Blue Waters Hotel

Blue Waters Hotel
IndustryHotels, leisure and travel
FounderOsmond Kelsick
Headquarters
Soldiers Bay
,
Antigua and Barbuda
Key people
Anderson Howard, General Manager
Websitewww.bluewaters.net

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.[1]

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.[2]

Location

The view from the resort to Soldiers Bay, Antigua

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.

The view from Soldiers Bay, Antigua towards the resort

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.[3][4][5]

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[6][7]

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.[8]

Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence: 2012[9]

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.[10]

References

  1. ^ "History of Blue Waters Hotel | Antigua". Definitivecaribbean.com. Archived from the original on 27 November 2012. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  2. ^ "Antigua - The luxurious Blue Waters Hotel in Antigua is a subsidiary of Randall Parker". Meat Trade News Daily. 29 April 2012. Archived from the original on 25 November 2012. Retrieved 29 November 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. ^ "Remembering Hurricane Luis | Antigua Observer Newspaper". Antiguaobserver.com. 2 September 2010. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  4. ^ "Caribbean accommodation: Blue Waters Hotel, Antigua". Netdwellers.com. Archived from the original on 26 November 2012. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  5. ^ Carol Bareuther Reuter (7 September 1995). "Hurricane Luis moves on after wrecking isles - World - News". The Independent. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
  6. ^ "Antigua & Barbuda's Leading Hotel 2012: Blue Waters Hotel (Antigua & Barbuda's Best Hotel) — World Travel Awards". Worldtravelawards.com. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  7. ^ "World Travel Awards | Randall Parker Food Group". Randallparker.com. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  8. ^ "Diamond Jubilee Awards announced at church service | Antigua Observer Newspaper". Antiguaobserver.com. 29 May 2012. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  9. ^ "Blue Waters wins Queens Diamond Jubilee Award | Randall Parker Food Group". Randallparker.com. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  10. ^ "Blue Waters Hotel, Antigua | Starlight Children's Foundation". Starlight.org.uk. Retrieved 29 November 2012.

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