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Summary of reviewsCarbis Bay and Spa Hotel is a luxurious hotel with exceptional views of St Ives and Carbis Bay. The hotel's location is its crown jewel with direct access to the beautiful beach and convenient access to the railway. The rooms are spacious and luxurious with modern and attractive ensuite bathrooms. The staff are friendly and accommodating with some guests describing them as amazing. The spa is a luxurious 4-star facility with indulgent treatments and access to exceptional pool and spa facilities. The hotel's location on a beautiful beach with convenient access to the sea is a standout feature. The beds are mostly praised for their quality, providing a comfortable bedroom experience. While opinions on the breakfast and dinner are mixed, guests appreciate the various dining options available. The hotel is generally clean, but some guests have reported issues with cleanliness. The hotel is a true slice of luxury in Cornwall, but some guests felt that the high prices did not justify the lack of luxury they experienced. Overall, Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel offers a comfortable and spacious experience with exceptional views and facilities.
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The C Bay Spa at Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel is a luxurious retreat set within 125 acres of beautiful coastline, including its own Blue Flag sandy beach. The spa boasts an outdoor pool with stunning views, a hydropool and a variety of treatment rooms, including one for couples. Guests can relax in the fire-heated relaxation lounge, on the decked balcony, or in the outdoor sauna, while enjoying a spa food menu. The spa also offers private beachside pavilion treatments and specific rituals for men, mums-to-be and brides. It uses Aromatherapy Associates products, known for their natural skincare approach. The spa also provides a sauna cabin, spa gardens, a relaxation lounge, a beach hot tub and spa treatments such as facials, manicures, pedicures, aromatherapy experiences, scrubs, seaweed wraps, massages, make-up and many more. All guests staying at the Carbis Bay Estate have full use of the spa facilities.
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Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel boasts a truly exceptional location with a stunning view of St Ives and Carbis Bay. Guests repeatedly rave about the hotel's convenient access to the beautiful beach, making it the ideal and idyllic location for a perfect British break with exceptional scenery. The views from the hotel are stunning and many have claimed that they are the best of any hotel in Cornwall. The hotel's design is cleverly done to ensure that the view is captured from all angles. With direct access to the beach, guests are able to enjoy both the nice beach and pool area at the hotel, as well as scenic walking routes in the area. The location of the hotel is definitely its crown jewel with many guests living off the location throughout their stay. Even guests who had issues regarding the room could not overlook the benefits of the hotel's proximity to the beautiful beach. The hotel also has convenient access to the railway, making it easy for guests to access St Ives and St Erth. Overall, the hotel's location is beyond amazing and coupled with the high-quality facilities and spa treatments, guests are ensured an unforgettable stay.
Guests had mixed opinions about the breakfast at Carbis Bay Hotel and Spa. While some described it as amazing and perfect, others found it poor and underwhelming, especially considering the price of the hotel. Many praised the quality and presentation of the food with some noting great healthy options and excellent service. However, other guests were disappointed with the limited choices, small portion sizes and issues with burned or cold toast. Some recommended trying the Orangerie or Walter's restaurants for breakfast, while others enjoyed the lovely views and atmosphere of the breakfast room or conservatory. Overall, opinions were mixed, but guests can look forward to trying the Best Club Sandwich served poolside.
Guest reviews of the dining experience at Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel are mixed with some finding the restaurants to be overpriced and the food average at best. However, other guests praise the exceptional cuisine at Ugly Butterfly and Walters on the Beach restaurants, as well as the lovely breakfast and dinner overlooking the sea. The Orangery restaurant receives high marks for both the quality of the food and the charming staff, while Walter restaurant is stunning and all the staff were welcoming and attentive. The Beach Club receives praise for their dinner as well. Guests appreciate the various dining options available, but some note that the prices are on the higher end. While some find the menu at Ugly Butterfly to be poor and too expensive, others rave about the fantastic food and drinks. Despite some mixed reviews, many guests are happy with their meals and the fresh, tasty cuisine.
The Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel offers stunning views, spacious and luxurious rooms appointed with modern and attractive ensuite bathrooms and clean and tidy accommodations. While some reviewers report issues such as unclean rooms, faulty shower valves or toilets and unpleasant views, others praise the beautiful décor and lovely views from sea-facing rooms. Upgraded lodges and junior suites provide ample space for spreading out and enjoying the comfortable and clean accommodations. However, some rooms are reported as small and lacking in mod cons such as mini-bars or air conditioning. Overall, guests seem to appreciate the location and lovely rooms of the Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel, but suggest that some updates to older rooms could be made for an even more enjoyable experience.
From what we gathered from reviewers, the Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel is mostly praised for the quality of the beds. People have had a very comfortable experience with great beds and very good bed quality. Reviewers found the double beds to be very comfortable, but some found that their mattresses were a little hard. A few guests also noted that they had two singles pushed together instead of a double bed, which was a bit of a downside. Overall though, the hotel seems to provide a comfortable bedroom experience. Some guests were disappointed that there was no seating on the mini balcony, but the bedroom itself was reportedly very comfortable.
Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel is a beautiful hotel with high standards of decoration and furnishing throughout. The property is generally clean, but some guests have reported issues such as unclean rooms, dirty carpets and windows which need attention. While cleaning is a challenge in older buildings, the hotel makes an effort to ensure that rooms are cleaned every single day. However, some guests have reported areas such as kitchenettes and shower curtains not being cleaned regularly. In some instances, maintenance issues such as loose toilet seats and leaking shower doors have affected the cleanliness of the bathroom areas. Overall, guests agree that cleanliness is imperative during the pandemic and while there have been some issues, the hotel is generally very clean with super clean and well-presented facilities.
The staff at Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel really make a difference with many guests praising them for their friendly and attentive service. The reception staff are particularly noteworthy, being described as welcoming and helpful. However, there are some reviews that mention rude or unhelpful staff, particularly in the breakfast room or Orangery restaurant. Despite this, the majority of guests seem to find the staff to be lovely and accommodating and some even go so far as to say they are amazing. The hotel also seems to go out of their way to make guests feel special with some mentioning anniversary treats or thoughtful gestures like chocolates left in their rooms. Overall, while there may be a few hiccups with staff attitudes or service, it seems that the majority of guests have a positive experience thanks to the excellent staff.
Carbis Bay Hotel and Spa boasts a luxurious 4-star spa that is the jewel in the crown of the hotel. Guests can enjoy a range of indulgent treatments and access to the exceptional pool and spa facilities. The spa is very clean and well equipped and guests were delighted with the excellent service they received during their spa treatments. However, some guests reported that appointments at the spa were hard to come by and that treatments were excessively priced. The outdoor heated swimming pool is a stunning feature of the spa area with lovely views overlooking the beach. Although some guests reported disappointing experiences with the spa, others found it to be amazing and lovely. Overall, the Carbis Bay Hotel and Spa's location, view, spa treatments and pool area were exceptional.
Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel boasts a stunning location on a beautiful beach with convenient access to the sea. Guests enjoyed the lovely view and location of the hotel, which offers direct access to its own beach. The beach area includes plenty of activities for both adults and kids and guests raved about the lovely pool area as well. The beach and views were described as something from a paradise island with great views of the coast and access to the beachfront. Overall, guests found the proximity to the beach to be fantastic with the location being truly exceptional, especially when combined with the spa treatments and beach restaurant. The hotel is the perfect location for those seeking a beachfront getaway, providing a stunning location, beautiful Carbis Bay beach and a fantastic position right on the clean sandy beach.
The Carbis Bay Hotel and Spa is a luxurious hotel that offers a comfortable and spacious experience. Guests can enjoy their breakfast in bed for an extra £10 and the hotel boasts exceptional spa and pool facilities. With views of the stunning Carbis beach and access to the Ugly Butterfly restaurant and Carbis beach restaurant, this is a true slice of luxury in Cornwall. However, some guests felt that the high prices of up to £650 a night did not justify the lack of luxury they experienced and that basic expectations such as top-notch service were not met. Despite this, for many others, the hotel surpassed their expectations and was hailed as an amazing and exceptional hotel.
No, Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel doesn't have any pool.
Yes, a spa is available at Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel.
No, Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel.
No, Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel doesn't have a gym.
