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About this property

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 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • 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
1 single bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
1 double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    REPEAT VISIT ALWAYS VERY GOOD SPA'S A BONUS WITH EXC OUTDOOR POOL + HIGH QUALITY GOLF
  • Judith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A great stay, room was good size breakfast and evening meal were very good, Spa was really clean and a good size nothing negative at all over our 4 days stay.
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff, staff, staff Location, food activities all excellent
  • Theresa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The friendly and helpful staff. They all went above and beyond. ROOM was amazing. Options on FOOD - outstanding and of high quality. 3 Different places to eat - each outstanding in its own right. highly recommend
  • Olivia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendliness of staff, helpfulness and approachability
  • Elise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The view is lovely, very relaxing, bed was super comfy, pillows were nice. Room a little small but manageable, kind of cute actually. The spa is really lovely, so no chilled and although there's not lots of everything there seems to be enough for...
  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast, views were lovely, spa facilities and heated outdoor pool, ease of parking, onsite activities proximity to south coast path, beach and town
  • Amiee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything about the hotel was perfect,staff,service,food and comfy bed and lovely pools.
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning views, incredible well-heated outdoor pool and lovely spa facilities. Bed was gloriously comfortable, and the bedroom and bathroom were well decorated and comfortable. The staff were fabulous across the hotel, and the food in the...
  • Dizzydarling
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A fabulous location, the room was large, with a beautiful sea view. The dinner was superb. The staff are friendly, attentive and professional - a credit to the establishment.

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

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
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
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 option.
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.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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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.