Blue Waters Inn

BWI, Tobago is a beautiful retreat right on the beach in Speyside, with breath-taking views of the ocean & a relaxing Jetty! Falling asleep to the sounds of the waves, which was soothing & just a step away - MISS IT!! The staff made us welcome from day one, over and beyond to make our experience as pleasant as possible. Thanks Erica for being your wonderful self and arranging one of our favourite meals which, Kieron cooked - It was very tasty! Oh, thx for packing my favourite Pepper sauce! Jason, the restaurant manager, keep smiling and thanks for cooking for us, as well as getting me Turkey sausages for breakfast! Much appreciated... In all honesty, it's the staff that makes BWI special - Avion & Kelisha, always served us with good conversation & humour - be that for breakfast, lunch or dinner! The bar staff were just as good, including Kym who was always pleasant - that Rum special, was the perfect remedy for Mich's sore throat & the rum punches always hit the spot! Oswyn was always welcoming and Selyster had such a kind & calm nature! Tommy our driver was reliable, helpful & took us to some of the key spots in Speyside. We can't forget Joel ("Hello Son!"), for our fantastic boat trip to Charlotteville, Englishman's Bay and more - you and Alec were so professional & made it such a fun experience! Keep that special walk alive! El CAP-PIT-TAN! We also went on the Glass Bottom boat tour & Mini hike to Little Tobago with Paul (thanks for swaying us!) & Randy - very informative. Overall, we had a good time, it was nice to talk to the Operations manager - Marcel, I appreciated your time, and thanks to all of the Front of house team, sorry if we missed anyone! We'll definitely recommend BWI, for that all round Caribbean experience. It was a real vibe being with you all & the locals we met along the way. Most definitely will return to BWI. Thank you and Best wishes to all - Mich & Annie (Rm 41) Read less

It was magical weekend! Yes it's a two hour drive from the airport but probably one of the most beautiful costal drives I've ever had. The location is beautiful, the stunning water to swim, kayak, snorkel just felt like it was paradise. The staff were so friendly. We met the chefs too and they were also charming and welcoming. The only down fall was house keeping, the rooms were poorly cleaned. The towels were never replaced until a few phone calls were made. The bathroom amenities were also NEVER replaced. We did mention to front desk this poor service. None the less it's a trip to heaven. Loved everyday and every moment spent there! Highly recommend. Read less

My stay here was quite exceptional. Special thanks to Ms Erica Oxley. Ms Oxley made the luncheon and dinner experience one to remember... She was the highlight of our stay. Her warmth of a personality is infectious. She made the dining experience an absolute pleasure. Dinner was on point all days... the ambience was very relaxing. However, the staff that served breakfast lacked hospitality. To be completely honest, the breakfast experience was the least favorite of my stay at Blue Waters Inn. Our room was ok... the air conditioning unit leaked everyday for each of the three days we were there... this fluctuated the room's temperature which was a nuisance while sleeping. That aside, the bathroom was nice... the beds were comfortable.The janitorial staff did an amazing job tidying each day... The doorlock on the main entry to the room didn't work. However, the maintenance guy provided a timely response and was most helpful. I'm sorry I didn't get his name but he was so polite and very hospitable. Some of the waitresses could learn a thing or two from him. He even followed up the next day... his customer service is on point. Very scenic views... the rooms are all beach front which are quite beautiful waking up to in the mornings. Will I stay here again? Maybe... I'll have to book based on Ms Oxley's availability. Read less

This was our third visit to Blue Waters Inn as we have really found this to be a super retreat for total relaxation and calm in a stunning location. We had a lovely warm honeymoon welcome including bougainvillea flowers adorning the bed which was very touching – thank you so much guys, that was so kind of you. It was fabulous to see so many familiar faces and enjoy their warm Tobagonian hospitality. Oswyn, Erica, Avion, Sylester, Kim, Dora and Rachel took great care of us and the reception staff were also very helpful and obliging. Our upstairs bedroom was comfortable and clean with a wonderful view of the bay and islands, so we would often start each morning watching the seabirds fishing, the bird life in the trees (mot-mot, hummingbirds) and spotting the resident green turtles swimming in the bay. The room is also equipped with air-con, safe and a fridge. At night, the gentle lapping of the waves on the beach was soothing and soporific, so we slept very well. One morning we walked the trail that goes across the ridge above the hotel and over to the next bay – stunning views, lots of bird life but take lots of water with you too. The snorkelling in the bay is fun and I found myself alongside one of the turtles on one occasion. The pool area is well maintained and comfortable.. however, this time round there were no sunshade umbrellas so hopefully this will be rectified in the future. This time round we made a few trips to Charlottesville for the International Game Fishing Tournament (my husband like to get his fishing in.. and boy! Do those fishermen like to party after a day out at sea!), as well as visiting Pirates Bay where you can hitch a boat ride with one of the local guys who will come and pick you up at a pre-arranged time. We also spent the day at Englishmans Bay which has a small café, gift shop and toilets, but there is no lifeguard at this beach. Shade is provided by the trees and coconut palms at the top of the beach and some people even brought hammocks with them. Yes – there are little things that might be broken or need sorting out, but saying please and thank you, a nice smile and taking the time to take chat with people all go a long way to a satisfactory resolution rather than turning up at the front desk “with an issue”. We have made many local friends this way, met some very interesting people and have had great conversations - even invitations to dinner/lunch, parties (local “liming”)! A new maintenance manager has recently taken up post, so hopefully some of the niggles other reviews have mentioned will be sorted in the near future. I am also astonished how some reviews have complained about the seaweed… this is the ocean (the seaweed is Sargasso seaweed) but the hotel staff do their level best to clear the beach. We noticed that as the tide turned this would pull the seaweed away and often clear it out to one corner – and whilst you wait, there is always the pool for a cool refreshing dip. We also tried to visit some less known locations – Richmond Great House is awesome (I’ll post a separate review on this if I can) with a great tour by David outlining the history of the house and the cornucopia of African arts and crafts collected by the current owner. The Cocoa Plantation still remains on our list of things to do… tours are only on Fridays and for groups of 10 or more. The owner lives in Sweden so it is worth emailing (or asking Reception to make contact on your behalf) several days in advance and seeing if there is a tour you can join. Whilst I was unable to have any flying fish this time round, the daily catch (mahi mahi, king fish, lion fish) was delicious. Jason also cooked our catch from my husband’s fishing which was super tasty. On the subject of food, we asked Jason if he could cook us some local/authentic cuisine and with some notice he is more than happy to do this… we tried some roti – yummy. This should be on the menu (hint, hint)! The mushroom risotto which is on the menu as a side dish could be an entrée in its own right – absolutely excellent! We also went into Scarborough to have lunch at the Blue Crab Restaurant (will post a separate review for this) and visited Bar Code Sports Bar and Grill (a lively place – and a big fan of Soca). If you want swanky 5 star obsequiousness go elsewhere… but if you’re looking for a warm Tobagonian welcome in a relaxed Caribbean setting far from the madding crowd then Blue Waters Inn is the place to be. We’re already planning out next trip…… 😊 Thank you BWI team for a great time Our very best wishes C&S Read less

I really like this hotel. It's a gorgeous location, nice rooms and a really good restaurant. The service is hit or miss. The recent staff was awesome (shoutout to Rachel!) but the front desk staff SUUUCKED, particularly the one who was there late afternoons. Very hostile and unhelpful- as though she were doing us a favor. Anyway, that aside, I really enjoyed my stay. Last bit of feedback: the pool and jacuuzi is closed at 6pm so be prepared for that. Read less