Blue Waters Resort & Spa

Antigua, Caribbean

Virgin rating

Deluxe Beachfront Room
Bathroom
Veronica’s Bar
Beach Bar
Cove Restaurant
Pelican Bar
Pelican Bar
Palm Restaurant
Palm Restaurant
Rock Cottage
Rock Cottage
Rock Cottage
Rock Cottage pool
Rock Cottage lounge
Spa
Spa
Fitness Centre
Turtle Cottage
Turtle Cottage
Turtle Cottage
Turtle Cottage
Pelican House
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Deluxe Beachfront Room
Bathroom
Veronica’s Bar
Beach Bar
Cove Restaurant
Pelican Bar
Pelican Bar
Palm Restaurant
Palm Restaurant
Rock Cottage
Rock Cottage
Rock Cottage
Rock Cottage pool
Rock Cottage lounge
Spa
Spa
Fitness Centre
Turtle Cottage
Turtle Cottage
Turtle Cottage
Turtle Cottage
Pelican House

The hotel

This is a truly superb recently refreshed hotel with elegant surroundings, outstanding service and an enviable location on two white sand beaches lapped by gentle aqua waves, epitomising the Caribbean fantasy. The 17 tropical acres of gardens are beautifully tended and each of the buildings is romantically draped with brightly coloured bougainvillea — just adding to the delightful ambience. There's plenty to do during the day and you'll no doubt be tempted on to the beach by one of a generous array of water sports. Table tennis is popular and there's an 18-hole golf course 5 minutes away. Wind down in the evening (if you haven't done so already!) with a delicious coconut crush — liberally splashed with local rum — while you watch pelicans dive and swoop for their meals. Your dinner can be taken at one of the hotel's gourmet restaurants, complimented with an excellent Claret from the wine list. An amazing holiday experience.

Amenities

  • Hobie Cats
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym

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

85 luxury rooms, villas, and suites on 2 floors with no lifts. All with private patio or balcony (most with sea views), air-conditioning, ceiling fan, complimentary WiFi access, satellite TV, alarm/clock radio, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar or fridge, safe, iron and ironing board, bathrobes, bathroom amenities, and hairdryer. 

Deluxe Beachfront Rooms are just steps from the white sand beach, featuring bathrooms with separate shower enclosure and free standing bath, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child (on a rollaway bed).

All Inclusive of: all meals, some premium-brand drinks, house wines and mini-bar items. Sundowner service at Veronica’s bar (includes cocktails and hors d'oeuvres from 5:00pm-7:00pm each evening). All activities unless stated, including daily activities programme. 

Luxury Suites are on the 2nd floor with balcony and 1 king-size bed, with doors separating the lounge area which can accommodate either a queen-size bed or rollaway bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 3 children (with 3 rollaway beds).

Pelican House is a 3-bedroom villa which has a shared pool with 2 neighbouring villas, featuring views over Soldier's Bay and private beach access, kitchen, living room, outdoor and indoor dining area, and concierge service. Each 3-bedroom villa sleeps maximum 7 adults, or 6 adults and 4 children.

Turtle Cottage is a luxury 4-bedroom villa with views overlooking the Caribbean Sea, secluded sunbathing areas, private pool fully equipped kitchen, indoor and outdoor dining areas, and concierge service. Each of the 4 bedrooms has a king-size bed and en suite, sleeping maximum 9 adults, or 8 adults and 4 children.

Rock Cottage spans 2,000 sq ft and overlooks the Caribbean sea, with beach inspired dècor, living area, kitchen and private pool overlooking the ocean, as well as concierge service. Sleeps maximum 9 adults and 3 children.

The Palm Restaurant (open daily for à la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner), The Cove Restaurant (open on a rotation basis during the evening for à la carte dinner, combining Caribbean and French cuisine), The Reef (serving light lunch and drinks). Pelican Bar (adjacent to the lobby). Veronica's (poolside bar serving drinks throughout the day, as well as sundowner cocktails and antipasti).

Daytime activities and live evening entertainment most days.

7 swimming pools (4 exclusively for Cove Suites guests), Jacuzzi. Spa* with Elemis & ila treatments. Salon*. Fitness centre. Tennis. Table tennis. Pool table. Water sports centre offering sailing, paddle boarding, windsurfing, kayaking (safari tours included), Hobie Cat sailing, and snorkelling. Yoga. Pilates. Aqua aerobics. Walking and garden tours. Games room (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult). Blue Waters Kids Club is open all year round, with a wide range of activities available for children ages 5-12 years (Monday-Friday).

Complimentary WiFi access. Room service*. Babysitting available* (reservations required). Gift shop. Laundry service*. Complimentary self-parking.

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).

7 nights between 27 Dec-1 Jan.

10 nights between 22-26 Dec. 

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: families booking the Deluxe room category with children under 12 will be allocated ground floor rooms.

Dress code: when wearing wet swimwear, you are requested to use outdoor terraces for dining and cocktails. In the interest of safety, children require footwear at all times. In the evening, all restaurants are smart casual - this includes tailored shorts and collard shirts (including polo shirts).

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

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1933)
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  • Poor (55)
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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