Situated on Antigua’s unspoilt south coast, this natural
harbour, defined by a fine crescent of sand, is straight out of a Caribbean
press release. The lush countryside, the warm disposition of the people and
genuine hospitality is what distinguishes Antigua from other Caribbean islands.
Turquoise waters, surrounded by emerald green hills and swaying palms,
perfectly frame this tranquil, all-suite hotel. Guests reap the benefit of the
proprietor’s assured taste and magnificent attention to detail, from the lights
that illuminate the garden at night, to the abundance of orchids, and the
custom-made furniture and interiors. A variety of bars and restaurants treat
guests to delicious meals with gorgeous views, and spacious suites are the
perfect place to return to after a day enjoying the Caribbean sun. Indulge in
their all-inclusive package; with yoga, Pilates, water sports, tennis, children’s
club, afternoon tea and meals at four tantalising restaurants all included.
This is the best way to experience Carlisle Bay!
Amenities
Hobie Cats
Kayaking
Scuba Diving
Snorkelling
Kids Club
Bar
Internet Access
Restaurant
Spa
Swimming Pool
Where is it
Nestling on the magnificent undeveloped south coast of Antigua — set in a sweeping bay on a ravishing beach with a backdrop of rolling hills and lush tropical rainforest. Transfer time from Antigua Airport: 30 minutes.
Hotel information
87 spacious, contemporary suites. Cool, calm, luxurious interiors, each with a private balcony or terrace and breath-taking sea views. All suites include complimentary refillable water bottles, ESPA amenities, hairdryer, bathrobes, espresso machine and a fully-stocked minibar*.
Garden Suites are spacious open-planned suites with a large bathroom, steps down to a separate living area and terrace or balcony with tropical garden or partial sea views, with 1 king-size bed sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child.
All Inclusive option: includes full breakfast, three-course lunch at Indigo on the Beach, The Jetty Grill (adults only) or at the restaurant by the pool, Ottimo!, daily afternoon tea, 3-course dinner from the à la carte menu at Indigo on the Beach, The Jetty Grill (adults only), Ottimo! pan-Asian restaurant, East. Drinks including all cocktails, spirits, house wine, beers and soft drinks. Premium spirits and bottles of wine are excluded from the fully inclusive rates and may be purchased at an additional charge.
Half Board option: includes 3-course dinner and coffee selected from the à la carte menus at Indigo on the Beach, East, Ottimo! and the Jetty grill (adults only). Does not include beverages.
Ocean Suites have a balcony with views over the gardens to the ocean, with 1 king-size bed sleeping maximum 3 adults.
Beach Balcony Suites have beach views, master bedroom with 1 king-size bed, and second bedroom with 2 single beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Bay Suites are oceanfront, adult-only suites featuring a four-poster king-sized bed, private butler and a beachside location, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Beach Terrace Suites are located with direct access onto the beach and unrivalled sea views. All Beach Terrace Suites have a spacious open-plan layout, 1 king-size bed with living area plus an additional second bedroom with 2 single beds. Sleeps maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Carlisle Suites have large sitting area which extends onto an outdoor terrace, 3 en-suite bedrooms and can sleep maximum 6 persons with a central waterfront location. Carlisle Suites come with a kitchenette, and either large terrace or wrap around balcony with uninterrupted panoramic views.
4 restaurants: Indigo on the Beach serving grills and healthy salads in an informal setting, Pan-Asian cuisine at East. Poolside Ottimo! serves classic Italian fare from a wood-burning oven and the adults-only Jetty Grill serves fresh Caribbean seafood and meats overlooking the resort’s Jetty and Caribbean Sea.
Swimming pool. CARA Organic Beauty Spa* offers a full and comprehensive spa menu. Yoga and Pilates classes* available in the Garden Pavilion or on The Jetty at sunset (the first class is complimentary). 5 tennis courts with professional tuition upon request* and Pickleball courts. PADI dive school*, complimentary non-motorised water sports including snorkelling, kayaking, windsurfing, paddleboarding and Hobie cats. Boat excursions*. Fitness centre. Screening room with movie nights. Creche*. Cool Kids Club with its own paddling pool, sand pit and jungle gym (2-6 years). Crew Blue activity programme for children 7-12 years, including raft building, five-a-side football, zip-wiring and star fish hunting (during school holidays).
Beauty salon*. Complimentary WiFi access.
Please note: a room levy of $5 per guest, per night applies to guests aged 6 years and above (payable locally, subject to change).
3 nights between 22 Dec–2 Jan.
* Denotes local charge.
Please note: children under 18 years old are not permitted to stay in the Bay Suite room types.
Based on 1396 reviews
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Carlisle Bay A Caribbean Gem
Dec 10, 2024fairlawngirlohio
Carlisle Bay is situated on a beautiful peaceful bay in Antigua, one of the best on the island! My husband and I had a well appointed beachfront villa steps away from the ocean and what a beautiful view. The resort is ran and maintained very well. We could not have asked for a better vacation- the staff always greeted us with a smile, ready to…
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Carlisle Bay is situated on a beautiful peaceful bay in Antigua, one of the best on the island! My husband and I had a well appointed beachfront villa steps away from the ocean and what a beautiful view. The resort is ran and maintained very well. We could not have asked for a better vacation- the staff always greeted us with a smile, ready to help and the food was delicious! The property is very peaceful even with many families with younger children vacationing. Carlisle Bay is a great resort to unwind and relax. There are daily activities to get involved with if one desires. My husband and I did partake in two off property excursions arranged by guest services that were outstanding! Each excursion ran seamlessly with taxi pickup at the resort and a taxi waiting for us at the end of the excursion. We go on many vacations and this one left us needing a few more days after only having a five nights stay.
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repeat visit to Carlilse Bay
Dec 4, 2024LuckyLis24Marlow, United Kingdom
We had visited Carlilse bay about 10 years ago with 2 of our then small children. My husband and I decided to return at the beginning of March to celebrate our birthdays and were happy to find it as good as we found it before. This time we were in an ocean suite with a lovely view. Beach is beautiful a lovely bay to walk and run along and the palm…
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We had visited Carlilse bay about 10 years ago with 2 of our then small children. My husband and I decided to return at the beginning of March to celebrate our birthdays and were happy to find it as good as we found it before. This time we were in an ocean suite with a lovely view. Beach is beautiful a lovely bay to walk and run along and the palm trees make it stunning. I love the cooler box with the bottles of water that is brought when you take a sun lounger. The jetty restaurant was an addition from our previous visit and popular, East great sushi and Indigo a magical sea front setting. This time we went all inclusive and felt this was good value. We do not return to many places but were pleased we had here and will happily return in the future.
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Not a luxury experience
Nov 28, 2024757lindseya
We stayed at the Carlisle Bay Hotel for 4 nights, it was not the luxury experience we expected. We were advised beforehand of and prepared for refurbishment building work going on near our suite building but that was all. On the first day of our stay the water running into the bathtub was green with a large amount of black sediment in the water…
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We stayed at the Carlisle Bay Hotel for 4 nights, it was not the luxury experience we expected. We were advised beforehand of and prepared for refurbishment building work going on near our suite building but that was all. On the first day of our stay the water running into the bathtub was green with a large amount of black sediment in the water showing in the base of the bath, apparently the hotel’s water pump had not been working for sometime and we were told they were bringing in tanks of water until repaired. We understand after our complaint that the tank holding the water was cleaned which helped with the sediment, but the water was still green.
We also had a problem with daily housekeeping, the linens were supposed to be changed after two nights stay and ours weren’t. We again advised the hotel of this omission and they were then changed. Body wash ran out and was not replaced, we had to call for replacements. Other complimentary supplies were not replaced until mentioned. We had expected a better experience.
On a positive, the beach is really beautiful.
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Paradise exists !
Nov 23, 2024doraexp27London, United Kingdom
Have just had 7 days here for a special family celebration, what an amazing holiday we had, was lucky enough to stay in one of the beachfront Carlisle suites which were beautiful- we were on all inclusive so the fridge was refilled with wines beers and sweet and savoury snacks. All the food and drinks were delicious in all the restaurants - East…
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Have just had 7 days here for a special family celebration, what an amazing holiday we had, was lucky enough to stay in one of the beachfront Carlisle suites which were beautiful- we were on all inclusive so the fridge was refilled with wines beers and sweet and savoury snacks. All the food and drinks were delicious in all the restaurants - East was our favourite (sushi) never eaten food like it ! Incredible ! There is beach and pool service and the staff cannot do enough for you your wish is their command ! They are a huge credit to the hotel - service was impeccable - all the beds are so comfortable too (outside and in) - I hope to revisit this beautiful place again - but for now thank you Carlisle Bay ! And all your team x x
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Top class staff
Nov 11, 2024steveratcliffe60Rome, Italy
This was our third visit to Antigua, we wanted a short break (one week) in the sun , so we chose Carlisle Bay based upon the favourable reviews particularly the very positive comments about the beach.
In our view there are two big plus points when you stay at Carlisle Bay, firstly the beach is excellent with safe, easy swimming in the sea. The…
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This was our third visit to Antigua, we wanted a short break (one week) in the sun , so we chose Carlisle Bay based upon the favourable reviews particularly the very positive comments about the beach.
In our view there are two big plus points when you stay at Carlisle Bay, firstly the beach is excellent with safe, easy swimming in the sea. The second big tick belongs to the very friendly, attentive staff who are keen to make your stay as pleasurable as possible. Every staff member you bump into will greet you with a polite hello and a smile and at this point I want to give a big shout out to Shannoy , the Guest Relations Manager who was excellent in sorting out a minor room problem.
There are four restaurants , we thought East and the Jetty were particularly good. Breakfast is served at Indigo on the beach , it is a mixture of buffet and table service and we were pleased with the quality of the breakfast. If you get there early , try and get a table near the beach front for great views of the bay.
We had a fantastic beach front room , very spacious with all the amenities you need.
Of course every review is subjective , overall we were very happy with our stay at Carlisle Bay , it isn't perfect but you show me a hotel that is? The quality of the staff is best in class and they are all definitely deserve a five star rating.
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Carlisle Bay A Caribbean Gem
