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Royal Davui Island Resort
Five-Star·4.5·Adults Only
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

Royal Davui Island ResortWaves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Overall
9.5
8.4
Beach
9.4
8.6
Food
9.4
8.1
Service
9.5
8.3
Rooms
9.5
8.0
Luxury
9.4
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Value
8.4
8.2
Romance
9.8
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

9.5
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.5 (38)
Google Rating
4.4 (530)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $234
Yes
Adults Only
No
Kids' Club
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
Airport Transfer
30 min

All Scores

9.4
Beach
8.6
9.4
Food
8.1
9.5
Service
8.3
9.5
Rooms
8.0
9.2
Pools
7.6
9.4
Luxury
8.4
Value
8.2
Family
7.6
9.8
Romance
8.5
9.7
Quiet
8.6
9.3
Adventure
8.8
Wellness
9.0
8.2
Remote work
7.2

Vibes

Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Kids
Yes

Royal Davui Island Resort

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 1 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 · Royal Davui Island Resort

  • Only 16 villas on a private island.
  • All villas have private plunge pools.
  • Meals and selected non-motorized lagoon activities included.
  • Exceptional romance, quiet and snorkeling fit.

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

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

Cons · Royal Davui Island Resort

  • Fiji needs guide-country setup.
  • Alcohol is not included in the standard meal-inclusive model.
  • Diving, spa and signature experiences cost extra.
  • Remote transfer logistics require planning.

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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