Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Luxury Coastal Hotel in Cornwall with Golf, Spa & Fine Dining
Carlyon Bay Hotel, established in 1925, is a family-owned luxury resort nestled within 250 acres of secluded grounds overlooking St Austell Bay. Our hotel combines historic charm with modern amenities, offering 86 elegantly appointed rooms, many with sea views. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional hospitality through our award-winning dining experiences, championship golf course, and AA Recommended spa. As part of the Brend Collection, we draw on over 50 years of expertise in the hospitality industry to deliver tailored service. Our team of dedicated professionals ensures every guest enjoys access to complimentary leisure facilities including indoor and outdoor heated pools, tennis courts, and a 9-hole approach course.With generations of experience in luxury hospitality, we maintain rigorous standards of excellence across all our services. Our commitment to quality is evidenced by accolades such as the AA Small Hotel Group of the Year 2025/26. We guarantee transparent pricing through our Best Price Guarantee policy while offering exclusive direct-booking benefits including room upgrades and attraction discounts. Our strategic coastal location provides easy access to Cornwall's premier attractions while maintaining a tranquil retreat atmosphere.
Services
Luxury Accommodation
Award-Winning Dining
Championship Golf Course
Luxury Spa
Family-Friendly Facilities
Details
- Year established: 1925
Highlights and features
- We offer 250 acres of private coastal grounds with panoramic sea views
- Our guests enjoy complimentary access to an 18-hole championship golf course
- Award-winning dining with AA Rosette recognition and local Cornish produce
- Family-friendly luxury with dedicated play areas and supervised activities
- Strategically located near Cornwall's top attractions including St Ives and Newquay
Associations and certifications
- AA Rosette
- AA Recommended
Services
Luxury Accommodation
Our 86 luxury rooms combine Cornish hospitality with modern comforts, featuring sumptuous beds, boutique furnishings, and many offering uninterrupted sea views. All accommodations include complimentary WiFi, satellite TV, and luxury Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. Guests enjoy exclusive access to our championship golf course and spa facilities during their stay.
Championship Golf Course
Our 18-hole cliff-top course stretches 6,500 yards with breathtaking views across St Austell Bay. Complimentary access for hotel guests includes use of the PGA professional-led instruction and 9-hole approach course. The rolling parkland layout challenges players of all abilities while maintaining the highest standards of course maintenance.
Luxury Spa
The AA Recommended spa features indoor and outdoor pools, heated stone loungers, steam room, sauna, and 12 treatment rooms. Expert therapists provide tailored treatments using holistic techniques to enhance wellbeing. The facility includes a nail studio and offers both relaxing and therapeutic beauty treatments in a serene coastal setting.
Award-Winning Dining
Our two AA Rosette-awarded restaurants showcase the best of Cornish cuisine with locally sourced ingredients. The Bay View Restaurant offers fine dining with panoramic sea views, while the Taste of Cornwall Brasserie provides a more relaxed atmosphere. Both venues maintain rigorous culinary standards with menus created by our experienced executive chefs.
Family-Friendly Facilities
We provide supervised playrooms during school holidays, dedicated children's menus, and family activity programmes. The FuNzONe entertainment area and croquet lawn cater to multi-generational guests. Our staff can arrange local family excursions while ensuring comfortable accommodations with interconnecting room options available.
Questions
What luxury amenities are included in my stay?
All guests receive complimentary access to our 18-hole championship golf course, luxury spa facilities, indoor and outdoor heated pools, and tennis courts.
Does the hotel offer family-friendly accommodations?
We provide supervised playrooms during peak periods, family-friendly dining options, and accessible facilities for guests with children.
What dining options are available at the hotel?
Our award-winning restaurants include the Bay View Restaurant with sea views and Taste of Cornwall Brasserie, both serving locally sourced Cornish cuisine.
Is the hotel accessible for guests with disabilities?
We offer accessible rooms, ramped entrances, adapted bathrooms, and emergency visual alarms, with advance notice required for specific requirements.
What booking advantages exist when reserving directly?
Direct bookings include our Best Price Guarantee, exclusive offers, 72-hour cancellation flexibility, and complimentary room upgrades where possible.
Reviews (4)
Harry B.
Jun 14, 2022
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Visited for a meal, did not stay. On arrival we were hosted very well, guiding us to our table. The restaurant was lovely, well presented and clean, along with their staff. The food was very good, lots of choice, great variety. Cooked to specification and served professionally. The staff were very attentive, looking after everyone at our table, making sure we were well catered for.
Scott Eaton
May 25, 2022
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Amazing hotel and staff couldn't have faulted it. Some of the fastest room service I've ever encountered. However I would not recommend staying as a young couple. It was like waking onto the set of Cocoon, I was looking for the rocks in the pool.
Lee Carey
May 19, 2022
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Came here for my wife's birthday dinner and was not disappointed at all. The food and the service was exceptional. The perfect views over the bay were spectacular
Rosie Walters
May 12, 2022
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We had the most amazing day when we recently held our Wedding reception at Carlyon Bay Hotel. The staff are all extremely helpful and can't do enough for you. The food was exceptional. Our guests all throughly enjoyed the day. Thank you to all involved.
