Barbados & Grenada
Multi-centre
From £4,234pp
Sat 9 May · 7 nightsLondon Heathrow2 adults, 1 child · 1 room
Barbados
Waves Resort & Spa, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
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Barbados’ first all-inclusive wellness hotel
Split into two sides, this all-inclusive spa retreat caters to couples as well as kids. Oceanside is home to family-friendly rooms and a pool with cabanas and day beds, while the adults-only area sits across the road with a spa, serenity pool and yoga pavilion. All guests get complimentary spa treatments, and there are various other activities included – from cooking demos to watersports lessons at the Aqua School. Dig your toes into the sand and let the Pool and Beach ambassadors wait on you; this is your time to unwind.
This beachfront boutique-style hotel is divided into two sections — the beach side which is home to the family-friendly rooms and lounge pool, complete with cabanas and day beds, or across the road in the peaceful adults-only area where you'll find the spa, serenity pool, whirlpool and yoga pavilion. Guests staying for five nights or longer can enjoy between one and three free spa treatments depending on room type, including massages, soothing facials and pedicures.
Guests are encouraged to stay fit and healthy with a range of activities, from motorised watersports to fitness classes. When it comes to dining there are plenty of healthy options as well as some indulgent treats. Shiso serves freshly made-to-order Asian dishes and sushi while Seascape offers Mediterranean-infused cuisine with stunning open-air views of the sea. Grab a wrap and latte to go at Kýma, the coffee bar and deli which also offers a range of tempting pastries and ice creams. Relax by the pool or on the beach as the hotel’s ‘ambassadors’ bring round iced water, frozen grapes and ice creams to cool you down. And if you fancy a change of scene you can take the complimentary water taxi to select sister hotels on the west coast and make the most of the group's Dine Around Programme.
Relax and re-energise at this boutique wellness retreat, divided into adults-only and family-friendly sections.
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WellnessSpaBeachAll Inclusive
Avg flight time7 hrs
Avg transfer timeApprox. 30 minutes from Barbados airport
Barbados’ first all-inclusive wellness hotel
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Barbados’ first all-inclusive wellness hotel
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Barbados’ first all-inclusive wellness hotel
Rooms and suites
Waves’ 70 rooms and suites are split between the quiet, adults-only Spa building and the family-friendly Oceanside building. Both are designed to have you feeling as zen as possible, with neutral tones, driftwood touches and splashes of colour inspired by the island. The Pool View Spa One Bedroom Suite in the adults-only building is a haven of tranquillity, while the Ocean Front Split Level Room is an excellent option for added space and an extra touch of luxury.
Standard Guest Room
Set on the second and third floors of the Oceanside Building, these recently renovated rooms offer inland views. • air-conditioning • king-size bed • flat-screen television • Bluetooth speakers • minibar* • tea and coffee making facilities • shower • Wi-Fi
Pool View Spa Guest Room
Located in the tranquil adults-only Spa Building, these recently renovated rooms feature a balcony or terrace overlooking the Serenity Pool and include two spa treatments per adult per stay (minimum seven nights). • air-conditioning • king-size bed • flat-screen television • Bluetooth speakers • minibar* • tea and coffee making facilities • shower • balcony or terrace • Wi-Fi
Pool View One Bedroom Spa Suite
Located in the tranquil adults-only Spa Building, these spacious suites have a separate living room and a balcony overlooking the Serenity Pool. They include two spa treatments per adult per stay (minimum five nights). • air-conditioning • king-size bed • sofa bed • flat-screen television • Bluetooth speakers • minibar* • tea and coffee making facilities • shower • balcony • Wi-Fi
Oceanfront Room
Set on all floors of the Oceanside Building, these spacious rooms offer a balcony or terrace and sea views. They include three spa treatments per adult per stay (minimum five nights). • air-conditioning • king-size bed • sofa bed • flat-screen television • Bluetooth speakers • minibar* • tea and coffee making facilities • shower • balcony or terrace • Wi-Fi
Oceanfront Split-Level Room
These split-level rooms are set on the third floor of the Oceanside Building and feature a bedroom on the ground floor and a spacious lounge with a wet bar on the first floor. The lounge leads to a top-floor balcony boasting panoramic sea views. They include three spa treatments per adult per stay (minimum five nights). • air-conditioning • king-size bed • sofa bed • flat-screen television • Bluetooth speakers • minibar* • tea and coffee making facilities • shower • balcony or terrace • Wi-Fi
Oceanfront Junior Suite
Located on the first and second floors of the Oceanside Building, these recently renovated and spacious rooms offer a lounge area and a balcony with incredible sea views. They include four spa treatments per adult per stay (minimum five nights). • air-conditioning • king-size bed • sofa bed • flat-screen television • Bluetooth speakers • minibar* • tea and coffee making facilities • shower • balcony • Wi-Fi
Food & drink
You’ll find a mix of healthy options and indulgent treats on the dining scene here, from a la carte sushi and Asian Fusion at Shiso to Mediterranean buffets and themed nights at Seascape. The dine-around programme lets you eat at selected sister hotels too, giving you an ever bigger choice of restaurants and bars. Please note that currently the dine around options are limited whilst renovations are taking place.
Enjoy Asian flavours at Shiso which serves freshly-made sashimi, sushi, noodle and rice bowls. Seascape is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with buffet and à la carte options, as well as a range of international theme nights. Stop for snacks and drinks at Kýma, a coffee bar and deli.
Shiso is a standout, with Asian Fusion delicacies and sushi served in serene surroundings.
Seascape Set against an idyllic ocean backdrop, this open-air restaurant serves Mediterranean-inspired delicacies with a la carte, buffet and pizza oven options, and holds regular themed nights throughout the week. Shiso Freshly-made sushi, sashimi and rice bowls are the order of the day at this Asian Fusion spot, set in the hotel’s tranquil spa area. Don’t miss the chef's signature five spice Asian ice cream for a memorable end. Kýyma Grab a wrap and latte to go at this coffee bar and deli, which serves barista-brewed coffees and teas with freshly baked treats.
Barbados’ first all-inclusive wellness hotel
Things to do nearby
Curated experiences to help you do more, see more, or simply switch off while you're here.
Barbados
Barbados Your Way (Car & Driver) - Half Day
• Duration: 4 hours • Daily departures • Operates year round • Private experience Good to know — You’ll have the benefit of a personal car with a driver for four hours; fees to any attractions you decide to visit, and any refreshments, will be payable locally.
Barbados
Mount Gay Rum Cocktail Making Lesson
• Duration: half day • Daily departures • Operates year round • Group experience Good to know — Not surprisingly, you have to be 18 or over to take part in this experience. The price includes pick-up and drop-off at your hotel so you don’t have to worry about driving.
Barbados
Bajan Street Food Tour
• Duration: half day • Monday-Saturday departures • Operates year round • Group experience Good to know — While every effort will be made to cater for specific dietary requirements, the tour is not suitable for those on gluten-free or vegan diets. Children are welcome, but note that the walk covers about 1.5 miles.
Barbados
Barbados Your Way (Car & Driver) - Full Day
• Duration: 4 hours • Daily departures • Operates year round • Private experience Good to know — You’ll have use of a personal air-conditioned car with a driver for eight hours, but fees to any attractions you decide to visit - and, of course, any refreshments - will be payable locally.
Barbados
Mount Gay Rum Experience
At the end of the tour you’ll be served a light Bajan-style lunch overlooking the sea, before a final stop at the shop to pick up a bottle to take home. • Duration: half day • Daily departures • Operates year round • Group experience Good to know — Although the tour is open to under 18s, we think it’s more suitable for couples, groups and honeymooners.
Barbados
Luxury Catamaran Cruise
• Duration: 5 hours • Daily departures • Operates year round • Group experience Good to know — It’s a perfect trip for honeymooners and families alike, but for maximum enjoyment we recommend that any children are old enough to be confident in the water. Be sure to bring enough sun cream, hats and sunglasses for everyone; the sun’s rays reflected on the water are extra strong.
Barbados’ first all-inclusive wellness hotel
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Barbados’ first all-inclusive wellness hotel
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When to visit
When to visit
Temperature and rainfall through the year.
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| Average temp | 25°C | 25°C | 26°C | 26°C | 27°C | 27°C | 27°C | 27°C | 27°C | 27°C | 26°C | 26°C |
| Average rainfall | 50mm | 32mm | 34mm | 42mm | 54mm | 100mm | 129mm | 154mm | 144mm | 162mm | 146mm | 64mm |
| Average price | £4,746pp | £4,992pp | £4,149pp | £4,222pp | £4,827pp | £4,835pp | £5,104pp | £5,176pp | £5,176pp | £5,129pp | £3,958pp | £3,958pp |
Barbados’ first all-inclusive wellness hotel
Current offers
Savings worth having on the departures we think are worth taking. Every offer below applies to this hotel — check each one for the dates and conditions that come with it.
Save up to £300pp
Based on selected departures in September 2026
Save up to 25% when you book by 6th July
Based on selected departures in September 2026
Save up to 35% + complimentary meal upgrade
Based on 20th July 2026 departure
Free half-board upgrade
Based on selected departures in October 2026
Stay 7 nights, pay for 6
Based on selected departures in November 2026
Save up to £200pp on honeymoons
Based on selected departures in January 2027
Complimentary spa treatment for two
Based on stays of 7 nights or more
Free kids' places
Based on selected departures in August 2026
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Local taxes & fees apply upon arrival.
Who's going?
2 adults, 1 child
Duration
7 nights + travel
Departure airport & date
Sat 9 May 2026London Gatwick
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- Includes flights, baggage, and private transfers to and from your hotel
- Total flight time ~ 7 hrs
- Total transfer time ~ 2 hrs
- Overnight in Malé may apply (subject to flights & transfers)
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit the Maldives?
British passport holders are issued a free 30-day visitor visa on arrival. You'll need a passport valid for the duration of your stay, a confirmed onward ticket and proof of your accommodation booking.
When is the best time to visit the Maldives?
November to April is the dry season, with the most reliable sunshine and calmest seas. May to October brings shorter rain showers, lower prices and better surf.
What currency is used in the Maldives, and do I need cash?
The local currency is the Maldivian rufiyaa, but resorts price and bill in US dollars and take major cards. Most guests never need cash — a small amount is handy for tipping.
Is the Maldives good for honeymoons outside peak season?
Yes. Off-peak brings noticeably lower rates and quieter islands, and rain tends to come in short bursts rather than all day. Many resorts add honeymoon extras during these months.
What activities are there for older kids and teens in the Maldives?
Most resorts run watersports centres with windsurfing, kayaking and paddleboarding, plus PADI dive courses from around age ten. Snorkelling safaris, sandbank trips and night fishing all suit older children.
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Barbados’ first all-inclusive wellness hotel
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