Carlisle Bay

Spacious (72m2), split level, open plan bedroom/sitting room, garden suites have king size beds and sleep up to two adults. The luxury suites have lush, tropical garden views and partial ocean views.

Spacious (72m2), split level, open plan bedroom / living room, Ocean Suites have a king size bed and sleep up to two adults. These luxury ocean view rooms are set in the tropical gardens. Ocean Suites can interconnect making them ideal for families.

Positioned just steps away from the water, these suites (68m2) have a bedroom with king size bed, sitting area plus a separate study or second bedroom with twin beds and balcony (upper level). These suites sleep up to three adults or two adults and two children aged between six and fifteen.

Positioned just steps away from the water, these suites (68m2) have a bedroom with king size bed, sitting area plus a separate study or second bedroom with twin beds and terrace (ground level). These suites sleep up to three adults or two adults and two children up to the age of fifteen.

These suites (163.5m2) have three double bedrooms, two with king size beds and the third with twin beds, all en suite, a large sitting room and kitchen. Both the sitting room and the master bedroom open out onto the double width beach front balcony. The suites can sleep up to six adults, or two adults and four children.

The Bay Suites are ideal for couples celebrating weddings, honeymoons, anniversaries and ‘just because’ moments. At 72 sq m/ 780 sq feet, 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 just a 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 private butler for that special Caribbean experience while dining under the stars. The interiors are designed with an open air plan, a king sized four poster bed, comfy living room featuring crisp white fabric with hints of color, floor to ceiling sliding doors allowing natural sunlight to enhance the setting and an expansive terrace or balcony with large day bed and pillows with stunning Caribbean Sea views. The bathrooms are very large with double sink vanity, sunken bathtub, separate glass enclosed shower with rainforest views.

Operating during the school vacations, 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 program specifically designed for children between seven and 12 and running just during the school vacations, Crew Blue offers a range of fully supervised daytime activities. From mini-Olympics to mega-donut rides, from designing a T shirt to going on a mangrove tour, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Indigo on the Beach - as it's 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 offer a fantastic range of watersports, including Hobie Cat sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and snorkeling, 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. d watersports are not available from the beach, in order to preserve the tranquility 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’s only restaurant located adjacent to the beach. Grilled meats, fresh seafood, crisp salads and wines by the carafe are daily favorites 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 programs include children's tennis, challenge matches and round robins.