Waves Resort & Spa Barbados An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Lucille Golson-Cromack

We have just arrived back from a nine-night stay at Waves and we had the most amazing time. I’ve sat here reading others’ reviews before writing my own to see where some of the lower star reviews came from. Having been coming to Barbados frequently for the last 30 years and having visited many restaurants and hotels on the island, the speed of service at this hotel is just Bajan! It’s also speedier than many other places I’ve been on the island. The staff are unable to control the tide, or the rock formations on the beach, nor can they control the shrinkage of the beach due to coastal erosion. This is also happening all over the island. The room was a great size (we had a standard room on the spa side of the hotel) and we didn’t find any fault with the furnishings. The bed was incredibly comfortable and the bathroom was beautifully decorated. We stayed here during the time when the main side of the hotel, the beach side, was closed for refurb, so we only had the spa side and the public access to the beach. However, this didn’t really impact our stay at all and the staff treated us like royalty throughout. We couldn’t have been better looked after. Tip for using both sides of the road with this hotel: the road gets really busy around rush hour, so 4-6pm, so you might want to take that into account. We couldn’t fault the food at all - the menu can get a little repetitive but the quality of the food is great. We were never disappointed. If you’ve stayed in any of the other hotels in the group then you will see some similarities between how the food is prepared, which was nice for us as we’d enjoyed the food at the other properties previously. All in all I’d highly recommend this hotel, especially for how good an experience the staff make it.

Tiffanie Martin

I had a wonderful experience at The Waves Hotel! From the moment I arrived, the staff were incredibly personable and welcoming, offering top-notch hospitality throughout my stay. The rooms were spotless, beautifully decorated, and very comfortable. The food was absolutely magnificent—every meal was a treat. A special thank you to the amazing front desk staff, especially Astrid, for her warmth and professionalism. Big thanks to Kevin at the concierge desk for being so helpful and attentive. I also want to acknowledge the excellent bar and food service staff, as well as the hardworking housekeeping team—your efforts truly made my stay exceptional. I’ll definitely be returning soon. Thank you all for such an amazing experience!

Susan Pike

⭐☆☆☆☆ I stayed at Waves Hotel & Spa, an Autograph Collection resort, from July 13–18, 2025 with my young children. On the first morning of our stay (July 14), we had no running water in our room for a period of time. When the water began to return, it came out pulsing, brown/yellow, with debris, and was unusable for drinking, brushing teeth, or showering. As a parent traveling with small children, this was extremely concerning — especially as my 6-year-old noticed the water before I did, and I cannot be sure whether she or my son came into contact with it. What troubled me most was not just the water issue itself, but how it was handled: • No one from the hotel contacted us proactively or offered bottled water until much later in the day. • I had to call the front desk multiple times to even alert them to the issue and request water. • If the hotel truly believed it was an “isolated” case, they should have moved us to another room immediately — but this was never offered. • Instead, management minimized the problem, provided spa vouchers and champagne (which were meaningless as a parent with kids), and eventually offered a 20% refund (about $1,000 on a $5,200 trip). To me, this is not equivalent to an amenity being unavailable. This was a potential health and safety risk with very poor communication and follow-up. Marriott corporate has since been involved, but no fair resolution was ever reached. Future guests deserve to know that if a safety issue arises here, it may not be handled with the transparency and urgency you would expect from a Marriott property.

Julia McDowell

We had an awesome stay at Waves Hotel! The staff were incredibly friendly, the rooms were spotless, and the pools were beautifully maintained. Their service was top-notch from start to finish. The food exceeded our expectations—especially the new onsite Indian restaurant, which was absolutely delicious. One great perk is that you also have access to the restaurants at nearby Marriott properties, though we didn’t take advantage of that this time since we enjoyed Waves so much. The beach area is on the smaller side, which didn’t bother us, but if you’re looking for a large, sprawling beach, this might not be the best fit. Two small pieces of feedback: the beach towels could use an upgrade (and were occasionally subbed out with regular bath towels), and a bit of music at the pool or beach would really enhance the vibe. Overall, we loved our stay and would absolutely come back!

Ttrock Childs

Girls trip! I had the best time at Waves Hotel & Spa! The resort is beautiful, peaceful, and just what I needed for a relaxing getaway. What really made the trip special was the incredible staff — especially Daron and Keveim. They were so friendly and helpful, and always made sure we were taken care of. Their energy was everything! The food was great, the drinks were flowing, and the beach views were unreal. Everything felt easy and comfortable the whole time I was there. Honestly, I didn’t want to leave! Definitely planning to come back. Highly recommend Waves if you’re looking for a chill, stress-free spot in Barbados with amazing vibes and even better people.