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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 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.2
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Guests who stayed here loved
Adrian
United Kingdom
“Awesome views, lovely decor, food, spa room. Just fabulous”
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Katharine
United Kingdom
“The staff were all very helpful and friendly. Food was excellent. Room was beautiful with amazing sea views.”
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Fiona
United Kingdom
“Second visit and made more special with all the Christmas decorations.”
Keith
United Kingdom
“Everything, exceptional staff always happy to help, food is sublime, spa is exceptional, can't rate this place any higher, will definitely be returning.”
Warren
United Kingdom
“A most luxurious establishment with the most welcoming members of staff. Wonderful!”
Nicholls
United Kingdom
“Very friendly and helpful staff. big shout out to all of the staff who come to the tables and ask if you want more drinks, food, both at breakfast time and on the evening. Bar staff also very pleasant and helpful. The facilities excellent with tea...”
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Theresa
United Kingdom
“Everything about this hotel is amazing, the location, the rooms, the easy check in and attentive staff, the spa facilities and the choice of restaurants. I couldn’t fault anything and plan to book again soon.”
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Stephen
United Kingdom
“Everything was lovely the swimming pool was great and the atmosphere was good.”
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Sarah
United Kingdom
“Beautiful property . It is the second time we have stayed here .”
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Ian
United Kingdom
“REPEAT VISIT
ALWAYS VERY GOOD
SPA'S A BONUS WITH EXC OUTDOOR POOL
+ HIGH QUALITY GOLF”
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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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
Cash is not accepted
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.
Pool 2 - outdoor is closed from Wed 1 Oct 2025 until Thu 30 Apr 2026
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