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Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-InclusivevsWaves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
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Scores at a Glance
Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-InclusiveWaves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Overall
9.4
8.4
Beach
9.3
8.6
Food
9.3
8.1
Service
9.6
8.3
Rooms
9.5
8.0
Luxury
9.6
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Value
7.8
8.2
Romance
9.6
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.4
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.8 (41)
Google Rating
4.4 (530)
From $1226
Price / Night (pp)
From $234
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
20 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
9.3
Beach
8.6
9.3
Food
8.1
9.6
Service
8.3
9.5
Rooms
8.0
9.3
Pools
7.6
9.6
Luxury
–
7.8
Value
8.2
8.8
Family
7.6
9.6
Romance
8.5
9.7
Quiet
8.6
–
Wellness
9.0
8.4
Remote work
7.2
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 20 min from PLS
Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from BGI
Pros · Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive
- Private-island setting on 1,100 acres.
- Premium all-inclusive dining, drinks, minibar and transfers.
- Every villa or bungalow has a private pool or plunge pool.
Pros · Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- Excellent wellness focus.
- Calm west-coast beachfront setting.
- Small, relaxed resort feel.
Cons · Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive
- Extremely expensive.
- Remote setting is intentionally isolated.
- Spa, motorized watersports and some private experiences remain extra.
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.