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Carlisle Bay

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

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Beach/ocean view
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Suite (Ocean) | Living area | TV, DVD player
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym

Room options

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Separate tub and shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Suite (Garden)

Highlights

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

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Separate tub and shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Suite (Carlisle Suite A)

Highlights

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

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Bay Suite | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Bay Suite

Highlights

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

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Suite (Ocean) | Living area | TV, DVD player

Suite (Ocean)

Highlights

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

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Suite, Balcony (Beach) | Balcony

Suite, Balcony (Beach)

Highlights

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

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Beach/ocean view

Suite, Terrace (Beach)

Highlights

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

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Carlisle Suite B)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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Old Road, St. Mary, Carlisle Bay, Antigua

What's nearby

  • Carlisle Bay Beach - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fryes Beach - 13 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Nelson's Dockyard - 18 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Pigeon's Point Beach - 18 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Shirley Heights - 23 min drive - 11.3 miles

Getting around

  • V.C. Bird Intl. Airport (ANU) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dan's Bar and Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Admirals Inn Antigua - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Sweet T's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pillars Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Indian Summer - ‬16 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 sun loungers. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a detox wrap, and a body wrap at Cara Spa, the onsite spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and international cuisine. The health club offers fitness classes and Pilates classes; other things to do include volleyball, surfing/body boarding, and sailing. In addition to a playground and a hair salon, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, bike rentals, and tennis courts
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), a banquet hall, and beach umbrellas
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 82 individually furnished rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like 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 tubs/showers
  • TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and coffee/tea makers

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Carlisle Bay are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite 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 transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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
  • Snorkeling
  • 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 (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 19 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2003
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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); 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 at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from July 25 2025 to October 15 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between July 25 and October 16.

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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette 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. The pool is closed seasonally each year from July 25 to October 16.

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?

Check-out 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).

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Carlisle Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 286 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 286 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 286 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 286 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 286 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an incredible vacation at Carlisle Bay. The resort was in a beautiful setting and extremely family friendly. Our room was spacious and you cannot beat being right on the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

graciela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and clean property. I love how it didn’t feel crowded. Staff was amazing. I also loved the food.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful, clean, lovely warm helpful friendly staff. Upgraded room, walk out to beach, enjoyed meeting some of the others guests. Traveled solo. The friendliness of the staff helped make a very comfortable atmosphere and stay. H spa was amazing, massage and body wrap. Was so relaxed I never read my book.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a wonderful relaxing resort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort that you can relax or be as busy as you want. Good food choices and good quality. Friendly staff with lots of character.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicest staff around and beautiful views
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Felice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was lovely, the Concierge knowledgeable and helpful, beach was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like the hotel’s staff, location, and grounds
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrzej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful location on Carlisle Bay. Excellent food. Very friendly staff. Excellent tennis pros.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua Khalifa or Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reviews are all right! They are the kindest staff members I've ever been in contact with. Everything was super accommodating. From extra pillows, turn down service etc.. Dining on premises, taxis and other add-ons could get quite pricey.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for a family holiday, the food and location were great
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is breathtaking, entire staffs were very friendly and professional. If there is something you want as far as dinning and they don't have it on the menu. They go above and beyond to make it happen. From the time you check in to check out process was smooth and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bilyana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very child friendly

Great stay, very child friendly. The service can be a bit hit or miss but overall a very nice place for families.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adelino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is beautiful! Rooms very clean and modern. Everyone we encountered at resort were very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ronit

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Phenomenal

An incredible trip with exceptional service and attention to detail. Wonderful staff , great food and superb cleanliness.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service and welcome was first class and nothing was too much trouble. The beachfront villa was as advertised and right on the beach and each of the 4 restaurants gave a good choice of food.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, staff was extremely attentive/friendly, rooms are perfectly situated on the beach. Had a great time at the resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

NITZAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the hotel for 5 days with our toddler and enjoyed everything about the place. Such a beautiful location, great service and excellent food.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

lania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property, room and beach were perfect. The staff was friendly, respectful, and helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

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

Douglas

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very personable staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great setting but in need of a complete renovation.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was above and beyond. We loved it here so much that we already booked to return next year!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023