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Perched on the rugged cliffs of St Austell Bay, The Carlyon Bay Hotel features a luxury spa, award-winning restaurant and a golf course. The hotel has panoramic views and 4-star bedrooms. With stylish décor and a flat-screen TV, the spacious rooms at Carlyon Bay each have tea/coffee facilities and private modern bathrooms. Some have wonderful views across the English Channel. The spa features an indoor swimming pool, spa bath, steam room and heated loungers. There is also an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis courts, an outdoor pool and beauty treatment rooms. The Bay View restaurant serves fresh seafood and fine vintage wines in formal surroundings. Dress code is smart / smart casual, with no ripped denim or sportswear. For an informal dining option, Taste Brasserie offers fine locally sourced produce, and the Spa Bar serves light meals on the elegant terrace. Just yards from Cornwall’s sandy beaches, The Carlyon Hotel is 2 miles from the Eden Project. The Lost Gardens of Heligan can be reached in 10 minutes’ drive and St Austell center is 2 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Derek
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were extremely helpful and courteous at all times.
  • Dan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Spa facilities, proximity to Charlestown pubs, exquisite dining (excellent dinner) Good breakfast The EV chargers, very convenient albeit pricey
  • Adrian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location, great restaurants and facilities. All of the staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Bay View Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Taste Brasserie
    • Cuisine
      British • Local
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Fitness center
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Evening entertainment
  • Mini golf
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Playground
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – indoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Pool cover
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
  • Lithuanian
  • Polish
  • Romanian
  • Slovak

House rules

The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
£100 per child, per night
4 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£100 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Due to the size of the elevator, the hotel does not offer room suitable for wheelchair users.

Please note that there is a dress code for the Bay View Restaurant which is smart/smart casual. No ripped denim or sportswear is allowed. More casual dining alternatives are also available.

Please note, the spa and golf course can become very busy and guests are asked to book any spa treatments or tee times in advance in order to avoid disappointment.

The outdoor pool is closed between 1st October & 30th April yearly.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa

  • The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa has 2 restaurants:

    • Bay View Restaurant
    • Taste Brasserie

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa on this page.

  • The nearest beach is 800 feet from The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Tennis court
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Tennis equipment
    • Walking tours
    • Beauty services
    • Locker rooms
    • Facial treatments
    • Beach
    • Waxing services
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Makeup services
    • Swimming pool
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Fitness

  • The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa is 2.2 miles from the center of St Austell. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • The prices at The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa include:

    • Single
    • Twin/Double
    • Double