Carlyon Bay Hotel

Having read the last review on the above hotel I couldnt help but add my opinion to the debate! I have stayed many times at this hotel since I was very young, several times with my family, a few times with a couple of boyfriends (!) and with a small group of friends. I know when you get older you tend to view things through rose-tinted spectacles but I remember absolutely loving this hotel when I was little (mid-1980's!). There is no doubt that the general standard is great. The overall position astride the cliff top is pretty breathtaking, but St Austell is not the most fabulous town, nor the most picturesque. I have heard through the grapevine ...  Read the complete review

Upon arriving at the carlyon bay hotel, we were greeted by the doorman, and were asked if we needed any assistance with our luggage. The porter loaded our luggage onto the trolly, and then whisked it away, whilst we checked in, with the assistance of the lovely reception staff. before unpacking, we decided to relax with a drink and a bite of lunch in the comfortable cocktail lounge. After unpacking, we decided to walk down the sea road to the beach-less than 10 minutes away. Although the cleanliness of the privatly owned beach left much to desire, on further visits, this has been improved, although this may be due to he new development on the beach! ...  Read the complete review

I'm not normally the sort of person who would be writing about a hotel which specialises in "Luxury Breaks". Lucky breaks, yes, because last year I was invited to a function at The Carlyon Bay Hotel... Our first impressions on driving up to the entrance were that we were very definitely in the wrong place - this hotel has liveried doormen, for heavens sake. We were also a little early, since the hotel has a strict policy that rooms will not be ready for handover until 1.00pm. However, having been speedily checked in by a very friendly and efficient receptionist, we were shown to a comfortable lounge where we were able to buy a cafetiere of coffee ...  Read the complete review