Blue Waters Resort And Spa

Framed by three separate coves of pale sand, Blue Waters occupies a private bay on Antigua's northwestern coast, its 17 acres of tropical garden running down to water the colour of pale glass. Rooms span 85 in total, from Deluxe Beachfront doubles a short walk from the sand to Hillside Suites set above the shoreline with balconies facing the palms. Larger parties can take the Cove Penthouses, with three bedrooms and a private balcony over 500 sqft, or one of the standalone villas: Turtle Cottage runs to 4,200 sqft with its own pool, and Pelican House can be split into two three-bedroom villas or joined into six. Nine pools are spread across the grounds, including private infinity pools at several villas. The spa sits on a clifftop above the Caribbean Sea, and its side-by-side treatment rooms are booked well ahead in high season. You can hear the sea from most rooms after dark. Six dining venues include a cliffside restaurant reached by torchlight and a beach bar built for long lunches. Check-in is straightforward; the rest of the day is not required to be.