Carlisle Bay
Old Road, St. Mary's
Antigua, West Indies

Distance from hotel to the capital city of St. John, 12 miles (19 kms). Distance from hotel to V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU), 30 minutes.  

This contemporary resort is set against a dramatic backdrop of rolling hills and rainforest on the magnificent south coast of Antigua. Each spacious suite has a cool, calm interior and a private balcony or terrace from which to take in the breathtaking ocean views. Carlisle Bay's philosophy of well-being and feeling great is enhanced by its exceptional spa services, yoga and Pilates Pavilion, nine tennis courts and an array of complimentary watersports. There are two excellent restaurants: East, with its pan-Asian menu in a contemporary setting, and the more informal Indigo on the Beach, offering delicious healthy grills, seafood and salads. The Cool Kids Club for children aged six months to 12 years, the library and a screening room will ensure a good time is had by all.  

Hotel Amenities (back to top)
  • Activities Desk
  • Aerobic Classes
  • Babysitting Services ($)
  • Banquet Room
  • Bar (poolside)
  • Bars/Lounges (2)
  • Basketball Court
  • Beach (onsite)
  • Boat Rentals ($)
  • Breakfast Room
  • Children's Activities
  • Children's Playground
  • Concierge
  • Conference Room
  • Doctor (on call) ($)
  • Entertainment
  • Exercise Classes
  • Fitness Center
  • Float Mats
  • Floors (3)
  • Gift Shop ($)
  • Golf (nearby) ($)
  • Hospitality Desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Juice Bar ($)
  • Laundry Service ($)
  • Library
  • Medical Services ($)
  • Meeting Room
  • Multilingual Staff
  • Newsstand ($)
  • Parking Facility
  • Pool (children's)
  • Pool (outdoor)
  • Poolside Beverage Service
  • Poolside Meal Service
  • Restaurants (2)
  • Safe Deposit Boxes (in room)
  • Spa
  • Suites
  • Sundries Shop ($)
  • Swimming
  • Taxi Stand ($)
  • Tennis
  • Tennis Court (lighted) ($)
  • Tennis Instructor ($)
  • Tour Desk ($)
  • Tours & Excursions ($)
  • Trail (hiking, nearby)
  • Trail (jogging, nearby)
  • Umbrellas (beach/pool)
  • Watersports (non-motorized)
  • Wedding Coordinator
  • Wedding Site

Activities (off Site): ($)  

• Snorkeling  

• Sailing  

• Scuba diving  

• Water skiing  

• Jet skiing  

• Motor boating Physically Challenged Accommodations Beach Terrace Suites can accommodate wheelchairs. Internet Access Internet access is complimentary. ($) Denotes a fee may be charged. Please note: Some hotel amenities listed above may have an additional fee associated with them.  

Accommodation Categories and Descriptions (back to top)

Arrival/Departure Time:  

• Check-in-time: 3:00 pm Check-out-time: 12:00 pm  

Early check-in and late checkout on request, and subject to availability.  

Children Policy:  

• Infants under 2 years old (at date of travel) stay free of charge.  

• Children 2-15 years old, pay children's rates (maximum of two).  

• Child over 16 years old, adult rate applies (maximum of 1).  

Please Note:  

• Children are allowed in the Beach Suites only.  

Maximum Occupancy:  

• 2012 Garden Suite - 2 adults.  

• Ocean Suite - 2 adults. Beach Balcony Suite - 2 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.  

• Beach Terrace Suite - 2 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Carlisle Suite A - 6 adults. Carlisle Suite B - 6 adults.  

Garden Suite, very spacious suites (780 square feet), offer a split level, open plan bedroom/sitting room and luxurious bathroom. They are suitable for adults or for children over 12 years old. Garden Suites have a partial view of the bay and are located near to the beach. Number of accommodations: 6 Bedding: 1 king bed.  

Ocean Suite, very spacious suites (780 square feet), offer a split level, open plan bedroom/sitting room and luxurious bathroom. They are suitable for adults or for children over 12 years old. Ocean Suites have a full view of the bay.  

Number of accommodations: 42 Bedding: 1 king bed.  

Beach Balcony Suite, 730 square feet. Offering a bedroom with king-size bed and sitting area, plus a separate study or second bedroom with twin beds and balcony (upper level).  

Beach Suites sleep up to three adults, or two adults and two children (ages six-fifteen).  

• Number of accommodations: 17 Bedding: 1 king bed or 1 king bed and 2 twin beds.  

Beach Terrace Suite, 730 square feet. Offering a bedroom with king-size bed and sitting area, plus a separate study or second bedroom with twin beds and terrace (ground level).  

Beach Terrace Suites sleep up to three adults, or two adults and two children up to the age of fifteen. Number of accommodations: 13 Bedding: 1 king bed or 1 king bed and 2 twin beds.  

Carlisle Suite A(*), 1,615 square feet. Three double bedrooms, two with king-size beds and one with twin beds - all en suite. Also offering a large sitting room and kitchen.  

Carlisle Suites sleep up to six adults or can take up to two adults and four children. Number of accommodations: 2  

Carlisle Suite B(*), 1,615 square feet. Three double bedrooms, two with king-size beds and one with twin beds - all en suite. Also offering a large sitting room and kitchen. Carlisle Suites B are very similar to Carlisle Suites A but two of the double bedrooms have ocean views and there is a large wrap-around balcony.  

Carlisle Suites sleep up to six adults or can take up to two adults and four children. Number of accommodations: 2  

(*) Denotes on request basis only, no allotment given.  

All accommodations include: air conditioning, safety deposit box, television, internet access (wireless), refrigerator, balcony or patio, shower, coffee/tea maker, maid service, room service (24-hour), bathtub, telephone, hairdryer, mini-bar and ceiling fan.  

Kitchen (full) Full kitchen is available in the 3 bedroom suite only.  

Specific bedding and/or special requests are fulfilled based on availability and cannot always be guaranteed.  

Food and Beverage Outlets (back to top)

Indigo On The Beach Bar, Adjacent to Indigo on the Beach restaurant overlooking the secluded scooping bay. With beautiful contemporary Italian furniture and a unique dark wood bar inset with hand-laid light gray pebbles. Offering freshly squeezed juices, afternoon tea, a long cool drink or cocktails before dinner.  

General Opening Hours: Open daily from 9:00am until late.  

Jetty Bar, Informal beach bar opposite the jetty with great views along the beach and out over the ocean. Ideal for a drink after a swim or water sports. Perfect for a beer while the sun goes down. This bar also offers fabulous candlelit dining on the jetty every evening. Utterly private. Maximum of one table each night (weather dependent). Advance bookings are required.  

General Opening Hours: Open daily from 10:00am-6:00pm.  

Pavilion Bar, is opposite East restaurant. At one end of the Pavilion with its dramatic double height vaulted ceiling, white linen-covered sofas and chairs, pickled gray walls and sleek dark wood furniture. There are slatted plantation shutters with views of the gardens and pool beyond. A luxurious setting for light snacks, afternoon tea or drinks before dinner; with piano or jazz every night.  

General Opening Hours: Open daily from 9:00am until late.  

East(*), Eclectic mix of Japanese, Thai, Indian and Vietnamese food with an exciting dramatic interior. A fantastic contemporary setting for dinner in air conditioned comfort. No smoking restaurant. Families with children under six years old who wish to eat at East should be seated between 6:30pm and 7:15pm, and leave shortly after 8:00pm. Reservations essential  

General Opening Hours: Open daily for dinner only from 6:30pm-10:00pm.  

No dress code.  

(*) Denotes reservation is required.  

Indigo On The Beach, Peaceful and informal setting on the beach overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Simply delicious light and healthy food with an accent on grills, fresh seafood and wonderful salads. Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Flexible menus, order breakfast any time that suits you, There is a separate breakfast served for families.  

• This restaurant also offers beach barbeques and live entertainment once a week.  

General Opening Hours: Open daily from 7:00am-10:00pm.  

No dress code.  

Ottimo, the new poolside restaurant serves simple but exquisite classic Italian salads, super antipasti and delicious desserts. The pizzas are freshly made in the authentic wood burning oven and there's even homemade gelato from the poolside parlor.  

Specialty Package (Celebrate 4-Nt 12) (back to top)

CELEBRATE AT CARLISLE BAY 4-NIGHT PACKAGE 2012 This package can be used to celebrate a honeymoon, birthday or anniversary. Please see inclusions listed below.  

Booking Dates: 12/22/2011 - 02/29/2012 Travel Dates: 01/04/2012 - 12/20/2012  

Package Inclusions:  

• Luxurious suite accommodation for two adults for four nights in a top floor Garden or Ocean Suite  

• Full breakfast daily  

• Afternoon tea daily  

• A three course dinner and coffee with a full choice from the a la carte menus at Indigo on the Beach or East restaurants on three evenings  

• Champagne aperitif and a five course dinner for two on the jetty, lit entirely by candlelight on one evening  

• One fabulous fifty minute massage per person in the couples treatment room in the luxurious Blue Spa  

• A bottle of champagne and canapes served on your balcony on your last evening  

• Films daily in the hotel's Screening Room  

• Snorkeling, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking  

• Large free form pool  

• Nine tennis courts including four with floodlights -900 square foot gym featuring Technogym equipment  

• Guided nature walk through the rainforest  

Package Minimum Stay: 4 nights  

Please Note:  

• Added Value Honeymooners: Honeymoon couples will receive a guaranteed upgrade from a Garden to an Ocean Suite if available at the time of booking.  

• Advance Purchase Offer: All couples will receive a 15% discount on the Celebration Package for bookings made by 02/29/12 (or at least 60 days in advance thereafter) for stays between 04/25/12-12/20/12.  

• For stays between04/25/12-12/20/12 the Ultimate Celebration package includes all the elements listed above and the additional benefits of:  

• Daily lunch: - choose from the full lunch menu at Indigo on the Beach, the bento boxes to order from your sun lounger or alternatively enjoy lunch at Ottimo the new poolside restaurant. Beverages: including soft drinks, cocktails and a carefully selected range of wines and spirits.  

• Extra nights are available at an additional cost.  

Additional Celebration Package Information:  

• Offer is based on two adults sharing a Garden or an Ocean Suite.  

• Please note extra night prices include accommodation based on two adults sharing a Garden or Ocean Suite, full breakfast, afternoon tea and a three course dinner.  

• Carlisle Bay reserves the right to make changes to the above package and to apply changes to government taxes as required.  

• Please note that Carlisle Bay is closed from Sat 08/25/12 to Friday 10/12/12 inclusive (these date may vary).  

• This offer is not applicable for single occupancy or children.  

• Rates do not include beverages or lunch in high season.  

• The Celebrate at Carlisle Bay package cannot be combined with any other offers.  

• The choice of a fifty minutes massage at Blue Spa excludes the Four Handed Massage.  

Specialty Package (Super Chill Out Inclusive 12) (back to top)

SUPER CHILL OUT INCLUSIVE PACKAGE 2012  

Booking Dates: 01/26/2012 - 12/20/2012 Travel Dates: 04/25/2012 - 08/24/2012 10/13/2012 - 12/20/2012  

Package Inclusions:  

• Luxury Suite accommodation  

• Full breakfast  

• A three course lunch at Indigo on the Beach or at the new restaurant by the pool, Ottimo!  

• Afternoon tea daily  

• A three course dinner with an extensive choice from the a-la-carte menus at Indigo on the Beach, Ottimo! or East restaurants  

• House drinks including all cocktails, spirits, beers, soft drinks and an excellent selection of wines  

• Complimentary leisure activities (as listed below)  

Package Minimum Stay: 3 nights  

Please Note:  

• Premium spirits and wines are excluded from the fully inclusive rates and may be purchased at an additional charge.  

• Carlisle Bay will be closed from 08/25/12-10/12/12 inclusive.  

• The Super Chill Out Offer is subject to a minimum stay of three nights.  

• The offer cannot be combined with any other offers.  

• For young adults and teenagers the hotel recommends an Ocean Suite. Carlisle Bay has six pairs of interconnecting Ocean Suites; alternatively an Ocean Suite can be arranged across a shared staircase from their parents' Ocean Suite.  

• An Ocean Suite for children up to 21 will be charged at a deeply reduced rate if accompanied by at least two adults in another Ocean Suite.  

• Children under 12 are not accommodated in Ocean Suites.  

• The third adult supplements shown apply to Beach Balcony and Beach Terrace Suites and include drinks, breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.  

• The additional child rate is for a third child in a Beach Balcony or Beach Terrace Suite. This is not generally recommended due to space limitations in the second bedroom.  

The Complimentary Leisure Activities include:  

• Watersports like snorkeling, sailing, windsurfing and kayaking  

• Nine tennis courts including four with floodlights  

• A beginners tennis clinic and a round robin doubles tennis competition weekly  

• Films daily in the hotel's Screening Room  

• Cool Kids Club for children aged 2-6 years old (Babysitters can also take care of children from 6 months old to 2 years at an additional charge per hour).  

• Crew Blue activity program designed specifically for children aged 7-12 years old (provided during some school holidays, please ask for availability) -'Crush' an action packed teenage program dedicated to guests between 13-18 years (provided during some school holidays, please ask for availability)  

• Use of large free form pool  

• Use of 900 square foot state-of-the-art gym with Techno-Gym equipment  

• Guided nature walks in the rain forest  

Specialty Package (Ultimate Celebration 7-Nt 12) (back to top)

ULTIMATE CELEBRATION 7-NIGHT PACKAGE 2012 This package can be used to celebrate a honeymoon, birthday or anniversary. Please see inclusions listed below.  

Booking Dates: 12/22/2011 - 02/29/2012 Travel Dates: 01/04/2012 - 12/20/2012  

Package Inclusions:  

• Luxurious suite accommodation for two adults for seven nights in a top floor Garden or Ocean Suite  

• Full breakfast daily  

• Afternoon tea daily  

• A three course dinner and coffee with a full choice from the a la carte menus at Indigo on the Beach or East restaurants on six evenings  

• Champagne aperitif and a five course dinner for two on the jetty, lit entirely by candlelight on one evening  

• One fabulous fifty minute massage per person in the couples treatment room in the luxurious Blue Spa  

• A picnic lunch at a little discovered beach with transfers by private speed boat (including wine and soft drinks)  

• A bottle of champagne and canaps served on your balcony on your last evening  

• Films screened daily in the hotel's luxury cinema  

• Snorkeling, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking  

• Swimming in the large free form pool  

• Use of the nine tennis courts including four with floodlights  

• Use of the 900 square foot gym featuring Technogym equipment  

• Guided nature walks through the rainforest  

Package Minimum Stay: 7 nights  

Please Note:  

• Added Value Honeymooners: Honeymoon couples will receive a guaranteed upgrade from a Garden to an Ocean Suite if available at the time of booking.  

• Advance Purchase Offer: All couples will receive a 15% discount on the Celebration Package for bookings made by 02/29/12 (or at least 60 days in advance thereafter) for stays between 04/25/12-12/20/12.  

• For stays between 04/25/12-12/20/12 the Ultimate Celebration package includes all the elements listed above and the additional benefits of:  

• Daily lunch: - choose from the full lunch menu at Indigo on the Beach, the bento boxes to order from your sun lounger or alternatively enjoy lunch at Ottimo the new poolside restaurant. Beverages: including soft drinks, cocktails and a carefully selected range of wines and spirits.  

• Extra nights are available at an additional cost.  

Additional Ultimate Celebration Package Information:  

• Offer is based on two adults sharing a Garden or an Ocean Suite.  

• Carlisle Bay reserves the right to make changes to the above package and to apply changes to government taxes as required.  

• Please note that Carlisle Bay is closed from Sat. 08/25/12 to Friday 10/12/12 inclusive (these date may vary).  

• Extra night prices in High Season (01/04/12-04/24/12) include accommodation based on two adults sharing a Garden or Ocean Suite, full breakfast, afternoon tea and a three course dinner. Please note that high season rates do not include lunch or beverages.  

• Extra night prices in Low Season (04/25/12-12/20/12) include accommodation based on two adults sharing a Garden or Ocean Suite and all meals and beverages.  

• The complimentary upgrade from a Garden to an Ocean Suite is only offered to honeymooners booking the Ultimate Celebration package.  

• This offer is not applicable for single occupancy or children.  

• The Ultimate Celebration package cannot be combined with any other offer.  

• The choice of a fifty minutes massage at Blue Spa excludes the Four Handed Massage.  

Package inclusions are subject to change.  

Meal Plan Options (back to top)

Dinner Plan - DP Dinner daily.  

Lunch Plan - LU Lunch daily.  

Please Note:  

• There is a supplement for Christmas Day Dinner  

• There is also a supplement for New Years Eve Dinner. This charge includes entertainment, fireworks, reception and champagne at midnight.  

• The meal supplements are for 3 courses and coffee selecting from the a la carte menus at Indigo on the Beach or East.  

• Meal plans must be booked in advance of arrival.  

Children's Policy on Meal Plans  

• Children pay a child's rate on meal plans.  

• Child meal prices apply to children up to 15 years old.  

• For the Christmas & New Years Eve Dinner's children 7-15 years old pay 50% off adults rate. Children 6 or under pay a children's rate.  

Bonus Features (back to top)

• Use of Fitness Center  

• Use of Tennis Court  

• Watersports  

• Welcome Drink  

• Afternoon tea  

• Towels  

• Chaise lounges  

• Coffee/Tea (in room)  

• Daily activities  

• Morning coffee  

• Parking  

• Bottled water  

• Library  

• Full breakfast  

• Beach Service  

• Screening Room  

Miscellaneous Information (back to top)

Hotel Annual Closures:  

• For 2012: Hotel is closed 08/25/12-10/12/12  

Children's Program:  

• Children's program is free for ages 3-12, children 6 months to 3 years are accepted with a fee.  

General Destination Information - Important!  

• Please advise all clients traveling to Antigua:  

• That the wearing of camouflage or military apparel is illegal, and enforceable by law.  

General Information:  

• No tipping required on property  

• Children under 5 years are not allowed in Beach Balcony suites, only Beach Terrace Suites.  

• Ocean suites do not allow children under 15 years of age (2 people maximum)