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Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
Four-Star·4.4
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

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa FlamingoWaves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Overall
8.3
8.4
Beach
8.7
8.6
Food
7.6
8.1
Service
8.8
8.3
Rooms
7.8
8.0
Value
7.4
8.2
Romance
·
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

8.3
Overall Score
8.4
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.4 (2,188)
Google Rating
4.4 (530)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $234
No
Adults Only
No
Kids' Club
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
Airport Transfer
30 min

All Scores

8.7
Beach
8.6
7.6
Food
8.1
8.8
Service
8.3
7.8
Rooms
8.0
8.2
Pools
7.6
7.4
Value
8.2
8.1
Family
7.6
Romance
8.5
5.0
Nightlife
Quiet
8.6
Wellness
9.0
Remote work
7.2

Vibes

Romance
Yes
Quiet
Yes

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

  • 1 pools
  • 3 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa

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

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

Pros · Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

  • Beachfront location on Playa Flamingo.
  • Family-friendly resort amenities with pool, spa, dining and activities.
  • Recurring praise for friendly staff and the beach setting.

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

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

Cons · Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

  • Food and value feedback is more mixed than beach and service feedback.
  • Nightlife is limited compared with party-focused destinations.
  • All-inclusive exclusions make the package less simple than a default wristband resort.

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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