Carlisle Bay

Antigua, Caribbean

Virgin rating

Garden Suite
Bay Suite
Ocean Suite
Ocean Suite
Beach Balcony Suite
Carlisle Suite
Indigo on the Beach
Indigo on the Beach
East
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Garden Suite
Bay Suite
Ocean Suite
Ocean Suite
Beach Balcony Suite
Carlisle Suite
Indigo on the Beach
Indigo on the Beach
East

The hotel

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.

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Nov 11, 2024 steveratcliffe60 Rome, 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… Read more
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. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating We keep coming back

Nov 11, 2024 Voyager212 London, UK

Our latest of many visits and the hotel still impressed. Beach balcony suite right on the water. Restaurants all good, with the Jetty Grill a favourite for dinner. Great sailing with water sports team. During school holidays it would be good to reinstate an adults only section of the beach, as the whole large bay can get very noisy at times… Read more
Our latest of many visits and the hotel still impressed. Beach balcony suite right on the water. Restaurants all good, with the Jetty Grill a favourite for dinner. Great sailing with water sports team. During school holidays it would be good to reinstate an adults only section of the beach, as the whole large bay can get very noisy at times with shouting children. Overall though it remains hard to beat. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Top notch service!

Nov 5, 2024 ttdeznuts Nashville, Tennessee

An amazing resort! If you're looking for a peaceful, quiet, relaxing, friendly resort, this is the place! If you're looking for a party resort, this is definitely NOT the one. I came for my 39th birthday, and everyone here made me feel so special! Every single one of the staff here is super friendly. I did not have any bad experience. The room was… Read more
An amazing resort! If you're looking for a peaceful, quiet, relaxing, friendly resort, this is the place! If you're looking for a party resort, this is definitely NOT the one. I came for my 39th birthday, and everyone here made me feel so special! Every single one of the staff here is super friendly. I did not have any bad experience. The room was also great. The oceanfront view was breathtaking!! Keep in mind this place is small. It's small but beautiful and peaceful! I want to thank our host Eric for taking care of us, scheduling our excursions, and introducing us to our taxi cab/tour guide chister (I think that's how you spell his name). Also, thank you for decorating our room with birthday treats. It was such a memorable birthday. I can't wait to be back! Read less
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Nov 5, 2024 Harris C London, United Kingdom

AMAZING!!!! The food was excellent, had an amazing time on the water (sailing, kayaking, etc.) Facilities were great and spent time in evening in gym or tennis courts, and spa Pool was massive and ideal for families and elderly Would go back every year if I could AMAZING
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A very special place!

Oct 25, 2024 M B Thirsk

From the moment we got off the plane and greeted by the hotel representative, there to help us through arrivals...we were made to feel special. The resort is authentic and situated in the most beautiful bay, surrounded by lush rain forest. The staff were exceptional! Friendly, greeted us by name and nothing was ever too much trouble. The… Read more
From the moment we got off the plane and greeted by the hotel representative, there to help us through arrivals...we were made to feel special. The resort is authentic and situated in the most beautiful bay, surrounded by lush rain forest. The staff were exceptional! Friendly, greeted us by name and nothing was ever too much trouble. The food was exquisite - dinner at Indigo, The Jetty and East was something we very much looked forward to at the end of a relaxing day. The watersports, pool, gym and morning yoga/pilates with Jackie kept us as busy as we wanted to be throughout the day. We also did some excursions outside of the resort to explore the island a bit more. We had a wonderful, relaxing holiday and definitely hope to come back again soon. Read less