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

 

Distance from hotel to town, 12 miles (19 kms). Distance from hotel to airport, 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 Rooms
  • 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)
  • Rooms
  • 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:  

• 2009 Garden Suite - 2 adults.  

• Ocean Suite - 2 adults. Beach Balcony Suite - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.  

• Beach Terrace Suite - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.  

• Carlisle Suite A - 6 adults or 2 adults and 4 children.  

• Carlisle Suite B - 6 adults or 2 adults and 4 children.  

2010 Garden Suite - 2 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.  

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

• 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 or 4 adults and 2 children.  

• Carlisle Suite B - 6 adults or 4 adults and 2 children.  

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.  

Add-On Package (Tennis 09) (back to top)

TENNIS PACKAGE 2009 Tennis Offer (7 nights including dinner each evening and tennis tuition)  

Booking Dates: 04/07/2009 - 12/18/2009 Travel Dates: 04/18/2009 - 12/18/2009  

Package Inclusions:  

• All the elements of the Chill Out Offer and in addition  

• Private tennis tuition 4 hours of tuition per suite per week for double occupancy.  

• 2 hours of tuition per suite per week for single occupancy.  

Package Minimum Stay: 7  

Add-On Package (Ultimate Celebration/7 Nt 09) (back to top)

THE ULTIMATE CELEBRATION PACKAGE 2009 You might be planning your honeymoon. You might be looking for somewhere to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Or you might not need any excuse at all...  

Booking Dates: 04/07/2009 - 12/18/2009 Travel Dates: 01/03/2009 - 12/18/2009  

Package Inclusions:  

• Accommodation for two adults for seven nights in a top floor Ocean Suite, offering a high degree of privacy and wonderful views over the bay  

• Full breakfast daily  

• Afternoon tea daily  

• A glass of champagne and a five course dinner for two on the jetty - lit entirely by candlelight  

• An a la carte dinner for two in East Restaurant on an evening of your choice  

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

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

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

• Return transfers from/to the airport in a private car  

• 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 state-of-the-art gymnasium featuring the latest Techno-gym equipment  

• Guided nature walk through the rain forest  

Package Minimum Stay: 7  

Please Note:  

• The Carlisle Bay is closed from Saturday 29 August to Friday 9 October 2009 (these date may vary).  

• Rates are per suite for two adults sharing an Ocean Suite.  

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

• Rates do not include beverages, unless stated.  

• The Celebration is not available from 19 December 2009 to 2 January 2010.  

• The Celebration cannot be combined with any other offers.  

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

Specialty Package (Spa 09) (back to top)

BLUE SPA PACKAGE 2009 Blue Spa Offer (7 nights including dinner each evening and spa treatments)  

Booking Dates: 04/07/2009 - 12/18/2009 Travel Dates: 04/18/2009 - 12/18/2009  

Package Inclusions:  

• All the elements of the Chill Out Offer and in addition  

• Complimentary treatments at Blue Spa, selecting from any of the 50-minute treatments (excluding four handed massage). 4 treatments per suite per week for double occupancy.  

• 2 treatments per suite per week for single occupancy.  

Package Minimum Stay: 7  

Specialty Package (Chill Out/7 Nt 09) (back to top)

CHILL OUT PACKAGE 2009 Chill Out at Carlisle Bay (7 nights including dinner each evening).  

Booking Dates: 04/07/2009 - 12/18/2009 Travel Dates: 04/18/2009 - 12/18/2009  

Package Inclusions:  

• Accommodation for seven nights at a special price  

• Full breakfast daily  

• Afternoon tea daily  

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

• Films daily in the hotel's Screening Room  

• Cool Kids Club for children aged 3 - 12 years (there is a charge for babies 6 months - 2 years)  

• Watersports - snorkeling, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking  

• Large free form pool  

• Nine tennis courts including four with floodlights -900 square foot state-of-the-art gymnasium featuring the latest Techno-Gym equipment  

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

• Two beginners' introductory Yoga/Pilates classes per week  

• Guided nature walk through the rain forest  

Package Minimum Stay: 7  

Specialty Package (Super Chill Out 09) (back to top)

SUPER CHILL OUT PACKAGE 2009 The Super Chill Out is an exceptional new offer. Clients simply stay for four or seven nights, pay normal rates and their meals and a beverage credit will all be included.  

Children up to 15 years old will stay free of charge and if they are between 3 - 12 years old they can also benefit from the complimentary Cool Kids Club.  

There are attractive 50% rates for Ocean and Garden Suites for teenagers when booked as a second suite to accompany their parents.  

Booking Dates: 03/23/2009 - 12/18/2009 Travel Dates: 04/23/2009 - 08/28/2009 10/17/2009 - 12/18/2009  

Package Inclusions:  

• Luxury Suite accommodation for four or seven nights  

• Full breakfast daily  

• A three course lunch and coffee daily at Indigo on the Beach or light pan Asian food served under the pergola by the pool  

• Afternoon tea daily  

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

• A $500.00 beverage credit per suite per stay for a seven night stay or $250.00 for a four night stay  

• Films daily in the hotels Screening Room  

• Cool Kids Club for children aged 312 years (there is a charge for babies 6 months to 2 years)  

• Watersports - snorkeling, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking  

• Large free form pool  

• Nine tennis courts including four with floodlights -900 sq foot state-of-the-art gym with Techno-Gym equipment  

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

• Two beginners' introductory Yoga/Pilates classes per week  

• Guided nature walks in the rain forest  

Package Minimum Stay: 4 nights  

Please Note:  

• Carlisle Bay will be closed from 08/29/09- 10/16/09 inclusive.  

• The Super Chill Out Offer is only available for a minimum stay of 4 nights.  

• Rates include a $500.00 beverage credit per suite for a seven night stay at adult rates, or a $250.00 beverage credit for a four night stay at adult rates. If the beverage credit is not used during the stay, it is not available to be credited towards any other expenditure or to be refunded.  

• Beverage credits are not included on teenagers special suite prices.  

• Carlisle Suite accommodate up to six guests in three bedrooms. Rates apply to six people and reductions are not made for children or less than six people.  

• For all other suites the prices shown are for two guests. A third adult or two children may be accommodated in Beach Balcony or Beach Terrace. Two children aged up to 15 years will be accommodated free if sharing a Beach Balcony or Beach Terrace with two adults.  

• For teenagers we recommend an Ocean Suite which we can arrange across a shared staircase from their parents' Ocean Suite. Up to two teenagers aged up to 17 may be accommodated in an Ocean Suite at the special rates shown if booked with an Ocean Suite for adults.  

• Extra nights may be booked to extend 4 or 7 night Super Chill Out Offer stays. If the stay is extended for a further 4 or 7 nights, the applicable additional beverage credit will be given ($250.00 or $500.00) however for extensions of less than 4 nights, no further beverage credit will be offered.  

• The third adult supplements shown apply to Beach Balcony and Beach Terrace Suites and include breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. No further beverage credit is included. Third adult supplements do not apply to Garden, Ocean or Carlisle Suites.  

• The offer cannot be combined with any other offers.  

Specialty Package (Celebration/4 Nt 09) (back to top)

THE CELEBRATION PACKAGE 2009 You might be planning your honeymoon. You might be looking for somewhere to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Or you might not need any excuse at all...  

Booking Dates: 04/07/2009 - 12/18/2009 Travel Dates: 01/03/2009 - 12/18/2009  

Package Inclusions:  

• Accommodation for two adults for four nights in a top floor Ocean Suite, offering privacy and wonderful views over the bay  

• Full breakfast daily  

• Afternoon tea daily  

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

• One fabulous fifty minute treatment 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  

• Return transfers from/to the airport in a private car  

• 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 state-of-the-art gymnasium featuring the latest Techno-gym equipment  

• Guided nature walk through the rain forest  

Package Minimum Stay: 4  

Please Note:  

• The Carlisle Bay is closed from Saturday 29 August to Friday 9 October 2009 (these date may vary).  

• Rates are per suite for two adults sharing an Ocean Suite.  

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

• Rates do not include beverages, unless stated.  

• The Celebration is not available from 19 December 2009 to 2 January 2010.  

• The Celebration cannot be combined with any other offers.  

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

Terms & Conditions for Chill Out, Blue Spa, Tennis 7 Night Offers:  

• Rates do not include beverages.  

• The Chill Out Offer is only available for a minimum stay of 7 nights but may be doubled for a 14 night stay or combined with the Blue Spa or Tennis Offers for a 14 night stay.  

• These three offers cannot be combined with any other offers.  

• Extra night prices include accommodation, full breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner (but not spa treatments or tennis tuition).  

• The offers are not available for Carlisle Suites.  

• Guests may opt to take a three course lunch and coffee on any day rather than dinner. However, if neither meal is taken it cannot be credited to another day.  

• Beach Suites offer two bedrooms, one bathroom, a balcony or terrace and may accommodate two adults and two children up to 15 years old or three adults. Ocean Suites and Garden Suites have one king-size bed and are suitable for adults or for children over 12 years old.  

• The child and third adult include breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner. Tennis tuition and spa treatments are not included.  

Terms & Conditions for 4-Night Chill Offer:  

• Rates do not include beverages.  

• The Four Night Chill Offer is only available for a minimum stay of four nights but extra nights may be added.  

• The Four Night Chill Offer cannot be combined with any other offer.  

• Extra night prices include accommodation, full breakfast and afternoon tea (but not dinner, spa treatments or tennis tuition).  

• The offer is not available for Carlisle Suites.  

• Guests may opt to take a three course lunch & coffee rather than dinner. However, if neither meal is taken it cannot be credited towards any other services.  

• Beach Suites offer two bedrooms, one bathroom, a balcony or terrace and may accommodate two adults and two children up to 15 years old or three adults. Ocean Suites and Garden Suites have one king-size bed and are not suitable for families.  

• The child and third adult include breakfast and afternoon tea. Dinner, tennis tuition and spa treatments are not included.  

Package inclusions are subject to change.  

Meal Plan Options (back to top)

Dinner - Dinner Plan Dinner daily.  

• Travel Dates: 01/03/2009 - 01/02/2010 01/03/2010 - 01/02/2011  

Lunch - Lunch Plan Lunch daily.  

• Travel Dates: 01/03/2009 - 01/02/2010 01/03/2010 - 01/02/2011  

Please Note:  

• Meal Plans General Information  

• 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)

-Welcome Drink  

• Afternoon tea  

• Watersports  

• Bottled water  

• Chaise lounges  

• Use of Tennis Court  

• Daily activities  

• Morning coffee  

• Parking  

• Towels  

• Use of Fitness Center  

• Coffee/Tea (in room)  

• Library  

• Beach Service  

• Screening Room  

Miscellaneous Information (back to top)

Hotel Annual Closures:  

• 2009: Hotel is closed 08/29/09-10/09/09.  

• 2010: Hotel is closed 08/28/10-10/15/10.  

 

Rates Include:  

• Accommodation  

• Full breakfast  

• Afternoon Tea  

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)  

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.  

Children's Program:  

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