We arrived hot, tired, and very fed up after having a delayed flight and stopping at barbados when it should have been a direct flight but all that went out the window when we arrived at bluewaters! Staff were there to assist and made us feel more than welcome with the manager there also to introduce himself.
Me and my husband to be had been looking fwd to this for over a year and had been planning our wedding for nearly 18 months. I searched every brochure possible to find the perfect hotel to get married at. We were taken nine of our family and wanted it to be the holiday of a lifetime for everyone and that it was.
Our wedding was amazing, Alicia the wedding co-ordinator was brilliant and the photographer outstanding how many weddings have u been to where you get the photos back the next day presented perfectly in an abulm, they were better than any english photgrapher could do.
The staff couldn't do enough for us they were always happy to accommadate our large family at meal times and never turned us away, even at vyviens which is a more private restaurant and alot smaller, there was never a problem. Yes we did have rain but always smiles of sunshine from the staff were given to us.
I feel that the people who complain about this hotel are looking for problems and should learn to relax and remember that your in Antigua not England or USA where everyone is in HURRY!! We look forward to going back to Bluewaters for our anniversary one day.
The only downside to going to this hotel was having to come home but all good things must come to an end.

I loved this Hotel, it is relaxed and charming and typically Caribbean. The staff are increadilbly friendly and always available to help. I particularly liked the gardens and all the greenery.

Try snorkling at the reef!

I reccomended this hotel to a couple of friends for their honeymoon.

travel to hotels around the world. On average I am in about 40 different hotels per year. I haven't been to many hotels more than once. I have rarely written reviews about hotels because my time is limited, but Blue Waters deserves the following review more than any hotel I have ever been to.


Chipped dishes. Same utensils per course.
Almost no one says "you're welcome" or acknowledges you.
Problems getting water. Fresh water is unavailable after 6PM... on the whole resort.. and the hotel strongly advise against drinking tap.
Order came out incorrect twice in one meal, then the waitress gave an attitude.
Canned vegetables are served, with the liquid from the can. They have no fresh vegetables.
Bathrooms are extremely dirty, stained, missing caulk- truck stop style (in your own room) DISGUSTING!
Feel random springs poking out of the mattress
Television channels are on and off frequently due to exposed and frayed wiring
Televisions are very small approx 18"
Sink was leaking to the point where majority of the towels were used to keep from flooding. Hotel staff placed extra towels on the ground when I asked for it to be fixed.
Air conditioner was leaking to the point where there was almost an accident (after requesting it to be fixed 6 times in three days)
There aren't more than seven beach umbrellas available on the whole beach.
Tons of mosquitoes in the rooms before we got in (BIG ONES)
Fat diseased looking cats roam freely around the dining areas
Welcome drink caused horrible stomach pains for a scary 15 min period for 6 adults.
Will not replace sink soap if requested (even though it was used before we checked in).
Handles for closing the windows were broken. So you couldn't open or close the blinds or windows- Screens were broken as well.
No beverage or food available after 10pm.
Decent wine list printed, with no wines available
Hotel told us that there is no taxi available after 10pm.
Manager stated that he called the taxi already - when we originally asked for him to call..When I asked for a taxi, the manager literally said " We already called the taxi for you sir" and hung up." 45 minutes and two calls later, the taxi was still not there.
After complaining about every problem we already encountered, he was able to get a taxi within 10minutes. The only problem was that the taxi had two locals already in it smoking pot. The manager insisted that is the best he could do.
Shower head knob broke during shower in two different rooms
Mixed drinks come out barely drinkable for 10 people.
Band on a nightly basis is consistently talentless and extremely irritating... I believe it was members of the kitchen staff.
The jacuzzi in the large suite was large but did not work at all. The pump for it was broken, hotel refused to fix it saying that they do not know how and don't know a repair man that can.
Made a reservation for a Friday night, they didn't tell us till we sat down that they will not be able to serve us dinner at the table, and only a buffet was available. Then they told us that nothing was available in the only alternative restaurant so don't bother trying.
The laser sailboat had a broken Rutter
Housekeeping staff is rude, pushy, and says rude comments under their breath as you pass - consistently for everyone in our party throughout our stay.
Hotel manager was incredibly rude and walked away in middle of conversation.
Hotel security said that a family member from the university of Antigua stayed three nights when he really
stayed one, and manager was not willing to refund money charged until a major argument erupted.


This hotel would have discouraged me from ever going back to Antigua... luckily I have had a great experience at Galley Bay Hotel in the past. I warn you that 99% of the hotel staff Ive meet at any hotel in Antigua has been slightly rude to tourists. I don't think they like us very much.

We stayed at Blue Waters for our honeymoon. Went in the rainy season (mid july) and rained for 1hr for the whole 10 days. Very sunny hot weather. We stayed in an air-contioned deluxe beach front room which was lovely. Felt like a normal room but had patio doors and balcony looking out to the sea. Could have gone for a standard which also seemed nice and most rooms probably have views of the sea here. The hotel wasn't up to Mr and Mrs Smith class but it was a really nice hotel and we had a fab time. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Beach amazing and loads of loungers, shade available and the staff bring you free water and drinks on the beach.

There are three restaurants at the hotel (Palms and Viviens in the resort grounds and The Cove 5min walk or free golf buggy ride). The food is mainly western - the Cove food is the best but it was so hot as no fans where most of the tables are. Viviens very good food too and a/c. Food is not caribbean - and you will find this in all the hotels. There are three cocktail bars - 2 by the pool which serve great cocktails. Hardly any kids in the resort - mostly couples which was nice. Bands came to play every other night which was good to listen too. There is a tennis court and gym at the hotel too. Hotel has hobbie cats and windsurfers (basic equipment).

One complaint is that when we checked out they had double charged us on tax and service. Everyone will need to watch out for this in Antigua as tax and service (10%) is added on seperately. Therefore when you order a cocktail to your room number they note the total amount (incl tax and service) then underneath added extra tax again onto the bill. Fortunately we noticed as did other guests and the money (almost £200!!) was refunded. Am sure wasn't intentional and computer glich but at every hotel would watch out for this.

We hired a car for a week and drove around the island. Nelson's Dockyard is a MUST. St. Johns is an experience as bit chaotic but depends what you like. The driving is horrendous - pot holes everywhere, no signs and people and goats walking in the middle of the road. So if you have guts go for it. Wouldn't recommend night time driving (i.e. going to restaurants far away from the resort - takes 45 mins to get to English Harbour)

Antigua has some poor areas but did not appear violent - despite what you hear in the news. The hotel has its own security staff as do most hotels. You just need to be a bit streetwise.

Northwest Antigua is best place to stay if you are into watersports - Jabberwock beach amazing wind for kite and windsurfing but no facilities. We heard Dickenson Bay was nice and good for windsurfing but was the worst place in the whole of Antigua for us - totally packed with resort holiday makers, no shade and got loads of hassle by locals trying to sell horse riding tours and goods.

We did the Ecotour (Adventure Antigua) this is an absolute must as was fantastic - cost US$100 each and they pick you from the hotel beach and you can go snorkelling, see the Pelicans, visit the caves of Bird Island and learn and hopefully see turtles.
We also did the Zip Lines (Anitgua Rain) really would not recommend this - the zip lines are good fun and challenge course is great for kids but most of the staff completely ruin the experience as they bark at you and have SO much attitude (zero customer service). Cost was US$85 and you need to drive or get a taxi there. Also went to Cedar Valley Golf Course - total cost for buggy, club hire and 18 holes (good course albeit fairly short) was US$200 for 2 people.

Also went diving US$110 (two-tank) from Jolly Harbour (again need to drive or get taxi). Went with Indigo Divers (PADI) who were amazing - very professional and don't take out huge groups which is good. While I was diving Jolly Dive turned up with 13 divers on board small boat - looked very cramped and same cost as mine- whereas I had 4 divers on my boat.

Hope you have as much fun as we did.