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Carlisle Bay

5.0 star property
Carlisle Bay beachfront resort with 4 restaurants, spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Beach/ocean view
Private beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Boating
Aerial view
Terrace/patio
VIP Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Airport transfer
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • 4 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free children's club
  • Health club
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
Feel at home
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on-site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
The price is AU$2,293
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2025

Room options

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Separate bathtub and shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer

Suite (Garden)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Separate bathtub and shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer

Suite (Carlisle Suite A)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Bay Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Ocean) | Living area

Suite (Ocean)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Balcony (Beach) | Balcony

Suite, Balcony (Beach)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Beach/ocean view

Suite, Terrace (Beach)

Highlights

Terrace
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Carlisle Suite B)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Old Road, St. Mary, Carlisle Bay, Antigua

What's nearby

  • Carlisle Bay Beach - 1 min walk
  • Darkwood Beach - 16 min drive
  • Nelson's Dockyard - 17 min drive
  • Shirley Heights - 21 min drive
  • Pigeon's Point Beach - 39 min drive

Getting around

  • St. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.) - 32 min drive
  • Plymouth (MNI-Gerald's Field) - 28.5 miles/45.8 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Dan's Bar and Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Admirals Inn Antigua - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Sweet T's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pillars Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Indian Summer - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Carlisle Bay

Carlisle Bay offers a private beach where you can enjoy the shade from a beach umbrella or relax on a sunlounger, plus you'll have access to on-site snorkelling, surfing/body boarding and windsurfing. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps and facials. Indigo on the Beach, one of 4 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include 3 bars/lounges, a free kid's club and a health club. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

All-inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Carlisle Bay are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet meals and snacks included
Room service during certain hours
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Land activities

Tennis

Lessons/classes/games

Pilates
Yoga

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 82 units
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is noon
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
DONE

Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*
    • Free children's club
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 4 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's menu
  • Children's games
  • Toys
  • Paddleboard on-site

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Tennis
  • Fitness classes
  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Boat tours
  • Motor boating
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Waterskiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Paddleboard on-site
  • Fishing
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike hire
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Paddleboard on-site
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 19 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2003
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Health club
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Banquet hall
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • Television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Dryer

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Cara Spa has 6 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Indigo on the Beach – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
East – This restaurant specialises in Asian cuisine and only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Ottimo – This poolside restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and only serves lunch. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Pavilion Bar – This bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
Jetty Bar & Restaurant – This restaurant is located on the beach. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Globe – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 6 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 58 per person (one-way)

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 14 August 2025 to 16 October 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between 14 August and 12 October.

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 2 and 12 costs USD 22.00 (one-way)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Carlisle Bay
Hotel Carlisle Bay
Resort Carlisle Bay
Carlisle Bay Resort
Carlisle Bay All Inclu
Carlisle Bay Carlisle Bay
Carlisle Bay Resort Carlisle Bay
Carlisle Bay All Inclusive (Available)

Frequently asked questions

Is Carlisle Bay currently open?
This property is closed from 14 August 2025 to 16 October 2025 (dates subject to change).
Does Carlisle Bay offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Carlisle Bay does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Carlisle Bay?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Carlisle Bay?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Carlisle Bay?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Carlisle Bay?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 58 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Carlisle Bay?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an on-site casino at Carlisle Bay?
No, this resort doesn't have a casino, but King's Casino (19-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Carlisle Bay and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, sailing and waterskiing and improve your game at the on-site tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes, basketball and Pilates. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Carlisle Bay also has 3 bars, a private beach and a health club, as well as spa services, an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Carlisle Bay?
Yes, there are 4 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco dining, international cuisine and ocean views.
Does Carlisle Bay have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Carlisle Bay like?
Carlisle Bay is a short 1-minute walk from Carlisle Bay Beach and 4 minutes' walk from Fig Tree Drive.

Carlisle Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

HEATHER, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The bay is beautiful and hotel just over half an hour from the airport which is extremely convenient. The kids club is fantastic and gym facilities and pool are very good. At this price point I’d expect more from the rooms and restaurants. We’ve had construction work right above our suite which included tile cutting and ultimately brought our bathroom ceiling down. There was no other room or solution offered. We’ve received a complimentary bottle of Prosecco and apology.
Bjoern, 8-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Daniel, 7-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Paul, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mandy, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Peter, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nicola, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Neil, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Zoe, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The service and welcome was first class and nothing was too much trouble. The beachfront villa was as advertised and right on the beach and each of the 4 restaurants gave a good choice of food.
Paul, 7-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay!!!!!
Amanda, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Phenomenal
An incredible trip with exceptional service and attention to detail. Wonderful staff , great food and superb cleanliness.
ronit, 9-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Overall nice hotel with wonderful staff and amazing food. When you take a closer look the rooms are a little tired with sheets and towels on the hard side for a 5* resort. They also have an insect problem. You may find something scary in your room like a cockroach or a swam flies blocking the entry to your room which really lets it down.
Rekia, 6-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Carlisle Bay never disappoints, the setting is beautiful, the rooms are absolutely gorgeous and have spectacular views over a wonderful bay and immaculate gardens. Having travelled and stayed on the island for over 30 years I can honesty say that the food and service is the best that we have experienced. This has been our third consecutive visit and we can’t wait to come back. Hopefully the summer refurbishment will not take away any if it’s charm. Thank you for the most welcomed relaxing break.
Tracie, 9-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Property is beautiful! Rooms very clean and modern. Everyone we encountered at resort were very friendly and welcoming.
Terri, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very child friendly
Great stay, very child friendly. The service can be a bit hit or miss but overall a very nice place for families.
Bilyana, 7-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

After a small hiccup at the beginning regarding our package. I would like to rave about this resort. The management should be very proud of their staff. They were all very special. Courteous, happy, helpful and went above and beyond their duties. Thank you for making our holiday amazing!!
Christina, 7-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Andrew, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The beach is gorgeous and the staff are fantastic. Good selection of non-motorised water sports, bed is comfy and the free minibar (soft drinks only) is a nice touch. Only reasons for 4 not 5 star rating was that I thought the on site restaurants were a little over priced for the food as were the drinks, and shower gels etc we’re not replenished (minor touch I appreciate).
Christopher, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Location is beautiful. It all feels a little tired though and needs a general spruce up to keep up with the competition both on the island and elsewhere. Food is OK bur seems silly to have a sushi restaurant when every ingredient has to be flown in. As a result it’s a bit like buying it from Waitrose! As others have pointed out the breakfast buffet is identical every day and the pastry cabinet looks like something picked out of a skip. Water sports excellent. Some of the staff were a bit miserable but mostly very good. Caribbean I guess. In summary we enjoyed our stay and would go back but some real improvements needed to keep up with the competition and justify the price. Oh and whilst you can eat off site Jolly Harbour is 20 mins and English Harbour 30 minutes so it’s not that easy.
Mark, 9-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Andrew, 10-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Great setting but in need of a complete renovation.
James, 11-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel for a family holiday, the food and location were great
nicholas, 7-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I can’t say enough good things about this property the staff is so kind the kids club so amazing the food delicious and the room spacious. Currently our flight is delayed and they made it easy for us to stay and feel welcome. You will be so happy you chose to stay here!
michelle, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a lovely beach hotel. The staff are very pleasant and extremely helpful. The beach is amazing: soft sand and the water is pretty calm. The pool is big and well-designed. The pickleball courts and tennis courts are in great shape. We only tried the non-mechanized water sports like kayaking, sailing, water-bike, but these were all very nice. The cocktails from the different bars were all very good, and the food is excellent; all the restaurants are good, but the two restaurants we liked in particular were East and Indigo. Unless you are planning on going off-property to restaurants outside the hotel, I would strongly recommend the all-inclusive; otherwise the food and drink can get somewhat expensive. The meet-and-greet at the airport (which you get automatically if you are using the taxi service through the hotel) was helpful; we went through both immigration and customs in less time. The Ocean Suites are big and comfortable, everything works well. The only slight negative I would mention is that from the Ocean Suite you do get a view of the sea, but it is not a clear view; there are a lot of coconut trees and the Ocean Suites are set back quite a bit from the water, so you are mostly looking at the beach. I would not call this an Ocean Suite. As Expedia gold customers, we were told we could get a free update, and we requested to be moved to Balcony Beach Suites (which have a much better view) but this never happened. But all in all, we strongly recommend Carlisle Bay
barun, 7-night romance trip
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