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Property Amenities
The majority of amenities and gratuities at this rural Antigua resort are included in the room rate; guests of Galley Bay Resort & Spa All Inclusive will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).
The resort's tranquil ambiance begins just inside the entrance at an open-air reception building with bleached-wood ceilings. Adjacent looms a 19th-century, stone-tower sugar mill ringed by a cactus garden. Golf-cart shuttles take guests to their rooms via a path spanning the bird-sanctuary lagoon.
This 2011 Condé Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Award-winning property features a beauty salon that offers massage, facials, and hair and nail care. An open-air library includes an air-conditioned room containing two computers with complimentary wireless Internet access. An air-conditioned fitness center with views of the resort's bird-sanctuary lagoon offers cardio machines, a weight-training machine, and free weights. A shop sells resortwear, beachwear, Galley Bay logo items, gifts, and sundries.
Please note: There are no elevators at this property.
Ground transportation:
Shuttle vans and private cars of varying prices are available. They can be reserved during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
Room Amenities
Rooms
The majority of amenities and gratuities at this Antigua resort are included in the room rate; guests of Galley Bay Resort & Spa All Inclusive will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).
Galley Bay Resort & Spa All Inclusive offers 98 guestrooms and cottages situated between a bird-sanctuary lagoon and the Caribbean Sea. Beachfront rooms are in one-story West Indian-style buildings with corrugated red-steel roofs. Sea-view stone terraces with chairs and cocktail tables provide step-down access to the beach.
Arrayed near the lagoon, cottages inspired by Paul Gauguin's vision of Tahiti consist of bedrooms and bathrooms in separate whitewashed huts with conical wood-singled roofs. Thatched breezeways connect huts. Small private gardens/sundecks with lounge chairs feature plunge pools.
Rooms and cottages include terra-cotta-tile floors and rattan furniture, and furnished balconies or patios. Both offer air conditioning as well as ceiling fans that combine with louvered walls to provide a cooling option. Rooms are outfitted with blackout drapes or curtains, and slippers are provided.
All-Inclusive Details
This resort is all-inclusive. This means that onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply, for example, to premium food items or drinks; or to dining at specific restaurants). Guests do not have to pay extra for onsite activities such as snorkeling. Taxes and gratuities are included. Please note items that are not included; these require a surcharge.
Taxes and gratuities
Gratuities and taxes are included.
Food and beverages
Activities and facilities/equipment
All non-motorized water sports are included.
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Land activities include:
Not included
Accessibility Options
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.
Dining
The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants and bars are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).
Sea Grape - Open-air restaurant with peaked wood ceiling facing boardwalk above beach. Á la carte breakfast, lunch, dinner. Dinner dress code: Long pants, collared shirts for men, except Thursday night for the barbecue buffet. Room service is not permitted.
Sample dinner menu for Sea Grape
Note: A different menu is offered for each dinner. The following menu is for illustrative purposes only.
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Gauguin - Casual, open-air spot isolated on beach. Private tables on terra-cotta-tile floors under individual thatch roofs. Á la carte lunch of salads, sandwiches, light fare. Á la carte dinner. Reservations required. Dinner dress code: long pants, collared shirts for men.
Sample menu for Gauguin
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Ismay Restaurant & Bar - This beachfront restaurant offers local flavors combined with West Indian food. The menu features dishes like seafood gumbo and the classic Rastafarian dish, "Ital."
Lounge Bar - Open-air seating on thickly cushioned dark-bamboo chairs under ceiling fans next to boardwalk above beach. Afternoon tea. Pre-dinner appetizers. Bar service from late morning to late night. Live music for dancing nightly.
Teepee Bar - Open-air beachfront bar/lounge in conical thatch structure. Open late morning to late night.
Entertainment
Steel pan, reggae, and island adaptations of classic popular music is performed by local musicians nightly.
Recreation
The majority of recreational facilities described below are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive details section for more information).
Galley Bay Resort & Spa All Inclusive extends along an 800-m (875-yd) beach washed by the turquoise Caribbean Sea, which remains calm in most weather. For freshwater swimming there's a 21.25-m (70-ft) freeform pool styled like a mountain pool, with granite-like lining, rocks along edges, and a large multi-level rock waterfall at pool's head. An adjacent sundeck is furnished with thatched shades. Beach and pool sun loungers are available.
The resort supplies snorkeling gear, small sailboats, windsurfers, and kayaks. Motorboating, ecotours, parasailing, and surfing can be found nearby. Fat-tired bicycles suitable for riding on the beach are also furnished. Ping-Pong under a thatch roof exemplifies the resort's open-air ambience. Golf lessons are available nearby. 3 times weekly a pro provides a tennis clinic on the unlighted artificial-grass outdoor court and offers private lessons for surcharges. An 800-m (875-yd) jogging path circles a lagoon maintained as a bird and waterfowl sanctuary within the resort's 40 acres.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the resort; fees may apply.
Spa
Indulge Spa is centrally located, adjacent to the calming waters of the hotel's lagoon and surrounding bird sanctuary. The spacious, multi-level spa features three massage areas, two of which are rustic, open-air treatment "pods". Each pod overlooks the bird sanctuary and is designed to accommodate two massage tables, for romantic his-and-hers treatments, as well as a full range of facials, skincare, and therapeutic massage treatments featuring the full line of world-class Pevonia Botanica skincare products.
Awards and Affiliations
A Green / Sustainable Property - Third Party Certified
This property participates in Green Globe Certification, a third-party certification program that has been independently certified. Third-party certification measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. An objective assessment of a company's sustainable tourism practices has been performed at this property by an auditor who is independent of the third-party certification program.
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out of 37 reviews
“Galley Bay”
Galley Bay was the perfect all-inclusive resort. Great food, friendly staff, and beautiful accommodations.
“Antiguan excellence”
We had a great stay at Galley Bay. The food was excellent - not one poor course!
“Antigua's excellent choice”
the view of the room was beautiful, the service excellent and they resolve any problem quickly...so relax.
“Only Resort with a Private Beach”
Only hotel on the island of Antigua to have a private beach--Galley Bay does not share its beach with any other resort. In great weather, there may have been ten people on the beach, and four enjoying the waves. The major city is St. John--twenty minutes from the resort (20.00 cab fare) and is frequented by cruise lines; there are no other cities worth visiting (per the local opinion). The island is safe, and the resort was wonderful, especially the cuisine. I will be returning, even though the flight home was a bit exhausting.
“Dream Vaca!”
My husband and I went to Galley Bay for 7 days in early Sept. We stayed in the Gaugain cottages. The room was great, it was really nice having the private plunge pool. Because we were back in the gardens you really felt secluded, but it was only a small walk to the beach. The food was delicious, service was alittle slow but hey you're in the Caribbean! The beach was great on either side where were small rocks that you could snorkel and see lots of different fish, I even saw an octopus. I would highly recommend this resort to anyone. We did see the inside of the most expensive rooms, they had a large tub, double showers, a nice sitting area, and valted ceilings. When we go again I would most likely splurge for those rooms.
“Best Island Vacation Ever!!”
We didn't know much about this place but it was More that we expected. Everything and everyone was Great. Best Food Ever -every day a new selection. Gourmet all the way!! We will be returning as soon as possible!!
“HAD A WONDERFUL TIME”
Great vacation spot for a much needed vacation. The staff was great. The food was awesome. Can't wait to go back.
“A very romantic place!”
I agree with the reviews written here. Galley Bay is for couples who are looking for excellent food, phenomenal view, and above and beyond customer service. The staff were ALWAYS helpful, courteous and ever ready to cater to your needs. They take pampering to a new level. My fiancee and I both agree that our stay at the Galley Bay was made much more fulfilling due to the phenomenal service of the staff. They truly go out of their way to make your stay as comfortable as possible. If you are looking for night entertainment this may not be the place for you as the band stops playing at 11pm. After 11pm there is not much in terms of a nightlife. But I must say that our cottage/hut was right on the beach. We stayed in Cottage #4. Our back door led right out to the beach. Drinks were all-inclusive. 3 restuarants on this resort. Ismay will cost you 70.00 per couple with reservation. The other two are inlcusive. All restaurants serve delicous food a la carte. Transportation to the town can be arranged by visitng guest services and requesting car service. I was annoyed about the difference in price to the airport. On our return to the airport, we were charged an extra fee because we left at 5:00 am. We were told the "standard rate" applies After 7 am. I think this was nonsense. Nevertheless, it was a great vacation!
“Loved It!”
We loved almost everything about this place. The service is unbelievable. Everyone at the resort was so nice and friendly. They remembered our names which gave all of the service a personal touch. I don't have the words to express how much we really appreciated how well they treated us. We will definitely go back. The only thing that was a minor issue is that after 7:00pm men must wear long pants, a collared shirt and closed shoes at the restaurants and bars. There is no where that you can go casual for dinner. The room was beautiful. The culture of the island is fantastic. It is a small more personable and quiet resort. We really can't wait to go back. We have talked about making it an annual destination.
“Absolute Paradise”
Just got back. I dont use these word lightly butthe trip was the best I have ever been on. Accoodation is top class Setting is perfect Food amazing (a la care all inclusive was far better than buffets) Bar and drinks very good (no cheap spirits or watered down drinks) People so friendly Beach is beautiful and very private (Armarni's house is at the end of it but nobody else is) Sure, there are a couple of thinks that they could do differently but nothing was to much boter for the staff and I have never felt so relaxed. We didnt leave the hotel for 7 days because it was so nice. We stayed in the Gaugan cottages. There are 18 of them, each with their own private pool. Whilst not on the beach, it is only 50m away. Could not recommend highly enough
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The preferred airport for Galley Bay Resort & Spa - Antigua - All-Inclusive is St. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.) - 10.9 km / 6.8 mi.
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