Blue Waters Resort & Spa

Blue Waters Resort & Spa, Antigua: Overview

Tucked away in a private bay along Antigua’s picturesque northwestern coast, this family-owned resort has been welcoming guests for more than 40 years. Over time, its 85 luxury rooms, villas, and suites have been thoughtfully modernised, while preserving the timeless charm that continues to inspire visitors.

Guests can unwind beneath swaying palms beside one of the inviting pools or wander through 17 acres of lush, mature tropical gardens. For deeper relaxation, three secluded beach coves offer crystalline waters and powder-soft sands that glisten under the Caribbean sun. Here, passion, excellence, and personalised service come together to create a signature style of laid-back luxury – an atmosphere as captivating as the setting itself.

Discover Blue Waters Resort & Spa

Resort Highlights

  • 3 Secluded Beach Coves

  • Spa & Wellness

  • 4 Bars & Lounges, 3 Restaurants

  • Swimming Pools

  • Family Holidays

  • Gym & Fitness

  • Watersports

  • Yoga & Pilates

  • Tennis

At a Glance

  • Luxury villas, suites & cottages
  • Private beaches
  • Bed & Breakfast or All-Inclusive dining plans
  • Family activities
  • Tennis
  • Watersports
  • Yoga & Pilates
  • Island excursions
  • Honeymoons & Weddings
  • Spa treatments
  • Boat charter & snorkelling

*Please note that during certain times of the year, not all facilities may be available. Some facilities may incur an additional charge.

Facilities

Set on 17 acres of lush tropical gardens in its own private bay, the resort features several freshwater pools including an adults-only pool, multiple secluded beach coves with powder-soft sand, and full access to non-motorised water sports, like snorkelling, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Wellness is well-catered for via a spa & salon with organic treatments and beauty services. Guests also have options for fitness in a fully equipped gym with modern cardio machines, as well as tennis courts and regular organised activities like yoga and pilates. When it comes to dining, the resort offers multiple restaurants and four different bars & lounges, from beachside casual to cliff-top fine dining overlooking the bay.

Restaurants & Bars

The Cove Restaurant: Uniquely situated on a cliff top, the Cove Restaurant combines Caribbean and French cuisine with flair. As guests arrive at the Cove Restaurant, they will be greeted by flaming torches and a dramatic entrance leading onto a candlelit hall.

The Reef Restaurant: Sip an ice-cold drink beneath the sun or enjoy a light lunch while gazing at the beautiful sea view. Enjoy lunch on the terrace with tasty options including salads and flat breads. You don’t now even need to leave your sun lounger, with the new pool & beach side food & drink service.

The Palm Restaurant: Surrounded by the resort’s lavishly landscaped gardens and overlooking the Caribbean Sea, the Palm Restaurant offers its guests a decidedly Caribbean al fresco dining experience. During the day the Palm Restaurant oozes a relaxed Caribbean café atmosphere, perfect for those who want to get their day off to a brilliant start.

Bars & Lounges:

  • Pelican Bar: Named after the majestic birds which frequent the bay at Blue Waters, Pelican Bar is an authentic Caribbean bar: bright and airy with views of the lush greenery and glittering ocean.
  • Veronica’s: Veronica’s Bar is located by Blue Waters’ main pool, making it ideal for guests in the mood to take a refreshing dip.

Sports & Activities

  • Hiking
  • Tennis
  • Yoga & Pilates
  • Aqua Aerobics
  • Gym classes
  • Zip lining
  • Island tours
  • Fishing charters

Watersports

  • Snorkelling
  • Windsurfing
  • Swimming
  • Boat charter
  • Yacht rental
  • Kayaking
  • Jet-skiing (can be arranged on request)
  • Introductory lessons available

Beach

Spend your days in bliss at several freshwater pools and secluded beach coves, where palm trees sway over sun-kissed sands and warm turquoise waters. Float your worries away with a gentle swim or dial up the fun with snorkelling, windsurfing, kayaking and jet-skiing adventures. There’s truly no better way to experience this tropical island paradise.

Meal Plans

  • Bed & Breakfast: Breakfast is served daily in the Palm Restaurant and includes a buffet selection of yoghurts, cereals, fruits and pastries with an a-la carte selection of hot breakfast options.
  • All-Inclusive: Full English Breakfast, Breakfast buffet, lunch at the Palm Restaurant, three-course dinner at the Palm and Cove Restaurants, room service during dining hours, drinks.

 

Health & Wellness

Take time out to hit refresh with rejuvenating spa treatments and a makeover at the Blue Waters salon.

The Spa at Blue Waters is working alongside ila to provide a range of sumptuous treatments. Every spa treatment respects the body’s complex physiology and offers guests an unparalleled experience using unique techniques, designed to unwind you from head to toe. From massages to facials, you will feel completely rejuvenated when you visit Blue Waters’ spa.

Treat yourself to ultimate pampering at Blue Waters’ salon, where they offer a range of hair treatments designed to make you look and feel fabulous while on holiday. In addition, the resort offers a full bridal service for your destination wedding in Antigua.

**Please note that there will may be a supplement for all spa treatments and advance booking may be required.

Fitness

Blue Waters’ air conditioned fitness centre is equipped with brand new state-of-the-art cardio machines by Cybex. The facility features first-class amenities to not only maintain your training routines while staying at Blue Waters, but to make it an enjoyable experience.

Use of the fitness centre is complimentary to all guests, with pre-booked slots available.

  • Yoga & Pilates: Join yoga classes at the dedicated yoga pavilion up to three times a week (season dependent). As well as, salutations at sunset with Pilates up to twice a week. Offered at the wedding gazebo point, the perfect way to end the day.
  • Aqua Aerobics: A fun way to keep fit in the water.
  • Cardio: The resort offers a range of cardio activities each week, from sessions in the gym, which includes strengthening exercises, to morning walks.

 

Location

Family & Kids

Blue Waters Resort has a wide range of accommodation, perfect for families of all sizes.

Kids Club

The Kids Club at Blue Waters is open year-round, running Monday through Friday for children aged 5 to 12 from 9:30am – 4pm. Children will be supervised by fully trained staff and enjoy a wealth of activities from arts & crafts, sports during the day, and seasonal activities, including but not limited to fishing, limbo dancing, cricket & educational activities.

During school holidays, they host pizza and movie nights on selected evenings from 6pm – 9pm. For younger children, the shaded Secret Garden is equipped with gazebos, outdoor toys, and friendly tortoises to feed – an ideal spot for parents or nannies, to take little ones to enjoy quality time together.

Family Dining

Kids’ options are available at all of our bars and restaurants, with healthy and delicious meals to suit even the fussiest of eaters.

At the Palm Restaurant children’s meals can be pre-ordered to be served at a time of your choosing, allowing you to spend more quality time with your family. The resort team will do their upmost to cater to individual needs and ensure that dietary requirements are met.

*Pre-booking may be required for the Kids Club and additional charges may apply.

Childcare

Indulge in some quality “me time” with your partner. Switch off entirely, safe in the knowledge that your children are being supervised and entertained by trained childcare professionals.

Nanny services are resort wide, where dedicated staff can take children out into the resort for activities & playtime, as well as dine with them at mealtimes if required during the daytime. The babysitting service is an in room service for those who wish to have childcare services in their room or suite during the evening.

Sustainability

Blue Waters is pleased to unveil a new major plastic reducing initiative, with the installation of refillable water stations around the property and the introduction of a new complimentary BPA-free water bottle amenity for guests. The resort is the first in Antigua to lead the way to a cleaner, plastic-free future and the latest initiative joins Blue Waters’ other sustainability efforts, as the resort takes a major step forward in its goal to become completely plastic free in the near future.

Weddings & Honeymoons

Weddings

With its privileged ocean-facing position, Blue Waters is an island paradise where you and your wedding guests will make memories you’ll never forget. Walk down the aisle to the exclusive clifftop wedding gazebo, which boasts some of the most breathtaking sea views in the Caribbean. Or hold your wedding ceremony right on the beach and say your vows with powder-soft sands and warm tropical waters beneath your feet.

Honeymoon Package

Whether you wish to sunbathe on the sandy, secluded beaches or take part in a variety of exciting water sports, Blue Waters has something to offer every romantic couple. Enjoy a range of activities in and around the resort, including shopping in the nearby towns, savoring a couple’s massage in the spa, horseback riding along the beach or even taking a helicopter tour above the beautiful waters of Antigua, where the bird’s eye view of the island will leave you in awe.

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