I went on a trip recently with a group of women and we had a blast. No, it is not a hotel or a 5 star resort. It is a condo and that is all. The atmosphere is very relaxed. I reviewed several of the other ratings before I wrote mine to hopefully give a post renovation opinion. It cost $2 to buy a gallon of water at the front desk, not a big deal. The drinking water is not like the U.S., you need to buy it - not something unusual when you travel outside of the U.S. I agree the supplies are kept to a minimum in the condo, but all we had to do was ask and we were given more toilet paper, paper towel, and dishwashing soap. The only disappointment was the carpet on the stairs in our unit, it definately could stand to be replaced. All of our locks worked, no problem. The pool and pool area, along with the beach is very clean. You do not have to get up early to "save chairs" at the pool or on the beach. The Tiki Bar was the best. On the whole, food is very expensive in the Bahamas; however, at the Tiki Bar it is reasonable and the wonderful cook, Dawnie, will make you eggs with ham and cheese on a bagel or grits (though I am sure there were a couple more options, those were our favorites) - the price for breakfast was $3 - $6. Lunch, too, was very reasonable. We brought our own water to the Tiki Bar so we did not have to buy a bottle for $1.50 (when we remembered). Sure, the menu needs updating, but really, relax, you are on vacation!!! Who cares if something is not available!!! Try the fish fry at the Tiki Bar when available and the very spicy conch salad if you can take it, we did and though it cleaned our sinuses, we loved it. The maintenance and front desk staff were great - we saw both for a couple of minor things that needed attention, and they were quick to respond and to our satisfaction. We visited Atlantis during our stay and we could not wait to leave, Atlantis was like Disney World and Bluewater is quiet and relaxing. By the way, our beach was nicer, much smaller, but nicer. The water was much clearer by us. Also, when the tide is high (usually early evening 6 or 7 pm if it is high), Bluewater does lose much of its beach, but that is temporary and you can sit on the pool deck and look towards the ocean for a similar effect. Take advantage of the bus (jitney) for $1.25 that runs until 7 pm. After that, unless you want to spend a minimum of $20 each way on a cab, walk to restaurants in the area. A few other tips - bring some snacks with you from the U.S. - power/snack bars, nuts, Crystal Light - keep all food in the fridge. Also, bring some powder detergent and dryer sheets so you can wash your towels. You will pay and arm and a leg for anything you buy at the market, so pack what you can from home. We miss our friends at Bluewater but look forward to going back sometime soon!!!

My experience was wonderful. It was just what my family and I were looking for. The staff was amazing!!! They were very friendly and accommodating (which
nowadays is hard to come by). The complex was newly renovated which was a nice treat! Our rooms were very large and I loved the full size kitchen. Traveling with a family makes it sometime very hard and expensive to eat out for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.... So having a full size kitchen was IDEAL!!! There is nothing better than enjoying a nice quiet breakfast overlooking the ocean. The view was amazing!!! I wish I had this serene view back home!!! Thank you again for the wonderful experience... I highly recommend it!!!! We will be back!

My famly and I just got back from Spring Break which we take every year together (although I've graduated years ago). Nassau has some of the best diving and Stuart's Cove was the best shop!! We arrived to Blue Water and checked into our three bedroom villa. This was our 2nd time here and I'm glad to see they re-did some property issues. The pool looked new, new paint, new roofs being done. The rooms seemed the same and they are huge townhome styled. I love having my own bedroom and bathroom while still sharing the breakfast table and full kitchen with my parents. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They also added some kareokee nights to the tiki bar and we were able to catch that one night. Hysterical! I would recommend this place to families that can't or just don't want to spend so much at the larger fancier ones. It's a good deal and they had free internet so I could chat with my friends too.

I picked the Blue Water Resort for one reason only, price. I was impressed with the cleanliness, but maintenance needs a little work. The pool area is nice with plenty of chairs available for lounging. The staff all seemed very friendly and helped whenever we had a question. Look folks, it is not the Atlantis and does not try to be. You will receive a good value at this property.