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Grand Palladium Sicilia Resort & Spa
Five-Star
Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Four-Star·4.4

Scores at a Glance

Grand Palladium Sicilia Resort & SpaWaves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Overall
8.8
8.4
Beach
7.8
8.6
Food
8.8
8.1
Service
9.0
8.3
Rooms
8.6
8.0
Value
8.2
8.2
Romance
·
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

8.8
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
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
120 min
Airport Transfer
30 min

All Scores

7.8
Beach
8.6
8.8
Food
8.1
9.0
Service
8.3
8.6
Rooms
8.0
8.8
Pools
7.6
8.2
Value
8.2
8.9
Family
7.6
Romance
8.5
7.2
Nightlife
7.8
Quiet
8.6
8.0
Wellness
9.0
Remote work
7.2

Vibes

Yes
Lively
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Romance
Yes

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
Kids
Yes

Grand Palladium Sicilia Resort & Spa

  • 4 pools
  • 4 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Gated, 24-hour security
  • 120 min from PMO

Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

  • 2 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 30 min from BGI

Pros · Grand Palladium Sicilia Resort & Spa

  • Officially all-inclusive 5-star resort in Sicily.
  • Strong family setup with Baby Club, Mini Club, Junior Club, children’s pool, sports, and entertainment.
  • Good dining variety for a Mediterranean all-inclusive, including Italian, Sicilian, Thai, and steakhouse options.
  • Large pool footprint and direct beach access.

Pros · Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

  • Excellent wellness focus.
  • Calm west-coast beachfront setting.
  • Small, relaxed resort feel.

Cons · Grand Palladium Sicilia Resort & Spa

  • Beach entry is rocky or mixed, so it is not ideal for travelers expecting powdery sand underfoot.
  • Transfers from Palermo Airport can be long and expensive.
  • The resort is somewhat remote for spontaneous town walks.
  • Spa access and some services cost extra despite the all-inclusive model.

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.
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