Carlisle Bay Hotel, Antigua

Carlisle Bay is situated on the magnificent undeveloped south coast of Antigua – Set in a sweeping bay on a ravishing beach – Backdrop of rolling hills and lush tropical rainforest – Thirty minutes drive from the airport and the tiny bustling capital of St Johns – Twenty minutes from Nelson’s Dockyard and English Harbour.

There are plenty of wow factors about Carlisle Bay – from beautiful contemporary design including original art and photography throughout the hotel – to thoughtful luxurious touches including a private screening room showing movies every night, a stunning library with a brilliant collection and a gift shop selling specially selected designer items. The new Cool Kids Club opened this summer to give any young guests at Carlisle Bay the wow factor too, with a great range of activities in this purpose-built facility.

Rooms & Accommodation

• Beach Balcony Suites - All bedrooms are furnished with a king-size bed and sitting area plus a separate study or second bedroom with twin beds and a balcony (upper level). Beach Balcony Suites sleep up to three adults, or two adults and two children aged between six and fifteen
• Beach Terrace Suites - Furnished with a king-size bed and sitting area plus a separate study or second bedroom with twin beds and a terrace (ground level). Beach Terrace Suites sleep up to three adults, or two adults and two children up to the age of fifteen
• Ocean Suites - Spacious, split-level, open plan bedroom/sitting room with a balcony or terrace. Ocean Suites have king-size beds and sleep up to two adults
• Carlisle Suites - Three double bedrooms, two with king-size beds and one with twin beds - all en suite, large sitting room and kitchen. Carlisle Suites sleep up to six adults or up to two adults and four children
• All suites include: Fully stocked minibar, Gaggia espresso machine, fresh fruit delivery daily, safe, hairdryer, satellite TV, CD/DVD player, international direct dialing, wireless broadband internet access, air conditioning, ceiling fan, private terrace or balcony with luxurious day lounger

Activities at Carlisle Bay

• Indigo on the Beach Restaurant - Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a separate buffet breakfast available for families. Located right on the beachfront and enjoying magnificent ocean views, Indigo on the Beach offers light and healthy food with an accent on grills, fresh seafood and salads
• East Restaurant - Open daily for dinner, East restaurant is a strikingly designed indoor space offering an eclectic mix of Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese food. Families with children under six years old who wish to eat at East must arrive when the restaurant opens at 7pm and leave shortly after 8pm. Fully air conditioned.
• Indigo on the Beach Bar - Adjacent to Indigo on the Beach restaurant. Open from 9.00am until late
• Pavilion Bar - Opposite East restaurant within the Pavilion. Open from 9.00am until late
• Jetty Bar - Informal beach bar. Open from 10.00am to 6.00pm. Candlelit dining on the jetty each evening. Maximum of one table. Weather dependent
• Juice Bar - Located within the Blue Spa. Open daily from 9.00am to 9.00pm

What to do

• Blue Spa - 17,000 square feet, six luxurious treatment rooms, pure and natural products, sauna, plunge pools, juice bar and chill-out zone. Hair salon. Open from 9.00am to 9.00pm
• Yoga Pavilion - Yoga and Pilates classes are held daily in the Yoga Pavilion. Private instruction is available
• Gymnasium - Large state-of-the-art gymnasium within the Blue Spa. Technogym equipment, personal trainers. Open from 6.00am to 9.00pm
• Tennis - Nine tennis courts, four floodlit for night play. Tennis pro
• Swimming Pool - Large freeform swimming pool
• Water Sports - Complimentary sailing, kayaking, snorkelling, windsurfing. No motorised water sports to preserve the tranquility of the bay. Scuba diving, waterskiing, kitesurfing and deep sea fishing available nearby
• Gift Shop - Fantastic array of international contemporary clothing and gifts, plus magazines and toiletries. Open from 9.00am to 9.00pm
• Library - Beautifully designed room, brilliant collection of books, wireless broadband internet access
• Screening Room - Luxurious 45 seat cinema with midnight blue Italian leather seating.

Dining at Carlisle Bay

• Carlisle Bay has two of Antigua’s most outstanding restaurants – Indigo on the Beach offering delicious healthy grills, barbeques, seafood and salads – And East restaurant serving exciting Asian food in a stunning contemporary setting
• Three great bars – Afternoon tea served daily between 4.00pm-5.30pm – Guests may take tea in their suites, on the beach, in the Pavilion, or wherever they prefer