The Cove Suites at Blue Waters

Antigua, Caribbean

Virgin rating

Cove Suite
Cove Suite
Cove Suite
Carolyn's Beach Bar and Restaurant
Cove Restaurant
Palm Restaurant
Cove Restaurant
Kids club
Cove Restaurant
Spa treatment room
Pelican Bar
Cove Penthouse
Cove Penthouse
Cove Penthouse
Cove Penthouse
Wedding Gazebo
Cove Suite
Cove Suite
Cove Suite
Carolyn's Beach Bar and Restaurant
Cove Restaurant
Palm Restaurant
Cove Restaurant
Kids club
Cove Restaurant
Spa treatment room
Pelican Bar
Cove Penthouse
Cove Penthouse
Cove Penthouse
Cove Penthouse
Wedding Gazebo

The hotel

Located on the Northwest tip of Antigua, the Cove Suites are part of the Blue Waters resort, offering luxurious all-inclusive accommodation within easy reach of the hotel’s outstanding range of facilities. Set in 5 acres of tropical landscaped garden, 28 lavish suites (including 4 penthouses) offer island-inspired décor, spacious living areas, and spectacular ocean views. Cove guests can enjoy exclusive access to four infinity-edged swimming pools, and the Cove Restaurant is right next door, with a gourmet menu that’s well-esteemed by locals. When you can drag yourself away from your idyllic surrounds, it’s time to explore what Blue Waters has to offer – a truly superb hotel, renowned for its high standards of service, and with activities galore – including an 18-hole golf course just 5 minutes away! Watersports are complimentary, so try your hand at windsurfing, kayaking, and snorkelling, or hop onboard a Hobie Cat and sail the high seas. If you wish to go further afield, there’s a WhatsApp service for guests that can be used to arrange everything from spa treatments to excursions, as well as a Cove Concierge service that’s exclusive to Cove guests. Enjoy a peaceful dinner in one of two restaurants – one of which is located in the main hotel, Blue Waters – before enjoying live entertainment, which is offered most evenings. Afterwards, relax with a nightcap in the Pelican Bar until it’s time to return to your suite to retire in luxury. For something even more special, treat yourself to a stay in one of the Cove’s four exquisite Penthouse Suites, each beautifully appointed, with three bedrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, and panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea.

Amenities

  • Hobie Cats
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing
  • Babysitting service
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Games Room

Where is it

Located in historic Soldiers Bay on two white sandy beaches at the northwest tip of the island. Transfer time from airport: 15 minutes.

Hotel information

24 Cove Suites and 4 Penthouses on 3 floors in 4 buildings. Cove Suites are located in an elevated position, a short walk from the beach and facilities of the main hotel. Each lavishly appointed suite comprises of a spacious, open-planned living area and bedroom, bathroom with free-standing baths and private balcony/terrace with spectacular sea views and exclusive access to four clifftop infinity-edge pools. Sleeps maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

All-Inclusive of: all meals, sundowner service including cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, some premium-brand drinks, house and sparkling wine and mini-bar items. All activities and entertainment above unless otherwise stated.

Please note: Cove Penthouse Suites are based on a breakfast included basis. All-Inclusive is available at a supplement.

Cove Penthouse Suites – accommodation features 3 separate bedrooms, 2 of which have enormous double balconies boasting panoramic views of the island. Facilities include a separate living room, kitchen and en-suite bathrooms, sleeping maximum 7 adults or 6 adults and 4 children. Please note: this room is on a breakfast included basis, all inclusive is available at a supplement.

 

 

3 restaurants, 2 of which can be found at the main hotel, Blue Waters: The Palm Restaurant (open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner), The Cove Restaurant (dinner, open days vary seasonally), Carolyn's Beach Bar & Restaurant is open daily for lunch and throughout the day for a refreshing cocktail. 3 bars: Pelican cocktail bar and lounge, Carolyn's Beach Bar and Veronica's bar.

Daily activities and live evening entertainment most days. 

7 swimming pools (4 exclusively for Cove Suites guests), Jacuzzi, floodlit tennis court, spa with Elemis and ila treatments* (local charge for treatments), fitness centre, table tennis, pool table, yoga, aqua aerobics, water sports: windsurfing, sailing (daily group lessons), kayaks, Hobie Cats, pedalos and snorkelling equipment. Complimentary kids activity programme Monday-Friday (for ages 5-12). Access to a WhatsApp service for arranging excursions, spa treatments, and more*.

Babysitting available* (reservations required). Gift shop. Internet access*. Laundry service*. Cove Concierge service, exclusive for Cove guests.

Please note: a government room levy of $5 per guest, per night applies to guests aged 6 years and above (payable locally, subject to change).

6-night minimum night stay for all arrivals 4 Mar–24 Mar.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: child ages up to and including 11 years.

Dress code: Palm Restaurant and Pelican Bar - these facilities, being informal leisure areas, accept shorts (tailored) and other smart casual wear, including T-shirts. At The Cove Restaurant, elegant evening attire is requested. Shorts are not accepted (no T-shirts). Black tie is requested Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.

Please note: this hotel may be unsuitable for guests with mobility restrictions as there are steps around the grounds and down to the beach.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic Hotel

Jul 9, 2024 Ollie e Tonbridge, United Kingdom

Second time back and this hotel simply gets better and better. 10 day family holiday , all inclusive and we booked 2 of the Deluxe Beachfront Rooms, perfect location, overlooking the beach and immaculately cleaned each day. The staff have to be the friendliest in the Caribbean and a very special mention to Pearle who runs the Pelican bar, you are… Read more
Second time back and this hotel simply gets better and better. 10 day family holiday , all inclusive and we booked 2 of the Deluxe Beachfront Rooms, perfect location, overlooking the beach and immaculately cleaned each day. The staff have to be the friendliest in the Caribbean and a very special mention to Pearle who runs the Pelican bar, you are the best! Thanks to the front desk for trying to book my cricket tickets. A massive mention to Ronald , voted the best Chef in Antigua , for a very good reason, great to meet you at the cricket. Finally, an even bigger thanks to Carrez, head barman at the Cove, thanks for taking me to see WI vs SA, shame about the result , but a fantastic evening and one I wont forget, great company. Breakfast, lunch and Dinner are first class. A special thanks to all the serving staff at the Cove who are absolutely brilliant. Beers, wines and spirits all excellent under the all inclusive package, you won't need to buy anything top shelf. The hotel gardens are beautiful and better than 18 months ago, when we last visited. This is a very special hotel and we are definitely coming back. Thank you for looking after the 3 of us. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating AN EXCELLENT RESORT

Jul 2, 2024 RPMTORCH1 Freehold, New Jersey

A food time was had by all 7 of us (ages from 11 to 74). Loved the smoothie of the day, the iced vanilla lattes, and the baked goods at The Palm. Villa Manager Nicole M. was wonderful and attentive. Our 11 year old says breakfast was amazing and she especially enjoyed the food at the Reef. Our 17 year old recommends Rachel for employee of the… Read more
A food time was had by all 7 of us (ages from 11 to 74). Loved the smoothie of the day, the iced vanilla lattes, and the baked goods at The Palm. Villa Manager Nicole M. was wonderful and attentive. Our 11 year old says breakfast was amazing and she especially enjoyed the food at the Reef. Our 17 year old recommends Rachel for employee of the month. Her attention to his allergies made him feel safe, and her personality was warm, friendly, and fun. We loved the game room and the free kayaking and paddle boards. We took advantage of the golf cart rides when it was late, raining, or too hot, and found the drivers to all be delightful including DeAndre, Christopher, Emmanuel, and Jefferson. Wait staff and food managers, including Derah and Carla, were attentive and extra friendly. Some of our favorite servers included Brian and Sheddy. Matthew in the lobby helped us several times and was charming. Wendy in the boutique was a sweetheart and greeted us several times with enthusiasm. Lauren the security guard was the first face we saw upon arrival and gave us an excellent “welcome to paradise” greeting. The cooling towels were amazing upon arrival. Ronald (the chef) was awesome and spoke to us on numerous occasions. SOME SUGGESTIONS: Need better lighting on some of the walkways. Kitchen/Dining room in Villa need more/better lighting. Other rooms are perfect. Recommend family friendly daily activities or entertainment such as movie night or trivia contests. Villa kitchen could be a little better stocked in terms of cooking supplies. It had no spatula or items like salt and pepper. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Outstanding resort with impeccable service, great facilities and delicious food!

Jun 17, 2024 LHandy Rhode Island

Just returned from a 7 day stay at Blue Waters with my family, including four stilt children. We stayed in the Cove Penthouse that worked out perfectly for our family. We had a private pool, king sized beds, a great covered porch with easy access to all the resort amenities including pickleball court, yoga platform, gym, restaurants as well as… Read more
Just returned from a 7 day stay at Blue Waters with my family, including four stilt children. We stayed in the Cove Penthouse that worked out perfectly for our family. We had a private pool, king sized beds, a great covered porch with easy access to all the resort amenities including pickleball court, yoga platform, gym, restaurants as well as pools and beaches. Service was impeccable, with a special call out to the best concierge ever- Nicole. We chartered a small power boat for a coastal cruise- awesome time with Danny and Rocky. Few resorts earn our 5 starting and intention to return. Highly recommend! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating This was my first trip to Antigua despite doing a few Caribbean Islands Barbados, Jamaica, Granada, Saint Lucia

Jun 14, 2024 E2397JTandrewb Stanmore, United Kingdom

I stayed at Bluewaters in 2019 If you are looking for a quiet holiday this is the place to be. The hotel staff are very friendly the hotel concierge helped me book tickets to The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup T20 as I saw Final the best place to be at Sir Vivian Richard’s Stadium
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A dream hotel in paradise

May 26, 2024 coat1963hanger

This hotel is everything and more! Stunning views, fabulous food, amazing beach and wonderful staff. Nothing is too much trouble. Bedrooms lovely, beds are huge and so comfy. Really can’t fault it! A little slice of heaven. Antigua is a magical place where the locals are super friendly. Possibly the safest of all the islands. Just stunning. Came… Read more
This hotel is everything and more! Stunning views, fabulous food, amazing beach and wonderful staff. Nothing is too much trouble. Bedrooms lovely, beds are huge and so comfy. Really can’t fault it! A little slice of heaven. Antigua is a magical place where the locals are super friendly. Possibly the safest of all the islands. Just stunning. Came to Antigua 22 years ago and it still has its charm!! Read less