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Carlisle Bay is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, located on a horseshoe bay on Antigua's southwestern coast. The resort features 87 suites, four restaurants, and CARA Spa, set within tropical rainforest. It serves guests seeking Caribbean luxury with comprehensive resort amenities in a secluded setting.
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Carlisle Bay occupies a horseshoe bay on the southwestern shore of Antigua in St. Mary's parish. The private beach overlooks turquoise water with a backdrop of emerald rainforest. The location is isolated and secluded, with the resort's natural setting forming its primary environment.
The resort contains 87 suites across multiple categories: Bay Suites, Ocean Suites, Garden Suites, Windward Carlisle Suites, Leeward Carlisle Suites, Signature Beach Balcony Suites, Signature Beach Terrace Suites, and Classic Beach Balcony and Terrace options. Suites range from 68 to 150 square metres, with recent refurbishment completed on Bay, Ocean, and Garden categories.
All suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows with ocean or garden views, open-plan living areas, and private terraces or daybeds. In-room amenities include espresso machines, fully stocked minibars, complimentary bottled water, ESPA bathroom products, turndown service, and daybeds on balconies or terraces. Breakfast is complimentary; overnight laundry and dry cleaning services are available.
The resort operates four main restaurants. Indigo on the Beach serves Mediterranean Style cuisine with a Caribbean twist in an open-sided setting overlooking the beach. East features Japanese, Thai, and Indonesian dishes in an interior setting with dark wood and red accents. Ottimo! serves Italian cuisine poolside with a wood-fired oven. The Jetty Grill, located on the jetty, offers Caribbean cooking with locally sourced ingredients.
Several bars are available: the Pavilion Bar (central lounge), Indigo Bar (daytime casual), Coconut Grove (private seating), and the Jetty Bar (waterfront). In-room dining is available; breakfast in suites is complimentary.
CARA Spa offers massage therapy, facial treatments, yoga classes, and holistic wellness retreats. The spa partners with GROUND Wellbeing, providing wellness rituals for sleep, stress relief, hormonal balance, and skin health.
The resort provides five tennis courts and two pickleball courts. Additional facilities include a yoga pavilion, water sports centre, library, and private screening room. Direct beach access and bay waters support swimming and water activities.
The all-suite layout with separate family areas accommodates couples and families of varying sizes. The range of formal and casual dining venues, sports facilities (tennis, pickleball), watersports, and beach access serve guests with diverse preferences. The spa and yoga facilities support those prioritizing relaxation and wellness.
Editorial verification: Carlisle Bay is affiliated with The Leading Hotels of the World; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Carlisle Bay is on a horseshoe bay on Antigua's southwestern coast in St. Mary's parish. The resort sits on a private beach with views across turquoise water, surrounded by tropical rainforest.
The resort has 87 suites in multiple categories: Bay Suites, Ocean Suites, Garden Suites, Windward Carlisle Suites, Leeward Carlisle Suites, Signature Beach Balcony Suites, Signature Beach Terrace Suites, and Classic Beach options. Suite sizes range from 68 to 150 square metres.
Four main restaurants operate: Indigo on the Beach serves Mediterranean Style cuisine with a Caribbean twist on the beachfront; East features Japanese, Thai, and Indonesian dishes; Ottimo! serves Italian cuisine poolside; The Jetty Grill offers Caribbean cooking on the jetty. Multiple bars and in-room dining are also available, with breakfast complimentary in suites.
Yes, CARA Spa offers massage therapy, facials, yoga classes, and holistic wellness retreats. The spa partners with GROUND Wellbeing and provides wellness rituals for sleep, stress relief, hormonal balance, and skin health.
Facilities include five tennis courts, two pickleball courts, a yoga pavilion, and a water sports centre. The resort offers direct beach access and water activities on the bay.
Carlisle Bay is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, an association of independent luxury hotels worldwide.
Complimentary breakfast is included in all suite rates at Carlisle Bay.
Carlisle Bay is affiliated with The Leading Hotels of the World; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Carlisle Bay is in St. Mary's, Antigua and Barbuda. Address: Old Road, St. Mary's, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda.
| Location | St. Mary's, Antigua and Barbuda |
|---|---|
| Address | Old Road, St. Mary's, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda |
| Brand / alliance | The Leading Hotels of the World |
| Official website | carlisle-bay.com |
| Area guide | Old Road luxury hotels |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
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