Resort Details
- Beach and Jetty DiningPrivate barbecues and special celebrations or just a table for two on the sand – it’s everyone’s idea of heaven to dine on the beach. At Carlisle Bay dining under the stars with private waiter service and the best of resort’s cuisine can be arranged to suit any occasion.
- Coconut GroveNext to Indigo on the Beach, it’s the ideal spot under the palm trees for a relaxed barefoot lunch, afternoon tea or cocktails at sunset.
- EastOne of Antigua’s finest restaurants. Open for dinner only, East takes its name from the exciting mix of eclectic Asian dishes served in a striking designer setting.
- Indigo BarAn open-sided bar beside the beach with rattan chairs and sofas, where guests gather at any hour for cocktails, fruit punches and refreshing drinks.
- Indigo on the BeachA magnificent open air dining pavilion at the heart of the resort, diners will enjoy the gentle sea breeze and sweeping ocean views. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, Indigo is noted for its fresh local produce, grilled seafood, home-made breads and pastas and weekly Caribbean beach barbecues.
- Jetty BarA fun, toes-in-the-sand beach bar right beside the Jetty. Fresh coconut, beers and rum punches served around the fire pit as the sun sets across the bay.
- Jetty Grillthe resort’s adult-only restaurant is right at the water’s edge overlooking the Jetty and the Caribbean Sea. Freshly caught seafood, grills and wines by the carafe are favorites. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Bars
- OttimoCasual Italian restaurant at the poolside serving classic Italian dishes and featuring a wood burning pizza oven. Open for lunch and dinner with a Little Ottimo! menu that is suitable for children.
- Pavilion BarAn elegant lobby pavilion with traditional wooden shutters, opening to the sounds and scents of the tropical environment. Sip a thirst-quenching fruit punch when the sun is high or listen to piano or jazz music over a cocktail before dinner.
- 24-hour room service†
- Dry cleaning†
- Health club†
- Massage services†
- Pool†
- Sauna†
- Spa†
- Tennis court†
- Turndown service†
- Wireless internet connection in public areas†
- Meeting Facilities†
† Fees may apply
- Children's program †
At Carlisle Bay we offer organized kids’ activities for all those from tots to teens. Children can start in our Cool Kids Club from 2 to 7 years old and when you return year after year, they can graduate to our Crew Blue and Crush Programs for older children and early teens. Carlisle Bay children’s clubs are run by qualified childcare professionals who really love what they do. With fabulous facilities including a range of watersports, tennis courts, perfect white sand beaches and even a movie screening room, the possibilities for fun children’s activities are limitless! The Cool Kids Beginners (ages 2-3) Cool Kids Club (ages 4-7) and Crew Blue Club (ages 8-12) are open 7 days a week from 9.00am to 12.00pm and in the afternoon from 1.00pm to 4.00pm
- General †- 2 Pickleball courts- Screening room hosting movie nights
- Gym †Fully Equipped fitness center available for use for all guests 24 hours. daily. Specialty fitness classes available such as Yoga and Pilates classes, beach activities and more.
- Kayaking †
- Sailing †
- Snorkeling †
- Tennis court †5 Tennis courts
- Water-skiing †
- Windsurfing †
† Fees may apply
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
1398 reviews
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Jan 06, 2025Not what we had hoped for and dreamt of
My husband and I stayed at Carlisle Bay Hotel from 4/11/24 - 15/11/24. This was our second visit, and based on our very positive memories of the first time we stayed and the ongoing highly complementary reviews we felt confident in rebooking to stay here again. Sadly this time our stay was plagued by errors, frustrations, and worst of all an incident involving an overcharge to our credit card of US$1971 which took a lot of time and effort on our part to resolve as the hotel refused to accept their mistake. Here's what happened: When we came to check out on 15th Nov. our account showed that a room deposit had been taken twice, and that we had been refunded the second payment as clearly it was not due. Back in the UK we checked our credit card to find no refund had been made. We notified the hotel on 18th Nov - urgent email to Brian Murphy, cc to hotel reservations. Brian Murphy replied on 20th Nov to say he had referred the matter to the reservations team. They replied on 21st NOV insisting the refund had been made., on 22ndOCTOBER! It was suggested we check our credit card statement again - they denied making a mistake. Can they really have thought that we had raised this issue on a whim of some sort? Alarmed, we contacted our credit card provider, who agreed that no refund whatsoever had been made. We again contacted the hotel. Eventually, late on 22nd Nov we were told that the hotel had made a mistake. It apologised for the 'mis- communication' that had occurred and told us we would be 'delighted' to know that a refund had been processed And that's it. No proper explanation or apology. Nothing to say why they had not checked properly before telling us we were wrong. How can this episode be labelled a mis-communication? The amount involved was US $1971 !!!! How could they blatantly lie and say a refund had been made on 22nd October when no such refund had been made? And how on earth can an unauthorised charge as big as this could possibly have been made in the first place? We feel upset and angry. We feel we have lost any benefit we may have gained from this holiday. We've been let down badly by Brian Murphy and his reservations team and would expect at the very least answers to the questions we have raised.
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Jan 01, 2025Third time is a charm
There is something very special about this place, food, ambience, staff, facilities and management all come together to make this the sort of place you will want to re-visit. From the moment you arrive you are made to feel special and quickly find the paradise you were looking for.
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Dec 10, 2024
Carlisle Bay A Caribbean Gem
Carlisle Bay is situated on a beautiful peaceful bay in Antigua, one of the best on the island! My husband and I had a well appointed beachfront villa steps away from the ocean and what a beautiful view. The resort is ran and maintained very well. We could not have asked for a better vacation- the staff always greeted us with a smile, ready to help and the food was delicious! The property is very peaceful even with many families with younger children vacationing. Carlisle Bay is a great resort to unwind and relax. There are daily activities to get involved with if one desires. My husband and I did partake in two off property excursions arranged by guest services that were outstanding! Each excursion ran seamlessly with taxi pickup at the resort and a taxi waiting for us at the end of the excursion. We go on many vacations and this one left us needing a few more days after only having a five nights stay.
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Dec 04, 2024
repeat visit to Carlilse Bay
We had visited Carlilse bay about 10 years ago with 2 of our then small children. My husband and I decided to return at the beginning of March to celebrate our birthdays and were happy to find it as good as we found it before. This time we were in an ocean suite with a lovely view. Beach is beautiful a lovely bay to walk and run along and the palm trees make it stunning. I love the cooler box with the bottles of water that is brought when you take a sun lounger. The jetty restaurant was an addition from our previous visit and popular, East great sushi and Indigo a magical sea front setting. This time we went all inclusive and felt this was good value. We do not return to many places but were pleased we had here and will happily return in the future.
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Nov 28, 2024Not a luxury experience
We stayed at the Carlisle Bay Hotel for 4 nights, it was not the luxury experience we expected. We were advised beforehand of and prepared for refurbishment building work going on near our suite building but that was all. On the first day of our stay the water running into the bathtub was green with a large amount of black sediment in the water showing in the base of the bath, apparently the hotel’s water pump had not been working for sometime and we were told they were bringing in tanks of water until repaired. We understand after our complaint that the tank holding the water was cleaned which helped with the sediment, but the water was still green. We also had a problem with daily housekeeping, the linens were supposed to be changed after two nights stay and ours weren’t. We again advised the hotel of this omission and they were then changed. Body wash ran out and was not replaced, we had to call for replacements. Other complimentary supplies were not replaced until mentioned. We had expected a better experience. On a positive, the beach is really beautiful.
- AdvisoryTourism Guest Levy will be applicable on all bookings. For Rooms/Accommodations US$150and above = US$5 per guest per night *This will be charged to guest at time of departure*
- AdvisoryTourism Guest Levy will be applicable on all bookings - US$5 per guest per night ( aged 6 and older) *This will be charged to guest at time of departure*
- AdvisoryAnnual closure for 2025 will be 25 July 2025 until the 16th October 2025 .
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.