Blue Waters Resort Map (Most Up-To-Date)

Blue Waters Resort Antigua is a low rise estate spread across four main zones: the central hub, northern and southern room wings, the elevated Cove enclave, and stand alone villas at each tip. Key choices involve walkable beachfront versus hillside elevation, proximity to family hubs, and reliance on buggy transfers to reach The Cove’s clifftop suites and restaurant.

Area / Zone	Best For	Key Tip	Watch Out
Central Hub, Reception and Pelican Bar cluster	Guests wanting shortest walks to restaurants, main pool, and lobby.	Use this zone as landmark when orienting paths north or south.	Activity and evening entertainment can create noise for nearby early sleepers.
Northern Wing, Blocks 100 to 300	Beach lovers choosing 100 Block or quieter hillside rooms behind.	Ground floor 100 Block rooms step straight to sand and watersports.	Hillside blocks require stairs and slightly longer walks back to hub.
Southern Wing, Family Blocks 400 and 500	Families wanting flat paths to main pool, Kids Club, Palm.	Choose ground floor for easiest stroller movement between room and pool.	Livelier atmosphere around Veronica’s Pool may feel busy in peak seasons.
The Cove Enclave on southern bluff	Adults and luxury stays prioritizing seclusion, views, concierge style service.	Plan on buggy rides for dinners or repeated trips to main hub.	Steep approach and distance make it challenging for some mobility needs.
Rock Cottage, Pelican House, Turtle Cottage	Groups wanting private pools, kitchens, and separation from standard rooms.	Match villa choice to balance between maximum seclusion and amenity proximity.	Distances to central dining vary, so confirm walking tolerance for group.
Entrance, Spa, Fitness and Tennis cluster	Guests prioritising quick car access, gym, spa, and early departures.	Use this zone as main assembly and pickup point for taxis and tours.	Farthest from beachfront, so expect regular walks along central pathways.

2025 Blue Waters Resort Map + Printable PDF (Official 2022 Edition)

The described layout reflects a mature estate where later upgrades have layered onto the original 1960 footprint rather than replacing it. Operational notes point to the same four core zones remaining in use, with the main hub still anchoring reception and dining, The Cove operating as a separate bluff top enclave, and villas and family blocks continuing to frame the three Soldier’s Bay coves.

2025 Blue Waters Resort Map Guide

Planning stays starts with choosing a zone: central hub blocks for shortest walks, southern family wing for pool and Kids Club access, northern rooms for quieter beachfront, or the Cove and villas for seclusion. Movement relies on coastal paths plus buggy support up to the bluff, so match walking tolerance and mobility to room block, then layer in proximity to preferred restaurants and sports facilities.

How is Blue Waters Resort Antigua laid out in terms of main zones, buildings, paths, and beachfront?

Blue Waters spreads over a sloping 17 acre bayfront estate split into a central hub, north and south room wings, The Cove bluff, and tip villas.

The resort core sits mid property, where reception, the Sugar Mill, Pelican Bar and the main social terraces cluster as the navigation pivot. From this hub, the northern side holds Block 100 on the beachfront with Deluxe Beachfront Rooms, backed by the stepped hillside 200 and 300 Blocks. The southern side extends into the flatter 400 and 500 family Blocks around Veronica’s Pool, the Kids Club and the Palm Restaurant, then climbs toward The Cove Suites and Cove Restaurant on the limestone bluff.

Rock Cottage occupies the private rocky point at the far north, while Pelican House and Turtle Cottage sit between the main resort and the ascent to The Cove. A mostly level coastal path links the three small beach coves, with inland paths handling the elevation changes.

Where on the Blue Waters Resort Antigua property are the reception, concierge, and main check-in/check-out areas located?

Reception and main concierge sit just beyond the entrance gate, beside the car park and tennis courts, forming the central arrival courtyard.

After passing the security gate, vehicles descend directly to the main car park, which backs onto the tennis court and fitness center. From here, guests walk into an open air, colonial style reception building that houses the front desk, concierge and guest relations. This reception cluster forms the functional center of arrivals and departures, with luggage moved onward to rooms by electric carts.

Within The Cove enclave on the southern bluff, a separate Cove Concierge operates for Cove Suite guests, but all standard check in and check out still occur at the main reception near the entrance.

Where are all restaurants, bars, and on-site shops or boutiques located within Blue Waters Resort Antigua?

Dining and drinks cluster around the central hub, beachfront and southern bluff, with the gift boutique by the lobby and Pelican Bar.

Most food, drink, and retail spots sit in three bands: central hub, beachfront, and The Cove bluff.

• The Palm Restaurant – Central zone beside Veronica’s Pool and 400 Block, main all day restaurant for most guests.
• Pelican Bar – Off the lobby near reception and Sugar Mill, primary evening bar and social hub.
• The Reef Restaurant – Beachfront near the 100 Block and beach pool, casual lunch venue serving the main cove.
• The Cove Restaurant – On the southern clifftop within The Cove enclave, accessed via uphill path or buggy.
• Bartley’s Restaurant – Inside the main building near reception and Sugar Mill, air conditioned dinner or event space.
• Veronica’s Bar – Poolside at Veronica’s Pool beside the Palm and family blocks, daytime and sundowner drinks focus.
• Carolyn’s – On the sand along the main beach, relaxed beach bar for drinks close to loungers and shoreline.
• Gift shop boutique – By the lobby and Pelican Bar cluster, stocking essentials, resort wear, and small souvenirs.

How many swimming pools does Blue Waters Resort Antigua have, and where is each pool located on the property?

Blue Waters has 11 main pools, with three central resort pools, four Cove infinity pools, and three villa pools spread north and south along the bay.

The pools cluster into shared resort pools, Cove enclave pools, and private villa pools.

• Veronica’s Pool – Main family and activity pool beside the Palm Restaurant and 400 Block in the central southern wing.
• Beachfront Pool – Shared pool by The Reef Restaurant and 100 Block, sitting just above the main northern beach cove.
• Adults only pool – Quiet garden pool set back near the spa and upper garden blocks, away from Kids Club noise.
• Cove infinity pools – Four clifftop infinity edge pools, one beside each Cove Suite villa cluster on the southern bluff.
• Rock Cottage pool – Private pool on the rocky northern promontory, reserved for Rock Cottage guests only.
• Pelican House pool – Large villa pool in the southern villa zone, used privately or shared between Pelican House A and B.
• Turtle Cottage pool – Private wraparound pool area in the central villa position between main resort and The Cove.

What is the typical walking distance and time between The Cove Suites and the main resort area at Blue Waters?

From The Cove Suites it is roughly 300 to 400 meters to the main hub, a 5 to 8 minute walk involving an uphill and downhill slope.

The Cove enclave sits on a limestone bluff south of the main resort, so the route to the Palm Restaurant and Veronica’s Pool follows a sloping access road and paths. Most guests take 5 to 8 minutes on foot each way, with the return from the main pool up to The Cove feeling steeper in heat or humidity.

For elderly guests or anyone with mobility limits, the on demand buggy shuttle is the practical option. Staff routinely move guests between Cove villas and the reception or main pool, especially at dinner time or after dark, reducing repeated climbs during a stay.

Which room categories at Blue Waters Resort Antigua provide direct walk-out access to the beach from terrace or patio?

Only ground floor Deluxe Beachfront Rooms in the 100, 400 and 500 blocks have true walk out patios leading directly to Blue Waters’ main beach.

Ground level rooms with genuine step out beach access are limited.

• Deluxe Beachfront Rooms, 100 Block north – Ground floor patios open to lawn then straight onto the main northern beach cove.
• Deluxe Beachfront Rooms, 400 Block south – Ground floor units face the central bay, a short flat walk from terrace to sand.
• Deluxe Beachfront Rooms, 500 Block south – Similar beach facing layout, with quick access to the same family friendly main beach.
• All hillside rooms, Cove Suites and villas – Elevated or stair linked, so they do not count as true walk out beachfront from terrace.

Where are Blue Waters Resort Antigua’s villas and Rock Cottage located, and what facilities are immediately around them?

Rock Cottage crowns the north point, while Pelican House and Turtle Cottage sit mid south coast near private pools, coves and main paths.

The key villas sit outside the standard room blocks, framing the bay from north to south.

• Rock Cottage – At the extreme northern promontory, set apart on its own gated rocky point, with a private infinity pool, sundecks and jetty, linked back by a coastal path toward Block 100 and the main beach.
• Pelican House – Just south of the main complex near the 600 area, with a large private or shared pool and stair access to a semi private beach cove, still walkable to the Palm, Kids Club and main pool.
• Turtle Cottage – In a central south position between the main resort and The Cove, with its own pool and terrace, giving quicker access to core amenities than Rock Cottage while staying more private than nearby blocks.

Which sections of Blue Waters Resort Antigua offer the most privacy and quiet for adults or romantic stays?

Most secluded stays are in The Cove Suites, Rock Cottage and Turtle Cottage, with adults gravitating to the spa side adults only pool.

Zone / Section	Privacy level	Noise profile	Notes on access
The Cove Suites on southern bluff	High, suites sit apart from main resort flow	Minimal family noise, far from Kids Club and main pool	Uphill walk or buggy rides needed for dining in hub
Rock Cottage on north point	Very high, gated and visually separated	Very quiet, removed from bars and music	Coastal path to main resort, private pool and jetty on site
Turtle Cottage central south	High, stand alone villa with own pool	Generally calm, screened from main footpaths	Between hub and Cove, balances seclusion with walkable access
Hillside 200 and 300 Blocks	Moderate to high, fewer people passing doors	Quieter than beachfront and family blocks	Steps and elevation, set behind 100 Block and main beach
Adults only pool near spa gardens	High for daytime relaxation, adults only policy	Quiet, no Kids Club or games activity nearby	Short walk inland from main beach and hub along garden paths

For romantic trips, couples usually pick Cove Suites or a villa, then use the adults only pool and spa side gardens as their quiet daytime base.

Which room areas at Blue Waters Resort Antigua suit families with young children, close to pools and the kids’ club?

Best family locations are ground floor 400 and 500 Blocks near Veronica’s Pool, Kids Club, and Palm, plus some 100 Block beachfront rooms.

For young children, focus on flat paths and short, direct walks to water and food.

• 400 Block ground floor – Sits beside Veronica’s Pool, with level paved paths to the Kids Club and Palm Restaurant, ideal for strollers and nap shuttles.
• 500 Block ground floor – Similar family friendly position close to the main pool and Kids Club, but slightly quieter than the 400 cluster.
• Deluxe Beachfront Rooms, 400 and 500 – Combine quick beach access with a very short walk back to bathrooms and snacks at Palm.
• 100 Block ground floor – Good for beach and watersports with a 150 meter, 2 to 4 minute walk to the Kids Club past the pool and reception.

Where on the Blue Waters Resort Antigua map are the spa, fitness center, tennis courts, and other sports facilities located?

Spa, gym and tennis cluster near the entrance, while the water sports center sits on the main beach by Block 100 and the jetty.

Wellness and sports areas form two main clusters, inland by the gate and down on the primary beach cove.

• Spa at Blue Waters – Near the main entrance and Sugar Mill, slightly inland from the beachfront, in a quieter garden pocket away from family activity.
• Fitness center – By the main car park and entrance gate, a short walk from reception along the same access lane as the tennis court.
• Tennis court – Floodlit hard court positioned adjacent to the fitness center and car park, close to the taxi and tour pickup zone.
• Water sports center – On the main beach in front of Block 100, near the jetty, handling kayaks, Hobie Cats and snorkel gear right off the sand.

How accessible is Blue Waters Resort Antigua for guests with mobility challenges, considering ramps, elevators, slopes, and elevation changes?

Blue Waters sits on sloping ground with many steps, limited ramps and no elevators, so only some ground floor beachfront rooms suit reduced mobility.

The 17 acre estate slopes from the access road down to the three coves, so routes between reception, hillside blocks and beach involve gradients. Coastal paths near the main pool and beach are relatively level, but stairs connect to the sand, 200 and 300 hillside blocks, Bartley’s Restaurant and some upper floors. Public areas like the Pelican Bar and Palm Restaurant use ramps to soften key transitions.

There are no elevators in accommodation blocks, so guests with mobility challenges are best placed in ground floor Deluxe Beachfront Rooms in the 100 or 400 blocks, close to level paths. The resort operates an on demand buggy service, particularly important for the incline up to The Cove. Management notes the property is not fully wheelchair user friendly but can work for guests familiar with uneven terrain.

What nearby attractions, public beaches, or coves are within walking distance or a short drive from Blue Waters Resort Antigua?

Within 5 to 20 minutes by car, Blue Waters links to Dickenson Bay, Cedar Valley golf, St John’s, and offshore trips like Prickly Pear Island.

The resort sits in a quiet residential cul de sac with no commercial strip at the gate, so most outings use taxis rather than walking.

• Dickenson Bay public beach – About 1.5 to 2 miles south, a 35 to 45 minute walk along a main road with limited sidewalks, or a 5 to 10 minute taxi ride that is strongly preferred.
• Cedar Valley Golf Club – Roughly 3 miles south, reached in 5 to 10 minutes by car, providing the closest 18 hole championship golf option.
• St John’s town and harbor – Around 4 to 5 miles away, about 15 minutes by taxi, for duty free Heritage Quay, the museum, and cathedral.
• Prickly Pear Island – Small offshore islet visible from the north coast, visited on half day snorkel and lunch trips arranged via the resort’s water sports center.

Which room blocks or public areas at Blue Waters Resort Antigua offer the best, most unobstructed ocean views?

Best uninterrupted views come from clifftop Cove Suites and Penthouses, Rock Cottage, frontline Deluxe Beachfront blocks, and The Cove Restaurant.

Ocean facing rooms and a few key public terraces give the cleanest sightlines to Soldier’s Bay and the open Caribbean.

• Cove Suites and Penthouses – Sit high on the southern bluff, with elevated, wide angle sea views from large balconies and infinity pools.
• Rock Cottage – Stands on a rocky point surrounded on three sides by water, so almost every window and terrace faces open sea.
• Deluxe Beachfront 100 Block – Runs parallel to the northern cove, with unobstructed, close horizon views from both floors.
• Deluxe Beachfront 400 and 500 Blocks – Front the central bay with direct sea outlooks just behind the main beach strip.
• The Cove Restaurant – Perched at the cliff edge above the water, giving dramatic sunset and coastline vistas during dinner.

What are the general driving directions and approach route from V.C. Bird International Airport to Blue Waters Resort Antigua?

From ANU, drive west on Airport Road, then north via Friars Hill toward Marble Hill and Soldier’s Bay, descending to the Blue Waters gate.

From V.C. Bird International Airport, cars leave the terminal and follow Sir George Walter Highway (Airport Road) west. Near the outskirts of St John’s, drivers turn right toward Old Parham Road, then pick up the northern route via Friars Hill Road, avoiding the city center. Friars Hill Road runs north through residential and commercial areas toward Marble Hill and Crosbies.

At Marble Hill and Crosbies, signs for Soldier’s Bay guide you onto smaller residential streets. The road then descends into Soldier’s Bay, ending at the Blue Waters security gate and main guard house, with the car park, reception, gym and tennis courts immediately inside.

How do the sizes and internal layouts of Deluxe Beachfront Rooms and Luxury Suites at Blue Waters Resort Antigua compare?

Luxury Suites are roughly twice the size of Deluxe Beachfront Rooms, adding a separate living area, larger balcony and upgraded bathroom.

Feature	Deluxe Beachfront Room	Luxury Suite / Cove Suite
Approx size	About 302 to 357 sq ft	About 645 to 730 sq ft
Layout	Single open plan bedroom with small sitting area	Separate or split level bedroom and living room
Bathroom	Standard tub and shower over bath	Larger bathroom with freestanding tub and walk in shower
Outdoor space	Compact terrace or balcony facing beach	Bigger balcony or terrace, often higher and more private
Capacity	Up to 2 adults plus 1 child on rollaway	Up to 3 adults or 2 adults plus 2 children

Luxury Suites suit guests who trade walk out beach proximity for extra indoor space, privacy and a more residential feel.

Where are the emergency exits and assembly points shown on Blue Waters Resort Antigua’s safety or evacuation maps?

Safety plans route guests uphill to the main car park and Sugar Mill lawns, which act as primary assembly points away from buildings and shoreline.

Site wide safety layouts use a few clear gathering zones and uphill routes.

• Emergency exits from buildings – Direct guests inland and uphill toward the central spine paths and main access road, away from the coves.
• Primary assembly point – Main car park by the entrance gate, tennis court and gym, set back from the coastline and open for vehicle access.
• Secondary assembly point – Open grassy areas around the historic Sugar Mill near reception, away from dense structures yet central for headcounts.
• Tsunami or severe coastal alerts – Evacuation continues uphill along the access road toward Crosbies and Marble Hill for faster elevation gain.
• Detailed exit doors and stairwells – Shown on in room and corridor evacuation maps, which guests are advised to check when they first arrive.

Archive Blue Waters Resort Maps

Below are all official map versions released for Blue Waters Resort between 2022 and 2014.

2022-2025 Blue Waters Resort Map (Official 2022 Edition)

2018-2021 Blue Waters Resort Map (Official 2018 Edition)

2014-2017 Blue Waters Resort Map (Official 2014 Edition)