The Carlyon Bay Hotel and Spa

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Liked: Terrace had exceptional views over the ocean, the golf club served a decent lunch. Piano in the bar of the hotel in the evening was a lovely touch.
Disliked: Our Room was directly above the hotel entrance, it was small but clean, unfortunately the decor tired and air conditioning insufficient. We weren’t expecting a coach tour to decant from the bar at 11pm and congregate outside reception smoking and drinking until the early hours, making so much noise I don’t believe any of the rooms facing the hotel front would have had any sleep. This hotel is trading on its past elegance, there is nothing impressive about it except the views from the garden, so do yourself a favour and don’t bother booking a room to stay as it’s not worth it. Staff are young and not interested in serving or accommodating guests. Dinner and breakfast was average and nothing spectacular. I set off for an early evening run down to the local beach and was surprised by the amount of underaged teenagers with alcohol. A very intimidating environment for a solo runner, so do yourself a favour and avoid this place, there are plenty of other hotels along the coast that deliver what they advertise.

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The hotel carlyon bay and...

Liked: Everything about the hotel was great . Couldn't fault anything.
Disliked: I really can't think of anything as I thought the hotel and staff got a 10 out of 10

Exceptional

Liked: Fabulous hotel and location. All the staff were pleasant and friendly. Would most certainly come back again...

Exceptional

Superb

Liked: Nice staff in reception and restaurant

Lovely views and lovely location.

Liked: The breakfast at the hotel and the members of staff were lovely. The views, the outdoor pool and tennis courts are brilliant.
Disliked: Arguably overpriced. The lift is tiny. The room we stayed in had very thin walls - we could hear upstairs, next door and anyone that walked past the bedroom. Curtains need a wash. The steam room and sauna room need refurbishing.

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Liked: The whole hotel was fabulous, my room was very spacious even though it was listed as a small double.
Disliked: Nothing

Lovely stay. Most staff excellent

Liked: Location beautiful, staff really good in evening bars n restaurant
Disliked: Some of young breakfast staff could have a better attitude & be more helpful at coming forward to take our order & assist