Galley Bay Resort & Spa

Dining

3 restaurants and 1 beach grill: Sea Grape Restaurant (serves award-winning Euro-Caribbean cuisine; breakfast, lunch and dinner), Gauguin Restaurant (offers traditional local cuisine where you can dine in individual cabanas for romantic meals; lunch and dinner), Barefoot Grill (offers a relaxed and laid-back, beachside atmosphere, serving burgers and 'basket style' sandwiches such as the classic Cuban, all made using home-grown fruits, herbs and vegetables from the resort).For special occasions try Ismay's Restaurant* (International island flavours, open evenings only — a US$45 per person supplement applies, payable locally, subject to change). 4 bars: Teepee Bar, Lounge Bar, Gauguin Bar and Rum Shack Bar serving different rums from around the Caribbean and delicious curated rum cocktails. The coffee shop features specialty coffee, tea drinks and homemade pasties. All restaurants are beachfront. Restaurant hours and availability are subject to change. Restaurants open on a rotation basis due to season/occupancy.

Entertainment

Regular entertainment several nights a week. Weekly beach cinema.

Fun and Games

Large freeform swimming pool with waterfall feature. 'Spa Indulge'* with open-air treatment cabanas, sun deck and splash pool. Fitness centre. Non-motorised water sports: Hobie cats, kayaks, paddle boarding and snorkelling. Bicycles. Tennis and table tennis. New yoga pavilion. Croquet lawn. Weekly cooking demo. Nature lovers will enjoy the garden tours (Tuesdays) to learn about the fresh grown herbs and spices onsite. On-site Diamonds international shop.

Handy Stuff

Boutique*. Complimentary WiFi available in public areas. Internet room. Library. Cabana rooms can be booked for use on your day of departure. Rooms offer a great place to store your bags and you have access to shower facilities before the flight home. The cost is $35 for 3 hours.

Resort Fees

This hotel has a resort fee of USD $24 including tax per room, per night, (payable locally, subject to change). Please note: a room levy of USD $5 per guest, per night (payable locally, subject to change).

Accessibility

Wheelchair adapted rooms with partially accessible amenities or facilities available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. To discover all the special assistance services we offer please see additional information below.

Minimum Stay

7 nights between 21 Dec-2 Jan.

Additional Information

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: this hotel is adults-only - children under 16 years are not permitted at any time.

Dress code: breakfast/lunch: shoes must be worn at all times and bathing suits must be covered and dry. Dinner: men are required to wear collared shirts with long trousers or stylish jeans. T-shirts, shorts, caprise and ripped jeans are not accepted. Women are asked to wear dresses, skirts, long trousers or stylish tailored shorts or jeans. No short shorts, tank tops or beach flip-flops are allowed.

For all guests in June, July and August: dress shorts can be worn (no short shorts or cutoffs). Standard dress code applies for Ismays.

Please note: guests are required to present a valid form of ID (passport, driving license, ID card) along with a valid credit card at check-in. A USD$350 pre-authorisation will be processed on the credit card at check-in to cover for any incidental purchases or similar expenses. Incidental purchases may include tours, excursions, gift shop purchases or dining in the speciality restaurant. We understand that not all guests incur additional charges during their stay, but this process assists the resort with fraud prevention. Upon check-out, the pre-authorisation is released, assuming there are no charges made.

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Wonderful relaxing beach front hotel resort

Jul 13, 2024 Mary M

Just returned from our 2nd stay in this beautiful resort and we will be returning. From the moment we arrived to a welcome drink the wonderful staff couldn't do enough for us. The rooms are beautiful and immaculately clean with balconies/ terraces front and back that step out on to the most gorgeous beach.This is just the place to come to relax… Read more

Just returned from our 2nd stay in this beautiful resort and we will be returning. From the moment we arrived to a welcome drink the wonderful staff couldn't do enough for us. The rooms are beautiful and immaculately clean with balconies/ terraces front and back that step out on to the most gorgeous beach.This is just the place to come to relax and unwind, we loved all three restaurants and the beach grill, so much choice of beautifully cooked food, lots grown on the premises. The cocktails delicious and the quality of the evening bands couldn't be higher. The fabulous guys who run the water sports( sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding and snorkeling) ensure you are safe at all times, we thoroughly enjoyed our sailing adventures. Snorkeling gear in the rooms and fabulous vacuum flasks for iced water or your cocktails, such a thoughtful touch. Bonus for us,turtles hatching on the beach, amazing experience to see.Can't recommend this resort enough, we wouldn't want to stay anywhere else . Read less

Idyllic relaxing holiday

Jul 7, 2024 Helen C Staffordshire, United Kingdom

We recently returned from our second visit to Galley Bay and it was just as beautiful as we remembered! Our deluxe beachfront room was clean and comfortable with plenty of wardrobe/storage space and had an amazing view of the beach and sea. Drifting off to sleep and waking to the sounds of the waves was heavenly. The restaurants were all… Read more

We recently returned from our second visit to Galley Bay and it was just as beautiful as we remembered! Our deluxe beachfront room was clean and comfortable with plenty of wardrobe/storage space and had an amazing view of the beach and sea. Drifting off to sleep and waking to the sounds of the waves was heavenly. The restaurants were all excellent with a good variety of fresh and flavoursome food including vegetarian and vegan options. Ismays was fantastic and is worth the small supplement . As many others have said it is the wonderful staff that are the icing on the cake here - they are friendly, attentive and always willing to help make your holiday the best it can be. Thank you to them all, especially the ladies in the coffee shop who made my daily iced coffee and a shout out to Sandy G who went out of her way to make me a delicious bespoke blended expresso cocktail ! ❤️ We will definitely be back! (So sorry to hear of the devastation caused by storm Beryl at your sister resort of Palm Island) Read less

Thank you for a wonderful trip

Jul 1, 2024 Melissa C

This was our second time at Galley Bay and I cannot say enough about the resort but more importantly incredible the staff. The beach is pristine, one of our favorites and we are frequent travelers. There is no rush to find a chair or a private spot which is a major plus. The lunch options at the grill are delicious, yet simple and include the… Read more

This was our second time at Galley Bay and I cannot say enough about the resort but more importantly incredible the staff. The beach is pristine, one of our favorites and we are frequent travelers. There is no rush to find a chair or a private spot which is a major plus. The lunch options at the grill are delicious, yet simple and include the freshest fish daily. Some examples of how the staff goes above and beyond include but are not limited to: Alfred welcoming warmly us upon arrival and remembering us from our previous visit Elaine juicing an entire watermelon, putting it in a container for me to add fresh juice to my drinks for my 5 day stay. Aliah delivering us drinks with a smile and an engaging personality. Jahquain making our beach dinner at Ismays an unforgettable experience and as he was extremely attentive. Also highly recommend Barefoot tours, we did a private charter with them (booked through Galley Bay)and it was an unforgettable experience! Thank you Tykel We are eternally thankful for Galley Bay accepting our last minute booking (literally same day) after a not so pleasant experience elsewhere on this magical island🩷 Read less

Wonderful stay

Jul 1, 2024 Pioneer769969

We have just returned from three amazing weeks at Galley Bay and are already planning our return trip! Our primary purpose for visiting Antigua at this time was the T20 World Cup, managing to go to all eight games at the Sir Vivian Richards stadium. Because of this (and the other games that we watched on TV) we probably didn't make full use of the… Read more

We have just returned from three amazing weeks at Galley Bay and are already planning our return trip! Our primary purpose for visiting Antigua at this time was the T20 World Cup, managing to go to all eight games at the Sir Vivian Richards stadium. Because of this (and the other games that we watched on TV) we probably didn't make full use of the resort, hence the need for a return at some point. The staff were superb overall, and it is difficult to pick the best but definite shout outs to Pearl, Dasani, Tarick, Alec and Jasmine (restaurants/bar), Shanda for the beach bar service, Tunisia, Veronica and Rose-Ann (housekeeping) and all the guest services guys. We were in a premium beachfront suite and had some issues initially, which required a couple of room changes over the first week (bees searching for a new hive in the first and damp/mould in the second) but finally found heaven in room 32 (thank you Nora for organising it). The suite was divine, large walk-in shower, big bath, huge and comfy bed, lovely seating area with TV and the balcony with the most amazing views across the bay. The coffee machine is Nespresso-compatible - the pods are replaced every day but I do wish we'd taken some of our own. Overall a wonderful stay and one we hope to make again soon. Read less

Welcomed Home Like Family

Jun 30, 2024 Patrick S Toronto, Canada

This place is the perfect blend of consistency - feeling confident we know the quality we can count on- and continuous improvement even when we didn’t know it was possible. There is a reason that, like us, many guests return and return! Fantastic!!

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