Sister hotel to the award-winning One Aldwych, London; Carlisle Bay is a stunning addition to Antigua which was named ‘Hotel of the Year’ 2005 by the UK’s Tatler Travel Guide. Situated on one of the island’s most ravishing beaches, with a dramatic backdrop of rolling hills and tropical rainforest, the hotel’s contemporary design makes quite an impact.

 

There are 82 suites from junior to three bedroom, each irresistibly spacious, with cool calm interiors and fantastic ocean views. Thoughtful extras include DVD/CD players, Gaggia espresso machines, fibre optic reading lights and luxurious day loungers on every private terrace or balcony.

Health, wellbeing and feeling fantastic are fundamental to Carlisle Bay’s philosophy and there’s an exceptional Spa, Blue. Blue carries Aromatherapy Associates products, which consist of the finest quality natural ingredients, extensively sourced from around the world. There are six luxurious treatment rooms, including a dedicated wet room and a couple’s treatment room, a state-of-the-art gymnasium, yoga and Pilates, juice bar, sauna, plunge pools and chill-out area.

Active guests will enjoy the stunning pool, the nine tennis courts (professional tuition available) and a variety of water sports, including complimentary windsurfing, sailing, kayaking and snorkelling. There are no jet skis…undisturbed tranquillity.

Ultimately it’s all about thoughtful service, relaxation and fabulous food. There are three bars and two outstanding restaurants: Indigo on the Beach offering delicious healthy grills, seafood and salads with breathtaking ocean views – and East restaurant, serving exciting pan-Asian food in a stunning contemporary setting. Both restaurants can be enjoyed in cool comfort; there are no fussy dress codes at Carlisle Bay.

Other ‘wow’ factors include the luxurious screening room showing great movies, a groovy library with a fabulous collection of top beach reads, the Cool Kids Club complimentary for children aged 3 to 12 years and a teenage programme Crush during the main school holidays, beautiful public spaces and exquisite tropical gardens. Above all, this privately owned hotel exudes an incredible sense of peacefulness and seclusion.