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Emerald Maldives Resort & SpavsWaves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
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Scores at a Glance
Emerald Maldives Resort & SpaWaves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Overall
9.3
8.4
Beach
9.5
8.6
Food
9.2
8.1
Service
9.4
8.3
Rooms
9.4
8.0
Luxury
9.1
·
Value
·
8.2
Romance
9.3
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.3
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.9 (503)
Google Rating
4.4 (530)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $234
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
45 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
9.5
Beach
8.6
9.2
Food
8.1
9.4
Service
8.3
9.4
Rooms
8.0
–
Pools
7.6
9.1
Luxury
–
–
Value
8.2
8.9
Family
7.6
9.3
Romance
8.5
9.2
Quiet
8.6
9.0
Adventure
–
–
Wellness
9.0
8.0
Remote work
7.2
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
–
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 45 min from MLE
Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from BGI
Pros · Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa
- True Deluxe All-Inclusive concept.
- 120-villa private-island layout with beach and overwater options.
- Strong food variety for the Maldives.
- House reef, dive center, spa and kids club.
Pros · Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- Excellent wellness focus.
- Calm west-coast beachfront setting.
- Small, relaxed resort feel.
Cons · Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa
- Transfers can add cost and complexity.
- Exact premium beverage exclusions should be checked.
- Resort-specific Reddit depth is limited.
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.