Carlisle Bay

The Garden Suites are a spacious 72m², with split level, open-plan bedroom/sitting room. They have king size beds and sleep up to two adults. The luxury suites have lush, tropical garden views and partial ocean views.

Two pairs of Garden Suites can interconnect.

The Ocean Suites are a spacious 72m², with a split level, open-plan bedroom/sitting room. They have king size beds and sleep up to two adults. These luxury ocean view rooms are set in the tropical gardens. Four pairs of Ocean Suites can interconnect making them ideal for families.

Positioned just steps away from the water, these suites (68m²) have a studio-style king bedroom with beach facing balcony and a separate study or second bedroom with twin beds. These suites sleep two adults and two children aged 6 - 15.

Ideal for couples, the ocean front Bay Suites are a spacious 72m², intended for adults only and located on a calm, private stretch of beach. Private butler service, vodka & rum bar and Temple Spa luxury bath products are just a few of the enhanced suite amenities. Adjacent to The Jetty, romantic dinners for two can be pre-arranged by your butler for that special Caribbean experience while dining under the stars. The interiors are designed with an open air feel, with a king size four poster bed, living room featuring crisp white fabric with hints of colour, floor to ceiling sliding doors allowing natural sunlight to enhance the setting and an expansive terrace or balcony with large day bed offering stunning Caribbean Sea views. The bathrooms are very large with double sink vanity, sunken bathtub and separate glass enclosed shower with rainforest views.

Positioned just steps away from the water, these ground level suites are a spacious 68m² and have a studio-style bedroom with king size bed and sitting area with balcony or terrace plus a separate study or second bedroom with twin beds. These suites sleep up to two adults and two children under 15.

These large suites are a spacious 163m² and have three double bedrooms, two with king size beds and the third with twin beds, all with ensuite bathrooms. There is also a large sitting room, and separate kitchen. Both the sitting room and the master bedroom open out onto the double width beachfront balcony. The suites can sleep up to six adults, or two adults and four children.

These suites measure 245m² and have three ensuite bedrooms, two with king size beds and the third with twin beds. The suites also feature a large sitting room and separate kitchen. The sitting room, master bedroom and first bedroom open out onto an L-shaped, beachfront balcony or terrace. The suites can sleep up to six adults, or two adults and four children.

Operating during the school holidays, Crush is specifically aimed at 13 to 18 year olds. They have their own chill-out space, complete with a Wii entertainment system, pool and fussball table, and the option of exclusive teen activities and events, including private movie screenings. There are a host of adrenaline inducing activities available all year round, including wakeboarding, waterskiing, zip-lining through the rainforest, tubing, tennis workshops and yachting.

A complimentary programme specifically designed for children between 7 and 12 and only running during the school holidays, Crew Blue offers a range of fully supervised daytime activities. From mini-Olympics to mega-doughnut rides, from designing a t-shirt to going on a mangrove tour, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Indigo on the Beach - as its name suggests, has a spectacular beachfront setting. Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the menu features delicious light and healthy food with an accent on grills, fresh seafood and salads. The menus are flexible, so you can order breakfast any time that suits you. Open daily from 7am to 10pm. Opposite is the Indigo on the Beach Bar overlooking the secluded bay. Open from 9am to late, it serves freshly squeezed juices, afternoon tea and delicious cocktails.

East offers an eclectic mix of Thai, Japanese, Indian and Vietnamese food, in a beautiful setting and is a unique dining experience in Antigua. Open for dinner from 6.30pm til 10pm, families with children are requested to eat early.

Ottimo!, meaning "excellent" in Italian, offers classic Italian dishes including delicious antipasto and homemade gelato. Lunch is from 11.30am to 3.30pm, and dinner on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 7pm to 9.30pm. Ottimo! also has a children's menu.

Guests can enjoy a drink after a swim at the Jetty Bar - or can even reserve a table to eat privately here one evening (this is very popular so needs to be booked in advance). The Pavilion Bar is an uber chic venue where you can have a light snack or a pre or after dinner drink.

Guests can eat at East or Indigo on the Beach then enjoy a movie in the luxurious screening room. The room can even be booked for private screenings.

Carlisle Bay offers a fantastic range of watersports, including Hobie Cat sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and snorkelling, and the resort watersports team are always on hand for help and advice, as well as escorting guests out to the reef and taking them on local boat excursions. Windsurfing and sailing clinics are held on most days and use of equipment is complimentary. Motorised watersports are not available from the beach, in order to preserve the tranquillity of the resort, but are available in an adjacent bay.

With its fabulous rainforest setting, Carlisle Bay's Blue Spa offers guests the ultimate in relaxation. Voted by Condé Nast readers in 2012 as the best Spa in the Caribbean, there are six luxurious treatment rooms, including one for couples. Choose from an indulgent list of treatments, therapies or even a Spa package, which could include a massage, facial and a foot scrub for example.

The Blue Spa gym has with the latest equipment, and a personal trainer can devise an individual schedule for you. There are also yoga and pilates classes held in the gardens.

The Jetty Grill is an adult-only restaurant located adjacent to the beach. Grilled meats, fresh seafood, crisp salads and wines by the carafe are daily favourites at this casual venue overlooking the resort’s Jetty and Caribbean Sea.

There are two 18 hole golf courses on Antigua - Jolly Harbour is five miles from Carlisle Bay (green fees $40 for 18 holes), and Cedar Valley is 14 miles away (green fees are $45 for 18 holes). Guests will need to provide the name of their club at home and their handicap. Advance tee time bookings are advised.

With several major international yacht races being held in Antigua, it goes without saying this is a sailing paradise. Carlisle Bay offers complimentary use of equipment and daily clinics to improve your existing skills.

Carlisle Bay is a haven for both beginners and advanced PADI qualified divers. You can gain your qualifications here through expert tuition or just enjoy a couple of reef dives. Cades Reef, situated in Carlisle Bay, is a two-mile stretch of reef, with excellent visibility and is home to a large variety of coral and marine life.

Carlisle Bay boasts nine tennis courts - eight hard courts and one grass, four of which are lit for night play. Equipment is available on a complimentary basis, and guests can also take advantage of the resident pro, who can teach all ages and abilities. Activity programmes include children's tennis, challenge matches and round robins.