Carlyon Bay Hotel

4.0 star property

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Single Room, Sea View | Beach/ocean view
Exterior
Property grounds
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Building design

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Sea Road, St Austell, England, PL25 3RD
  • Place, Crinnis Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Charlestown Harbour
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Charlestown Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double or Twin Room (Inland Facing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double or Twin Convertible, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Small Double Room, Inland View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed (Inland Facing)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double or Twin Room (Inland Facing)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Carlyon Bay Hotel

2 restaurants, a full-service spa and a golf course are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge.
Carlyon Bay Hotel offers 86 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. A pillow menu is available. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

Guests can play rounds at the 27-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 2 outdoor tennis courts. An indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Carlyon Bay Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Crinnis Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Bay View Restaurant, a fine-dining restaurant that serves Regional cuisine
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor and seasonal outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to body wraps, massages or manicures and pedicures at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a golf course, 2 outdoor tennis courts and a gym
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Crinnis Beach and Kidzworld
Carlyon Bay Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and outdoor tennis courts. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. An indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a hot tub are also featured at the family-friendly Carlyon Bay Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star St Austell hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.
Bay View Restaurant – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Taste – This brasserie serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.
The Club House – Overlooking the golf course, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 18.50 for adults and GBP 9.25 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bay View Restaurant
  • Taste
  • The Club House

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 27-hole golf course
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1931
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests with disabilities must contact this property in advance to discuss the individual requirements.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 100.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 100.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 18.5 for adults and from GBP 9.25 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 100.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 100.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Carlyon Bay Hotel St Austell
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Carlyon Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 453 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 453 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 453 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 453 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 453 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel & staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Geeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Comfortable stay, great food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel in a stunning location, presented with art deco design, high standards of cleanliness everywhere. All staff were welcoming, although we felt Josh & his team in Terrace bar went beyond to welcome. A wonderful vibe with all staff.. room spotless, bed super comfy, spa very relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Glynis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved location facilities all of it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was next to extractor fan didn't get a good nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with a spectacular view of the coastline. Service was brilliant and we loved how family friendly the hotel was. Would happily come again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

abbie

Liked: Amenities
Great staff and my husband had the best fillet steak he has ever eaten.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel, great food, and our room had the most amazing view of the coastline.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Whats not to love

Always a perect stay, love it here. Comfy bed, great location and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, very restful and relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and very pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa and gym lovely. Top tier biscuits available in room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, amazing location, fab facilities. The staff were all very attentive and helpful. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH ANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay and lovely spa area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel and location, will definitely be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel with really friendly staff

Beautiful hotel with really friendly staff would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent!!

Wonderful!!! Super relaxing; great location, wxcellent food and service was incredibly friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
100% spotless
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Hotel, with amazing facilities and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just what a hotel should be like. Great area, great service, food was lovely! Room was good, shower brilliant and very clean overall. Great service, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, wonderful views, lovely room and fabulous facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024