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Blue Waters Hotel, located in Soldiers Bay, Antigua, was first opened in 1960 as The Blue Waters Beach Hotel by Osmond Kelsick, a Royal Air Force airman noted as the only Antiguan squadron leader in World War II.
The hotel opened with just 16 rooms however by 1984 the property had grown to 45 rooms and was sold to British businessman Ronald Randall.




Location



Blue Waters is situated on three secluded beaches in Soldiers Bay, a small cove known for its calm waters. The hotel is approximately 7.5 km by road from the capital of
St Johns and approximately 12 km from V. C. Bird International Airport.




Features


The resort features 3 restaurants, serving a mix of local and international cuisine. The property also holds a wedding licence, allowing ceremonies to take place within the grounds.




Hurricane Luis


In 1995 the hotel was severely damaged by Hurricane Luis and was closed to undergo extensive refurbishment costing $9 million. The hotel re-opened in November 1998.




50th Anniversary


2012 marks Blue Waters 50th year of operation, thereby making it one of the longest established hotels on the island of Antigua.




Awards


Blue Waters has received the following awards:
Antigua and Barbuda's Leading Hotel: 2012, 2010, 2006
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Award: 2012 The hotel was one of only 2 companies to be awarded this accolade which was given for Blue Waters' significant contribution to Antigua during its 50 years of business on the island.
Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence: 2012




Charity


Blue Waters works closely with Starlight, a charity aimed at improving the lives of seriously and terminally ill children by granting them once in a lifetime experiences. Blue Waters has sponsored the Starlight Highclere Clay Pigeon Shooting Challenge since it began in 2003.




References



"Antigua's Claim To Fame: A Beach For Everyday Of The Year". Chicago Tribune. 1 November 1987. p. 2. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
"Diamond Jubilee Awards announced at church service | Antigua Observer Newspaper". Antigua Observer Newspaper. 29 May 2012. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
Beale, Christopher (30 August 2008). Antiqua & Barbuda: Island Guide - Christopher Beale - Google Books. ISBN 9780615218373. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
Nash, KC (15 April 2011). Antigua, Barbuda & Montserrat Travel Adventures - K. C. Nash - Google Books. ISBN 9781588437051. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
"The Blue Waters Hotel in Antigua, West Indies - Yahoo! Voices". voices.yahoo.com. 12 August 2011. Archived from the original on 4 December 2012. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
Kingsturgeon says. "Blue Waters Resort & Hotel - St Johns Antigua - All-Inclusive | Travel Time Reviews 2012". www.traveltimereviews.com. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
"Wealth & Rich Luxury Lifestyle Blog » Top 3 Luxury Resorts In Antigua". Lushbling.com. Retrieved 29 November 2012.




External links


Official website

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