Carlisle Bay Resort

Located on Antigua's south coast, Carlisle Bay is a privately owned, GSTC-certified hotel set on a stunning beach amidst rainforest-covered hills. It is a 35-minute drive from St. John's and 20 minutes from Nelson's Dockyard. The resort features contemporary interiors, a full-service spa, health club, outdoor pool, and complimentary wireless internet access. Guests can enjoy diverse culinary experiences at four restaurants: Indigo on the Beach (grills, seafood, and healthy options), East (Asian cuisine), Ottimo (Italian dishes with a wood-burning pizza oven), and the adults-only Jetty Grill (beachside). Amenities include nine tennis courts, a variety of watersports (excluding jet skis), a luxurious air-conditioned screening room, a year-round kids' club (ages 2-7), and activities for older children and teens during school holidays. The resort offers 82 individually decorated guestrooms with minibars, DVD players, private balconies or patios, satellite programming, and private bathrooms with designer toiletries. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge, and free self-parking is provided. Other amenities include limo/town car service, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. The property is closed annually from July 25 to mid-October.