Iberostar Waves Royal Andalus

🏖️ Direct access to the 6km-long Playa de la Barrosa
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for families with Star Camp, splash park and kids’ pool
🍽️ Range of buffet and à la carte restaurants plus cosy bars and café
💆 Great spa with indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna and Turkish bath
🛝 Children’s pool with slides and dedicated splash zone
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rooms: 451 | Blocks: 4 | Floors: 3 | Lifts: 7

Board options: All Inclusive, Half Board

Child age: up to 14 years (for child pricing and clubs)

Iberostar Waves Royal Andalus enjoys an enviable beachfront position on Novo Sancti Petri’s showpiece stretch of sand, Playa de la Barrosa. This laidback pocket of the Costa de la Luz is all about big skies, rolling dunes and wide golden beaches, with chiringuito beach bars dotted along the coast.

Golfers are spoilt with the Real Novo Sancti Petri Golf Club right on site and Sancti Petri Hills Golf Club just a short drive away. The low-rise resort of Novo Sancti Petri has a relaxed, family-friendly feel, with a handful of shops, restaurants and beach bars, while historic Chiclana and Cádiz are easy day trips for a dose of Andalusian culture.

Direct beach access to Playa de la Barrosa
Real Novo Sancti Petri Golf Club: on site
Sancti Petri Hills Golf Club: approx. 4km
Novo Sancti Petri resort centre: approx. 3.9km

Approx. transfer time from airport (Jerez XRY): 50 minutes

Novo Sancti Petri, Costa De La Luz East, Spain

Eating and drinking is a real highlight here, with a mix of buffets, grill stations and relaxed bars that keep everyone fuelled from breakfast through to late-night nightcaps.

Buffet Al-Andalus is the main restaurant, serving buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner with international favourites, Andalusian specialities and live cooking stations. Families are well catered for with highchairs and microwaves.

In season, Grill Alameda opens for buffet-style snacks by the pool, ideal for laid-back lunches between swims. For something more local, Manolete offers an à la carte lunchtime menu of Spanish and regional dishes (typically open mid-June to mid-September, subject to occupancy).

Drinks-wise, the Lobby Bar pours everything from morning coffees to pre-dinner aperitifs and post-show cocktails, while the pool bar keeps cool drinks within arm’s reach of your lounger. Star Café is the go-to spot for speciality coffees and sweet treats.

A smart casual dress code may apply in some venues, and certain restaurants or branded drinks may carry a supplement depending on your board basis. Opening times and inclusions can vary by season. What All Inclusive typically includes.

Outside, the resort fans out around two large freshwater pools framed by sun terraces, palms and views towards the Atlantic. One of the main pools features a dedicated children’s section and slide, while the other offers a quieter vibe for leisurely laps or lounging. Sunbeds and parasols are set around both pools, and towels are available so you can travel light.

Youngsters will make a beeline for the colourful splash park, complete with tipping water bucket, sprays and mini slides (seasonal opening and height/age restrictions may apply).

When you’re ready to swap poolside for seaside, a short stroll through the gardens leads straight onto Playa de la Barrosa – six kilometres of wide, golden sand backed by dunes and boardwalks. Whether you’re into sandcastle-building, long beach walks or watersports (available seasonally via local providers), this is one of Andalusia’s standout beaches.

If the weather cools, there’s also an indoor heated pool with whirlpool located within the spa, ideal for a relaxed swim whatever the season.

The on-site spa is a calm retreat with an indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna and Turkish bath, plus a menu of massages and beauty treatments to ease you into full holiday mode. There’s also an on-site hairdresser for pre-dinner pampering (spa and salon services usually incur extra charges).

Active guests can make use of the air-conditioned gym, kitted out with cardio machines, weights and a stretching zone (minimum age 18 years, typical opening 08:00–20:00). Out on the fairways, Real Novo Sancti Petri Golf Club offers two 18-hole courses right on site, with an off-site clubhouse and pre-bookable tee times.

Daily entertainment keeps the atmosphere upbeat, with arts and crafts, team games, family activities and water-based fun in high season, plus evening shows, live music, mini-disco and professional performances. A scaled-back programme runs in the cooler months, typically focused on live music and in-house shows and predominantly in Spanish.

Practical touches include a 24-hour reception with luggage storage and equipment hire such as kettles and wheelchairs (subject to availability and possible local charge).

Double Room for Sole Use
Ideal for solo travellers, these comfortable rooms sleep 1 guest and include a balcony or terrace. Expect a flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, air-conditioning, bathroom with shower, hairdryer and minibar (charges may apply), plus daily cleaning with linen and towel changes on request.

Double Room
Sleeping 2–3 guests, Standard Double Rooms offer bright, contemporary décor and all the essentials: balcony or terrace, flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, air-conditioning, shower bathroom, hairdryer, minibar (charge), and regular housekeeping with on-request linen and towel changes.

Double Room with Garden View
These rooms mirror the Double Room layout but enjoy a relaxing outlook over the gardens from the furnished balcony or terrace. Sleeps 2–3.

Double Room with Side Sea View / Side Sea View for Sole Use
Enjoy glimpses of the Atlantic from your balcony or terrace. Available for 2–3 guests or as a sole-use option for 1 guest, with the same in-room comforts as standard doubles.

Double Room with Sea View / Sea View for Sole Use
Upgrade to full sea views and wake up to Playa de la Barrosa each morning. These rooms sleep 2–3 guests or 1 guest in sole-use configuration and include balcony or terrace, Wi‑Fi, air-con, shower bathroom and minibar (chargeable).

Double Room with Sea View in a Priority Location
Located in privileged spots within the hotel for some of the best vistas, these rooms sleep 2–3 and feature all standard amenities plus enhanced outlook.

Beachfront Double Room with Sea View
Closest to the sand, these beachfront doubles maximise the sea views from the balcony or terrace. Sleeping 2–3 guests, they’re a great choice for beach lovers.

Family Room with Side Sea View / Sea View
Designed for larger groups, family rooms sleep 4–5 guests comfortably and include a balcony or terrace with either side sea or full sea views, along with the usual comforts: Wi‑Fi, TV, air-conditioning, shower bathroom and minibar (charge).

Junior Suite with Sea View
These junior suites offer extra space and a more premium feel, with a sea-view balcony or terrace, bathrobes and slippers, plus all the standard amenities. Sleeps 2–3 guests.

Beachfront Junior Suite with Sea View
For front-row Atlantic panoramas, these beachfront junior suites add coffee-making facilities to the mix and sleep 2–3 guests in style.

Beachfront Suite with Sea View
The top pick for space, these suites sleep 2–4 guests and feature a separate bath and shower, coffee-making facilities, balcony or terrace with sweeping sea views, Wi‑Fi, TV, air-conditioning and minibar (charge).

Interconnecting Double Room with Side Sea View
Perfect for larger families or friends travelling together, these consist of two interconnecting double rooms, sleeping 4–6 guests in total with a side sea view balcony or terrace and two bathrooms.

Double Room with Garden View for Sole Use
All the greenery of the gardens, sized for solo stays. Sleeps 1, with balcony or terrace, Wi‑Fi, air-con and shower bathroom.

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary.

🎯 Star Camp kids’ clubs (from 7 months up to 12 years; seasonal, age-banded)
🧩 Daily daytime activities including arts and crafts and family games
🏀 Team sports such as racket games and small team competitions
🌊 Water-based activities and pool games in high season
⛳ Two 18-hole golf courses at Real Novo Sancti Petri (reservation required, extra charge)
🏋️ Use of the on-site gym for fitness-focused guests (18+)

🛎️ 24-hour reception and luggage storage
♿ Equipment hire including kettles and wheelchairs (subject to availability, some charges may apply)
🧴 Spa with sauna, Turkish bath, indoor pool and massage treatments (extra charge)
💇 On-site hairdresser for cuts, styling and holiday pampering
👶 Children’s facilities including playground, kids’ menus and highchairs in restaurants
📶 Free Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel, including rooms and public areas
🧳 Certified Sustainable Hotel, with eco-conscious touches built into daily operations

Novo Sancti Petri sits on Spain’s Costa de la Luz, known for its sweeping Atlantic beaches, pine forests and relaxed, largely Spanish holiday crowd. Playa de la Barrosa offers six kilometres of golden sand with chiringuito beach bars and sunset-friendly promenades.

Language: Spanish
Currency: Euro (€)
Time difference: GMT+1 (GMT+2 in summer)
Average UK flight time to Jerez (XRY): around 3 hours
Approximate transfer time to resort: 50 minutes

Golfers benefit from multiple courses nearby, and day trips to Cádiz, Jerez or Vejer de la Frontera showcase the best of Andalusian culture. Facilities, entertainment and opening hours can vary by season and occupancy.

For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Spain advice.

Iberostar Waves Royal Andalus Prices & Book
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Iberostar Waves Royal Andalus suitable for families?
Yes. Iberostar Waves Royal Andalus is very family-friendly, with Star Camp kids’ clubs for different age groups (from 7 months up to 12 years, seasonal and subject to occupancy), a splash park with slides and tipping buckets, a children’s pool section, kids’ menus and highchairs in the restaurants, plus a playground and family rooms that sleep up to five.

2. How close is Iberostar Waves Royal Andalus to the beach?
The hotel has direct access to Playa de la Barrosa. A short walk through the hotel’s gardens and boardwalk takes you straight onto the wide, golden-sand beach, which stretches for around 6km along the coast.

3. What does All Inclusive typically include at Iberostar Waves Royal Andalus?
The All Inclusive package usually covers buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant, with snacks served at selected times between meals (for at least three hours per day). A selection of local wine, beer, spirits, cocktails, soft drinks and hot drinks is available for a minimum of 12 hours daily. Certain à la carte venues, premium brands and bottled drinks may cost extra, and inclusions can change by season, so always check your final travel documents.

4. Is there a dress code for the restaurants?
Yes, a smart-casual dress code generally applies in the main buffet and à la carte restaurants. The hotel typically asks that beachwear is not worn inside restaurants, especially at dinner. Exact requirements may vary by venue and season.

5. Are there heated pools at Iberostar Waves Royal Andalus?
The indoor pool located within the spa area is heated and also features a whirlpool. Outdoor pools are usually unheated and open seasonally (typically from mid-April to early November, weather and occupancy permitting).

6. Does Iberostar Waves Royal Andalus offer spa and wellness facilities?
Yes. The hotel’s spa includes an indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna and Turkish bath, alongside a range of massage and beauty treatments, plus an on-site hairdresser. Spa and salon services usually incur an additional charge and may operate fixed opening hours.

7. What sports and activities are available?
Guests can use the air-conditioned gym (18+), join in with daily activities such as arts and crafts, family games and water-based fun, and, most notably, play golf at the on-site Real Novo Sancti Petri Golf Club, which offers two 18-hole courses (tee times and green fees payable locally). Seasonal entertainment also includes evening shows and live music.

8. How long is the transfer from Jerez Airport (XRY)?
The journey from Jerez Airport (XRY) to Iberostar Waves Royal Andalus takes around 50 minutes by coach under normal traffic conditions. Private transfers may be faster.

9. Is Wi‑Fi available at the hotel?
Yes. Complimentary Wi‑Fi is available throughout Iberostar Waves Royal Andalus, including in guest rooms and most public areas.

10. What room types are best for larger families or groups?
For larger families, the Family Rooms (Side Sea View or Sea View) sleep up to 5 guests, while Interconnecting Double Rooms with Side Sea View combine two neighbouring doubles to sleep up to 6. Beachfront suites and junior suites with sea views are ideal for those wanting extra space and a premium oceanfront setting.