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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Seaside sanctuary in St. John's

Beachfront dining at The Cove restaurant offers excellent cuisine overlooking Caribbean waters. After meals, retreat to the full-service spa for indulgent body wraps and facials. The outdoor pool area provides sun loungers and umbrellas between sailing and snorkeling adventures.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a balcony with a view of the sea, wicker furniture, and a television.

Cove Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in St. John's, The Cove Suites at Blue Waters Resort and Spa is near the airport and near the beach. Nelson's Dockyard is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dickenson Bay Beach and Jolly Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Recreation Ground or Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as windsurfing. Visit our St. John's travel guide
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Soldier’s Bay, St. John's, Antigua

What's nearby

  • A beach with a red telephone booth, palm trees, and clear blue water.
    Dickenson Bay Beach
    5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • A beach with clear turquoise water, a rocky shoreline, and a white house with a red roof in the background.
    Runaway Bay Beach
    9 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • A waterfront with colorful buildings, a dock, and a small boat.
    Heritage Quay
    9 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • A beach with clear turquoise waters, sandy shore, and a rocky outcrop.
    Galley Bay
    22 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Coates Cottage Art Gallery
    2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • V.C. Bird Intl. Airport (ANU)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casanova Restaurant, Jabberwock
    5 min drive
  • Barefoot By The Sea
    6 min drive
  • Casa Roots
    6 min drive
  • Tucker On The Grill
    6 min drive
  • Bayside Restaurant
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bartleys
  • Pelican Bar
  • The Cove Restaurant
  • The Palm
  • Veronicas Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sailing
  • Snorkeling
  • Tennis lessons
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2006
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property enforces a strict evening dress code in all restaurants.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between August 07 and October 14.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does The Cove Suites at Blue Waters Resort and Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Cove Suites at Blue Waters Resort and Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cove Suites at Blue Waters Resort and Spa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Cove Suites at Blue Waters Resort and Spa?

Check-out is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at The Cove Suites at Blue Waters Resort and Spa?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is The Cove Suites at Blue Waters Resort and Spa located?

Situated near the airport, this luxury hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Coates Cottage Art Gallery, Marble Hill, and Hodges Bay. Dickenson Bay Beach and Cedar Valley Golf Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Cove Suites at Blue Waters Resort and Spa Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

10

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super helpful and hospitality 10/10 very friendly and very welcoming when we got there Cold face towels and a drink upon arrival . 100 /100
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property with all amenities needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came back for a 2nd year in a row, and enjoyed it again. The view from the 2nd floor of the Cove Villas 1,2,3 is just spectacular, and each villa having its own pool is also nice. The food is very good, all 3 restaurants were excellent, with the Cove being the best. The staff all over the resort is just so nice and friendly, they really make you feel welcome. Some staff members in particular we would like to thank are Cameron (food and beverages manager), Annia, Sparkle and Derah at Palm who made our breakfast there every morning so much more enjoyable, Del at water sports who gave a really great sailing lesson to my wife, Carez (the bartender at the Cove) who made delicious cocktails, and a special thanks to the General Manager Kevin who moved us half-way through our stay to the kind of room we wanted. The only reason I am giving 4 stars instead of 5 is that despite our being repeat guests and clearly indicating twice the kind of room we wanted in the Cove Villas (a 2nd floor room) they put us in a Ground floor room, and it was only because Kevin (the General Manager) kindly interceded on our behalf that we were moved after 3 days. Blue Waters is such a wonderful place and we have such high expectations of it, that we would have thought that they would have been able to figure this out from the start.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome service!

Attentive staff, great facility and excellent food.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort