We had the most amazing stay for 2 weeks in May
The holiday was booked to celebrate a special birthday & we were not dissapointed , the staff were very warm & friendy
The Hotel was partly closed for building work but this did not impact on our say at all
We used the Water Taxi on several occasions to visit the sister hotels which were lovely but we were always happy to come back to Waves , also enjoyed Derek’s sing along on the boat on the way back
The Restaurant staff especially Sheryl who always greeted us with a big smile every morning for Breakfast , her Omelettes where out of this world.
Special Thankyou also to Valerie & Christine
But i need to say another special Thankyou to Antowoine who will go far as his Customer Service was exceptional
Jackie, Kevin & Ryan for all their advise & information about the Island
Tamisha on Reception ‘loved her nails”
Fab cocktails Shamack & Kenny
The Hotel is in a perfect location with its own well maintained beach
Low key evening entertainment but of a very high standard
Beach Front Room with everything you could need for your stay
Rooms kept very clean by House Keeping
Big Thankyou to all again as too many to mention , keep up the great standards & we would never consider staying anywhere else when we come back to Barbados

My wife and I spent 2 weeks at the Waves Hotel & Spa and had an excellent holiday.

Hotel Room
The air-conditioned room was excellent. 3rd Floor with a great view towards the sea. King size bed, sofa, mini fridge, coffee/tea, bathroom with large walk-in shower (note - no bathtub but won’t matter to most people). Housekeeping were excellent and they ensured the room was freshened up daily as well as topping up coffee, water etc

Restaurant
We really liked the layout of the restaurant, with views out to sea. Breakfast was often buffet style and an egg bar for omelettes etc. Lunch was buffet style with a chef also providing extras like wraps etc. Dinner was mainly a la carte and there were plenty of variety. We both really enjoyed all the food provided.
The staff were attentive and ensured that you had ample water (and alcoholic drinks as required).
There was also a cafe which provided snacks and cakes (even gluten free options). The cafe was sometimes air-conditioned which was great when it get a bit hot outside.

Reception, Bar & waiting staff
Staff were always cheery and helpful with suggestions for activities. They even brought frozen grapes, ice lollies, fruit and cool drinks to you at the poolside and on the beach.

Pool
As part of the resort was being renovated there was only a small pool but we found it ideal as most people went to the beach. It was quite quiet and it was shaded in the afternoon so a very cool place to relax. Perfect for us.

Beach
The beach was to the front of the resort (down some steps). There were plenty of sunbeds and staff at hand if required. There was a safe area to swim which was away from the water sports.

Spa
The spa was excellent and we had 3 complimentary treatments each. We tried out the 30 minute couples massage (twice) as well as a scrub (me) and manicure (my wife).
TIP – make sure you try out the spa. The staff were really good and had good processes in place to ensure you were comfortable with the treatment.

Water Taxi
This was a great service and it allowed us to visit other resorts (under the same all-inclusive terms).
TIP - It was a nice boat journey and perfect for spending about 90 minutes in a round trip when it was a bit hot to sit in the sun.

Gluten Free (Coeliac) experience
I always worry a bit when I travel due to my coeliac but I found the resort excellent in catering for my needs. I fact, for 2 weeks I had no problems and was able to select from around 80% of the menu. At buffet time the staff even warned me if they saw me heading towards any items that contained gluten.
In fact, I found Barbados generally very good in providing gluten free meals. Far better than UK.

Extra special things
Everyone seemed to remember our names,.
On our anniversary they put rose petals on bed in heart shape and left cake and wine.
At meal times I felt I could rely on staff looking after my gluten free requirements. This is not always the case when you go on holiday.
It is the first time I’ve been to an ‘all inclusive resort’ where I never had to fork out money for additional items. Well done.

Conclusion
Part of the complex was closed but we knew this in advance and it did not impact on our enjoyment. It might even have made it better for us as the hotel was a bit quieter than expected.
A fantastic holiday at a really excellent hotel where you were made to feel special.
Many thanks to all the staff.