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Carlyon Bay Hotel

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Single Room, Sea View | Beach/ocean view
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Property grounds
A coastal resort with a swimming pool, tennis court, and a golf course.
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $255
$213 nightly
$255 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 19 - Jun 20

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

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room (Inland Facing)

Superior Double or Twin Room (Inland Facing) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room (Inland Facing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double or Twin Convertible, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Convertible, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Small Double Room, Inland View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Small Double Room, Inland View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed (Inland Facing) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed (Inland Facing)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double or Twin Room (Inland Facing) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room (Inland Facing)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

St Austell

When you stay at Carlyon Bay Hotel in St Austell, you'll be near the bay, within a 15-minute drive of Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Crinnis Beach and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Kidzworld.

What's nearby

  • Crinnis Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kidzworld - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Charlestown Harbour - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Charlestown Beach - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • St Austell (USX-St Austell Train Station) - 6 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eden Coffee House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pier House Hotel & Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Rashleigh Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chinese Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The New Taj Bangladeshi and Indian Cuisine - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Carlyon Bay Hotel

Carlyon Bay Hotel offers 86 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. A pillow menu is available. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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 center.

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

The onsite 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.
Stay in one of 86 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. While the golfer in the family is out on the course, you can enjoy above-par recreational amenities such as outdoor tennis courts and an indoor pool. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy Regional cuisine at Bay View Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.
Bay View Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant specializes 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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1931
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Carlyon
Carlyon Bay
Carlyon Bay Hotel
Carlyon Bay Hotel St Austell
Carlyon Bay St Austell
Carlyon Hotel
Hotel Carlyon Bay
The Carlyon Bay Hotel St Austell
The Carlyon Bay St Austell, Cornwall
Carlyon Bay Hotel Hotel
Carlyon Bay Hotel St Austell
Carlyon Bay Hotel Hotel St Austell

Carlyon Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 318 out of 455 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 455 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 455 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 455 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 455 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

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

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

Neil

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

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

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

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

nicholas

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

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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 traveler

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

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Hotel, with amazing facilities and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023