Updated: January 27, 2018

Waves Beach Resort is a 70 room all inclusive resort located on the idyllic west coast of Barbados.

NOTE: The Waves resort was acquired by the Elegant Hotels chain, and is now the third Barbados all inclusive resort in the Elegant Resort chain, joining Turtle Beach Resort and Crystal Cove Hotel.

What Makes Waves Barbados Special

• One of the unique features of the Waves resort is that spa services are included.  This is a very uncommon feature of an all inclusive resort.  If you enjoy using the spa, this is a great feature.  You should check with the hotel prior to booking about what spa services are included and what aren’t.
• The main hotel (there are two parts of the resort) sits right on the beach.  If you have an ocean view room, especially a higher room, you will not find a better view of the ocean anywhere.  The sunsets will be spectacular.
• If a friendly staff is important to you, this resort will not disappoint.  The staff is well known to be among the best you will find anywhere.

Below is a summation of hundreds of user reviews on Waves Beach Resort.

Waves Hotel Barbados Reviews: The positive

• The Staff are second to none.  They are friendly, helpful, and always smiling.
• The Food is of a high quality, fresh, and, well prepared.  The Chef is very passionate.
• The new Coffee Shop is a brilliant addition.  The Coffee Shop offers snacks, cakes, ice cream, etc.,throughout the day, and makes a great latte.
• The Rooms are spacious, well appointed, and kept spotlessly clean.  The Bathrooms are great.
• The new Spa is beautiful.  The Spa treatments are very relaxing.
• The Water Sports and the Water Sports Team are fantastic.
• The adult only pool – seen in photos below, is beautiful.
• The beach is small, but very nice.  The water is usually calm and beautiful.
• The Beach Ambassador service is great.  You can be served on the the beach throughout the day.
• The Sun Loungers are new and very comfortable.  There is no need to get up early to claim a Sun Lounger.
• The evening entertainment is good, but not spectacular.
• If you want to explore the island, the bust stop is close to the resort. It is easy to get public transport and explore the island.
• The Water Taxi comes and goes all day to take guests to their sister resorts.
• New Fitness Center is very nice.
• The sunsets are spectacular (if you are staying in an ocean view room in the main hotel).
• The Waves Resort has been refurbished to an extremely high standard.  It has a real sense of style,and a real boutique feel.

Waves Hotel Barbados Reviews: The negative

• The resort is not perfectly set up for kids.  There are two separate pool areas, one for kids and one for adults only.  The adults only pool (seen below) is much nicer than the kids pool, which is quite small and located in a small enclosed area.
• Some of the rooms are actually across the street. There is no view of the ocean.  You have to cross a busy street to get to the beach and most of the restaurants.
• The spa is also located across the street.
• The beach is nice, but a little on the small side, especially at high tide.

Other Considerations for Waves Barbados

• The resort is split between two areas directly across the street from each other.  One is ocean facing and the other is not.  The larger pool (see photos below) is across the street on the spa side.  It is an adults only pool.
• Waves is one of several hotels in the Elegant Hotels chain in Barbados.  This allows you to visit all the west coast hotels in the chain.  There is a water taxi that runs throughout the day.
• A destination wedding or honeymoon can be planned at the Waves Beach Resort.
• There is a pretty terrace which overlooks the beautiful beach.  The sunsets are spectacular!
• Waves is a smaller resort which makes it easier to relax and unwind by the ocean.

What is included at Waves Barbados

• Food and beverages
• Room service
• Non-motorized water sports
• Mortorized water sports
• Wifi
• Fitness Center
• Beach service
• Shared resort access (including dining)

Waves Resort Photos

Updated: October 1, 2016

Crystal Cove is a premium all-inclusive resort on the west coast of Barbados.

The resort includes: three lagoon-like swimming pools, two floodlit tennis courts, and a well-equipped business center.

Below is a summation of hundreds of user reviews on Crystal Cove Hotel.  Updated through October 2016.

Most frequent positive reviews about Crystal Cove Barbados

• Staff are very friendly, courteous, and helpful.
• Food is delicious and the Chef will assist with any dietary needs.
• Rooms are Cool, Clean, and Spacious with comfortable beds.
• Ocean View Rooms make you feel like you are in paradise.
• Gardens are Beautiful and well maintained. They are a pleasure to walk through.
• Stunning views are observed over the bay.
• Swim up bar under the waterfall is a lot of fun.
• Water Sports are included with a Great Water Sports Team at your disposal.
• Sunbeds are plentiful on the beach with individual shade.  It is not necessary to get up at  6 AM. to reserve them.  They cannot be reserved before 7:30 AM.
• Ice Lollies, Jellies, and Drinks are brought around throughout the day for your pleasure.
• Kids Club is inclusive, parents rating it excellent with a great staff entertaining your children.
• Gym is great with lots of equipment available to be used.
• Wi Fi has Good coverage.  Some say the best they have experienced.
• Crystal Cove guests can enjoy full exchange dining at the sister resorts, (Turtle Beach and Waves). for lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Transportation aside from the water
  taxi is not included.
• Crystal Cove is a beautifully clean and peaceful resort.

Most frequent negative reviews about Crystal Cove Barbados

• Pools are small, but, still adequate.
• Sunbeds are limited around the pool.
• Entertainment does stop at 10:30.
• Bar closes approximately at midnight.  It may be to quiet for some who want to stay up and party.
• Bathrooms could use some updating,  but are equipped with everything needed.

Other considerations

• Crystal Cove Hotel can accommodate a destination wedding, and, or, a honeymoon.
• There are lots of steps. If you are unsteady on your feet or have buggies, etc. to wheel,  it may be difficult to get around.
• Beds of coral are underfoot in some places.   You may want to bring swim shoes.
• Kids Club has a large room with plenty of toys, computers, etc. with an outside play area.  There is a daily plan of activities.
• Numerous water sports are available.  It is well run with excellent equipment.  Plus,  there is snorkeling off the beach.
• Reggae bus stop is right out front of the hotel.  It will take you anywhere you would like to go for a dollar.
• Crystal Cove Hotel has a lovely relaxed atmosphere with a staff that will do their best to cater to your needs
• A Taste of Elegance Voucher can be purchased if guests have an interest in having lunch or dinner at the non-inclusive hotels within the Elegant Hotels Group, (Colony Club and Tamarind Hotel).
• Crystal Cove has been nominated in the 2016 Family Traveller Awards for Best-All-Inclusive Holiday.

How Does Crystal Cove define All Inclusive

• Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Afternoon Tea, and Dinner daily.
• Unlimited Beverages and Cocktails.
• Complimentary motorized and non-motorized watersports, instructions included.
• Two open-air Restaurants:  Reflections serving, breakfast, lunch and dinner, Drifters Beach Restaurant and Bar serving Lunch and Dinner only.
• The Beach Ambassador serves drinks while guests relax on the beach.
• Floodlit Tennis Courts.
• Twenty Four Hour Fitness Centre and classes.
• Fully Staffed Flying Fish Kids Club for ages 3-12.
• Live Music and Entertainment.
• Free Wi Fi Internet access in the rooms, main resort area and business center.
• Ability to enjoy the amenities at Crystal Coves sister resort the Turtle Beach Resort.

Other Options Available for an additional fee

• Champagne and Fine Wines.
• Spa Services and Treatments.
• Room Service:  Continental Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, (selections may vary).
• Romantic Private Dinner on the Beach.
• Golfers can choose from among some of the best championship courses in the Caribbean.
• Tours and Excursions.

Restaurants at Crystal Cove Barbados

• An open-air restaurant, has a pool side setting, and serves buffet style International Cuisine.
• Breakfast:  7:30AM-10:00AM.
• Lunch:  12:30PM-2:30PM.
• Dinner:  7:00PM-9:30PM
• Reflections also offers a Kids’ Buffet (serving kids favorites), Sunday thru Friday, 5:30PM-9:00PM.

• An informal open-air restaurant and bar located closer to the beach and serves both lunch and dinner.
• Daily From:  10:00AM-6:00PM.
• Dinner:  7:00PM-9:30PM.

Bars at Crystal Cove Hotel

Resort view from the water

Gardens

Room

Room with a view

Restaurant beach view

Restaurant view at night

Pool

Pool waterfall

Gardens

Beach

Pool and beach

Pool and beach

Beach

Beach view lounge area

Poolside lounge chairs

Updated: July 31, 2017

Turtle Beach is a premium all-inclusive, all-suite resort on the South coast of Barbados. The luxury hotel is named for its location on a stunning 1500-foot stretch of white sand beach where sea turtles return to lay their eggs year after year.

Combining contemporary design, a lively, family-friendly atmosphere and 161 junior and one-bedroom suites, Turtle Beach is an ideal Barbados destination for couples, kids, weddings and group retreats.

Below is a summation of hundreds of user reviews on The Club Barbados.  Updated through October 2016.

Most frequent positive reviews about Turtle Beach Resort

• The Staff are very friendly, efficient and professional.  They strive to make your stay enjoyable.  Nothing is to much trouble.
• The Food is good, of a high quality with plenty of variety.  There are three restaurants to choose from, a  Buffet with a different theme every night, an A La Carte, and a Zagat rated authentic Italian restaurant, (Asiago’s).  Menus are put out in advance for the A La Carte restaurant to make choosing easier.
• The Suites are spacious, clean, nice décor, and the beds are comfortable.
• The Flying Kids Club and Staff are awesome.  Great activities are offered, tennis, air hockey, arts and crafts,  making smoothies, treasure hunts, football games, and much more.  The kids have the time of their life, they do not want to leave.
• Pools are lovely with plenty of sun beds available.
• Complimentary non-motorized water sports are available.  Captain Sam and his team on the beach are fantastic.  They are always on hand to assist and to make sure you are safe.
• Beverages, fruit and ice lollies are brought around by the friendly staff.
• Plenty of sun beds on the beach.
• Able to visit sister resorts experiencing  their unique differences that characterize each property.
• Entertainment is good and varied.
• Gym is air conditioned and well equipped.
• Easily wheelchair accessible.
• Five minute walk to St. Lawrence Gap where all the bars, cafes and restaurants are.
• Located close to airport which makes it a short trip to the resort.

Most frequent negative reviews about Turtle Beach Resort

• The ocean is rough.  Expect to see red flags on occasion due to the choppy waters.  Most of the time the water will not be calm.
• May not be able to do water sports everyday due to the rough water.
• If you require flat seas and no wind, this is not the resort for you.  We recommend you try a resort on the west coast like Crystal Cove or Waves.
• Excess of seaweed at times.  The staff work regularly to keep the beach clean.
• Birds flying around the dining area are a nuisance.
• If you lose your towel card you are charged $30.00 U.S.
• Mini refrigerators are not stocked. You will have to pay extra if you want soda and water in your room.
• If you are with kids you cannot use the Italian Restaurant.
• Wi-Fi in the room is a bit slow.  It is good on the beach and by the pools.
• If you book within the range of school holidays,  and,  you are traveling as a couple,  be aware you may run into family groups and lots of children.  If this is not for you, you may want to stay at a different time,  or,  at a different resort.

Other Considerations

• A destination wedding  or honeymoon can be planned at the Turtle Beach Resort.  A wedding package is available.
• Even though the water can be rough at times it makes body boarding and surfing lots of fun.
• The kids can go to movie night and have dinner in the kids club while the adults  go to the adult only restaurant (Asiago’s) and enjoy dinner.
• At Turtle Beach Resort there is something to keep everyone happy. Body boarding, the pool, table tennis, the gym, tennis, the kids club, and the internet café to name a few.
• The staff are kind, caring , efficient and professional, some say,  ” the Gem of the hotel”,  helping to contribute to the relaxed and amazing friendly atmosphere of Turtle Beach Resort.
• Sister Hotels in Barbados: Turtle Beach guests can enjoy full exchange dining at the sister resorts, (Crystal Cove and Waves), for lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Transportation is not included. A Taste of Elegance Voucher can be purchased if guests have an interest in having lunch or dinner at the non-inclusive hotels within the Elegant Hotels Group, (Colony Club and Tamarind Hotel). The House does not let guests from the other hotels within the Elegant Hotels Group dine at their restaurants.

How Does Turtle Beach Resort Define All Inclusive

• All meals, snacks, and drinks, including soda and alcoholic beverages at the three onsite restaurants and bars.
• Drinks served while you relax on the beach by the Beach Ambassador.
• Complimentary water sports including windsurfing, boogie boarding and kayaking.
• Flying Fish Kids Club with scheduled activities for children between ages 3-12.
• Two lit Tennis Courts.
• Air-conditioned Fitness Center open 24 hours a day offering a variety of cardio equipment and weights.
• Every evening entertainment is offered at one of the three different restaurants.
• Ability to visit sister resort and enjoy their amenities, The Crystal Cove Hotel.

Other Options Available For An Additional Fee

• Private Dinner on the beach or in the gardens.
• Champagne and Fine Wines.
• Spa Treatments.
• Tours and Excursions.
• Golfers can choose from among some of the best championship courses in Barbados.

Restaurants at Turtle Beach Resort

• A lively open-air restaurant serving International Cuisine and has extended courtyard seating.
• Breakfast is a buffet, including eggs made-to-order, a waffle station, cereals, juices, smoothies, an assortment of breads and muffins, and the traditional hot dishes.
• Dinner is a themed buffet that changes daily offering the chef’s finest creations, or, you can choose to dine, a la carte.

• Has ocean views and a nautical décor .  Seating is in the restaurant lounge and outdoors.
• The cuisine is casual dining and offers an all day snack menu featuring deli sandwiches, burgers and pizza.

• A Zagat rated authentic Italian restaurant.  Children must be at least 12 years of age to eat at Asiago’s

Bars at Turtle Beach Resort

• The Waterfront Bar
• Chelonia Bar
• Asiago’s Bar

Turtle Beach Resort Photos

Entrance to Turtle Beach

Pool Photos

Room Photos

Beach Photos

Other Amenities

Turtle Beach Location

Turtle Beach is located on the south side of the island near the St. Lawrence Gap disctrict