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Waves Hotel & Spa by Elegant Hotels - All-InclusivevsFairmont Royal Pavilion
Both hotels are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Fairmont Royal Pavilion ranks slightly higher than Waves Hotel & Spa by Elegant Hotels. Fairmont Royal Pavilion scores 83 with endorsements from 8 reviewers like Forbes Travel Guide, Fodor's and Concierge.
Waves Hotel & Spa by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive
Star Service
Oyster
The Telegraph
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Prospect Bay, BB23000, Barbados
From $605/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "Along the island's gold coast, this all-inclusive resort is priced out of many travelers' leagues, but those who do stay here will find a host of amenities to appeal to their sensibilities." Full review
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Accommodations feature hardwood floors, plantation style decor, pastel fabrics, and modern electronics such as flat-screen cable TVs and iPod docking stations delivered upon request.
OysterUpscale
"With competitive pricing, lovely rooms, and great on-site amenities, this 70-room boutique hotel will attract people who never thought they’d choose an all-inclusive package." Full review
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With competitive pricing, lovely rooms, and great on-site amenities, this 70-room boutique hotel will attract people who never thought they’d choose an all-inclusive package.
The Telegraph8.0
"A compact but good-looking all-inclusive, set above a lovely west-coast beach." Full review
Fodor's "Waves, a small, family-friendly, all-inclusive hotel, is one of seven Elegant Hotels properties on Barbados." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Set on the Platinum Coast of Barbados, the boutique Waves Hotel & Spa is surrounded by lush greenery and Caribbean waters"
Fairmont Royal Pavilion
Concierge Fodor's Oyster Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
Forbes Travel Guide Star Service The Telegraph
St. James, Porters BB24051 , Barbados
From $640/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Formerly a favorite of British fly-and-fry package tourists, the Royal Pavilion got a royal upgrade courtesy of new owners Fairmont Hotels."
Fodor's "Every guest room and suite in this luxurious adults-oriented resort... has immediate access to 11 acres of lush tropical gardens and an uninterrupted view of the sea from its broad balcony or patio." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Sprawling across 11 acres on the west coast of Barbados, the property is situated closer to the waterfront than others in the area." Full review
Travel + Leisure "All 72 rooms, a mere eight miles from Bridgetown, the island’s capital, fuse colonial style with Caribbean cool." Full review
Jetsetter "Skilled in the art of seduction, the Fairmont Royal Pavilion was one of the first great beach hotels to open on Barbados." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Between its beachfront restaurants and the verdant gardens that pepper the property, Fairmont Royal Pavilion, Barbados foregrounds the irresistible beauty of the island at every turn." Full review
Star Service "On the northwest coast, 13 km north of Bridgetown, 2 km north of Holetown...this well-groomed hotel is one of the most sophisticated full-service resorts on the island." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This hotel has arguably the best location of any on Barbados, set right beside a gorgeous beach." Full review
