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Hyatt Ziva CancúnvsWaves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Hyatt Ziva CancúnWaves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.5 (7,481)
Google Rating
4.4 (528)
$300-500
Price / Night
—
No
Adults Only
No
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
30 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
9.2
Beach
8.6
8.6
Food
8.1
8.9
Service
8.3
8.7
Rooms
8.0
9.0
Pools
7.6
8.6
Luxury
—
7.8
Value
8.2
9.3
Family
7.6
8.3
Romance
8.5
7.8
Nightlife
—
7.3
Quiet
8.6
8.0
Adventure
—
8.5
Wellness
9.0
8.0
Remote work
7.2
Vibes
Hyatt Ziva Cancún
LivelyQuiet
Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
RomanceQuiet
Activities
Hyatt Ziva Cancún
SpaWater sportsNightlifeKids
Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
SpaWater sportsKids
Hyatt Ziva Cancún
- Beachfront infinity pool
- Turquoise Tower suites
- World-class nightlife nearby
- Family & group friendly
Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from BGI
Pros — Hyatt Ziva Cancún
- Excellent Punta Cancún location with water on three sides and strong beach access.
- Very high review volume with broad positive consensus across TripAdvisor and Booking.com.
- Strong family infrastructure, including KidZ Club, mini water park, teen club, kids pool, and multi-generational appeal.
- Three infinity pools, including an adults-only rooftop pool for Turquoize guests.
- Large all-inclusive dining and bar footprint with 18 total restaurants, lounges, food trucks, and bars listed by Hyatt.
- Strong Wi-Fi evidence from Booking.com, with a Free WiFi subscore of 9.7.
- Walkable access to nearby Hotel Zone nightlife, restaurants, and beaches.
Pros — Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- Excellent wellness focus.
- Calm west-coast beachfront setting.
- Small, relaxed resort feel.
Cons — Hyatt Ziva Cancún
- High rates can create value pressure, especially for guests who do not use the upgraded room or family amenities.
- Not ideal for travelers seeking a quiet, adults-only resort unless they book Turquoize and still accept the larger family-resort environment.
- Some guest feedback mentions cabana pricing, upsells, and premium items despite the all-inclusive positioning.
- Dining receives mostly positive feedback, but some guests find select restaurants or buffet timing inconsistent.
- Wedding groups, evening entertainment, and pool activity can create noise variability depending on room location.
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.