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Carlisle Bay Antigua
All-suite resort on a horseshoe bay, south-west Antigua
$105Starting fromper guest
Up to 90Guestsseated for dinner
87Bedroomson site
Carlisle Bay is an all-suite resort on a horseshoe bay on the south-west coast of Antigua, with a private jetty, a beach banquet area and four restaurants.
Carlisle Bay sits on a horseshoe bay on the south-west coast of Antigua, with rainforest behind it and the Caribbean Sea in front. The resort has 87 all-suite rooms with ocean or garden views, balconies or terraces, and separate family areas. Its jetty, beach, gardens and pool offer several settings for a ceremony, and the resort's luxury yacht can take guests out to sea for a ceremony afloat.
Wedding coordinators handle the planning from the first enquiry, including local services and the legal paperwork for a marriage licence on the island. Receptions can be held on the beach or at a private dining room, with East, Indigo on the Beach and Ottimo! hosting parties of 40 to 160 guests. The resort is about 30 minutes by car from the airport, and the spa, yoga pavilion and tennis courts give guests time to rest before and after the day. The couple can also begin their honeymoon straight after the wedding, or stay on with family and friends.
Carlisle Bay Antigua
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At a glance
The Essentials
- Where
- Old Road, Saint Mary's, south-west coast of Antigua
- Capacity
- Beach banquet for up to 90 guests
- Stay
- 87 all-suite rooms with ocean or garden views
- Ceremony
- Private jetty, beach, gardens, pool, restaurants or the luxury yacht
- Price
- From US$105 per person for a reception menu
- Exclusive use
- The entire resort can be booked for a wedding
- Catering
- In house, with locally sourced produce
- Nearest airport
- About 30 minutes by car
A horseshoe bay on Antigua's south-west coast
The resort lies on a horseshoe bay on the south-west coast of Antigua, with rainforest behind it and the Caribbean Sea in front. Its 87 all-suite rooms have ocean or garden views, balconies or terraces, and separate family areas.
Settings for the ceremony
Couples can exchange vows on the private jetty, on the beach, in the resort gardens, beside the pool or aboard the resort's luxury yacht. Wedding coordinators plan the arrangements from the first enquiry, and the resort offers an introductory wedding package to every wedding couple.
Receptions and dinners
A beach banquet can serve up to 90 guests, and the private dining rooms at East, Indigo on the Beach and Ottimo! host receptions for 40 to 160 people. The Coconut Grove, lit by tiki torches, suits a wedding breakfast with close family, and a candlelit dinner can be set on the jetty.
Jetty ceremony
Vows exchanged at the end of the resort's private jetty, with the sea on both sides.
Beach banquet
A beach banquet for up to 90 guests, or a barbecue on the sand for family and friends.
Private dining rooms
East, Indigo on the Beach and Ottimo! host receptions for 40 to 160 people.
Coconut Grove
A tiki-torch setting for an intimate celebration and a wedding breakfast with a few close guests.
Yacht ceremonies
The resort's luxury yacht offers a setting for a ceremony out on the open sea.
CARA Spa
Facial and massage treatments, yoga classes and health retreats, offered at the resort spa.
Accommodation
87 rooms and suites
Exclusive use and buyout
The whole of Carlisle Bay Antigua, to yourselves
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Location
Antigua and Barbuda
About 30 minutes' drive from Antigua's airport.
Carlisle Bay Antigua
Old Road, Saint Mary's, Antigua
Things to do nearby
- CARA Spa
- Yoga and Pilates pavilion
- Tennis and pickleball courts
- Water sports centre
- Private screening room
- Fitness centre
Pricing and what to expect
What a wedding here costs
From$105Per person, Caribbean Classic reception (US$)
Typically includes
Caribbean Classic wedding reception, US$105 per person: salads, a choice of entree, side dishes and desserts. Meal only, plus 10% service charge and 17% government tax.
Island Elegance wedding reception, US$165 per person: soup, salads, entree, side dishes and desserts. Meal only.
A la carte three-course menu, US$120 per person: a choice of starters, entrees and desserts.
Island Ease, US$69 per person: one-hour arrival reception and a two-hour open bar.
Renewal of Vows package, US$550: marriage officer's fee, sermonette, vow renewal certificate, small vanilla cake and two glasses of champagne.
Reception set-up, venue fees and chairs are separate privatisation fees.
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Frequently asked questions
Carlisle Bay Antigua
Where is Carlisle Bay?
The resort is on a horseshoe bay on the south-west coast of Antigua, at Old Road, Saint Mary's. It is about 30 minutes' drive from the airport.
How many guests can a wedding hold?
The resort offers a beach banquet for up to 90 guests. East, Indigo on the Beach and Ottimo! can host receptions for 40 to 160 people.
Is the whole resort available for a wedding?
Yes. The entire resort can be booked for a wedding, as well as a stay for just the couple.
Does the resort help with the legal paperwork?
The wedding coordinators assist with local services and legal paperwork. The Special Marriage Licence application must be made at the Ministry of Legal Affairs, and flights arriving after 3 pm may not leave enough time to apply on the same day.
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