Hotel Overview
Part of the joy of staying at Galley Bay is dining at the two alfresco restaurants. Farm-fresh offerings are prepared with care, melding Caribbean with Continental into wonderfully original dishes. Enjoy a cooling break from the sun by day or a satisfying nightcap at any one of Galley Bay's three open-air lounges. All three serve a wonderful selection of cooling Caribbean cocktails, top-shelf liquor, and wines by the glass, along with non-alcoholic beverages.
On Galley Bay's beautiful, three-quarter-mile crescent of sand, the inviting sea is a fantastic natural playground for a host of non-motorized water sports. All lessons and equipment are included, just another luxurious reason to choose an all-inclusive stay at Galley Bay. There's no reason to take a vacation from your exercise regiment while you're at Galley Bay. Free weights and cardio equipment let you keep up your routine - or start a new one - in the comfort of the air-conditioned Fitness Center. On land, you can partake of a wide array of sports and pastimes. Galley Bay features an Astro-Turf tennis court for daytime play. To put a new spin on your game, join one of the clinics or arrange for personal instruction. For the utmost in relaxation and pampering, guests are invited to explore Indulge, the beautiful spa.
Beyond the grounds of Galley Bay, a host of exciting adventures are all within easy reach. Join a Jeep adventure into the rainforest, play golf, or discover some of the island's 365 beautiful beaches. Galley Bay makes it a point to keep its guests entertained with the best local musicians, who bring island-inflected live music to the resort each night.
Location
Antigua - BeachProperty Information
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Hotel Details
Hotel Advisories
All guests must be at least 16.
General Policies & Fine Print
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
4619 reviews
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Nov 18, 2024Nicest resort in Antigua, but not quite 5 stars due to some issues
Stayed here for 5 nights and found it to be one of the nicest resorts in Antigua. Here's the breakdown: What's Great - The beach is the real draw here - private, white sand, and never crowded - Rooms are excellent (we had a beachfront suite and it was fantastic) - Good amenities: reliable WiFi for work calls, big TV, nice coffee shop - Food is good (not mind-blowing, but consistently nice) - Live music every night adds a nice touch - Really peaceful vibe - definitely not a party scene The Crowd - Mostly older British travelers (60+) and Americans (35-55). - If you're looking for a quiet, relaxed atmosphere, you'll fit right in here. Some Issues Had a few problems that kept this from being a 5-star stay: - We had housekeeping issues our entire stay -> If I’m staying at a Motel 6, I know what I’m getting. But at this price point, you shouldn’t have to walk down to reception to get TP (despite the fact they didn’t resupply it and then you asked for it). One day they cleaned the room, but didn’t clean the bathroom. - About half the staff seemed pretty unfriendly, which was surprising for this type of resort - The manager did apologize and comp some things when we brought up the issues Bottom Line - Despite the service hiccups, we'd definitely come back. - For a laid-back beach vacation at an all-inclusive in the Caribbean, it's hard to beat. - The fact that 60% of guests are repeat visitors says a lot. - Good for: Quiet beach vacation, couples getaway - Not for: Party scene, lively atmosphere Pro tip: The beachfront suites are worth it
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Nov 14, 2024Anniversary trip
Excellent all the way around. Food was always good, location was great, and the staff were excellent. The resort was on the smaller side which made it easier to get around and less headache for eating dinner, only 3 restaurants to chose from but menu was changed daily
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Nov 03, 2024
How did they make perfect even better?
Just returned from my 10th stay (last time last a year ago). I thought it was the most idyllic place and was beyond perfect; however, after this stay, I was amazed at the changes that have been made that make perfect even more perfect. As usual, every member of the team is kind, gracious and simply can’t do enough to ensure you enjoy your stay. They are truly the heart of this resort and deserve only the highest praise. In my opinion, you can find beautiful beaches and great food elsewhere, but the reason I keep returning is the team. During the week, I didn’t encounter one person who didn’t smile, wave and offer a friendly greeting or a chat. It was great to see staff members that have been there over the years (Cedric, Alfred, Lynette, Stuart, Sade, and Andrea) as well as new faces (Jessica and Sandy G). While I hate to praise individual members, I must send a special thank you to Inez, who coordinated medical care, and Joan, who made sure I received the needed medication timely, in guest services who were so kind during an unexpected medical situation. My premium beachfront suite had everything you could want. Lovely furnishings and a comfortable bed, all kept immaculately clean by the housekeeping staff, and a mini bar full of sodas, beers, wine and lots of bottled water that was refreshed daily. So glad to see they swapped out the down duvets with much more comfortable cotton blankets. Also love the new maid call / do not disturb button. What more could you want than to step out of your room directly onto one of the most beautiful beaches anywhere? Galley Bay has the most serene atmosphere, in which you can fully escape the hustle and bustle of life at home. No waking up at the crack of dawn to throw your towel on a beach lounger: every room has their own assigned loungers, palapa and table (brilliant). The resort now offers beach and room service. At least every few hours, a kindly waitstaff passed by, happy to bring you the beverage of your choice. The lunch and dinner menus at both Seagrape and Gaugin have been updated with some really delicious new dishes, like the brie, cranberry, chorizo and roast corn tart is a must and the line caught, grilled snapper was amazing. Thankfully hey have not given up old favorites like jerk chicken wings and goat curry. Even Ismay’s menu, which had remained unchanged for several years, has been updated (the pan roasted scallop appetizer and salmon entrée were incredible). And the desserts, those wonderful desserts. I’m not usually a sweet eater, but I just couldn’t resist the wonderful new confections on offer and tried something new after each meal. I heard that they will be expanding service at Gaugin to include breakfast as well as a beach bar! The Upscale Café (coffee shop) has the most delicious cookies; don’t miss them. My only request is to get rid of the out-dated dress code. Let the staff and guests wear more comfortable clothing! As for the staff, I was there during the breast cancer awareness day when the team wore lovely pink t-shirts and casual bottoms, while still looking very professional. It was nice to see them out of the polyester uniforms for a change. I agree that appropriate attire must be worn, but it is hard to watch the men wearing long pants to dinner and sweat uncomfortably throughout their meal. Let the guys wear tailored shorts at dinner year-round.
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Nov 02, 2024
10 days of indulgence!
Sensational food, views, beach, accommodation & company! Super calming, total relaxation, perfect to unwind and get away from the hustle and bustle of a hectic city life. A choice of 3 restaurants, all day bar snacks & coffee shop; you won’t go hungry! Plenty of local entertainment if you do feel the need to leave the resort - stingray city, giant tortoise sanctuary, Shirley Heights, boat hire, helicopter hire, harbour restaurants. A holiday of a lifetime!
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Oct 17, 2024
Double review - great times at GB!
Actually, a double review as we stayed here for 9 nights in July and 6 nights in September-October. Notes below are mainly from our latest trip -- We obviously enjoy spending time here. If you are looking for a true relaxing, stress-free getaway this is the place. We hope the staff enjoys repeat guests, because we truly enjoy seeing them as well. I could go on and on naming them all, but it's a special place with special people. We especially loved the Lunch at the Beach Grill, specials every day on point. Nikki at the Rum Bar had some new rum for us to try this time around, she knows her stuff. We also always enjoy the special return guest night and live steel drum music- just a nice touch. We didn't think the food was as good as July, maybe just lack of choices with mostly just the Seagrape menu. The short rib night is always a treat. Housekeeping was great. As was the beach service and room service option. We love riding the bikes back and forth from our room, and around the property. We were disappointed that the Tee Pee bar would close at 7pm due to low occupancy, and we did relay that to the management, I think many did. The Bar inside the Seagrape was extremely hot and not the best spot for pre/post dinner drinks when the Tee Pee has the ambiance. Thanks again to everyone at GB for the wonderful hospitality, we will be back again in 2025.
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