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Mangia's Pollina ResortvsWaves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
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Scores at a Glance
Mangia's Pollina ResortWaves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Overall
8.1
8.4
Beach
8.7
8.6
Food
7.7
8.1
Service
8.1
8.3
Rooms
8.0
8.0
Value
7.6
8.2
Romance
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8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.1
Overall Score
8.4
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.5 (3,299)
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
–
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.7
Beach
8.6
7.7
Food
8.1
8.1
Service
8.3
8.0
Rooms
8.0
–
Pools
7.6
7.6
Value
8.2
8.2
Family
7.6
–
Romance
8.5
–
Quiet
8.6
–
Wellness
9.0
–
Remote work
7.2
Vibes
–
Romance
Yes
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Spa
Yes
Mangia's Pollina Resort
Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from BGI
Pros · Mangia's Pollina Resort
- Direct north-Sicily beach setting.
- Clear official room-category details.
- Family-friendly resort format.
- Good sea-view upgrade path.
Pros · Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- Excellent wellness focus.
- Calm west-coast beachfront setting.
- Small, relaxed resort feel.
Cons · Mangia's Pollina Resort
- All-inclusive rules are not as clearly published as classic AI brands.
- Restaurant variety appears more limited than large Caribbean resorts.
- Not a strong nightlife resort.
- Exact kids-club ages were not verified.
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.