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NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults OnlyvsWaves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
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NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults OnlyWaves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Overall
8.4
8.4
Beach
7.7
8.6
Food
8.3
8.1
Service
8.5
8.3
Rooms
8.7
8.0
Luxury
8.7
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Value
7.5
8.2
Romance
8.9
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only | Measure | Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.4 | Overall Score | 8.4 |
| 5-star (better) | Star Rating | 4-star |
| 4.5 (1,037) (better) | Google Rating | 4.4 (530) |
| From $100 (better) | Price / Night (pp) | From $234 |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 25 min (better) | Airport Transfer | 30 min |
All Scores
| NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only | Measure | Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 7.7 | Beach | 8.6 (better) |
| 8.3 (better) | Food | 8.1 |
| 8.5 (better) | Service | 8.3 |
| 8.7 (better) | Rooms | 8.0 |
| 8.4 (better) | Pools | 7.6 |
| 8.7 | Luxury | – |
| 7.5 | Value | 8.2 (better) |
| – | Family | 7.6 |
| 8.9 (better) | Romance | 8.5 |
| 8.5 | Quiet | 8.6 (better) |
| 8.8 | Wellness | 9.0 (better) |
| 7.2 | Remote work | 7.2 |
Vibes
| NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only | Measure | Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only | Measure | Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from HER
Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from BGI
Pros · NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only
- Strong adults-only boutique atmosphere.
- Deep official private-pool suite inventory.
- Good spa and Cretan dining positioning.
Pros · Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- Excellent wellness focus.
- Calm west-coast beachfront setting.
- Small, relaxed resort feel.
Cons · NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only
- All-inclusive status is package-dependent.
- Beach is not the main luxury differentiator.
- Some guest reports question all-inclusive value.
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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