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Swahili Beach ResortvsWaves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
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Scores at a Glance
Swahili Beach ResortWaves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Overall
8.5
8.4
Beach
8.7
8.6
Food
8.3
8.1
Service
8.6
8.3
Rooms
8.4
8.0
Value
8.0
8.2
Romance
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8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.4 (3,608)
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
8.3
Food
8.1
8.6
Service
8.3
8.4
Rooms
8.0
8.8
Pools
7.6
8.0
Value
8.2
8.2
Family
7.6
–
Romance
8.5
8.0
Quiet
8.6
–
Wellness
9.0
7.8
Remote work
7.2
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
–
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Swahili Beach Resort
- 9 pools
- 5 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 · Swahili Beach Resort
- Prime Diani Beach location.
- Large pool inventory and spacious official room categories.
- Good fit for families and couples who want a Kenya coast base.
Pros · Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- Excellent wellness focus.
- Calm west-coast beachfront setting.
- Small, relaxed resort feel.
Cons · Swahili Beach Resort
- All-inclusive inclusions are less transparent than dedicated AI brands.
- Tides and reef conditions affect beach use.
- Some premium amenities and spa services cost extra.
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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