Location
Antigua - BeachProperty Information
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Resort 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
4636 reviews
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Dec 25, 2024Spoilt by the seas
Galley Bay is splendid. The location, staff,food and the wonderful premium beach suite cannot be faulted in any way. However it is impossible to look past the rough seas and the red flags that were in place for 90% of our stay. There were no water sports, swimming was simply not on and it was even difficult to paddle. This is not what a holiday in this part of the world is all about. If these things are important to you don’t go to this resort. There are plenty of alternatives in Antigua and we wish we had picked one. Not the resorts fault of course but not enough warning given. We will not be returning.
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Dec 21, 2024Wonderful relaxing holiday
We had the most wonderful relaxing holiday at Galley Bay and would thoroughly recommend it. It was our first time to the Caribbean and we could not have chosen better. We arrived in the early evening and were welcomed with a drink. It didn't take long to check in and be shown to our room. The room was great, right on the beach with an amazing view of the sea. You could hear the waves crashing from the room. It was a large room with great facilities including a walk in wardrobe and large bathroom. All the hotel staff were so friendly - the reception team, guest services, all restaurants and bars, the garden and room teams. Everyone greeted us with a friendly smile. The food was great. Breakfast cooked as you wanted and then lunch either at a restaurant or the Barefoot Grill. We enjoyed dinner at all three restaurants and can recommend them all. I celebrated my birthday and we had a meal at Ismays - we were not disappointed. The team there even greeted me with a birthday song to make it a memorable evening. In my room on that day I was left champagne and a platter of fruit - a really lovely gesture. We spent most of our time at resort. The only disappointment was the sea was a little rough on several occasions which was a shame as when it was calmer it was incredible with many fish to see as you snorkelled. We did manage a trip out on the kayaks which we enjoyed. We also took part in the garden tour and went to see the hydroponics - you can see why the salads are so fresh as they grow them on site. We booked an island tour through the hotel and had a lovely time seeing the sites. There is entertainment every night - different bands - if you want a lively night life scene then this isn't the place for you. We liked to have a drink at the bar. One of the nice things is the coffee shop. We visited there throughout the day to pick up a cappuccino. The cakes looked delicious and there was ice cream too if you wanted. It would be good if the hotel had diet lemonade as well as the diet coke on offer as this would have opened up a greater selection of drinks for those that cannot have sugary drinks and don't like coke. The drink selection is one of the best that we have seen and the rum shake had many rums for you to try. The pool, gardens and beach were kept spotless. On rough days it could be hard to find a sun bed near the pool. The hotel should perhaps consider having a policy of not allowing beds to be reserved if the people are not there as I am sure there would have been enough during the day. You have guaranteed sunbeds on the beach so we used to sit there and then walk to the pool for a swim. The gardens were immaculate and the team do a great job keeping them tidy. The animals were great. The humming birds, lizards and frogs. Thank you Galley Bay team for such a great stay. An amazing holiday and lots of lovely memories.
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Dec 21, 2024
Another Wonderful Romantic Getaway
My husband and I just returned from a wonderful week long stay at Galley Bay Resort, needless to say we cannot wait to return. When we first visited this gem in 2015, we declared that Galley Bay was and will be our special place where we go to escape life’s hassles and celebrate our relationship, just us. This remained the case when we visited in 2019 and we are pleased to reaffirm this declaration in 2024! Our stay was amazing! Of course the beach and the grounds and the rooms are top notch, but in my opinion what sets Galley Bay apart is their wonderful staff. The staff is a true team and family and as a guest you are welcomed into this family, whether it is your first stay or like us you’re a returning guest. The staff is warm, friendly, caters to your every need and gives you the space and privacy to enjoy each other’s company. I will take the time to acknowledge several members of the team who made our return stay so memorable. We were greeted warmly by Bri at check in who made sure to acknowledge our special milestone and checked in on us during our stay. Phonocio transported us to our room, highlighting points of interest along the way. When we arrived at our room (the one we requested by the way) we were greeted with a lovely welcome note and champagne. A special shout out to Bettina (our Elite Island booking agent who noted and communicated our special requests to the property). It was wonderful to see general manager Antoine and resident manager Cedric again. They remembered us and welcomed us “home” and would greet us and chat with us whenever we ran into them around the resort. It was a pleasure to meet and get to know manager Nadia in guest services this time around. Speaking of guest services, I also want to acknowledge Joan who helped with dinner reservations and any questions we had. Our room was attended daily by Dacia from housekeeping who also left us beautiful towel art and the always inspirational Galley Bay bed notes, which I like to collect to remember our trip. The food, the restaurants, and bar services at Galley Bay are in my opinion spectacular. It is true authentic Caribbean inspired food, well seasoned, and exceptionally tasty. (Definitely, pack the flowy dresses ladies, you’ll need the extra space.) Chef Nathaniel and his culinary staff are creative and talented. Their food and menus are well conceived and very delicious. Chef is also very present and we often saw and chatted with him in the restaurants as well as with other guests. The service in all the restaurants is wonderful. The seaviews and intimate setting of Gauguin Restaurant where each party gets their own gazebo is so special. The Seagrape Restaurant also has a beautiful beachfront setting. I want to acknowledge some of the staff, Samantha, Vaughn, and Sadi, but please note that the whole team is wonderful. At the Teepee bar, special shout outs to Aaliyah and Liyah who made the best GBCs with rum, our go to drink on this trip. The resort feels intimate and private, the beach is beautiful, and the pool is cool and refreshing. The resort allows you to be as active and relaxed as you wish, this trip we did both. We rode bikes, played tennis, we even found time for the Spa, and my husband fished. I want to share that this third trip was the charm for my husband, he caught an elusive tarpon in the lagoon as well as a snook. Thank you again Galley Bay family, we can’t wait to see you again.
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Dec 20, 2024Not For Solos
I returned from Galley Bay a few days ago and I’ve got nothing but praise for the resort and the staff. All the staff looked after me so well especially Joan and the other Guest Service managers who were there to answer my constant queries and always with a smile. How patient they were! My deluxe upper floor room was all I needed and huge for a solo traveller. I couldn’t fault housekeeping and my mini fridge was stocked with everything I requested. I saw the “beach cleaners” out at first light and I had no problem with the state of the beach or the loungers. The food was excellent and I was looked after promptly at every meal. BUT, and for me a big but, the resort is so beautiful that I desperately wanted to share it with someone special. I wouldn’t recommend it as a resort for “solos”. The sea was mostly yellow flagged and I didn’t want to make the dash through huge waves to calmer waters on my own and with no-one looking out for me. So if you are super self confident and don’t mind eating on your own that’s fine. But I would say that it’s definitely not a resort for solos.
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Dec 19, 2024
Good but could have some improvements
Just back from 7 night BA holiday and overall loved the resort for all the reasons given by others and had a great break. The grounds, the staff , the wine and cocktails and the evening bands and of course the setting make this a great resort However a few things can be improved. Arriving in the early evening in the dark is a bumpy ride through terrible congestion to find Reception unoccupied and eventually served by a sleepy person with no welcome. We we were sent off to our room with no welcome drink and little explanation of everything. We were given room 50, great location but desperately needs work. The plastic wood floor is breaking up and the bathroom was quite dangerous in bare feet. A little decoration would be good as plain white walls everywhere are boring at night. Restaurants are good but the breakfast buffet can definitely be improved. A better offer of coffee would be easy to provide as not everyone wants to queue at the little cafe to get a European coffee and could easily be helped by some high quality self service machines serving European coffees.