“Sublime beach resort close to English harbour. Rooms and suites feature silk furnishings, contemporary colours, hammocks and large bathrooms. Outdoor pool, direct beach access, spa, yoga space and tennis courts. Superb fresh cuisine in choice of restaurants; chilled bar areas. Effortless indulgence.”

Hotel review

This high-class resort, located in a beautiful sheltered bay set amongst forested hills will beg you to stay. Accommodation features luxurious beach fronted or garden rooms as well as a choice of four restaurants. Open now for twelve years with 82 suites, the clientele largely comprises of holidaying Brits and Americans. It is designed as a country club with nine tennis courts, a spa, a library and a specialist kids’ area. The foyer is discreet and welcoming. The wicker, wood, cotton and pebbles help blend the interiors in with their environment. It has a half-colonial, half-nautical feel. The Indigo is the pick of the restaurants. The menu caters for the health conscious offering amazing ‘catch of the day’ lunches. The trees virtually cover the architecture showing only the white umbrellas picking up the white waves. In the beach rooms the lapping water and sand is a few feet away. It’s all about luxury amongst whispering waves and swooshing coconut trees. Ideal for honeymooners or families.

Recommended for

  • Families

    • Clubs for both younger children and teenagers, cinema room, fishing trips and bicycle tours of the island
  • Honeymoons

    • Immersive spa, private boat charters, fine dining and indulgent interiors - what more could you want
  • Diving

    • A top spot for diving with manta rays and sea turtles - you can even get ceritified
  • Tennis Court

    • There are tennis courts for guests to have a game in the cooler hours
  • Fishing

    • Deep sea fishing for marlin, king fish, wahoo and barracuda
  • Sailing

    • Visits to sister island Barbuda on the 82ft-long catamaran
  • On the beach

    • 500m beach with dedicated family and adult only areas
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Designated kids club, games room and a cinema
  • Cycling

    • There are bikes available for guests to use
  • Snorkelling

    • Grab your mask - or one of the hotels
  • Yoga

    • Yoga mat provided in every room
  • Other Activities

    • Helicopter trips
  • Watersports

    • Paddle boarding
  • Eco

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Cinema

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Barefoot Luxury

  • 5* Luxury

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Sea Views

  • Chic

  • Gym

  • Child friendly

  • Conference facilities

  • Beach nearby

  • On an island

  • Contemporary

  • Luxury

  • Secluded setting

  • Kids Club

Facilities

  • Rooms

    82 rooms in this hotel
  • Tennis Court

    There are tennis courts for guests to have a game in the cooler hours
  • Swimming Pool

    Outdoor pool
  • Safe

  • Bar

  • Bicycles available

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Outdoor dining

  • Cinema

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Cots available

  • Library

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Garden

  • Gym

  • Child friendly

  • Sitting Room

  • Conference facilities

  • Suites

  • Wifi

  • Kids Club

Activities

  • Diving

    • A top spot for diving with manta rays and sea turtles - you can even get ceritified
  • Fishing

    • Deep sea fishing for marlin, king fish, wahoo and barracuda
  • Sailing

    • Visits to sister island Barbuda on the 82ft-long catamaran
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Designated kids club, games room and a cinema
  • Cycling

    • There are bikes available for guests to use
  • Snorkelling

    • Grab your mask - or one of the hotels
  • Yoga

    • Yoga mat provided in every room
  • Other Activities

    • Helicopter trips
  • Watersports

    • Paddle boarding

Map & Location

See what they say

Why do people love staying in your hotel? People love the friendliness of the team and we offer an experience rather than a vacation and we also personalize each guest experience. What is there to do in the area? Carlisle Bay is located on the Southern Side of the Island of Antigua & Barbuda in this area Guests can take part in a wide range of activities which include: snorkelling, kayaking, zip-lining and hiking. We are also located near to Nelson’s Dockyard which has been recently recommended as a World Heritage Site. Guests can go on a tour of this area via taxi service or boat. What kind of breakfast do you offer? We offer a Continental Buffet Breakfast as well as full American, also saviour a local Caribbean breakfast too. Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally? Dining at Carlisle Bay is all about choosing the right restaurant to suit your mood, from a relaxed, foot-in-the-sand lunch delivered to your lounger in the Coconut Grove, to a romantic dinner for two at East, which is considered one of the island's finest Asian restaurants. Some of our restaurants appeal to families; others have a more sophisticated feel for honeymooners. Flexibility and variety define all of our bars and restaurants, along with simple, fresh produce which is the foundation on which all our menus are built. Which are your most popular room types, and why? Our most popular room types are Beach Terrace, Beach Suites & Ocean Suites primarily because they offer a view of the ocean and our only steps from the beach. What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms ? Families usually occupy our Beach Terrance Suites where children are able to have their own rooms. We do provide extra beds and cribs if necessary. What message would you like to give Hotel Guru readers? Our accommodation is designed to allow for both families and couples to holiday in peace. Both kinds of traveller have a dedicated end of the resort, which allows for everyone to enjoy the tranquillity of the spectacular beach. The resort is made up of 82 contemporary suites - all with ocean views. Some suites work best for couples; others are for families, with a relaxed contemporary design retained throughout.

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