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Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness ResortvsWaves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
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Scores at a Glance
Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness ResortWaves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Overall
9.0
8.4
Beach
9.5
8.6
Food
8.6
8.1
Service
9.2
8.3
Rooms
8.8
8.0
Value
8.8
8.2
Romance
8.8
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.6 (2,057)
Google Rating
4.4 (530)
From $120
Price / Night (pp)
From $234
No
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
–
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
9.5
Beach
8.6
8.6
Food
8.1
9.2
Service
8.3
8.8
Rooms
8.0
7.8
Pools
7.6
8.8
Value
8.2
8.0
Family
7.6
8.8
Romance
8.5
8.4
Quiet
8.6
8.4
Wellness
9.0
–
Remote work
7.2
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from BGI
Pros · Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort
- Exceptional beach and shore snorkeling.
- All rooms are positioned close to the ocean.
- Strong service and cleanliness sentiment.
- 24-hour complimentary room service.
Pros · Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- Excellent wellness focus.
- Calm west-coast beachfront setting.
- Small, relaxed resort feel.
Cons · Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort
- Seasonal sargassum can be significant.
- Pool experience is not the main draw.
- No verified kids club.
- Coordinates need exact main-entrance verification.
Cons · Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- Limited dining variety.
- Some room locations are less desirable.
- Not a nightlife or family-activity-heavy resort.