Waves Hotel & Spa by Elegant Hotels - All-InclusivevsSandy Lane
Both hotels are endorsed by professionals. On balance, Sandy Lane Hotel ranks significantly higher than Waves Hotel & Spa by Elegant Hotels. Sandy Lane Hotel comes in at #1 in Barbados with recommendations from 13 reviews such as Gayot, DK Eyewitness and Travel + Leisure.
Waves Hotel & Spa by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive
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.
Oyster
Upscale
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"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"
Sandy Lane Show All Reviews
Sandy Lane, BB24024, Barbados
From $1,585/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The beach, let's not forget, is perfect, and swarming with attendants."
Fodor's
"Few places on Earth can compare to Sandy Lane's luxurious facilities and ultrapampering service—or to its astronomical prices." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Long the chosen Caribbean retreat of the silk-cravat and shih tzu-in-a-satchel set, this hotel uses its house Bentley to transfer guests to and from the airport." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Favored by the rich and famous, this luxury resort is ideal for both a romantic retreat and a fun-packed family holiday."
Gayot
"This 800-acre resort boasts a 7,000-square-foot pool and a 47,000-square-foot spa in a Romanesque building fronted by a waterfall."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Three golf courses are set along a former stone quarry, and open only to guests of the resort." Full review
Star Service
"This is now considered to be, if no longer the best, at least one of the most extravagant and expensive hotels in the Caribbean. " Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Combination of upscale amenities (beach attendants will serve you sorbet, clean your sunglasses and mist you with Evian) and stunning beach (white sand and crystal-clear blue water)." Full review
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Be sure to take advantage of Sandy Lane’s complimentary airport transfers in a Mercedes or BMW (or spring for an upgrade to be chauffeured in a Rolls-Royce).
Jetsetter
"A white-sand Barbados resort where everything – oversized rooms, over-the-top luxury – is larger than life." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"It's all about conspicuous luxury, shameless pampering and glamour in what is arguably the Caribbean's most famous hotel." Full review