. The water taxi was not running one day due to bigger than usual swells but that did not bother us and happy they were considerate of everyone’s safety. The beach was a bit small but we had no problems finding chairs for our party of 4. I had read this in a previous review and found it helpful to know there was a bit of an edge getting in and out of the sea but we had no issues and just took our time. My only recommendation, which is not a big issue, may be for the hotel to give bracelets to the guest so it’s easier to identify you as a guest when you are going to other resorts but they already have a system in place for a voucher if you will be having lunch on the sister properties. All in all, I would highly recommend this resort and we were all sad to leave. We are already looking to book again hopefully soon.

I booked a trip in July of 2023 for 7 couples to celebrate my birthday at Waves in April of 2024 and in February of 2024 found out they were closing the main pool and one of the restaurants for renovations- to say I was nervous and upset is an understatement. I reached out to the hotel and they assured me my celebration was in good hands - they were 100% correct. I have been going to Barbados for 20 years, with 15 visits in total and this was my first all inclusive. This resort was so amazing - the staff working there was just wonderful and so kind and thought of everything to make our trip amazing. The food was great, as was the manner in which they organized daily activities -very intimate and lovely all inclusive - Ryan thanks so much to you and your team at Waves!!

This is a gem of an hotel. Great position on the west coast, with a small lovely beach. The food was excellent at all meals, with a good choice whether buffet or a la carte. The staff make the hotel so wonderful, going the extra mile with a smile. They make it their business to remember your name, they clearly enjoy their work and it shines through. Special mention to Ryan, Sabrina, Tamika, Jennifer, Shermarke, Jabaar, Christine and Kenrick. Great personalities, professional and a joy to stay in their care.

Loved this hotel but please be aware: The hotel is undergoing renovations until at least June 2024. TUI will not tell you this until just before you go. Be aware that there is only one very small pool, which is only in the sun until lunchtime. This is not being made clear by TUI . It isn’t the fault of the hotel. The open pool is the rectangular family one, which means it is often full of small children playing. Don’t be worried about building work affecting you though because all of that is happening across the road and you wont notice it. We were disappointed about the pool situation, just because my partner has a disability and can’t really go to the beach. It’s impossible for him to walk on sand. You also have to walk down a lot of steps to get to the beach. Other than that though we would definitely return to this hotel. The staff are all lovely and amazing, especially Christine who is just beautiful inside and out - and Pamela who is always smiling and can’t do enough for you. They definitely go above and beyond! We loved that this hotel has its own coffee shop where it’s lovely and cool and relaxing. You can get a sandwich, various coffees and cakes in there during the day and at night time it’s a “grab and go” where sandwiches and snacks are left in the fridge for you to just take. The beach is beautiful. The waves are not too big so it’s easy to get in the sea - but there is a ledge which is harder to get back up when getting out. Plenty of sunbeds but staff are on hand if you’re struggling to find one. As my partner can’t walk on the beach, we managed a couple of days to get sunbeds right at the bottom of the steps, which meant he could just step across. It gets very hot down there though when you can’t go in the sea to cool down. We thought the food was superb. Service could be a little bit slow but definitely worth it when it arrived. I’m vegetarian as well but I never struggled and neither of us had a meal we didn’t enjoy. Room was lovely with great air con, tea and coffee making facilities etc. The shower wasn’t very good, which was the only downside of the room. All in all this hotel is lovely. The people definitely make it and it’s a lovely place to relax. Hope to return.