The Cove Suites at Blue Waters

Antigua, Caribbean

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Cove Suite
Cove Suite
Cove Suite
Carolyn's Beach Bar and Restaurant
Cove Restaurant
Palm Restaurant
Cove Restaurant
Kids club
Cove Restaurant
Spa treatment room
Pelican Bar
Cove Penthouse
Cove Penthouse
Cove Penthouse
Cove Penthouse
Wedding Gazebo
Cove Suite
Cove Suite
Cove Suite
Carolyn's Beach Bar and Restaurant
Cove Restaurant
Palm Restaurant
Cove Restaurant
Kids club
Cove Restaurant
Spa treatment room
Pelican Bar
Cove Penthouse
Cove Penthouse
Cove Penthouse
Cove Penthouse
Wedding Gazebo

The hotel

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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Second excellent stay at Blue Waters

Jul 13, 2026 NWilliams2015 London, United Kingdom

Our family of four has just returned from a wonderful holiday at Blue Waters, Antigua, and we're already looking forward to our next visit. This was our second stay at the resort, having last visited eight years ago, and it was every bit as special as we remembered. We've been fortunate enough to stay at many resorts across the Caribbean, but… Read more
Our family of four has just returned from a wonderful holiday at Blue Waters, Antigua, and we're already looking forward to our next visit. This was our second stay at the resort, having last visited eight years ago, and it was every bit as special as we remembered. We've been fortunate enough to stay at many resorts across the Caribbean, but what continues to set Blue Waters apart is its attention to the little details that make such a big difference. From the moment you arrive, you're made to feel genuinely welcome. Check-in is seamless, with a refreshing welcome drink and cooling towel, setting the tone for a truly relaxing stay. The service throughout the resort is exceptional. We experienced a minor issue with the air conditioning in one of our rooms, but it was dealt with quickly, professionally and calmly by Kevin, which perfectly reflects the way the resort is managed. Nothing ever seemed too much trouble. The staff are undoubtedly Blue Waters' greatest asset. Everyone greets you with a smile and goes out of their way to ensure you have the best possible holiday. We'd particularly like to thank Derah, who was absolutely wonderful, along with Shennelle, Erol, Javier and Sharon. Their warmth, friendliness and genuine desire to help made our stay even more memorable. The food throughout the resort was consistently excellent, with plenty of choice and a very high standard. A special mention has to go to The Cove, which was outstanding. The setting is spectacular, the atmosphere is relaxed yet elegant, and every meal we enjoyed there was beautifully prepared and presented. It genuinely rivals many standalone fine dining restaurants and was one of the highlights of our stay. It was also lovely to see Kevin again after all these years. He is an excellent General Manager who clearly leads by example, and Nicole was fantastic, helping us arrange both our car hire and an unforgettable boat trip to Bird Island, which is an absolute must if you're staying at the hotel. Blue Waters is certainly a premium resort, but you genuinely get what you pay for. The beautiful grounds, stunning beaches, exceptional food, attentive service and peaceful atmosphere make it worth every penny. A huge thank you to everyone at Blue Waters for making our holiday so special. We left with wonderful memories and can't wait to return. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great time in turtle cottage thank you Nicole

Jul 11, 2026 935shyamp

We stayed at the turtle cottage and were taken care of by Nicole. She was excellent booked our restaurants activities and transfers. The villa was amazing and we had a blast.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Relaxing, luxury holiday

Jun 29, 2026 A_Hotel_Visitor Isle of Man, United Kingdom

The resort is handy for the airport but we never heard or saw a plane while there, and handy for St Johns for shopping. Our room in Cove suites was large, comfortable, and well appointed. The pool shared by seven rooms in the Cove building was a nice secluded area to get away from the main beach and other pools. Service was excellent throughout -… Read more
The resort is handy for the airport but we never heard or saw a plane while there, and handy for St Johns for shopping. Our room in Cove suites was large, comfortable, and well appointed. The pool shared by seven rooms in the Cove building was a nice secluded area to get away from the main beach and other pools. Service was excellent throughout - everyone engaged with us. Special thanks to Kina in the Palm restaurant, and Monique looking after the rooms, who both went over and above expectations. All three restaurants were great with lots of choice. Our only complaint was the spa which felt expensive for what we got. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A stay worth every penny

Jun 26, 2026 Veda B

We loved the serenity and service of this resort. I recommend splurging for a room in the Cove…great bar/food service and each villa has its own infinity pool. The sunset views are to die for. Food was amazing. Make your reservations quickly upon arrival and don’t miss a chance to eat at that the Cove at least once.
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Jun 25, 2026 auntieh22 East Preston, United Kingdom

Blue Waters is a wonderful place. Heaven on Earth. It welcomes you in and wraps you up like a warm blanket. This is almost entirely due to the wonderful staff, who all seem to know your name as soon as you arrive. How do they do that? Where else in the world would you find a general manager who greets every guest personally every day? Nothing is… Read more
Blue Waters is a wonderful place. Heaven on Earth. It welcomes you in and wraps you up like a warm blanket. This is almost entirely due to the wonderful staff, who all seem to know your name as soon as you arrive. How do they do that? Where else in the world would you find a general manager who greets every guest personally every day? Nothing is too much trouble and service always comes with a smile. The beautiful gardens are lovingly intended by John and his team and the colours seem to be exceptionally stunning at this time of year. It’s as though you’re holidaying in a tropical garden. Food in all the restaurants is first class. Something that’s often overlooked but definitely worthy of a mention is the home made rum and raisin ice cream. It’s packed with rum and in fact is now our favourite dessert except perhaps for Chocoholic in The Cove Restaurant. The Palm is our favourite spot for breakfast anywhere in the world. We’ve stayed in several types of room now and could recommend any of them so just choose something that suits your budget. For a touch of exclusivity try the Cove Suites and for a stunning sea view the beachfront rooms in block 1 are fab. We’ve travelled about quite a lot but Blue Waters is the only place we return to again and again. It’s home now. PS It’s also an amazing place for a wedding or special celebration. Mandie, the wedding coordinator, has years of experience and can arrange a magical day, even at short notice! Read less