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Explora AtacamavsWaves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
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Scores at a Glance
Explora AtacamaWaves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Overall
9.0
8.4
Beach
·
8.6
Food
8.2
8.1
Service
9.1
8.3
Rooms
8.4
8.0
Luxury
8.8
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Value
7.8
8.2
Romance
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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 (340)
Google Rating
4.4 (530)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $234
No
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
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Beach
8.6
8.2
Food
8.1
9.1
Service
8.3
8.4
Rooms
8.0
8.6
Pools
7.6
8.8
Luxury
–
7.8
Value
8.2
–
Family
7.6
–
Romance
8.5
9.3
Quiet
8.6
9.8
Adventure
–
8.7
Wellness
9.0
–
Remote work
7.2
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Water sports
Yes
Explora Atacama
- 4 pools
- Full-service spa
- 75 min from CJC
Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from BGI
Pros · Explora Atacama
- Exceptional included exploration program with nearly 50 guided options.
- All meals and round-trip airport transfers included.
- Quiet desert setting with observatory, pools and spa facilities.
Pros · Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- Excellent wellness focus.
- Calm west-coast beachfront setting.
- Small, relaxed resort feel.
Cons · Explora Atacama
- Very expensive.
- Dining is more lodge-style than multi-restaurant resort-style.
- Not ideal for travelers who mainly want to lounge.
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.