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#1 of 14 hotels in St. John's
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Nestled in the North West Corner of Antigua where crystal clear waters lap onto secluded white sand beaches, Blue Waters Resort offers an island paradise. From your personal welcome, complete with cooled scented towel and rum punch, you will realise you are our valued guest. Featuring small secluded beach coves, seven freshwater pools and 17 acres of lush tropical gardens, Blue Waters provides the ideal setting for relaxing days by the pool or on the beach, cocktail in hand, or for reading a good book in the shade of the swaying palm trees. Having gently evolved and constantly improved over 50 years we offer a range of luxuriously appointed rooms to meet the needs of our guests, from hillside rooms in a garden setting to beachside rooms with renowned spectacular ocean views. For the more active guest we offer complimentary watersports, tennis and a newly refurbished gym. Our recently opened Elemis Spa and Hair Salon with its stunning ocean views provides a perfect setting for a pampering treatment or as part of a wedding package. Finish the day off dining at one of our 3 restaurants, each with a different ambience to suit your mood. Our staff is ready and waiting to welcome you.
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A perfect introduction to the Caribbean. We booked to celebrate a significant birthday, and couldn't have been happier with our choice. We booked online, direct, which is always a bit of a worry, but our warm welcome from Tiquesha, our concierge made us feel instantly at home. Our cove suite, with balcony view was exceptionally comfortable. The views from the balcony with astonishing sunsets over Nevis and Pelicans soaring, skimming and crash diving over the ocean, were astonishing. The resort is beautifully landscaped and a tour with head gardener, John, is a must. Food is consistently good in all three restaurants, but our highlight was evening meals in the Reef, booking early for a sundowner, just magical. Beach days are easy with a wide choice of pools and three beaches and plentiful sun loungers. Thanks to Lauren and all the other staff for keeping us hydrated with plenty and drinks and fruit. All the staff were great making for one of the friendliest places we have ever stayed at. We were talking to another couple who have been coming back to Blue Waters every year for the past 16 years, which says it all. We thought this was going to be our only long haul flight and only visit to the Caribbean. Not so sure now.…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We have just returned from a 12 night stay at Blue Waters Resort and Spa, our second visit to this wonderful hotel. Blue Waters was just as special and as beautiful as we remembered. The resort is exceptionally clean and well maintained and the food in the Palm and Cove restaurants was superb and so were the cocktails! We really appreciated the fast-track service on arrival, the taxi pick up and being greeted by Nicole with drinks and cold towels. We are a family of 4 and stayed in a 3 bedroom Cove Penthouse on an all-inclusive basis. The Penthouse was very spacious, well equipped and bright and modern with a huge balcony with breath-taking views of the ocean. It had the use of a shared pool which we very much enjoyed each afternoon. We loved the fact that you do not have to rush down in the morning to get a sun bed, this resort never feels busy and there are always plenty of free beds by the pool and beach. We very much enjoyed the service at Veronicas bar, and having our morning daily cocktails served to us on the beach. Nicole, was our concierge for the duration of our stay and she couldn’t have been more helpful. She took care of absolutely everything for us, booking restaurants, ensuring my youngest daughter who is a very fussy vegetarian was taken care of, and ensuring our fridge was restocked daily. She also made the booking of our boat trip before our arrival. The highlight of our holiday was a trip on the hotel’s newly acquired boat. We booked a 4 hour private charter and Owen, our Captain, was great company and made our day extremely memorable, nothing was too much trouble for him. The hotel packed us up a delicious lunch and put drinks on board. We swam at deserted beaches and enjoyed snorkelling at one of these beaches and on a lovely clear reef. What really makes this hotel so special are all the wonderful staff, far too many to mention individually. The staff in the restaurants get to know you by name, and know which drinks you will be ordering and you are always greeted with a smile. Kevin, the General Manager is always visible around the resort, chatting with guests and at times even showing people to their tables in the restaurants and helping move sun umbrellas! When we left Nicole and Kevin were there to see us off. We were all very sad to be leaving Blue Waters but we know that one day we will return to this incredible hotel.…
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Response from BW Team, General Manager at Blue Waters Resort & Spa - Antigua
Responded Aug 9, 2022
Dear JoJoClaireD, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! It is always a pleasure to read the kind feedback our guests share with us, and we are extremely grateful that you chose to return to Blue Waters Resort for a second visit! We are very happy to hear that your family found our Cove Penthouse to be spacious, and that you were able to comfortably unwind and enjoy the views and pool. As a team, it brings us great pride to have our service, food, and of course, members of our team commended. We go above and beyond for our guests, to be remembered in such a pleasant light is the highest praise – thank you! We hope to welcome you again soon for your 3rd visit, until then, safe travels and best wishes to you and your family! Kind regards, Kevin, General Manager
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My husband and I travelled to Blue Waters for our baby moon. We’re both avid travelers but neither of us are really resort people. That being said, we absolutely loved Blue Waters. The service, grounds, and offerings far exceeded many higher end hotels we’ve stayed at. So many staff knew our names just a day into our stay and went above and beyond. We enjoyed spending mornings at the pool at our villa and afternoons at the smaller, more private beach. Other guests were polite and quietly enjoyed themselves, no obnoxious speakers on the beach which was much appreciated. We were also really impressed by the wine selection offered across the resort restaurants, as well as the range of non-alcohol options. We will definitely be returning to Blue Waters!
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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If you are flicking through internet look at which resort to stay with in Antigua you can stop. Having stayed at other resorts in beautiful Antigua, Blue Waters is by far the best. It has a wonderful boutique feel, beautifully decorated and well maintained. To start, the overall quality of the resort is evident from the minute you arrive, Staff that are genuinely friendly and helpful, the place is spotless, the decor is tasteful throughout, its easy to see the managers and staff are proud of their resort. Often in my experience resorts tend to have a very mixed experience when it comes to dining, one higher end restaurant where you pay extra and then depleting scale down to the obligatory buffet restaurant. Not here at Blue Waters, The Palm buffet is amazing with fresh Tuna and a huge array of salads and dishes, on the night we ate there a barbecue with steaks, rib, chicken, fish, and shrimps was in full flow, truly tasty. All with a sea view. The Reef restaurant set on the sea and is great for lunch or dinner salads, flat breads, steaks, pasta the menu is varied and extensive with daily specials, We especially loved having lunch hear with a chilled glass of wine. The Cove is the higher end restaurant set end the end of resort near the beautiful Spa, we had dinner there twice, the food is wonderful, Lobster, steaks and conch fritters, the chef knows what he is doing. No silly extras if you have opted for the all inclusive option, which I would recommended. Plus live entertainment with a 4 piece band that felt like I was watching Sade live. The overall standard of food is excellent, prior to arriving at Blue Waters, we had stayed for 5 days in a beautiful villa at English Harbour, we found eating out both expensive and frankly disappointing in the 5 experiences we had, nothing terrible, yet noting exceptional, but all expensive. Non as good as any of the restaurants at Blue waters. Drinks and cocktails are of equally a high standard with a huge variety. Proper cocktails with proper ingredients no silly mixes here. The Pelican bar is a great place for a pre dinner drinks and to listen to live entertainment. An amazing steel band on one night relaxing piano and singing on another. Lots of places to sunbathe, multiple pools with waiters coming to ask if you would like a drink. Paradise. 4 hobbie cats to use and multiple canoes etc, not to mention teh gym which we did use. The gardens are exceptional, its like a botanical garden experience, someone loves their garden and it has been beautifully planned and manicured with a wide variety of trees and plants, flowers everywhere with tiny humming birds flitting between vibrant flowers. It must take a dedicated team to keep a garden to this standard. I could go on, but I hope if you read this you can see we are impressed by Blue Waters and we have been travelling and staying at resort for many years and this is somewhere special. It’s family owned and run and you can see the difference. The staff are both friendly and efficient, yes staff are trained to be friendly, but we can all tell when we are getting the standard smile, I have to say its just different here, the staff feel genuinely and happy which I think makes the biggest difference. Welldone to Kevin the manager and his team. Blue waters, I want to keep it a secret, a very unique place to relax. Stop clicking and just book it, you will be happy here. Thank you. We will be back very soon. Grant and Mandy…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from BW Team, General Manager at Blue Waters Resort & Spa - Antigua
Responded 2 days ago
Dear Grant, Thank you for leaving us such an incredible review! We greatly appreciate the time you have taken to highlight the various aspects of your stay at Blue Waters Resort that ultimately made for a memorable first visit. We are deeply grateful for your compliments to our property and staff, not to mention extremely proud to know we made such a great impression! Thank you for also highlighting our gardens, facilities, and restaurants. We are very happy to know that you found the menus varied and live entertainment particularly enjoyable. The quality of our ingredients and standard of food and beverages are very important to us; we are very happy to have that recognized. Our team extends our gratitude for your kind feedback, and for taking the time to thoroughly outline the many ways Blue Waters Resort exceeds expectations. We are all elated to have been a part of making your stay a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you again very soon! Warm regards, Kevin, General Manager
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First time in Antigua and could not of picked a more perfect place to get married than Blue Waters resort . The resort is beautiful and the staff are very helpful and friendly We decided that we wanted to get married abroad just the 2 of us and the team at Blue Waters were amazing and made the day very special . A particular big thank you to the wedding coordinator Mandie who helped organise everything and was always on hand to make sure the day was one we will never forget.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded 4 days ago
Dear Steven, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are deeply grateful to have been chosen as the destination for such a special occasion and for your kind compliments to our property and staff. We are truly happy to have fulfilled your expectations! We are also very proud of Mandie who was able to pull everything together and thank you for highlighting her efforts. It was our pleasure to have contributed to your wedding being an experience that you can look back on for years to come. Thank you for choosing Blue Waters Resort, we hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Kevin, General Manger
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We just had a wonderful vacation at the Blue Waters and are already dreaming of going back! The resort is gorgeous, with beautiful grounds, lush tropical gardens, and colorful sunsets every evening. There are 3 different beach areas and multiple pools, so even though the resort was sold out during our visit, it never felt crowded and seating was always available. We stayed in the Cove Penthouse which was an absolute luxury, with loads of space and the most incredible views. The staff was warm and friendly across the board, and service was top notch. Special mention to Nicole, the concierge who came to check on our family every morning and make sure we had all we needed, and Amber who took care of our room, leaving plenty of fresh pool towels and accommodating any request. A highlight for us was a leisurely breakfast each morning at The Palm. There was a plentiful buffet, plus made to order options. Food at all three restaurants was great, plus there is a separate menu for room service, so you can have all meals on site during your stay and have plenty of variety. We chose the bed and breakfast option instead of full board since this was our first trip to Antigua and we wanted to explore the island a bit. However, next time we will happily stay put in this little piece of paradise! Thank you, Blue Waters team, for a fabulous experience! …
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Response from BW Team, General Manager at Blue Waters Resort & Spa - Antigua
Responded 5 days ago
Dear Jodi, Thank you for your lovely review! We are elated to hear that you had a wonderful stay at Blue Waters Resort, where you were able to enjoy the beautiful sea views in one of our spacious Cove Penthouses! We are also deeply appreciative of your praises to our gardens and overall property. As a team, we strive daily to provide first-class service, and we are always thrilled to have those efforts recognized; thank you for highlighting Nicole and Amba for their standout service during your stay. We are very happy to know that your experience at all 3 of our restaurants was particularly enjoyable as well, and that we were able to contribute to your first trip to Antigua being a fabulous experience. We hope to see you again in the near future and thank you for choosing Blue Waters Resort! Best wishes, Kevin, General Manager
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We have visited Antigua several times and our favourite hotel to date is Carlisle Bay ,however we fancied a change and spent a week ay Blue Water. We were not disappointed.This is a beautiful hotel lovely gardens ,beaches rooms and food.The staff were without exception very friendly and went out of their way to add to our enjoyment.We joined in a garden tour by the head Gardner John who evidently loves his job .The grounds are full of exotic flowering shrubs and palms . The food at all three restaurants was excellent,the Cove is right on the seafront ,get there early for a spectacular sunset. The hotel is only 15 minutes from the airport making it an attractive destination for those like us wanting an escape from winter and a week in guaranteed sunshine. This hotel compares quite favourably to some of the best hotels in Barbados.…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from BW Team, General Manager at Blue Waters Resort & Spa - Antigua
Responded 6 days ago
Dear dianeamite, Thank you for sharing your experience at Blue Waters Resort! We greatly appreciate your feedback and kind compliments to our property and staff; our team is very proud to know that we made such a great first impression! We are always grateful to be remembered for our service efforts and are especially proud of John who stood out for his passionate garden tour during your stay. We are elated to know that you enjoyed the menu at each of our restaurants as well as the beautiful views made possible by our secluded location. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us, and we are very proud to have made your first stay a memorable experience! Thank you for choosing Blue Waters Resort, we hope to see you again soon! Warm regards, Kevin, General Manager
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Happy_Traveller757 wrote a review Mar 2023
Ilmington, United Kingdom158 contributions86 helpful votes
We have just returned from 10 nights at Blue Waters. The resort is set in a cove with a nice sandy beach and lovely gardens. Our room overlooked the beach and the ocean. The hotel has three restaurants all serving good quality food. Our favourites were The Reef for a lazy lunch and the Cove for the evening, both of them had good menus. We were on an All inclusive package and it was a nice surprise to see that there were no supplements for any food items. Our only small complaint was the choice of wine on the AI package was limited and not of the quality expected from the standard of hotel. The staff throughout the resort were very helpful and always happy to chat. It was also nice to see management around ensuring that guests were having a great holiday.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: If you have a preference for a particular restaurant you should book this before you travel.
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Response from BW Team, General Manager at Blue Waters Resort & Spa - Antigua
Responded 6 days ago
Dear Happy_Traveller757, Thank you for your lovely feedback! We greatly appreciate the time you have taken to share your experience at Blue Waters Resort, and we are very happy to know that your beachfront room was to your liking! We are very thankful for your compliments to our gardens as well, and our team is thrilled to know that you enjoyed the menus at The Reef and Cove restaurants. We are sorry to learn that the wine offered in the All-Inclusive package was not to your liking, though, we are proud to have our staff commended for their service and efforts during your stay, making it an otherwise enjoyable experience. We hope to see you again soon and thank you for choosing Blue Waters Resort! Best regards, Kevin, General Manager
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We had a really lovely experience at Blue Waters, especially thanks to Nicole and Kasim. Nicole worked with our very weird schedules and some tough weather to plan us an amazing day swimming with pigs on another beach. She was so attentive and always a wonderful presence on the resort. My family and I loved the beach, the beachfront restaurant and the game room for ping pong matches. We would have been happy without any concierge, but Nicole’s planning and Kasims availability to help us get around the island really put the experience over the top. Thanks everyone! Hope to come back soon.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Kate, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are very happy to learn that you had a lovely stay at Blue Waters Resort, and our team is exceptionally proud to have Nicole and Kasim recognized for their support and coordination throughout! It is always a wonderful feeling to have members of our team highlighted for their standout service, and we are thrilled to know that you enjoyed our beaches, restaurants, and games room as well. It was truly our pleasure to have contributed to your stay being an enjoyable experience! We hope to see you again in the future and thank you for choosing Blue Waters Resort! Best regards, Kevin, General Manager
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Blue Waters is a delightful deluxe resort. This is our 10th holiday there and it was the best yet. All rooms are beachfront with great views. Rooms are very well appointed. They have three restaurants, all of which are excellent and distinctive. The thing that makes the place special are the staff - charming, well trained and attentive. Nothing is too much trouble.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Yorkie123, Thank you for your lovely review! We are incredibly grateful for your kind comments and feedback, and our team is especially happy to know that even after 10 visits we were able to exceed your expectations! Knowing that your room and the beachfront views it provided was to your liking, and that you enjoyed each of our restaurants distinctively is a deeply rewarding feeling for our team. We strive as a collective to provide first-class service each day, and we are always grateful to be remembered for our efforts! It was our pleasure to have contributed to your stay being an enjoyable experience. We hope to see you again soon and wish you safe travels until next time! Warm regards, Kevin, General Manager
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PRICE RANGE
$468 - $931 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
blue waters antigua hotel st. john`s, blue waters st johns, hotel blue waters, blue waters hotel antigua
LOCATION
CaribbeanAntigua and BarbudaAntiguaSaint John ParishSt. John's
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Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Waters Resort & Spa - Antigua
Which popular attractions are close to Blue Waters Resort & Spa - Antigua?
Nearby attractions include Diamonds International Antigua (3.5 miles), Zemi Art Gallery (3.6 miles), and Dickenson Bay (1.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Blue Waters Resort & Spa - Antigua?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Blue Waters Resort & Spa - Antigua?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Blue Waters Resort & Spa - Antigua?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Blue Waters Resort & Spa - Antigua?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Blue Waters Resort & Spa - Antigua?
Conveniently located restaurants include Cecilias High Point Cafe, Stella Ristorante, and Hemingway's Caribbean Cafe & Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Blue Waters Resort & Spa - Antigua?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness center during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Blue Waters Resort & Spa - Antigua?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are there any historical sites close to Blue Waters Resort & Spa - Antigua?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Fort Barrington (4.4 miles) and Fort James (3.4 miles).
Does Blue Waters Resort & Spa - Antigua have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.
Is Blue Waters Resort & Spa - Antigua accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.