This is a truly superb recently refreshed hotel with elegant surroundings, outstanding service and an enviable location on two white sand beaches lapped by gentle aqua waves, epitomising the Caribbean fantasy. The 17 tropical acres of gardens are beautifully tended and each of the buildings is romantically draped with brightly coloured bougainvillea — just adding to the delightful ambience. There's plenty to do during the day and you'll no doubt be tempted on to the beach by one of a generous array of water sports. Table tennis is popular and there's an 18-hole golf course 5 minutes away. Wind down in the evening (if you haven't done so already!) with a delicious coconut crush — liberally splashed with local rum — while you watch pelicans dive and swoop for their meals. Your dinner can be taken at one of the hotel's gourmet restaurants, complimented with an excellent Claret from the wine list. An amazing holiday experience.
Amenities
Hobie Cats
Kayaking
Sailing
Snorkelling
Tennis
Windsurfing
Yoga
Honeymoon
Wedding
Bar
Evening Entertainment
Fitness Centre/Gym
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
85 luxury rooms, villas, and suites on 2 floors with no lifts. All with private patio or balcony (most with sea views), air-conditioning, ceiling fan, complimentary WiFi access, satellite TV, alarm/clock radio, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar or fridge, safe, iron and ironing board, bathrobes, bathroom amenities, and hairdryer.
Deluxe Beachfront Rooms are just steps from the white sand beach, featuring bathrooms with separate shower enclosure and free standing bath, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child (on a rollaway bed).
All Inclusive of: all meals, some premium-brand drinks, house wines and mini-bar items. Sundowner service at Veronica’s bar (includes cocktails and hors d'oeuvres from 5:00pm-7:00pm each evening). All activities unless stated, including daily activities programme.
Luxury Suites are on the 2nd floor with balcony and 1 king-size bed, with doors separating the lounge area which can accommodate either a queen-size bed or rollaway bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 3 children (with 3 rollaway beds).
Pelican House is a 3-bedroom villa which has a shared pool with 2 neighbouring villas, featuring views over Soldier's Bay and private beach access, kitchen, living room, outdoor and indoor dining area, and concierge service. Each 3-bedroom villa sleeps maximum 7 adults, or 6 adults and 4 children.
Turtle Cottage is a luxury 4-bedroom villa with views overlooking the Caribbean Sea, secluded sunbathing areas, private pool fully equipped kitchen, indoor and outdoor dining areas, and concierge service. Each of the 4 bedrooms has a king-size bed and en suite, sleeping maximum 9 adults, or 8 adults and 4 children.
Rock Cottage spans 2,000 sq ft and overlooks the Caribbean sea, with beach inspired dècor, living area, kitchen and private pool overlooking the ocean, as well as concierge service. Sleeps maximum 9 adults and 3 children.
The Palm Restaurant (open daily for à la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner), The Cove Restaurant (open on a rotation basis during the evening for à la carte dinner, combining Caribbean and French cuisine), The Reef (serving light lunch and drinks). Pelican Bar (adjacent to the lobby). Veronica's (poolside bar serving drinks throughout the day, as well as sundowner cocktails and antipasti).
Daytime activities and live evening entertainment most days.
7 swimming pools (4 exclusively for Cove Suites guests), Jacuzzi. Spa* with Elemis & ila treatments. Salon*. Fitness centre. Tennis. Table tennis. Pool table. Water sports centre offering sailing, paddle boarding, windsurfing, kayaking (safari tours included), Hobie Cat sailing, and snorkelling. Yoga. Pilates. Aqua aerobics. Walking and garden tours. Games room (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult). Blue Waters Kids Club is open all year round, with a wide range of activities available for children ages 5-12 years (Monday-Friday).
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).
7 nights between 27 Dec-1 Jan.
10 nights between 22-26 Dec.
* Denotes local charge.
Please note: families booking the Deluxe room category with children under 12 will be allocated ground floor rooms.
Dress code: when wearing wet swimwear, you are requested to use outdoor terraces for dining and cocktails. In the interest of safety, children require footwear at all times. In the evening, all restaurants are smart casual - this includes tailored shorts and collard shirts (including polo shirts).
Please note: this hotel may be unsuitable for guests with mobility restrictions as there are steps around the grounds and down to the beach.
Based on 2492 reviews
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Apr 23, 2024LaneyKentKent, England
Lovely stay. Liked the fact that you can just stroll into the sea; no sharp dips or pebbles. If you are all inclusive you won’t be disappointed . Food excellent and varied . Also a generous mini bar arrangement in your room. Only downside for us was slow bar service . There are lots of staff around. Please put them behind the pelican bar in the…
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Lovely stay. Liked the fact that you can just stroll into the sea; no sharp dips or pebbles. If you are all inclusive you won’t be disappointed . Food excellent and varied . Also a generous mini bar arrangement in your room. Only downside for us was slow bar service . There are lots of staff around. Please put them behind the pelican bar in the evening! The pool bar needs also to be better managed both in terms of stock control ( no beer at 11.30?) and tidiness . Didn’t spoil our stay though. Will prob return , maybe with whole family next time as seemed child friendly.
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Ten day happy family holiday
Apr 16, 2024Katie OLondon, United Kingdom
This was our second family ( 3 x teens/tweens as well as Mother in law) holiday at Blue Waters and it felt even better the second time around. The setting is glorious- laid back, Caribbean chic surroundings, beautiful, well kept grounds, nice bedrooms and incredibly friendly and helpful staff made for another very relaxing holiday. Special…
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This was our second family ( 3 x teens/tweens as well as Mother in law) holiday at Blue Waters and it felt even better the second time around. The setting is glorious- laid back, Caribbean chic surroundings, beautiful, well kept grounds, nice bedrooms and incredibly friendly and helpful staff made for another very relaxing holiday. Special mentions to Nicole, always available to help with a smile, Del and his water sports team for their effervescence and willing and all the team in the Palm restaurant for helping with mealtimes and my husband’s endless requests for your lemongrass and ginger tea! Thank you for taking such good care of us, we loved it and I hope we will return again.
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Celebrating 65 years in Tropical paradise
Apr 16, 2024Roger L
The Blue Waters resorts is located on along the Caribbean Sea, which is very peaceful with a beautiful private beach. This is a luxurious resorts with elegance. From our check into this tropical paradise, we were surrounded by beauty of the lush gardens, sunshine, and clear blue water with a nice ocean breeze. This resort has a private beach, with…
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The Blue Waters resorts is located on along the Caribbean Sea, which is very peaceful with a beautiful private beach. This is a luxurious resorts with elegance. From our check into this tropical paradise, we were surrounded by beauty of the lush gardens, sunshine, and clear blue water with a nice ocean breeze. This resort has a private beach, with clear blue water, along with water sports.
The rooms and suites are spacious, with air conditioning , breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea. The rooms were clean, equipped with comforts for an enjoyable stay.
Blue Waters has a well trained staff from the front desk to the ground crew. We were greeted daily with warm smiles, and genuine hospitality.
The Blue Waters staff went above and beyond to cater to our needs, and made us feel Welcome, and Valued during our stay. Thumbs up the entire staff.
They three restaurants, one is beach side casual dining, the second is one with Caribbean flair, and lasting our favorite the Cove fine dining. We recommend the fried Lobster tail for starters, followed by Lobster thermidor.
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A beautiful wedding at Blue Waters
Apr 15, 2024Michael S
We had a truly beautiful and memorable wedding at Blue Waters, thanks to Mandy and her amazing team. Following our fairly last-minute decision to get married during our holiday, just the two of us (and with minimal planning on our part), we ended up with a lavish, well-organised and pitch-perfect day in an absolutely stunning location. Most…
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We had a truly beautiful and memorable wedding at Blue Waters, thanks to Mandy and her amazing team. Following our fairly last-minute decision to get married during our holiday, just the two of us (and with minimal planning on our part), we ended up with a lavish, well-organised and pitch-perfect day in an absolutely stunning location. Most importantly, we felt as though we were actually celebrating with friends – such was the care, attention, and genuine happiness for us of Mandy, the registrar, the staff (a big shout-out to June!), our lovely witnesses, and the photographers, a fabulous mother-and-son team who gave us SO many incredible photos. A special mention too to our fellow guests – such lovely people, who made us feel special and cared for. A heartfelt thank you to all!
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Smoke in paradise!
Apr 2, 2024Lynne L
Just returned from a four-night stay at Blue Waters. We enjoyed it very much, with one exception: They do NOT have a no-smoking policy and the resort is heavily frequented by Brits, who appear to think it's fashionable to smoke (and smoke and smoke) in public. Arrgh! However, if you don't mind getting cancer, Blue Waters may be your place. Read on…
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Just returned from a four-night stay at Blue Waters. We enjoyed it very much, with one exception: They do NOT have a no-smoking policy and the resort is heavily frequented by Brits, who appear to think it's fashionable to smoke (and smoke and smoke) in public. Arrgh! However, if you don't mind getting cancer, Blue Waters may be your place. Read on for pros and cons.
PROS: A beautiful spot, rising up a rocky hillside from a beautiful beach, with another cove area replete with pelicans. Lovely, mature grounds and nice, if a bit worn and dated, decor (see cons, below).
Food and service were excellent here! In fact, they surpassed a much more expensive luxe resort we went to after our Blue Waters stay. Food was plentiful, tasty, fresh, well prepared and ran the gamut from fun buffets (Bloody Mary bar at breakfast!!) to romantic candlelit dinners. We upgraded to a private house (half of Pelican Cottage) and it was stocked with snacks and booze. Wine was a fail, but it was a fail at the luxe property, too.
The staff were incredibly friendly, sweet and fun. Everyone, even the groundskeepers. It was my 60th birthday and word got around, so I was cheerily greeted with "Happy birthday" everywhere I went. Staff also noted requests I had made in advance and made every effort -- successfully -- to accommodate. Not sure who gets the credit, but Blue Waters rocks in the service department. We had a concierge, Nicole, dedicated to help with out stay. What a hard worker! She even chased away particularly pesky smokers so I could enjoy our private pool without anaphylaxis. Give Nicole a raise! Overall, the people are Blue Waters' secret sauce.
Each evening had live entertainment of a different sort, and we loved it. Very talented musicians that really added to the ambiance.
CONS: Very few, other than the smoking. This is an older property, and many of the beachfront rooms date from the 1960s or 1970s. Some wear and tear, and the decor wasn't world-class, but it was good enough.
The watersports shop needs some work. It seemed whenever we wanted to do something, it wasn't open, or all equipment was rented.
Overall, though, Blue Waters is a nice place with great food and people.
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