Carlisle Bay Antigua

What Carlisle Bay Antigua does

Carlisle Bay Antigua is a luxury beachfront resort located on the southern coast of Antigua, opened in 2004 and operated by Harcourt Developments. The property comprises 87 suites across six categories (Garden, Ocean, Bay, and Carlisle Suite configurations) and operates as a member of Leading Hotels of the World since opening. It holds AAA Four Diamond and Green Globe certifications and has received repeated Condé Nast Traveler and World Luxury Hotel Awards recognition across rooms, spa, and restaurant categories.

The resort generates revenue from multiple streams: accommodation sold either all-inclusive or bed-and-breakfast (rack rates $548 to $1,004+ per night), four restaurants and four bars, ESPA- and GROUND Wellbeing-affiliated spa services, water sports and on-site activities, weddings, MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and events), and day passes. Distribution runs through direct booking, the LHW ecosystem, Virtuoso, Forbes Travel Guide, Signature Travel Network, and corporate intermediaries. Operational infrastructure includes a SynXis property management system, on-site reverse osmosis water plant with 50,000-gallon daily capacity, and Smart TVs across suites.

The customer base spans affluent leisure couples, honeymooners, families, wedding parties, and corporate groups. Pricing is positioned at the upper end of the Caribbean luxury segment, with the resort relying on advisor-channel distribution and brand credentials rather than opaque-marketplace demand. The business model is asset-heavy hospitality with a fixed-cost real estate base and a variable contribution margin tied to occupancy, ADR, and ancillary spend.

Name

Carlisle Bay Antigua

Legal name

Carlisle Bay

Website

https://carlisle-bay.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Carlisle Bay Antigua is a luxury 87-suite beachfront resort operated by Harcourt Developments, selling all-inclusive and B&B stays, dining, spa, weddings, and MICE to affluent leisure and corporate travelers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Accommodation (721), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Beach & Island All-Inclusive Resorts (THAGAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA)

Keywords

• Luxury resort hospitality
• All-inclusive Caribbean resort
• Destination wedding venue
• Organic spa services
• Luxury hotel suites

Headquarters

HQ city

Old Road, Saint Mary Parish

HQ country

Antigua & Barbuda

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Luxury Suite Accommodation: The primary revenue driver. The resort operates 87 all-suite rooms across Garden, Ocean, Bay, Beach Balcony, Beach Terrace, and Carlisle Suite categories. Revenue is generated through nightly rates with pricing varying by suite tier, season, and occupancy. Multiple rate plans are offered including room-only, bed & breakfast, half board, and all-inclusive packages.
2. Food & Beverage Dining: Four restaurants (Indigo on the Beach, East, OTTIMO!, Jetty Grill) and four bars (Pavilion Bar, Indigo Bar, Coconut Grove, Jetty Bar) generate revenue from cover charges, à la carte dining, and beverage sales. In-room dining carries a $10 tray surcharge per order for lunch and dinner. Several dining venues are included in all-inclusive packages.
3. CARA Organic Spa Services: The CARA Organic Beauty Spa generates revenue from à la carte spa treatments and packages. Standalone treatments range from $35 (ESPA Eye Lift) to $315 (Couples Massage, 90 mins). Spa services are partially bundled into certain vacation packages (e.g., Island Rejuvenation). Premium spirits and wines are excluded from all-inclusive rates and available at additional charge.
4. Activities and Excursions: Non-motorised watersports (kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, paddle boarding, snorkeling) are complimentary for all guests. Chargeable activities include motorised watersports (waterskiing, wakeboarding, tubing), scuba diving via Azure Divers, boat/yacht charters, tennis lessons, personal training sessions, yoga/Pilates private sessions, island excursions (stingray city, helicopter tours, zip line, horse riding), and Kids Club babysitting services.
5. Weddings and Celebrations: The resort offers bespoke wedding ceremonies and receptions for intimate elopements through full resort buyouts (up to 160 guests). Revenue comes from ceremony fees, reception packages, floral arrangements, photography, entertainment, and extended stays for wedding guests. A complimentary introductory wedding package is offered with premium add-ons generating incremental revenue.
6. Meetings and Events: The Carlisle Room (boardroom-style seating for 26) and Screening Room (seating 45) are available for corporate meetings, incentive trips, and events. Revenue is generated through room hire, catering, and all-inclusive group packages. The resort can be fully taken over for exclusive corporate events.
7. Day Passes: Day pass experiences allow non-residents to access the resort for a fee. The Luxury Day Pass ($400 per person) includes private transfer, beach lounger, water sports, three-course lunch, a one-hour spa massage, afternoon tea, and all beverages. The Standard Day Pass ($175 per person) includes three-course lunch, afternoon tea, and use of gym and beach amenities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Carlisle Bay is a luxury all-suite resort on the southwest coast of Antigua offering 87 suites across six categories, four restaurants and four bars, the CARA Organic Beauty Spa, comprehensive watersports and recreational facilities, a kids club, bespoke destination wedding services, and corporate meeting facilities. The resort operates under multiple pricing models including room-only, bed & breakfast, half board, and all-inclusive packages, with additional revenue from spa treatments, motorised watersports, excursions, and yacht charters.

Product overview

Carlisle Bay is a luxury all-inclusive resort on the southwest coast of Antigua offering 87 all-suite accommodations across six distinct suite categories (Garden, Ocean, Bay, Beach Balcony, Beach Terrace, and Carlisle Suites), ranging from 68 to 150 square metres with ocean or garden views. The resort features four restaurants (Indigo on the Beach, East, OTTIMO!, and The Jetty Grill) and four bars providing diverse dining experiences from Mediterranean to Asian to authentic Caribbean cuisine. CARA Organic Beauty Spa offers organic treatments in partnership with ESPA and GROUND Wellbeing, while extensive leisure facilities include five tennis courts, two pickleball courts, a yoga pavilion, fitness centre, watersports centre, and private screening room. The resort provides comprehensive wedding and event services, meeting facilities, kids' clubs, and various vacation packages including all-inclusive rates. As a member of Leading Hotels of the World since 2004, the property has received numerous industry accolades including Condé Nast Traveller and World Luxury Hotel Awards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Garden Suites

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30% discount on Bed & Breakfast rates available through advance booking promotions
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eden Rock St Barths: Oetker Collection ultra-luxury resort on St Barths with suites, Michelin-tier dining, and spa — competing at the top end of the Caribbean luxury beach market with Carlisle Bay.
• Four Seasons Resort Nevis: Four Seasons luxury beachfront resort in Nevis offering suites, spa, golf, tennis, and family programming — broader luxury incumbent competing for the same affluent family and wedding segment.
• Jumby Bay Island: Private-island luxury resort off the coast of Antigua with all-suite accommodation, spa, and bespoke weddings — direct head-to-head competitor for Carlisle Bay's premium couples and family segments.
• Rosewood Little Dix Bay: Rosewood luxury resort on Virgin Gorda with suites, spa, multiple dining venues, and yacht/water-sport amenities, competing for affluent Caribbean travelers at a similar price point.
• Amanera: Aman luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic with villas/suites, spa, and golf — competing for ultra-luxury Caribbean travelers who would also consider Antigua.
• Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France: LVMH-operated Cheval Blanc luxury resort on St Barths with suites, spa, and beach dining — direct ultra-luxury competitor in the Caribbean for high-net-worth travelers.
• Hermitage Bay: Boutique luxury all-inclusive resort on Antigua's southwest coast targeting couples and honeymooners, overlapping Carlisle Bay's Bay Suites adults-only positioning and beachfront all-inclusive offering.
• Belmond Cap Juluca: Belmond-operated luxury beach resort in Anguilla with all-suite product, spa, and wedding facilities, comparable in brand positioning and amenity breadth to Carlisle Bay in the Eastern Caribbean.
• Curtain Bluff: Ultra-luxury all-inclusive resort on Antigua with a similar suite count and family/couples positioning, directly competing for the same Antiguan luxury traveler and wedding market.

Regional players

• Sandals Grande Antigua: All-inclusive resort on Antigua targeting couples, owned by a large multi-property operator. Competes in the same destination but at a lower price point and with a less bespoke product than Carlisle Bay.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/carlisle_bay_antigua
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carlisle-bay

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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