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, the lavish suites 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. 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.
Please note: the All Inclusive programme is available from 3:00pm on the day of arrival and until 12:00pm on the day of departure. If you want to dine outside of these times, you can do this and charge to your account.
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 (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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Our Favorite Hotel in Antigua
Jul 18, 2025Ghenet PNew York, New York, United States
We have stayed numerous times at Blue Waters and it is always a delight. The rooms are comfortable and all the amenities leave nothing to be desired.
The staff are attentive and personable, and often remember you from previous visit. We’ve even gotten some great staff recommendations on things to do in Antigua and local places to eat. The Friday…
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We have stayed numerous times at Blue Waters and it is always a delight. The rooms are comfortable and all the amenities leave nothing to be desired.
The staff are attentive and personable, and often remember you from previous visit. We’ve even gotten some great staff recommendations on things to do in Antigua and local places to eat. The Friday night barbecue with live music was really enjoyable and is always a highlight. The cocktails at Pelican bar are dangerously delicious.
This is the hotel we always come back to when visiting Antigua because of the wonderful staff, the beautiful beaches and the general atmosphere. It’s a little piece of paradise.
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Great Previously - Now a Mediocre Shadow of Itself
Jul 17, 2025conscientiousguideNorthern Ireland, United Kingdom
Our family of five returned to Blue Waters in July 25 hoping to replicate our previous visit two short years ago, unfortunately, on this occasion things fell short - a lot.
On arrival, we were informed “in order to meet our expectations” that only one restaurant was now available for both lunch and dinner and breakfast was à la carte only…
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Our family of five returned to Blue Waters in July 25 hoping to replicate our previous visit two short years ago, unfortunately, on this occasion things fell short - a lot.
On arrival, we were informed “in order to meet our expectations” that only one restaurant was now available for both lunch and dinner and breakfast was à la carte only (previously included a buffet). This should have been communicated before we travelled, not on arrival.
Food quality in the Palm & Cove restaurants has deteriorated significantly since our last visit. Previously, food was good, not on par with Cap Maison in St Lucia or Calabash in Grenada but we always had a good meal. On many occasions during this visit we were left underwhelmed and disappointed, something other guests commented frequently. On both BBQ nights at the Palm, the meat was better than the Cove when we paid a supplemental charge - not good!
On a positive note, the Reef restaurant at lunch was a welcome, quality experience, good food, service and attentive staff.
Staff in all areas were clearly frustrated, under pressure on many occasions which seemed to reflect low staffing levels (on one occasion, we waiting 1h 45mins for one course at the Cove). Kevin, the previous senior manager was always visible, approachable and presented a proactive and professional persona however the new senior manager was invisible - literally.
The hotel owners wider family were present during our stay however, dining with guests in swim and pilates gear in the Cove (formal restaurant) when paying guests clearly made the effort to adhere to the dress code was disrespectful at best - do as I say, not as I do scenario.
On a positive note, we were staying in a Cove Suite Penthouse as we did previously and it did not disappoint. Accommodation is well proportioned, airy, light and clean.
The lavish gardens are exquisite and meticulously maintained, enhancing the overall guest experience. Pools and surrounding areas were also kept to a very high standard.
Overall, a disappointing vacation at Blue Waters. When cost optimization affects food quality & guest experience, something has clearly gone wrong. Inconsistent best describes our visit.
We are sorry to say we won’t be returning any time soon.
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More like BROWN waters.
Jul 14, 2025Trail724153
If you’re looking for crystal clear waters and any kind of snorkeling, this is NOT the resort to choose.
If you are just wanting a beautiful resort, nice pools and expensive food, then this is an option to consider.
Staff was super friendly and accommodating.
It’s no one’s fault. It’s just how this resort is situated on the island and ocean…
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If you’re looking for crystal clear waters and any kind of snorkeling, this is NOT the resort to choose.
If you are just wanting a beautiful resort, nice pools and expensive food, then this is an option to consider.
Staff was super friendly and accommodating.
It’s no one’s fault. It’s just how this resort is situated on the island and ocean currents.
IF we ever go back, I’d look at tamarind hills or hawksbill. Beaches there were spectacular.
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Fabulous!!!
Jul 2, 2025Janie B
The resort, staff, food, drinks and entertainment was fabulous. I will recommend it to my family and friends. I had a wonderful time.
Perfect location, magnificent resort
Jun 24, 2025David P
It's quite something to have a place function like a Swiss watch yet maintain Caribbean levels of friendliness and informality.
Every aspect of Blue Waters impressed. The staff are magnificent. One server, Nia, was about the most conscientious I've encountered anywhere.
Quality rooms: Check
Generous cocktails: Check
Nice fellow guests:…
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It's quite something to have a place function like a Swiss watch yet maintain Caribbean levels of friendliness and informality.
Every aspect of Blue Waters impressed. The staff are magnificent. One server, Nia, was about the most conscientious I've encountered anywhere.
Quality rooms: Check
Generous cocktails: Check
Nice fellow guests: Check
Great Staff: Check
Nice beach: Check
Good weather: Check
Happy family: Check
What's not to like?
The facilities for children are thoughtful and engaging. There was zero guilt in dropping him off and enjoying a day to ourselves, knowing he would be more than happy. My child cried on the final day and made us promise to return soonest. But then, no children disturbed us or got in the way of enjoying an adult's holiday either.
In short, that was a blissful week. And next year, if I have the time, I will do two weeks instead. Cannot recommend it enough.
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