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MarBella, Mar-Bella CollectionvsWaves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
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Scores at a Glance
MarBella, Mar-Bella CollectionWaves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Overall
8.8
8.4
Beach
8.6
8.6
Food
8.8
8.1
Service
8.7
8.3
Rooms
8.6
8.0
Luxury
8.5
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Value
·
8.2
Romance
8.5
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.6 (2,024)
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
30 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
8.6
8.8
Food
8.1
8.7
Service
8.3
8.6
Rooms
8.0
8.7
Pools
7.6
8.5
Luxury
–
–
Value
8.2
8.9
Family
7.6
8.5
Romance
8.5
–
Quiet
8.6
8.5
Wellness
9.0
8.0
Remote work
7.2
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from CFU
Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from BGI
Pros · MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection
- Premium All Inclusive officially verified.
- Strong family programming and water park.
- Good food reputation and dine-around.
- Renovated 5-star resort product.
Pros · Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- Excellent wellness focus.
- Calm west-coast beachfront setting.
- Small, relaxed resort feel.
Cons · MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection
- Pebbly beach entry.
- Babysitting and supervised childcare may cost extra.
- Airport shuttle is surcharge.
- Restaurant planning matters in peak season.
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.