Carlisle Bay Antigua
Old Road Carlisle Bay, Saint Mary's Antigua
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#4 of 5 hotels in Saint Mary's
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4.6
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4.5
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4.1
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Carlisle Bay on Antigua is one of the leading luxury Caribbean resorts, its accommodation designed to allow for both families and couples to holiday in peace. Both kinds of traveler have a dedicated end of the resort, which allows for everyone the tranquility of the spectacular beach.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Beach
Diving
Babysitting
Parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Fitness / spa locker rooms
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Outdoor dining area
Wine / champagne
Poolside bar
Tennis court
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids club
Airport transportation
Business Center with Internet Access
Meeting rooms
Spa
Facial treatments
Massage
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Shops
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Doorperson
24-hour front desk
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Air conditioning
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Private balcony
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Flatscreen TV
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Ocean view
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We booked to stay here for the second half of our break in Antigua and it didn't disappoint. The rooms are spacious and airy, with a comfortable bed and good sized bathroom. We booked all inclusive and were able to enjoy a good selection of restaurants, every meal was delightful (I'm a few lbs up!). I'm vegetarian and have struggled for choice at other hotels, not a problem here. Every meal we had was fantastic, dinner at East was a particular highlight. The beach is lovely; clean, plenty of loungers and direct service if you wish (I like to stroll to the bar). Plenty of non motorised water activities available, although I spent most of my time watching the turtles pop up just off the shore! All the staff are delightful; attentive, professional and friendly. We were served by Brad on more than one occasion and he was fantastic. Sincerest thanks to him and everyone else, you made our stay so enjoyable. I can't wait to return, Carlisle Bay is now one of my favourite hotels.…
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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I have been to several hotels where the items in the mini-bar must be paid for if used. this was certainly not the case here, use an item in the morning, it is restocked in the evening. That was just the beginning of a really wonderful 3-night stay.. friendly and attentive staff
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Brian Murphy, General Manager at Carlisle Bay Antigua
Responded 1 week ago
Dear alexandrina55, Thank you for your lovely review of Carlisle Bay. We are delighted to know that you experienced a wonderful 3-night stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kindest regards.
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We had a great holiday. Top thing to highlight was all the kid friendly options (our son is two): baby dinner at 5pm, kids club (our son loved it) which is full of activities (like a boat trip for turtle watch) and gives you time. The resort will also arrange babysitters (to be paid for by the hour, 3h minimum); we used this service and were able to have the same sweet sitter twice. The staff is friendly led by Tony on the front desk to Charmaine in the Italian restaurant, both super helpful and kind. The food is solid/good led by East (solid Asian) and the Jetty (grill, adult only) were the best options, while everything we had at the Italian restaurant was good. Our spacious and well-appointed room (including a separate room for our son) opened out onto the beach and it was situated in the middle of the resort, so it was easy to move between activities.…
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Brian Murphy, General Manager at Carlisle Bay Antigua
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear jeffwE166LY, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay at Carlisle Bay Antigua. I am so pleased that you and your family enjoyed your stay and your generous comments are greatly appreciated. I will be sure to pass on your kind words to all our team members, especially Tony and Charmaine as I know they will be delighted to learn that they made a lasting positive impression. Your feedback is very much appreciated and it is inspiring as we continue to strive towards outstanding customer service. We look forward to welcoming you back to Carlisle Bay in the future for another great family holiday. Kindest regards.
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Great holiday , Jetty bar has excellent staff ,run by a marvellous manager Kayleen and a big thanks to Barry and the team for always been so happy and attentive, by far the best restaurant in the hotel ! We’ve had a lovely ten days in May , great time to come , it’s quiet and wonderful weather, Ocean suites have fantastic views , perfect
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Brian Murphy, General Manager at Carlisle Bay Antigua
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Mobile55584084766, Thank you for the wonderful review and kind comments regarding your stay at Carlisle Bay! We are delighted to learn enjoyed your time with us and that our team members were able to make a positive impression. We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back to Carlisle Bay. Kindest regards.
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I stayed at Carlisle Bay with my grandparents for 6 days and had a fantastic time. The facilities were incredible and the staff so so amazing and patient. The only improvement I could imagine would be bathroom doors!
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear zoef740, Thank you for taking the time to review Carlisle Bay. We are delighted to learn that you and your grandparents had a fantastic time with us and have taken your comments on board regarding the bathroom doors. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic stay in the future. Kindest regards
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The hotel was supposedly 5 star. Couldn't fault the beach, and generally all the facilities were good. First time in US, so we were unaware of fixed service charges and taxes. As this is a non-inclusive hotel, prices of drinks deceptive. Overall, if you add 20% to your add ons (drinks and excursions) that is the true cost. Bottle of Prosecco £50 plus add ons!!! Bathroom shower was big, but shower head pretty ordinary, and floor slippery. As I am a 'pensioner" I was very wary so not to slip and fall. Aircon excellent. They just let themselves down on inconsistencies in room service, and generally information about the facilities available, and how to use them. (We found a button on the umbrella on the beach on the last day, which is available to order drinks and afternoon tea - nobody let us know - little things like that). No prices in room on mini-bar. Very relaxing holiday, beautiful temperature day and night. If we go to Antigua again, it will be to an all inclusive!!!…
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Brian Murphy, General Manager at Carlisle Bay Antigua
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear janetr406, Thank you for taking the time to share your Carlisle Bay experience. While we are happy to learn that you had an overall relaxing stay with us and that you were able to enjoy the beach and the facilities. We are truly to sorry to note that you experienced inconsistencies during your stay. Carlisle Bay offers our guests a choice of bed and breakfast and all-inclusive rates throughout the year with the only time all-inclusive not being available is for the late December – early January Festive period. A mini-bar menu is also provided for suites and is located next to the mini-bar. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back to Carlisle Bay on the all-inclusive plan. Kind regards,
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We arrived on 5 days ago and words can’t express how amazing this resort is. I never write reviews but today I felt obligated to write one. Please don’t listen to some that have complained! This place is pure magic. We had a beach suite which is literally 20 feet from the most incredible calm crystal blue waters. The beach suite has a separate bedroom for kids ( two twin beds ) which our 5 year old loved and so did we. Our king bed faced right out to balcony with the most incredible views! Food was perfect! We did half board and found for us that was what we needed. Kids club was awesome. Our 5 year old could wait to go! Water sports amazing! The customer service was incredible! We will return!
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Stacey F, Thank you for sharing this lovely review of your stay at Carlisle Bay Antigua! We are delighted to know that you and your family enjoyed our corner of the world so much so that you consider us as your favourite vacation spot. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future to Carlisle Bay. Kindest regards.
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We have just returned from this fabulous hotel - our 4th trip there. A truly fantastic hotel with great restaurants, the prettiest beach, large rooms and excellent service. A 5 star hotel in every sense!
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Response from Brian Murphy, General Manager at Carlisle Bay Antigua
Responded Apr 19, 2023
Dear Karen J, Thank you for your wonderful review and for your continuous loyalty to Carlisle Bay. We were honoured to welcome you back for your 4th visit. Your gracious comments will serve as an added inspiration for the team as we are pleased to learn you had a fabulous stay. We are incredibly grateful for your ongoing support, and we sincerely look forward to welcoming you back to Carlisle Bay for your 5th visit. Kindest regards
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We just returned from a week at Carlisle Bay. This was our 3rd time. We returned because we loved the beach, the laid back, serene feel of the resort with a nice room. This year, however was not the experience of the past and the reason that we returned. We were bombarded with very loud and disrespectful group who took over the beach in the afternoon, played loud music from the balcony of their room and entirely changed the character of the resort. At 7.15 am we rushed out to get beach chairs and an umbrella and found they were all taken. The terrible thing was that the chairs that were taken were not even used. The group just reserved them, went to their business meeting and never used them. The sun is very strong and an umbrella is a necessity.(get more umbrellas!) Each of the restaurants were closed one evening for a private party. The bar tenders were exhausted. This large group really changed the character of Carlisle Bay. Why would this company decide to come Easter week? Why not go to the Royalton where their havoc wouldn’t be an issue? Most of the other guests had spent 8 hours on a plane, suffered jet lag and had spent a lot of money to stay at Carlisle Bay. And this monopoly of the resort just wasn’t fair to those who were expecting a luxury experience. Carlisle management needs to decide whether they want to be a luxury resort or a Corporate meeting place. …
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Brian Murphy, General Manager at Carlisle Bay Antigua
Responded Apr 19, 2023
Dear Orleans, Thank you for your review of Carlisle Bay on Tripadvisor. I am sorry to hear that as a repeat guest your experience with was less than expected, and would like to offer you my sincerest apologies. Should you wish to have a further discussion regarding he issues you encountered during your stay, please feel free to contact me at brianmurphy@carlisle-bay.com and a suitable time will be arranged to have a call. We hope you will consider Carlisle Bay next time you are in Antigua. Kind regards.
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Really excellent. We spent a week with friends and loved so much about Carlisle Bay. Incredible beach, a real sense of space (even over Easter, the resort really didn't feel busy), big spacious family rooms, great service, good food (we are out a couple of nights which was fun too). We played tennis (thanks to wonderful Nigel) and loved the pickle-ball and the water sports options on the beach kept the kids amused! Being nit picky about decor in reception (per a couple of previous reviews) is to slightly miss the point. We'll be back.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Response from Brian Murphy, General Manager at Carlisle Bay Antigua
Responded Apr 19, 2023
Dear benwF696ZB, Thank you for sharing your Carlisle Bay experience. We are truly delighted to learn that you and your friends had a fantastic week with us and were able to enjoy tennis and pickle-ball. I will be sure to share your review with Nigel our Tennis Pro. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kindest regards
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PRICE RANGE
$511 - $671 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
carlisle bay antigua hotel saint mary`s, carlisle bay hotel antigua, carlisle bay resort antigua
LOCATION
CaribbeanAntigua and BarbudaAntiguaSaint Mary's
NUMBER OF ROOMS
82
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Frequently Asked Questions about Carlisle Bay Antigua
Which popular attractions are close to Carlisle Bay Antigua?
Nearby attractions include Ffryes Beach (4.9 miles), Valley Church Beach (4.8 miles), and Darkwood Beach (4.4 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Carlisle Bay Antigua?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Carlisle Bay Antigua?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Carlisle Bay Antigua?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Carlisle Bay Antigua?
Conveniently located restaurants include Island Fusion, Colibri, and Karnagio Antigua.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Carlisle Bay Antigua?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness center, and locker rooms available in the fitness center during their stay.
Does Carlisle Bay Antigua have airport transportation?
Yes, Carlisle Bay Antigua offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Carlisle Bay Antigua?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Carlisle Bay Antigua offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business center and meeting rooms during their stay.
Are there any historical sites close to Carlisle Bay Antigua?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Fort Berkeley (4.6 miles).