Carlisle Bay

5.0 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Beach/ocean view
Aerial view
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
The current price is AU$1,123
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct

Explore the area

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Old Road, St. Mary, Carlisle Bay, Antigua
  • Carlisle Bay Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Nelson's Dockyard
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Shirley Heights
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • St. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Suite (Garden)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 Twin 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Ocean)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Balcony (Beach)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Suite, Terrace (Beach)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin 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 Twin Beds

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 - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fryes Beach - 13 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Jolly Beach - 16 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Nelson's Dockyard - 18 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Shirley Heights - 23 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar-B's Café - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sweet T's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Academy Café - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪South Point Antigua - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Flatties Flame Grill - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Carlisle Bay

Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool
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.

  • 87 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 87 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, bathrobes, 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

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

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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 rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • 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); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 25 July 2025 to 15 October 2025 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 15 2026 to October 15 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the bars/lounges
  • One of the dining venues
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Beach
  • Children's club
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Recreation facilities
  • Sauna
  • Shuttle services
  • Spa
  • Spa/Beauty services
  • Supervised childcare
  • Tennis courts
The property is closed between 25 July and 16 October.
The property will be renovating from 15 August 2026 to 15 October 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the dining venues
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Bar/lounge
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Guestrooms
  • Hallway
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lobby
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Tennis courts
During renovations, the resort will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

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 75 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 30.00 (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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 22 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carlisle Bay on 16 Oct 2025 start from AU$1,108.22, 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. The beach is closed seasonally each year from July 25 until October 16. The beach will be unavailable from August 15 2026 until October 15 2026 (dates subject to change).

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 hot stone massages. The Spa/Beauty services will be unavailable from August 15 2026 to October 15 2026 (dates subject to change).

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. One of the swimming pools will be unavailable from August 15 2026 to October 15 2026 (dates subject to change). The property will be renovating one of the swimming pools from August 15 2026 until October 15 2026 (completion date subject to change).

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.One of the dining venues will be unavailable from August 15 2026 to October 15 2026 (dates subject to change). The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from July 25 until October 16. The property will be renovating its dining venue from August 15 2026 until October 15 2026 (completion date subject to change).

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.