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Waves Hotel & Spa by Elegant Hotels - All-InclusivevsTamarind by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive
Both hotels are highly recommended by experts. Overall, Tamarind by Elegant Hotels ranks slightly higher than Waves Hotel & Spa by Elegant Hotels. Tamarind by Elegant Hotels scores 83 with praise from 6 reviewers like Frommer's, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
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
i
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
i
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"
Tamarind by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive
Frommer's Fodor's Oyster Star Service
Lonely Planet The Telegraph Travel + Leisure
Independent
PO Box 429, Paynes Bay, Barbados
From $599/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "On 240m (787 ft.) of prime beachfront, this hotel reopened in late 2010 after an extensive renovation, including the addition of an intimate spa." Full review
Fodor's "This sleek Mediterranean-style resort, which sprawls along 750 feet of prime west-coast beachfront, is large enough to cater to sophisticated couples and active families." Full review
OysterUpscale
"With three pools, a long but narrow beach, an on-site spa and salon, and both family and adult-only areas, the resort has wide appeal." Full review
Star Service "This sprawling, three-story Mediterranean-style complex sits back from one of the better west coast beaches, separated from the water by shady palms and emerald lawns." Full review
i
For a room with a view, try 205, 232 or 305, and avoid 247-249, as they are among the options closest to the street.
Lonely Planet "Everything is discreet about this understated luxury resort, which has a hacienda motif, right on the beach at Paynes Bay." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Tamarind is one of the best bets for a smart but informal, and relatively affordable, west-coast stay – and its location is hard to beat." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The 101-room resort features private outdoor space in each room, offering stunning views of the property’s gardens or sparkling waters. Numerous dining options include the Dine Around Programme"
Independent "Tamarind offers an informal yet high-quality all-inclusive stay on the Platinum Coast, backing onto the famed Paynes Bay"
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