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The Cove Suites at Blue Waters Resort and Spa

5.0 star property
Upmarket beachfront hotel with spa, near Dickenson Bay Beach

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On the beach, beach towels, snorkelling, windsurfing
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Body treatments, hot stone massages, body wraps, body scrubs, facials
Body treatments, hot stone massages, body wraps, body scrubs, facials

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
By the ocean, The Cove Suites at Blue Waters Resort and Spa offers a luxurious retreat with a beach bar, garden, and outdoor pool. Guests can unwind in style with activities like sailing and snorkeling or indulge in spa treatments at The Spa. Previous guests rave about their stay.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Fitness centre
  • Beach towels
  • Beach bar
  • Room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Terrace

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden

Room options

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Cove Suite

Cove Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 68 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Soldier’s Bay, St. John's, Antigua

What's nearby

  • Hodges Bay - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Dickenson Bay Beach - 9 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Heritage Quay - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Jolly Harbour Marina - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Runaway Bay Beach - 11 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • St. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sips and Tips - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tucker On The Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot By The Sea - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Anna's On The Beach Lounge & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Cove Suites at Blue Waters Resort and Spa

At The Cove Suites at Blue Waters Resort and Spa, you can spend time at the beach sipping drinks, plus you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Dickenson Bay Beach. The outdoor pool is perfect for guests looking for a bit of fun, while those in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, body wraps and manicures and pedicures. The Palm, one of 3 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a fitness centre and an outdoor tennis court.

All-inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at The Cove Suites at Blue Waters Resort and Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 28 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • This property enforces a strict evening dress code in all restaurants.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Beach bar
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Tennis lessons
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Snorkelling
  • Windsurfing
  • Windsurfing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 4 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2006
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • DVD player
  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Down duvet
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

The Spa at Blue Waters has massage/treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs.

Dining

The Palm – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Bartleys – This restaurant specialises in Caribbean cuisine and only serves dinner. Reservations are required.
The Cove Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in French cuisine. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Pelican Bar – On-site bar. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
Veronicas Bar – This bar is located by the pool.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: XCD 13.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 6 years of age.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 07 August and 14 October.

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Cove Suites Blue Waters All Inclusive St. John's
Cove Suites Blue Waters All Inclusive
Cove Suites Blue Waters St. John's
Cove Suites at Blue Waters
The Cove Suites At Blue Waters
Cove Suites at Blue Waters – All Inclusive
The Cove Suites at Blue Waters Resort and Spa Hotel
The Cove Suites at Blue Waters Resort and Spa St. John's
The Cove Suites at Blue Waters Resort and Spa Hotel St. John's

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cove Suites at Blue Waters Resort and Spa currently open?

The property is closed between 07 August and 14 October.

Does The Cove Suites at Blue Waters Resort and Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Cove Suites at Blue Waters Resort and Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Cove Suites at Blue Waters Resort and Spa?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Cove Suites at Blue Waters Resort and Spa?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Cove Suites at Blue Waters Resort and Spa?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Cove Suites at Blue Waters Resort and Spa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

Is there an on-site casino at The Cove Suites at Blue Waters Resort and Spa?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but King's Casino (9-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Cove Suites at Blue Waters Resort and Spa and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, sailing and windsurfing and improve your game at the on-site tennis courts. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. The Cove Suites at Blue Waters Resort and Spa also has 2 bars and a fitness centre, as well as spa services and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Cove Suites at Blue Waters Resort and Spa?

Yes, there are 3 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco dining and Caribbean cuisine.

Does The Cove Suites at Blue Waters Resort and Spa have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.

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The Cove Suites at Blue Waters Resort and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent all around, especially for its top notch fine-dining restaurant (The Cove), and 3 private beaches. But, as one should expect when in the Caribbean, overpriced food in very, very small portions.
Odmar, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stuart, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Abbe, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

McCarty, 6-night trip

6/10 Good

After reading all the glamorous reviews online, we decided to visit Blue Waters. We booked Cove all-inclusive with “consierge” service. The location is beautiful. The Cove villas have great views of the water. The rooms are spacious and clean. The private pool per villa is very clean and quiet. Food is at best average. Breakfast is exactly the same every day with very limited options. Lunch was better at Carolyn’s than the Palm. Dinner at the Cove was the biggest joke. It is advertised as Michelin star restaurant. Any average restaurant chain has better food than this restaurant. The menu doesn’t change either. Dinner at the Palm was hit and miss but overall nothing exciting. Portions are small and if you request more food, you are ignored or looked at as though you are asking for too much (once again we had all inclusive purchased). The so called consierge did nothing other than book our dinner and ask if we needed anything for the room. The hotel manager preferred to only talk to UK guests - everyone else was completely ignored. Same was with the Manager of Palm. We asked about excursions available and the consierge literally asked us to go check a few folders on a desk - we asked for advice and were offered none. The service at the restaurants is very very slow. Only the team at Carolyn’s seemed to be more alert. Everyone else was in no rush. We decided that it might be a hotel strategy so that people do not get encouraged to order more. Overall a mediocre stay.
Ivan, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff make the resort

An excellent resort hotel with the most wonderful staff & management. Room to relax & enjoy the facility’s on offer. If a problem happens then it is resolved very quickly. No mosquitoes issues here, with regular fogging & room defenders.
C A, 14-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful resort, but not handicapped accessible. Lots of steps, very few ramps, and difficult to get to beach. Two of the 3 restaurants were not accessible at all due to flights of stairs, and the beach bar was the same.
8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property was beautiful and so well maintained. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. We were there for a week and only left the property one time. It was one of the most relaxing vacations we have ever experienced.
7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Stay !

From check in to check out everything was wonderful . The staff are friendly and warm especially Karen our concierge and Wingrove at the pool bar . Romaine was fantastic at the Cove restaurant. Everyone knows your name on day one ! This was our 4th time in Antigua and our first at this resort . We will definitely be back next year and highly recommend to all our family and friends ! Also water sports staff especially Rocky !!!
Janet, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Great hotel premises and cleanliness as well as friendly staff. The real dissappponrment was the lack of food venues and poor quality of food. There were no selections expected at the hotel of this high rating. We expressed our disappointment with quinine to the staff and only closer to our departure the staff was able to provide some limited options (examples: no fresh juices or fruit, selection limited to bananas only, given the island should have access to much wider selection of fresh lattice and veggies). Overall staff and property were excellent and we truly enjoyed our stay, that said lack of any night entertainment, poor quinine and daily choice of deserts was a bit of a disappointment.
Alex, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Hotel with first class facilities

We liked everything about Blue Waters. The accommodation was modern,spacious and clean. The concierge service was very efficient - it was good to have all restaurant bookings and requests dealt with so that there was nothing to think about. The restaurants could not be faulted with wonderful food and first class service. We enjoyed both the pools and beaches and it was never difficult to find a sunbed. All in all, 10 out of 10.
Sharon, 10-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Great resort. Food excellent. Upgraded room good.

Thanks to the resort our room was upgraded despite the terrible experience with Expedia. All of our expectations were met with the resort, but never book using Expedia. Repeated calls to them were met with speaking to different countries which were difficult to understand, and no cooperation. Never use Expedia.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel with lovely staff.

The Blue Waters is a lovely hotel with very helpful staff. The whole property is beautiful and well taken care of both inside and outside. We had a lovely suite overlooking the water. My husband hit with the tennis pro several times during our stay and really enjoyed the opportunity. They have a variety of water sport options and lots of opportunities to do day trips around the island. Overall, a great experience!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect Honeymoon

My wife and I came for our honeymoon. We were immediately greeted, by name, with a cold towel (it's hot there) and a glass of champagne at the hotel entrance. From that point forward, everything from service to food quality was exceptional. Staff is extremely friendly and always asking to make sure that all accommodations are satisfactory. I am not sure how busy the resort actually was, but it did not give off the appearance of being extremely busy - we never had issues finding pool or beach chairs. We even experienced a tropical storm (even though it veered away a bit) while we were there, and the staff provided us with "care packages" to take back to our rooms with enough food and drink for breakfast and lunch the following day. The staff truly makes noticeable effort to ensure you have an enjoyable stay. We were sad to go and would love to come back. We found the nature and atmosphere of this resort to be perfect for a honeymoon, though we did see several families. The only way I would not recommend this hotel is if you are looking to party like a rockstar every night.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome service!

Attentive staff, great facility and excellent food.