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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 metres 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 centre is 2 miles away.

Couples particularly 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 single bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they 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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  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic position, warm welcome. Wonderfully comfortable bed. (Very important to be able to sleep comfortably) it was the most comfortable bed we’ve ever slept in other than our own! Beautiful views. The service was excellent and the food superb....
  • Terri
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    From the second we arrived, to the moment we left, the staff were utterly perfect! The service was superb, the food was fantastic and the cocktails were sublime!!!! We wanted for nothing during our stay. The staff couldn't do enough for us without...
  • Bianca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, 10 mins walk from the beach along the coast line

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

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

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

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Fitness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Evening entertainment
  • Mini golf
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Children's playground
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (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 possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser 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
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • 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
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Fitness/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
  • Make up services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • 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 15:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 3 years
Cot 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 cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots 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
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Due to the size of the lift, 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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided 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

  • 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

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

    • Single
    • Twin/Double
    • Double

  • The nearest beach is just 250 yards 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 is 2.2 miles from the centre of St Austell. 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 and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Tennis court
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Tennis equipment
    • Walking tours
    • Beauty Services
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Facial treatments
    • Beach
    • Waxing services
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Make up 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 prices at The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

  • Check-in at The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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