The fourteen acres of grounds burgeon with riotous flowers, plantation-style buildings, three delightful pools and a Jacuzzi with enticing sea views, and the two shimmering beaches that contrast with the shady cool of the gardens. Low buildings house a variety of excellent accommodation, with the balconies of the luxurious rooms and spacious suites and villas offering sea views, swaying palms and iridescent bougainvillea.

At Blue Waters the emphasis is on giving guests the sensation of being welcomed into the home of a generous host. Open-air dining in Palm restaurant in the evenings is a delight; an excellent selection of house wines and a variety of table d´hôte dishes are served to the sound of distant rolling waves, rustling of palms and strains of a calypso band. Fine dining can be enjoyed at Vyviens where an à la carte menu is served with panache by friendly staff.

Each complimentary mini bar is restocked daily for those on all-inclusive, the hotel bar, beach bar and poolside bar, offer a wide selection of drinks and cocktails during the day and evening. Guests are welcome to enjoy a variety of watersports as well as tennis and a gymnasium. Beach worshippers will savour the two crescents of silvery sand, just when it’s time for a fruit punch, one appears. A fresh towel?

It’s by your side. Swim out from the beach to look back at Blue Waters nestled amongst palms in the curve of Soldiers Bay, the epitome of privacy and seclusion.