I stayed at this wonderful property for 3 nights back in July of this year, which is about a 30 minute transfer from St Johns' International airport.Carlisle Bay has a long beautiful beach in a secluded bay with a backdrop of hills and lush green forest. It was great to get up early in the morning and have a walk along the beach with the warm breeze and dipping my toes in the clear water.
Surrounded by lush Antiguan rainforest and fronted with white sand, palm trees and turquoise water; this is the perfect luxury spa holiday for rejuvenation and restoration. Relax at the Cara Organic Beauty Spa with a range of indulgent spa therapies from Reiki to reflexology and full body massages to help you unwind. Choose from a private yoga or Pilates lesson along with complimentary group classes. Maintain your fitness and enjoy various water sports with delicious and fresh cuisine. Carlisle Bay is the perfect destination for a Caribbean spa getaway.
Key Information
What's included
7 nights accommodation | |
Daily breakfast (other board options available) | |
Return private transfers (included, but optional) | |
Flights available on request |
- 1 x Deep tissue massage (60 min)
- 1 x Reiki (60 min)
- 1 x Reflexology (50 min)
- 1 x Arawak massage (60 min)
- 1 x Indian head massage (50 min)
- 1 x Private yoga or Pilates (60 min)
- Complimentary access to all group wellness activities and group exercise classes including water sports, tennis round robins, mountain biking, hobie adventure, hobie regatta, rainforest hikes, yoga and Pilates
- Complimentary access to wellness centre and fitness facilities
Added Value
Exclusive for Health and Fitness Travel guests
- $100 spa credit per person (Minimum 7 nights stay)
DEPARTING BETWEEN | SHARING FROM Per person, based on two guests booking together and sharing a room (unless otherwise stated) | SINGLES FROM Per person, based on private single occupancy (unless otherwise stated) |
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22 Dec - 31 May 2024 | USD13,980 | USD11,480 |
22 Dec 2023 - 31 May 2024 | USD13,160 | USD10,660 |
01 Jun - 21 Dec 2024 | USD10,520 | USD8,360 |
01 Jun 2024 - 21 Dec 2024 | USD9,760 | USD7,600 |
Enquire with us to include flights from your preferred airport
Location Overview
Situated on the South Coast of Antigua, Carlisle Bay is set against a tropical forest backdrop, turquoise waters, and pristine white sands. Looking out onto the beach, Carlisle Bay offers a wide range of water sports including sailing, snorkelling, and diving. Its picturesque location makes this a truly idyllic wellness destination.
Dining
Carlisle Bay offers a variety of different restaurants and bars to best suit your mood and taste. Relax on the beachside with fresh seafood and rustic Italian pizza or enjoy pan-Asian dining in an elegant and contemporary setting. Flexibility and choice are what makes dining at Carlisle Bay so unique.
Indigo on the Beach
With an open terrace over-looking the sea and relaxed atmosphere, Indigo on the Beach serves fresh seafood, salads, grills and a beach barbecue once a week as well as a tailored children’s menu. Come straight from the beach barefoot and unwind enjoying the delicious food on offer.
East
Open for dinner only, this sleek and sophisticated restaurant is one of Carlisle Bay’s finest restaurants, particularly popular with couples. Sample a variety of Asian dishes, with specialities including sushi and sashimi among many more.
Ottimo!
A casual poolside restaurant, Ottimo! offers authentic Italian dishes using the freshest ingredients. Its wood-burning pizzas and home-made gelato is what makes Ottimo! particularly popular with families throughout the day. Little Ottimo! Menu available for children, for that casual meal out with the family.
The Jetty Grill
Carlisle Bay’s adult-only restaurant located right on the water's edge, overlooking the Jetty and beautiful Caribbean Sea. Diners can enjoy the fresh seafood caught, grills and wines for a laid-back lunch.
Pavilion Bar
A chic ambiance with linen furnishings, traditional wooden shutters and the sea air filling the room. The Pavilion Bar is the perfect place to enjoy bespoke drinks before dining at East restaurant located right next door.
Indigo Bar & Coconut Grove
Indigo Bar is an open sided bar leading onto the beach. Located next door, Coconut Grove provides chairs and loungers behind the main beach where you can enjoy a refreshing drink at any hour of the day while having the sand between your toes.
Jetty Bar
Serving light snacks, fresh coconut and cold beers, the Jetty Bar is a place to re-energise after coming in from the sea. Sit around the fire pit on the beach, with a rum punch to watch the sun set across the bay.
Beach and Jetty Dining
Enjoy private dining and waiter service while making the most of the beautiful tropical surroundings by having an intimate candlelit dinner on the beach or jetty. This option is particularly popular with honeymooners. For families and celebrations, private beach barbecues are available. There is something for any occasion with the resort’s best cuisine.
Facilities & Services
Facilities - Swimming pool |
Services - Childcare |
Nearby
There is lots to do nearby the resort in Antigua, whether you want to do something active, you can go kitesurfing or horse riding down at the equestrian centre. Or go more gentle exploring the 2 golf courses nearby or around the shops in the closest town.
Resort Address
Carlisle Bay
Old Road
St. Mary's
Antigua
Good to Know
- There are 9 tennis courts with professional tuition available
- The hotel welcomes children of all ages
- The hotel has large DVD library
- Bespoke, personalised weddings, honeymoons, and celebrations available
- Complimentary Wi-Fi is available across the resort
- Separate male and female saunas are available
Awards
- Luxlife Magazine’s 2020’s Best of the Wedding Industry- 2020’s Most Outstanding Luxury Wedding Venue- Antigua & Barbuda
- Luxlife Magazine’s 2019 Ones to Watch in the Wedding Industry- Antigua’s most Outstanding Beachfront Wedding Venue 2019
- 2019 Conde Nast Traveller Readers' Choice 10th Place in the ‘Top Caribbean & Atlantic Resorts’ category
- 2018 Best Long-Haul Hotel for Families at Family Traveller Awards 2018
Guest Policies
- Alcohol is available to purchase
- Smoking allowed in designated outdoor areas
- Mobile phones are allowed to be used throughout resort
Activities
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Wind surfing
- Yachting
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Kite surfing
- Golf
- Yoga
- Mountain Biking
- Tennis
- Table Tennis
- Cultural Art Trail
- Hiking Trails
- Historical Tour
- Horse riding
Diet & Nutrition
Carlisle Bay are very flexible to cater for special dietary requests including juice fasting and raw food diets, with advance noticed needed. They also cater for:
- Gluten Free
- Dairy & lactose free
- Wheat free
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Wellness Facilities
The Spa
Carlisle Bay’s Cara Organic Beauty Spa offers an exhaustive menu of treatments. Treatments span across its six treatment rooms including a wet room, sauna, plunge pool and couple's room. Exclusive treatments include massage, rituals, body treatments and facials using products by luxury spa brand ESPA. Skilled male and female therapists are on hand to offer consultations to determine which treatment is best suited to you to ensure optimum relaxation.
Wellness Approach
Carlisle Bay prides itself on providing a friendly and welcoming atmosphere in which to unwind and relax. The spa treatments to restore inner harmony and balance and sports facilities including Technogym equipment available to ensure that you can continue your fitness journey or start. There is something to suit and improve everyone’s lifestyle at this stunning Caribbean retreat.
Typical Group Classes
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Tennis
- Mountain biking
- Hobie adventure
- Hobie regatta
- Rainforest hikes
- Round robins
Please note that all group classes and activities shown are examples only and are subject to change, such as seasonal adjustments.
Accommodation Overview
Carlisle Bay is made up of 87 contemporary suites - all with ocean views designed to allow for both families and couples to holiday in peace. Some suites work best for couples; others are for families, with a relaxed contemporary design retained throughout they ensure all visitors will enjoy their stay in these beautiful suites.
Garden Suites
Ocean Suites
Bay Suites
Beach Balcony Suites
Beach Terrace Suites
Carlisle Suite
All Rooms Include
- Day bed on balcony & terrace
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fans
- Phone with international direct dial
- Full HD LCD TV with satellite channels
- Docking station
- DVD player
- CD player
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- In-room safe
- Daily fresh fruit
- Complimentary bottled water
- Minibar
- Espresso machine
- Hairdryer
- Bathrobes
- ESPA luxury bathroom products
- Yoga mat
Added Value
Exclusive for Health and Fitness Travel guests
- $100 spa credit per person (Minimum 7 nights stay)
Special Offers
B&B Offer
- 30% off B&B rates (Valid between 3 January 2023 - 21 December 2024)
- Complimentary Half Board (valid between 20 April 2024 - 14 December 2024)
- Kids stay & eat free (1 child per adults up to 12 years old; Max 2 children per booking)
All-Inclusive Offer
- 20% off room rates (Valid until 21 December 2024)
- Complimentary room upgrade (Subject to availability)
- Kids stay & eat free (1 child per adults up to 12 years old; Max 2 children per booking)
Festive Offer
- 20% off B&B rates (Valid between 22 December 2024 - 25 December 2024)
- Kids stay & eat free (1 child per adults up to 12 years old; Max 2 children per booking)
Guest Reviews
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Torino20, Trip Advisor Review
Visited November 2015I stayed in one of the Ocean Suites, which had an open-plan bedroom-sitting room, spacious balcony with wonderful sea views and a great shower room.I had breakfast everyday in the main restaurant Indigo on the Beach, which is a great place to start the day. Very relaxing with great food. I also had a meal at East, which serves Japanese, Thai, and Indonesian dishes. I really felt like I was in Paradise for those 3 short days and hope to return there again one day for a longer stay.
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Kelly L, Trip Advisor Review
Visited November 2015We can’t imagine a better way to celebrate 20 years! We wanted relaxing & that’s what we got. The staff understood we were there to hang out & do nothing. No pushy services, just a wonderful experience!!
The enormous modern garden room was incredibly comfortable. The well maintained grounds are beautiful. The resort layout gives visitors plenty of space on the beach. The beach service was remarkable – wi-fi, drinks, fruit skewers, cold towels, sunglass cleaning, cucumbers for eyes, coolers of water, popsicles, etc.Our first night my husband was looking for ice & stopped a woman working. She offered to get it but he refused since she had her hands full. Shortly after returning to the room a man came by with a bucket of ice. Wow! So unexpected. It set the tone for the rest of our stay. Be careful what you ask for…
Highs
- Comprehensive fitness sessions at the gym, combined with mindful yoga sessions and relaxing therapies assure of an effective healthy break.
- Attend the sunrise yoga session held at the calm outdoor pavilion to rebalance your body and experience long lasting inner peace.
- Ace your game of tennis playing on any of the 9 in-house courts, or even take the chance to opt for a professional coaching session.
- Visit the retreats’ award-winning Cara Organic Beauty Spa, specialising in a range of massages and body rituals for an ultimate rejuvenation experience.
- The wide range of indoor and outdoor activities available, will leave you spoilt for choice; from water-skiing and deep-sea fishing to horse riding and an in-house library, Carlisle Bay offers something for everyone.
- To make the most of your beautiful surroundings, take the island helicopter trip and enjoy breath-taking views of lush tropical vegetation and glistening Caribbean waters.
- The Cool Kids club arranges several daily activities, to keep all tiny tots as well as teens engaged and happy, making this a perfect destination for families.
Lows
- Carlisle Bay is a popular destination for weddings and business meetings meaning it may appear to be crowded and busy at times.
- Even though solo travellers are assured of their privacy, it’s important to bear in mind that the resort is popular amongst families during school holidays and hence younger guests.
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