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Waves

4.0 of 5
Prospect Bay, BB23000, Barbados
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW via mobile

The Good - View from the ocean view rooms was very good but you needed to turn off the ac in the room . - the staff were generally good but most seemed very unhappy and reserved. The bad - the rough sea made the beach unusable which we understand but the POOL were not properly maintained and the water... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Visited the hotel three times when it was Escape at Prospect Bay. Most way back afore the Spa was built. Perhaps unfair to compare it to the Escape, its somewhat bigger now and a different decor? We found that it did what it said on the tin, We have always had a sea facing room and this time on the... More

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Coventry, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

we have just arrived back from the waves resort in Barbados and have some observations as follows the hotel is split in two (1 Part each side of the main road )this can be awkward when using the pool and then having to use the restraunt as wach are on opposite sides . when we arrived on the 29th april... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013 via mobile

This hotel a varied of different reviews but based strictly on how it is rated plus what is being sold on line this us a very average hotel which is badly in need of a major refurb. If you are willing to overlook the lack of consistency and the frequency in which something's are missing then you might have a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013 via mobile

Still at Waves and thought I would leave a review before we go home in two days. Be aware that a lot of negative reviews are from non Brits who appear to be expecting a five star luxury resort. Waves is not that at all but those of us who have read the brochure and the reviews will already have... More

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Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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4 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We visited this hotel as part of a group booking for a family wedding. We booked with Virgin Holidays and had to pay the full price which made this the most expensive holiday that I have ever taken. For this reason I was expecting to spend 10 days in paradise but overall this holiday didn't live up to expectation. Like... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013 via mobile

Wow where to start we have just returned today from 2 fabulous weeks at Waves,like others I read the reviews before going and lowered my expectations,on arrival we were told our seafront room had been damaged in a storm the previous night and we had to have a room facing the busy road not a good start but we were... More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Arrived at the waves on the 22nd April 2013, we had a private transfer from the hotels taxi driver Antonio, he was very pleasant and informative durin our transfer and can highly recommend him. As other people have stated first impressions of the hotel aren't very good, but as soon as you walk down the stairs and see the interior... More

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Toronto, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Before I left on my trip I read the reviews on Trip Advisor and I lowered my expectations. However when I got to Waves I was pleasantly surprised. We were offered a welcome drink while we checked in and our room was ready right away. We were unpacked and ready to explore the hotel within an hour of arriving. We... More

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southampton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

we have just visited barbados and stayed at waves, what a holiday it was, was really looking forward to it and wasnt dissappointed the hotel was fantastic, staff and our room was brilliant clean and was kept clean the whole 13 days i was there, cant praise this hotel enough, three restaurants - bajan, thai and italian and had great... More

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Additional Information about Waves

Also Known As:
Waves Hotel Saint James
Waves Hotel
Escape At Prospect Bay Hotel
Escape Hotel Spa Barbados
Waves Barbados/Saint James Parish
Address: Prospect Bay, BB23000, Barbados
Region: Caribbean > Barbados > Saint James Parish
Amenities:
Beach Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#6 Top resorts Hotels in Saint James Parish
#12 Luxury Hotels in Saint James Parish
#13 Romantic Hotels in Saint James Parish
#14 On the Beach Hotels in Saint James Parish
Price range (per night): RM949 - 1,722
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
A cosy, full service all-inclusive beach-front resort where no effort is spared to deliver whatever our guests want. Exquisite spa, 3 restaurants, 3 bars, complimentary daily leisure activities, entertainment schedule and complimentary afternoon tea service. Adult-only section,sunset cocktail bar. Helpful, friendly staff. An unforgettable experience awaits. ... more   less 

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