Carlisle Bay

We booked this trip as an “end of maternity leave” treat for me and so that we could enjoy our first holiday with our baby boy (9 months) somewhere truly relaxing. Carlisle Bay could not have been a better choice. We and the couple we were travelling with were both upgraded to suites on the beach with separate rooms for the babies, which was a fantastic start. The food was divine - fresh, well cooked, and creative - and the cocktails and rosé were free flowing. Pleasingly, there were no nasty surprises on the bill (we were on the All Inclusive package - which is 100% worth it because the food is not cheap!) Sharon from Kids Club babysat our boy most evenings, which meant we could really enjoy the place. The staff could not have been more helpful - it was just such a great holiday. The only two things that were a slight dampener were the sandflies (which I appreciate are part of the deal in that part of the world - and the hotel was gracious enough to supply us all with bug repellent!) and the arrival of large corporate group whose presence somewhat dominated whichever part of the hotel they were in. Otherwise, cannot complain!

We stayed in the adults section, in the Bay Suites at the far end of the resort. Suite: very spacious and clean. We were on the first floor which provided an easy walk out to the sandy beach. Like other reviews mention, the furnishings are a little tired and a bit dated but actually not as bad as I expected! We enjoyed sitting on our terrace. The mattresses were a bit worn with divots from other guests. Butler service: Bay suite came with Butler service and we enjoyed this! We could WhatsApp requests between 8 and 4 and service was attentive. Food and beverage was good. Breakfast buffet seemed a bit lacking but you could also order ala carte. Daily smoothie was a fun addition. We also enjoyed afternoon tea and our candlelight dinner on the beach was special. The beach was quite good. Not “Turks” amazing but quite beautiful. We enjoyed walking on the bay. The crowd was subdued and a bit older (though some families) but it was an enjoyable feel. Not as stuffy as other resorts we have visited! The staff was super friendly. Nice touch was the fast track arrival and departure - departure saved us about an hour in line! I would say the only thing off the mark was the spa. A bit rundown, steps are a huge fall hazard and changing rooms were not in line with the resort. We did a couples massage and my husband’s therapist never introduced themselves nor said goodbye. In all of our massages we have never had this happen! The massage tables were also pretty narrow (and we are small people). Just a bit off from the rest of your resort. Do check your bill if you have a package with inclusions as two things were charged and should have been included. We really enjoyed our time and would recommend!

We stayed during February Half term as a family of 4 with teenagers. We stayed in a spacious beach balcony suite. The moment we stepped out of our transfer, we were switched into comfortable and relaxed Caribbean holiday mode. The communal areas are spacious and well looked after with an elegant feel. The beach is beautiful with luscious palms and tropical gardens surrounding it. Beach loungers are prepared to give you an excellent view of the pelicans diving in the bay as you relax and unwind. Our teenagers enjoyed the waterspouts equipment and we had a couple of excursions, but really no need to leave the comfort of the resort for a weeks stay. We came home feeling relaxed and recharged after being so well looked after. Looking forward to our next stay

Another beauty beach to visit. Local bus #22 takes you to Old Road for this beach. Rent lounger/umbrellas for $20US. There is a resort here and a restaurant where we ate. Was good and reasonable. Washroom. You’ll see some locals here too. And goats! Nice water and sand. Can walk a short distance.

Highly recommend this resort. The staff bends over backwards to make your vacation special. We stayed in the Beach Balcony room. The website pics do not do it justice. Great food -- East and Jetty Grill were our favs; fantastic beach and Nigel and Remmi are superb tennis pros.