The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa
Sea Road, St Austell, PL25 3RD, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.4/10! (score from 893 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Absolutely everything from the room, staff, food, views, location

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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 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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- 2 swimming pools
- Free parking
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free WiFi
- 2 restaurants
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Superb breakfast

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- Heather
United Kingdom
“Absolutely everything from the room, staff, food, views, location” - Andy
United Kingdom
“People friendly and welcoming. Breakfast service very good. Bed perfect size.” - Stuart
United Kingdom
“Everything. The hotel was fantastic and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Just a 2 night stay but exceptional all round.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants2 restaurants on site
- Bay View Restaurant
- CuisineBritish
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Taste Brasserie
- CuisineBritish • Local
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsHalal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of The Carlyon Bay Hotel and SpaGreat facilities! Review score, 9
- 2 swimming pools
- Free parking
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free WiFi
- 2 restaurants
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Superb breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Beach
- Tennis equipment
- Evening entertainment
- Mini golf
- HikingOff-site
- Children's playground
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Tennis court
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Fruits
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Street parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser press
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Safety deposit box
- 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
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- 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
- 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
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- Arabic
- English
- French
- Lithuanian
- Polish
- Romanian
- Slovak
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 room.
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
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.
Cash is not accepted
The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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.
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.
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.
Outdoor Swimming Pool is closed from Sun 01 Oct 2023 until Tue 30 Apr 2024
FAQs about The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa
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The nearest beach is just 250 yards from The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa include:
- Single
- Twin/Double
- Double
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The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa is 2.2 miles from the centre of St Austell. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Hiking
- Children's playground
- Tennis court
- Mini golf
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Evening entertainment
- Tennis equipment
- Walking tours
- Beauty Services
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Facial treatments
- Beach
- Waxing services
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Make up services
- Swimming Pool
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Body treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Spa facilities
- Steam room
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa/wellness packages
- Back massage
- Neck massage
- Foot massage
- Head massage
- Hand massage
- Full body massage
- Fitness
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Check-in at The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The prices at The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa on this page.
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The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa has 2 restaurants:
- Bay View Restaurant
- Taste Brasserie