The rich green rainforest tumbles down the rolling hillside
A contemporary Caribbean hideaway on Antigua’s unspoilt south coast, Carlisle Bay pairs five star comfort with a natural sense of ease. Suites open to soft sands and turquoise water. Days fall into a gentle rhythm of swimming, sailing and slow meals by the beach.
The resort sits on a perfect horseshoe bay backed by tropical rainforest. Ocean facing suites look straight onto the bay, with some opening directly onto the sand. The design is clean and understated, allowing the landscape to take the lead.
Life here moves between the beach, the pool and the CARA Organic Beauty Spa. Morning yoga in the tropical gardens sets a relaxed tone before the day opens into simple choices: paddleboard across still water, take a tennis lesson or settle into a lounger with a book and the quiet lap of the sea.
There’s a yachting jetty and an inlet to be explored, leading to a mangrove – the preserve of heron and crane. But there’s more; a kids’ club and activities, swimming with stingrays, helicopter tours to Montserrat…
Dining is seamlessly woven into the daily rhythm. Start the day with a perfect beachfront breakfast at Indigo on the Beach, then sample authentic wood-fired Italian at the poolside Ottimo. Evenings bring global flair with Pan Asian cuisine at EAST, while the refined Jetty Grill provides a serene, waterside seafood experience for guests aged thirteen and over.
Carlisle Bay Hotel, Antigua
Carlisle Bay, at a glance
Five star beachfront resort on Antigua’s quiet south coast
87 ocean facing suites, many directly on the beach
Large pool, organic beauty Spa with treatments, Technogym fitness centre and yoga pavilion
Four restaurants and three bars, including Indigo on the Beach, Ottimo, EAST and Jetty Grill
Complimentary non motorised water sports plus a private yacht for charter
Close to rainforest trails, quiet beaches and Antigua’s scenic south west
For leisure and pleasure
Indigo on the Beach: open air breakfast, lunch and dinner
CARA Organic Beauty Spa: six treatment rooms and sauna with ESPA therapies
Water sports: sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding, windsurfing and snorkelling
Tennis and pickleball: multiple courts, instruction and clinics
Kids programmes: Cool Kids Club and activities for older children
Jetty Grill: adults oriented dining by the water
Hiking and yoga: rainforest walks and morning sessions in the yoga pavilion
Planning my first solo trip felt like a big step, but The Ultimate Travel Company made it easy from the outset. I reached out over a year in advance, and Rob Kent quickly put together a thoughtful itinerary based on exactly what I was looking for, securing great flights and always being available to talk things through. Everything ran smoothly and I felt looked after every step of the way. The accommodation in Japan, Fiji and Tahiti was excellent and the experiences unforgettable.
