Carlisle Bay

5.0 star property
Resort with private beach and full-service spa
VIP Access
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Carlisle Bay

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Property amenity
Private beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Breakfast meal
Yoga

Overview of Carlisle Bay

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • On private beach
The price is AU$1,023
Price available on 16/4/2024

Explore the area

Old Road, St. Mary, Carlisle Bay, Antigua
  • Popular LocationCarlisle Bay Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSea Grape Restaurant18 min walk
  • Popular LocationTamarind Restaurant20 min walk
  • AirportSt. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.)42 min drive

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Room options

Suite (Garden)

cleanliness

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)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Bay Suite

cleanliness

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)

cleanliness

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)

cleanliness

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, Terrace (Beach)

cleanliness

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

Suite (Carlisle Suite B)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the area

Carlisle Bay

Located in Carlisle Bay, Carlisle Bay is on a private beach. Jolly Harbour Marina and Stingray City are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Darkwood Beach and Fryes Beach. Nelson's Dockyard and Shirley Heights are two other places to visit that come recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving and swimming adventures can be found near the property.

What's nearby

  • Carlisle Bay Beach - 1 min walk
  • Nelson's Dockyard - 17 min drive
  • Darkwood Beach - 18 min drive
  • Shirley Heights - 21 min drive
  • Pigeon's Point Beach - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • St. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sweet T's - 13 min drive
  • Club Sushi - 16 min drive
  • Carib Bean Coffee Co. - 12 min drive
  • Skullduggery - 16 min drive
  • South Point Antigua - 17 min drive

About this property

Carlisle Bay

Luxury family-friendly resort near Darkwood Beach
Located close to Nelson's Dockyard and Fryes Beach, Carlisle Bay provides a terrace, a firepit and a garden. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining and sunloungers. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a detox wrap and a body treatment at Cara Spa, the on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 4 on-site restaurants, which feature international cuisine and ocean views. The health club offers yoga classes and Pilates classes; other things to do include snorkelling, basketball and kayaking. In addition to a playground and a hair salon, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Limo/town car service, bike hire and tennis courts
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 82 individually furnished rooms include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services, free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Frette Italian sheets
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and separate baths/showers
  • TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Balconies or patios, coffee/tea makers and heating

All-inclusive details

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

Awards and affiliations

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Sail boat
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Water skiing
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • 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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

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

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

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

The property is closed between 14 August and 12 October.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Does Carlisle Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Carlisle Bay?

As of 28 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carlisle Bay on 16 Apr 2024 start from AU$1,007.53, 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 Carlisle Bay pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Carlisle Bay?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Carlisle Bay?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Carlisle Bay?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Carlisle Bay provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 58 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Carlisle Bay?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Carlisle Bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Carlisle Bay resort is within 9 mi (15 km) of Darkwood Beach, Fryes Beach and Nelson's Dockyard. Shirley Heights and Heritage Quay are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Carlisle Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 247 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 247 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 247 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 247 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 247 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN EUGENE

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023