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The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa

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The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa Is This the Best Place to Stay in St Austell, Cornwall (GB)?

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Situated on the rugged cliffs of St Austell Bay, The Carlyon Bay Hotel boasts a luxurious spa, an award-winning restaurant, and an impressive golf course. Guests can enjoy stunning panoramic views and 4-star accommodations.

The spacious rooms at Carlyon Bay are tastefully decorated and equipped with a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee-making facilities, and modern private bathrooms. Some rooms offer breathtaking views of the English Channel.

The spa features amenities such as an indoor swimming pool, spa bath, steam room, and heated loungers. Additionally, there is an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and beauty treatment rooms available for guests.

The Bay View restaurant offers fresh seafood and exquisite vintage wines in an elegant setting. The dress code is smart/smart casual, prohibiting ripped denim and sportswear. For a more casual dining experience, the Taste Brasserie presents fine locally sourced ingredients, while the Spa Bar provides light meals on the charming terrace.

Located just a few meters from Cornwall’s sandy beaches, The Carlyon Bay Hotel is 2 miles away from the Eden Project. The Lost Gardens of Heligan can be reached within a 10-minute drive, and St Austell center is also just 2 miles away.

Couples have a strong preference for this location, giving it an impressive rating of 9.4 for romantic getaways.

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 large double bed
1 double bed

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
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
VisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted

Important Information
Essential details for guests staying at this property

Due to the lift’s capacity, the hotel does not provide accommodations suitable for wheelchair users.

Kindly be aware that the dress code for the Bay View Restaurant is smart/smart casual. Ripped jeans and sportswear are prohibited. More relaxed dining options are also available.

Please be informed that the spa and golf course may experience high demand; guests are encouraged to schedule any spa treatments or tee times in advance to ensure availability.

The outdoor pool will remain closed from October 1st to April 30th each year.

Guests must present a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests depend on availability, and additional fees may apply.

Please notify The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can utilize the Special Requests box when making a reservation or reach out to the property directly using the contact information provided in your confirmation.

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