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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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Most popular facilities
- 2 swimming pools (1 open)
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free WiFi
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Free cot available on request
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sarah
United Kingdom“Beautiful property . It is the second time we have stayed here .” - Ian United Kingdom“REPEAT VISIT ALWAYS VERY GOOD SPA'S A BONUS WITH EXC OUTDOOR POOL + HIGH QUALITY GOLF”
- Judith 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.”
- Theresa 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“Friendliness of staff, helpfulness and approachability”
- Elise 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...”
- Amiee United Kingdom“Everything about the hotel was perfect,staff,service,food and comfy bed and lovely pools.”
- Matthew 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“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.”
- Scrivener United Kingdom“Everything. A real treat to myself as I was backpacking around Cornwall. It was more than I could have dreamt of.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- 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
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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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.
The fine print
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
