Carlisle Bay

5.0 star property
Resort with private beach, full-service spa
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Exterior
Private beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Property entrance
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Bar
    Bar
  • On private beach
    On private beach

Explore the area

Map
Old Road, St. Mary, Carlisle Bay, Antigua
  • Carlisle Bay Beach
    1 min walk
  • Fig Tree Drive
    4 min walk
  • Darkwood Beach
    16 min drive
  • St. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.)
    32 min drive

Room options

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

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

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

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

Suite, Balcony (Beach)

Highlights

Balcony
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

Suite, Terrace (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

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

Carlisle Bay

A luxury stay in Carlisle Bay awaits you at Carlisle Bay. You'll be 8 km (5 mi) from Darkwood Beach and 10.4 km (6.4 mi) from Fryes Beach. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 4 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .A relaxing visit to Cara Spa can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with detox wraps, body wraps and aromatherapy. The restaurant, Indigo on the Beach, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Pavilion Bar is the resort's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Spend the day at the private beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site outdoor swimming pool and free kids' club. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room and limo/town car service. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a children's swimming pool. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 5-property class Carlisle Bay resort include Nelson's Dockyard and Heritage Quay.

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

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

Resort with private beach and full-service spa
Some rates at Carlisle Bay are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Simply walk outside to smell the salty air and watch the ocean waves from the sandy beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. At Carlisle Bay, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities such as surfing/body boarding and snorkelling.

There are 4 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury resort also offers a complimentary children's club, an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Carlisle Bay resort is smoke free.

  • 82 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 19 buildings
  • 4 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2003
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • 1 conference room
Carlisle Bay offers 82 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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.

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.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • East
  • Indigo on the Beach
  • Jetty Bar & Restaurant
  • Ottimo
  • Pavilion Bar

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • DVD player
  • Free children's club
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 19 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2003
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before noon

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

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 58 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 22.00 (one-way), (from 2 to 12 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Carlisle Bay?

Carlisle Bay offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Carlisle Bay?

As of 15 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carlisle Bay on 16 Dec 2024 start from AU$1,385.64, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Carlisle Bay?

Yep, Carlisle Bay has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Carlisle Bay?

Yep, Carlisle Bay is a short 1-minute walk from Carlisle Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and waterskiing. You can also find water sports equipment and motor boats.

Is there a spa on site at Carlisle Bay?

Yep, Cara Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Carlisle Bay have a pool?

Carlisle Bay has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at Carlisle Bay?

Carlisle Bay features a private beach, a full-service spa and a health club.

What makes Carlisle Bay a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and beachfront dining, as well as Frette Italian sheets and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Carlisle Bay.

Is Carlisle Bay family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club and a children's pool, as well as childcare services and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Carlisle Bay is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Carlisle Bay?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Carlisle Bay?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Carlisle Bay's onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Carlisle Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Carlisle Bay?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Carlisle Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 269 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 269 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 269 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 269 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 269 reviews" "

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 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola, Corona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Zoe

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ronit

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Phenomenal
An incredible trip with exceptional service and attention to detail. Wonderful staff , great food and superb cleanliness.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rekia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is beautiful! Rooms very clean and modern. Everyone we encountered at resort were very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bilyana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina, North Easton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher, Greenwich

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

James, LONDON

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great setting but in need of a complete renovation.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for a family holiday, the food and location were great
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

barun, stamford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very rustic
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

andrew

Travelled with family
Beautiful beach. Good beach “toys” such as hobi cats, paddle boards, kayaks etc. Tennis courts excellent. Staff very nice and friendly and breakfast options and quality in particular is really good. I think a great place to go if you have kids as there is a family atmosphere. When we left, the place was packed with young families. A bit lacking if you want a luxury break as the property overall feels a bit tired and in need of investment. This includes the common areas as well gym and rooms. The staff are super nice but the service level would be a bit inconsistent for a more demanding traveller.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

April

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
I stayed at Carlisle Bay with 7 other friends to celebrate my and one others birthdays. The staff were amazing and I would rate them 5/5. The hotel is not the typical all inclusive hotel and a bit dated. It appeared to cater to a specific group of persons as well as a specific age range.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay. It was exactly what we were looking for. Perfect setting, intimately laid out, terrific service from pre-arrival, greeting and checking in, bar and food service, and checking out. We will be recommending to our family and friends. A great place for families, groups, singles or couples.

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023