SIMPLE DISCREET LUXURY Carlisle Bay is a luxury resort looking out over white sand, palm trees and turquoise water, with a backdrop of emerald green rainforest. Sophisticated and contemporary in style, this modern Caribbean classic on Antigua s south coast is instilled with genuine West Indian conviviality. With a wonderful beach in a secluded bay, four outstanding restaurants, an exceptional spa and a philosophy founded on generous service, Carlisle Bay, a member of Leading Hotels of the World, is simply stunning. The resort features spacious suites all with cool, calm contemporary interiors, terrace or balcony and breathtaking ocean views. Carlisle Bay is situated on the magnificent undeveloped south coast of Antigua. The hotel is thirty minutes drive from V. C. Bird International Airport (ANU) and the tiny, bustling capital of St John s. Address: Carlisle Bay Old Road St Mary s, Antigua West Indies Telephone: +1 268 484 0000 USA Toll Free: +1 866 502 2855 Fax: +1 268 484 0001 Email: Website: Affiliations: info@carlisle-bay.com carlisle-bay.com Leading Hotels of the World Virtuoso Signature Travel Network American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts
ACCOMMODATION The resort is made up of 82 contemporary suites - all with ocean views. Some suites work best for couples; others are for families, with a relaxed contemporary design retained throughout. The architecture is in the Caribbean vernacular with plantation shutters painted a cool grey against which the palms, lawns and forest appear all the more green. Hammocks hang among the trees. By day, every room is filled with sunshine from sea-facing, floor-to-ceiling windows opening onto private terraces with large daybeds. Many rooms lead directly onto the beach. Others have lawn and far-reaching ocean views. GARDEN SUITES are spacious, split-level rooms with an open-plan bedroom and sitting room. The king-size bed sleeps two adults. Views are predominantly of the gardens, which are full of tropical foliage, with partial views of the turquoise Caribbean waters. Two pairs of Garden Suites interconnect. OCEAN SUITES are located on the calm end of the beach, our Ocean Suites are perfect for those in search of peace and quiet. They are split-level and have an open-plan bedroom-sitting room. They also have exceptional sea views, and have an uncluttered, luxury design. Four pairs of Ocean Suites can interconnect. BAY SUITES The newly created Bay Suites at Carlisle Bay are ideal for couples. The resort s six direct ocean front suites, specifically intended for adults only, are spacious and understated. Private Butler service, Vodka & Rum bar set up and Temple Spa luxury bath products for Him & Her are a just few of the enhanced suite amenities. The preferred beach location is private and calm. Adjacent to The Jetty, romantic dinners for two can be pre-arranged by the butler for that special Caribbean experience while dining under the stars. BEACH SUITES have a king-size bed and sitting area plus a separate study or second bedroom. Beach Balcony Suites sleep up to three adults, or two adults and two children aged between six and fifteen. Beach Terrace Suites sleep up to three adults, or two adults and two children up to the age of fifteen. CARLISLE SUITES The Carlisle Suites (two of each type) are the largest we have at Carlisle Bay. They are each around 180sq m/ 1760 sq feet or 245 sq m/ 2645 sq feet in size and include three ensuite bedrooms and large private terraces, making them perfect for large families or groups of six.
SUITE FEATURES Day bed on every balcony and terrace Individually controlled air conditioning Ceiling fans Telephone with international direct dial Full HD LCD 42 screen TV with satellite channels Docking station DVD and CD players (upon request) Complimentary WiFi throughout the resort In-room safe Daily fresh fruit Complimentary bottled water Fully stocked minibar Espresso machine Tea Forté; the exceptional tea experience Hairdryer Plush bathrobes Antica Farmacista luxury bathroom products Turndown service 24-hour room service Express overnight laundry One-hour pressing service Dry cleaning Umbrellas Yoga mat
DINING Dining at Carlisle Bay is all about choosing the right restaurant to suit your mood, from a relaxed, foot-in-the-sand lunch delivered to your lounger in the Coconut Grove, to a romantic dinner for two at East, which is considered one of the island s finest Asian restaurants. The culinary options await at four distinctive venues serving locally sourced ingredients which are always fresh and delicious. INDIGO ON THE BEACH is the relaxed heart of Carlisle Bay. Sea breezes fill the opensided room and terrace. Tables are spread out over a rustic wooden floor on which bare feet are welcome at any time of day. Dishes tend toward the fresh and healthy - grilled seafood, crisp salads, home-made breads and pastas. A Caribbean beach barbecue is served here once a week. EAST is one of Antigua s best restaurants - open for dinner only, attracting guests from all over the island, including those on honeymoon in Antigua. The fuchsia and dark wood interior has a sexy feel. The restaurant is entered via tall Indonesian carved doors. Japanese, Thai, and Indonesian dishes all appear on the menu, with sushi, sashimi and Balinese specialties among the main draws. Reservations essential. OTTIMO! is an Italian casual venue beside the pool, open for lunch and dinner with tables spread out in the shade. From the authentic wood-burning pizza oven emerges classic dishes using the freshest of Italian ingredients. Salads, antipasti and homemade gelato make this a destination at the midday sunshine hour and with a Little Ottimo! menu for children, is enduringly popular with families. THE JETTY GRILL is an adult s only restaurant located adjacent to the beach. Grilled meats, fresh seafood and wines by the carafe are daily favorites at this casual venue overlooking the resort s Jetty and Caribbean Sea. BEACH AND JETTY DINING Many guests at Carlisle Bay want to dine on the beach. We can set up private barbecues for celebrations, or just a table for two on the sand. We will flex to your requirements, allowing you to make the most of a quiet location while enjoying private waiter service and the best of our resort s varied cuisine.
BARS & LOUNGES PAVILION BAR occupies an elegant, open-sided Caribbean pavilion with traditional wooden shutters that open up to let the scents of sea and rainforest fill the air. With deep sofas, soft lighting and quiet corners for an intimate drink, this is a popular place for meeting for a cocktail before dining at East, which is located in an adjacent room, or sipping a thirstquenching fruit punch while the sun is high in the sky. INDIGO BAR Indigo Bar at Carlisle Bay is an open-sided bar beside the beach with simple rattan chairs and sofas where guests gather at any hour for cocktails, fruit punches and drinks. THE COCONUT GROVE located next door to Indigo Bar, is a pretty swathe of shaded sand behind the main beach where chairs and loungers offer couples a quiet place to hang out with a drink. The bar service here is available at any hour, and includes a pleasant afternoon tea provided to guests on a complimentary basis. JETTY BAR This fun, foot-in-the-sand bar is where to catch a drink when coming in from the sea. Fresh coconuts and beers feature, along with light bites and sundowners served around the fire pit (made from an old copper, which was originally used to boil cane juice).
DESTINATION WEDDINGS A destination wedding at Carlisle Bay is a chic, relaxed occasion. The privacy of our location combined with our cuisine, discretion and genuine hospitality provides the ultimate in understated luxury. A Caribbean beach wedding on Antigua can be as intimate or grand in scale as you like, from booking out the entire resort for family and friends, to a simple ceremony on the sand for the couple at the start of their vacation. We provide the expertise, from bridal hair to fireworks to beach banquets of up to 90. We can create special menus, recommend photographers, discuss floral arrangements, cakes and far more besides. Our approach is to make the event utterly bespoke to the wishes of the bride and groom while helping you to get through the legal paperwork required on Antigua and have a ceremony appropriate to your needs.
MEETINGS & SPECIAL EVENTS A Caribbean corporate retreat works well at Carlisle Bay because of the privacy of our location combined with our cuisine, discretion and technology. We can organise high-level meetings, presentations, and parties using our Carlisle Room, Screening Room, restaurants and bars. We also promote Best Buy Months : this is when we offer favourable rates during the summer season, from late April to the first half of December. SCREENING ROOM Our Screening Room is a fully equipped multimedia space with DVD projection, 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround sound and an adjustable screen (widescreen to cinemascope) accommodating up to 45 with midnight-blue, Italian-made seats. We host movies here all the time complete with popcorn. HEALTH & FITNESS BLUE SPA is a large facility with six treatment rooms, including a couple s treatment room and a wet room, a treatment range from Natura Bissé, a sauna, plunge pools, a hair salon, juice bar and state-of-the-art gymnasium with Technogym equipment and a team of personal trainers. YOGA PAVILION is set in the lush tropical gardens offering yoga and Pilates classes. FITNESS CENTER Our state-of-the-art health club and gym, open from 6am to 9pm daily, features Technogym equipment in a comfortable air-conditioned space adjacent to the spa.
SPORTS & ADVENTURE NON-MOTORISED WATERSPORTS are comprehensive and complimentary with a team of expert staff. Activities include sailing, kayaking in the mangrove, snorkeling, windsurfing and paddle boarding. Motorised watersports such as waterskiing, wakeboarding and tubing take place in a neighbouring cove in order to preserve the tranquility of Carlisle Bay for all our guests. Note these sports are chargeable. YACTHING & SAILING Caribbean yachting holidays are among Antigua s main draws. At Carlisle Bay, guests can now learn to sail (see our Sail and Stay offer), or improve their skills aboard a 40ft keelboat, on three day Royal Yachting Association courses offered through On Deck Racing. Indeed boat charters are a popular way to explore Antigua s 365 beaches, coves and historic harbours on sunset cruises, half-day picnic charters, picnic excursions and all-day cruises to the likes of Great Bird Island, which has some of the best hiking and snorkeling to be found. TENNIS Almost unique among Caribbean hotels, we have nine well-maintained tennis courts, including four which are floodlit for cooler, night-time play and one for children to shoot some basketball hoops. Rackets and balls are provided on a complimentary basis. Professional instruction is also available for all levels, as are group and one-on-one lessons. We also run complimentary clinics in our weekly activities program. Our Head Tennis Pro is Ken Gonsalves.
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