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From the company behind London's One Aldwych, Carlisle Bay has brought contemporary luxury to the Caribbean, understated and slinky with an unrivalled location on the white sand and palm tree perfection of Antigua's south coast.

Overview

Guests searching for the ultimate in contemporary chic should look no further than Carlisle Bay, the sister hotel to London's trendy One Aldwych and 'the' place to be seen in the Caribbean.

Set in a secluded bay framed by dramatic hills and ancient mangroves, Carlisle Bay has subtle touches of the East throughout, with cool, calm interiors, swish spacious suites with state-of-the-art facilities one would expect from a city hotel and sumptuous film-star bathrooms where you can lie back in the tub and admire the colourful birds from the rainforest sanctuary.

The hotel breathes an air of laid-back sophistication, and guests seem most content sipping cocktails by the pool, sunning on the beach or indulging in a spa treatment at the 17,000 sq ft zen-like Blue Spa which uses the gorgeous Aromatherapy Associates' products. There's a great gym, tennis and it's surprisingly child-friendly too, with a kid's club and qualified nanny on hand.

Serious foodies should go to 'East' for pan-Asian flavours or to Indigo for fresh seafood, grills and a great burger! And don't miss Friday night's beach BBQ in a magical setting under the stars.

Other 'wow' factors include a private cinema and a funky designer library packed with great holiday reads, all topped off with amazing staff for whom nothing is too much trouble. Carlisle Bay is without a doubt one of the most exciting things in recent years to hit the Caribbean.

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General information
Bookable online
Check in/out time	1500/1200
Late check out available	On request
In room check in
Room service
Nightly turn down service
Pillow menu
Butler service
All inclusive

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Hotel Facilities
Car park
Number of bars	3
Number of restaurants	2
Business centre
Currency exchange service
Credit cards accepted	Amex, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
Concierge service
Room service
Car rental from hotel
Luggage storage
Doctor at hotel
Hairdresser at hotel
Butler service
Laundry/dry cleaning
Nightly turn down service
Newspaper available	International
Number of swimming pools	1
Adult only pool
Towels provided	Free
Sun umbrellas	Free
Sun loungers	Free
Pool showers
Beach type	Sandy
Sunbeds	Free
Sun shades	Free
Drinks available on beach	Free
Spa
Gym
Aerobics studio
Yoga

Beach Balcony Suite

Standard Occupancy: 3. Extra beds: 1. Suitable for Families.

Elegant, spacious upper level suites with ocean views. The bedroom has a king-size bed and sitting area plus a separate study or second bedroom with twin beds and balcony. Beach Balcony Suites can sleep up to three adults or two adults and two children aged six or above. They are an ideal family choice.

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Ocean Suite

Standard Occupancy: 2. Extra beds: 0.

These rooms are spacious and open plan with a split-level bedroom/sitting room. They feature a king-size bed, large bathrooms and ocean views from the terrace or balcony where there is also a day bed.

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Beach Terrace Suite

Standard Occupancy: 3. Extra beds: 1. Suitable for Families.

Elegant, spacious ground floor suites with ocean views. The bedroom has a king-size bed and sitting area plus a separate study or second bedroom with twin beds and terrace. Beach Terrace Suites sleep up to three adults or two adults and two children of any age. They are an ideal family choice.

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Hotel activities
Waterskiing	Available nearby, At extra charge
Windsurfing	Free
Sailing	On site, Free
Fishing	Free
Canoes	Free
Pedalos	Not available
Snorkelling	Free
Number of tennis courts	9
Court surface	Hard
Floodlit courts	Free
Dive centre	On site
Dive centre affiliation	PADI
Dive equipment hire	At extra charge

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Families
Child friendly hotel
Minimum child age	0
Cots available	Free
Kids' pool
Kids' club	Free
Creche available	At extra charge
Babysitting available	At extra charge

Special Events

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Getting there
Flight time from UK	8h 40m (direct)
Direct flights from	Gatwick, Manchester
Nearest airport	VC Bird International, St John
Airport transfer time	30 minutes
Car hire available at airport
Time difference	GMT -4 hours (BST -5 hours)
Departure tax	EC$50.00 per person (except children under 12)