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Prospect Bay, BB23000, Barbados
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Waves
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013
Raj V London, United Kingdom
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

We stayed here for 2 weeks in July 2012 on our honeymoon, the hotel does not come across as impressive on first thoughts but given time you begin to appreciate the service provided. We were given the ground floor room at the end initially and requested a change due to excess noise from a generator. The staff made every effort... More

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Caernarfon, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Now I'm going to start with my concerns whilst reading the reviews before we stayed at the waves hotel Barbados, and yes we were concerned!! but as we were staying here with a wedding party we decided to be open minded as there was a bag of mixed reviews on tripadvisor. First impressions- I have read on here that the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

We've just got back from Waves and are glad some of the bad reviews on here did not put us off. Ok, the three restaurants are not open every night and having to book the time and where you wish to dine could be a bit of a pain but we found the time was not rigid as noone said... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013 via mobile

Very disappointed to see that the same problem with power at the hotel still exists a year later. I was stated previous this can be very frustrating especially as the generator cut out on several occasions. At night this became worst as the corridors lacked emergency lighting and could be quite dangerous. Thank god for cellphones. The hotel in general... More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

We stayed at the Waves in 2012 and had a great time, so we had no qualms about returning. Unfortunately, whereas out last stay was problem-free, we had almost daily problems this time. We had a total of five power cuts, varying in length from two hours to half a day, which meant no lights in the corridors or stairwell... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013 via mobile

I really think its all about the little and being able to get what has been sold. Waves in this case has been a total disappoint. The hotel lacks a certain flow that you would come to expect from a 4 star rated property. - drink and beach service is inconsistent - not having a choice of two restaurant as... More

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Chester, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Please treat previous poor reviews cautiously. Yes, there are minor issues, such as the loss of power on several occasions during our stayand some common areas which need tidying up, but on the whole this hotel offers a good standard of accommodation in a good position. Our room was a superior ocean view room which did not disappoint. We enjoyed... More

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Toronto
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

My partner and I stayed at Waves in November. Upon arrival at the airport we were told by Westjet staff that we could NOT stay at Waves due to a health and safety reason. We demanded to be driven to Waves which they did (barely!) and we were told by Waves staff that the sink in our room cracked and... More

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Canterbury
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

On arrival at the hotel, the exterior was rather disappointing but as soon as we walked into reception to see the Caribbean glittering only a stroll way, we were smitten. We didn't even unpack before we had our first rum punch & threw ourselves in the sea. We had ground floor rooms in the Spa block which were a little... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

I stayed at the Waves Hotel with 4 other friends, split into 2 rooms. When arriving to the hotel we were greeted by the porter who wanted to take our bags straight off us and help us to our rooms. Once making our way to reception we were greeted with cocktails, which was just what we needed after the long... More

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What travellers say

  • Spa treatments(34)
  • Very good(31)
  • Friendly and helpful(17)
  • Virgin rep(16)
  • Mini bar(13)
  • Waves hotel(13)
  • Ocean view room(11)
  • High standard(10)
  • Main road(9)
  • Evening entertainment(8)

Additional Information about Waves

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: ££££
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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Also Known As:
Waves Hotel Saint James
Waves Hotel
Escape At Prospect Bay Hotel
Escape Hotel Spa Barbados
Waves Barbados/Saint James Parish

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