Carlisle Bay Antigua
OVERVIEW
In a fabulous setting on its very own south coast beach, Carlisle Bay Antigua is blessed with splendid isolation to ensure your holiday can be enjoyed in the utmost privacy. Guests are still within easy access of English Harbour. You’ll find plenty of boat trips available nearby, but when you’ve got it this good why would you want to leave?
When the hotel opened in 2003 it set a new, luxurious standard for the Caribbean. Gone were the outdated, blousy florals and in were the sophisticated stylings, soothing neutrals and a sigh-inducing spa. Despite its understated nature the charm of the West Indies shines through. The petite spa is something else, too. Glamour pusses will enjoy facials by Voya and you can try out all manner of wraps, massages and scrubs. There are even treatments just for teens.
Rooms are just as chic as the rest of the hotel. Expect contemporary designs, muted colours and dark wood furniture, all accented by a splash of vibrant bougainvillea on the veranda.
SUMMARY
Rooms: 87
Location: South Coast, Antigua
Nearest Airport: V.C Bird International Airport, Antigua
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board, All Inclusive
6 Reasons to visit Carlisle Bay Antigua
- Great location means privacy but it’s easy to see the sights of the island
- There’s a fabulous spa with treatments, a yoga pavilion, wet room and sauna
- Excellent facilities for children, including childcare from six months to 12 years, plus a teen zone
- The food here is delicious: Asian, Italian and Caribbean cuisine will cater to all palettes
- Complimentary non-motorised watersports include sailing, kayaking and paddle boarding
- The extensive library means you won’t go without, even if you forget your Kindle
It’s the little extras that matter here: don’t miss the 11am fruit kebabs on the beach each morning!
Where to stay
All of the rooms at Carlisle Bay overlook the beach that gives the hotel its name, and are exquisitely decorated in neutral colours. All accommodation is suite style, with six categories to choose from. The resort has carefully been designed so that families are accommodated in one half of the resort and couples in the rest.
It’s the little extras that matter here: don’t miss the 11am fruit kebabs on the beach each morning!
What to do
While you may not want to leave the 500 metres of crescent beach, there is plenty to keep the young and not so young busy at Carlisle Bay. There is the PADI Bubblemaker programme, aimed at introducing children from the age of eight to the underwater world of scuba. Perhaps you would prefer hopping onto the resort’s new cruising yacht for a trip to the UNESCO Heritage Site of Nelson’s Dockyard or a helicopter flight over the island.
It’s the little extras that matter here: don’t miss the 11am fruit kebabs on the beach each morning!
What and Where to Eat
There are four restaurants to choose from at Carlisle Bay, all with different cuisines to suit any palate. If you are looking for a relaxed atmosphere, then head to Indigo on the Beach. For a taste of the Orient, then East is the place for you; after all, it is one of the best Asian restaurants on the island. Romantics can experience dinner for two on the jetty and families can have flexible timings to suit their little one’s sleeping schedule.
It’s the little extras that matter here: don’t miss the 11am fruit kebabs on the beach each morning!
When to travel
| Month | Temp(C) |
Sun(hrs) |
Rain(mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan |
25 | 9 | 21 |
Feb |
26 | 9 | 41 |
Mar |
26 | 19 | 30 |
Apr |
26 | 9 | 27 |
May |
27 | 9 | 56 |
Jun |
28 | 10 | 62 |
Jul |
28 | 9 | 72 |
Aug |
28 | 9 | 75 |
Sep |
28 | 9 | 87 |
Oct |
27 | 8 | 101 |
Nov |
27 | 9 | 88 |
Dec |
26 | 9 | 63 |