A Magnificent Cliff-TopLocation
Cornwall’s leading luxury hotel stands amongst 250 acres of secluded gardens and grounds, which include our own championship 18-hole golf course and 9-hole approach course. The fabulous cliff-top location, AA rosette award-winning cuisine, extensive spa facilities and the outstanding golf course combine to make this hotel unique.
With so much to do and see in our beautiful county, a stay at our luxury hotel provides a wonderfully relaxing base to return to at the end of a day out, whether that's spent on a beautiful beach, sampling top Cornish cuisine, or getting stuck into your favourite adrenaline sport.
ChampionshipGolf Course
With jaw-dropping views over St Austell Bay, this is one of the most stunning cliff-top golf courses in Cornwall and one of the most spectacular championship golf courses to be found anywhere. Use of our golf course is complimentary for guests staying at our hotel and open to members alike. Lessons are available from the local PGA professionals and golf buggies and equipment is also available for hire from the pro shop.
Luxury Accommodationin Cornwall
With 86 luxury rooms to choose from you’ll be spoilt for choice. All of our rooms have first-class furnishings, stylish decor, and many also boast breathtaking sea views over the Bay. A stay in each of our rooms an en-suite, free WIFI, free parking, a complimentary round of golf, free use of our leisure facilities and spa, LDC TV with Sky Sports & Freeview, luxury toiletries from Gilchrist & Soames, so rest assured you'll have everything you need for a perfect break.
Make Time toRelax & Unwind
Whether your idea of me-time is a relaxing massage, an evening swim or an early morning workout, we have everything you need at The Carlyon Bay Hotel. Our luxury spa facilities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a hydrotherapy spa bath, heated stone lounges, a sauna, a steam room and so much more! Enhance your spa experience and choose from a collection of treatments from Elemis performed by our highly trained Spa Therapists.
Dining
At The Carlyon Bay Hotel we are passionate about our food. When you eat at any of our hotel restaurants you can expect great food, beautifully cooked by our team of chefs using fresh and locally-sourced ingredients wherever possible. With two exquisite restaurants; The Bay View as well as our newly refurbished Taste Brasserie, Spa Bar and Clubhouse, you can indulge in everything from a hearty breakfast and light lunch to a 3-course dinner.
Weddings
With its luxurious interior and magnificent grounds, The Carlyon Bay Hotel presents the perfect setting for your special day. We can provide everything you need to make the day run smoothly, from bespoke menus, and choice of cake stands to the red carpet on arrival. If you are thinking of a civil ceremony or partnership, our beautifully appointed rooms have space for up to 150 guests. Or we can offer you the perfect setting out on the lawn overlooking the spectacular St Austell Bay using our bespoke gazebo.
Festive
With a selection of festive breaks available throughout the yuletide season, you can be assured of luxurious surroundings, stunning food, first-class service, a fantastic array of quality entertainment and a general touch of class. We also offer a range of celebrations available to those local to us, which include Christmas parties, indulgent festive afternoon teas and lavish festive lunches.
A part of the family
The Carlyon Bay Hotel is one of the Brend Collection's leading hotels. As a family-run business with over 50 years' experience in the tourism and hospitality sector, we know how to provide you with a truly memorable, bespoke experience that is unmatched by anything else you'll find across the globe.
Our stunning cliff-top hotel has a 4 AA Silver Star status, and we are delighted to have also received Gold in both the South West Tourism Awards and the Cornwall Tourism Awards for 2021 and 2022 in the Large Hotel of the Year category.
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Fine dining restaurants don’t come better than our AA Rosette Winning Bay View restaurant. Savour the very best Cornish cuisine along with incredible sea views sumptuous surroundings and a warm and relaxing atmosphere.
For dining with a contemporary style, your perfect choice is the Carlyon Bay Brasserie, ‘Taste of Cornwall’ in St Austell, Cornwall. With a menu designed and inspired by the Cornish favourites, Head Chef Simon Brown and his team take the very best local, fresh Cornish ingredients and create dishes that are simply magical.
Non-golfers, non-members and locals are very welcome at our Clubhouse. Sit back and watch the latest sporting events and enjoy the spectacular views of the bay whilst lingering over a light lunch. Relax, enjoy a coffee, a drink, or a freshly prepared meal, anytime from 9am until 6pm.
Perfect for a morning coffee, light lunch, afternoon tea or cocktail. Sink into modern, delightfully comfortable sofas and take in magnificent sea views or enjoy the sea breeze on the terrace.
The relaxed atmosphere of the Spa Bar makes it a wonderful place to unwind, chat or simply enjoy the sports TV which is available throughout the day. Enjoy freshly prepared light lunches and a great selection of fruit smoothies after indulging in a little bit of spa time.