Antigua And Barbuda

Galley Bay Resort & Spa

Official Rating

‘Secluded Caribbean adult-only oasis'

Located beachfront on the West coast of Antigua in 56 acres, Galley Bay Resort & Spa is an adult’s only hideaway. The resort has just 98 rooms and suites all of which feature a terrace or balcony, and the majority of which have direct beach access. The Gauguin Suites, with their thatched roofs are encircled by the resort’s lagoon and bird sanctuary. The Resort’s spa is a haven for massage and relaxation and there is a fitness centre and yoga pavilion. For sports guests can play tennis, croquet, beach volleyball, billiards and non-motorised water sports include kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkelling and sailing. There are three open-air, beachfront restaurants and casual beachside grill serving Euro Caribbean cuisine and there are 4 bars including an authentic Rum Shack and a coffee shop.

In Our Opinion

'The All-Inclusive is perfect, as well as three meals a day you can also enjoy afternoon tea, evening hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, cocktail parties and a Caribbean beachside barbecue. We love the pure indulgence.'

Sea Grape

This elegant and relaxed beachside setting restaurant offers buffet, continental and a la carte breakfast, a la carte lunch and award-winning Caribbean-fusion cuisine in the evening. Open for breakfast, lunch dinner.

Gauguin

Reflecting island life, enjoy romantic lunch or candlelit dinner in your own cabana on the beach. Open for lunch and dinner.

Ismay’s

This restaurant offers gourmet dining in a beachfront venue suitable for special occasions. Open for dinner only. Surcharges apply. Prior reservations are required.

 

Barefoot Beach Grill

Relaxed and informal, enjoy a long lazy lunch or grazing close to the sun loungers on the beach.Set with picnic tables towards the beachside, this place offers lunch or late afternoon bites.

Bars

The resort has 4 open-air lounges and bars to ensure a refreshing drink is never far away.

  • Tee Pee Bar – cocktails are a speciality
  • Sea Grape Lounge – afternoon tea, evening drinks, evening music.
  • Gauguin Bar – in the gardens near Ismay’s
  • The Rum Shack – the place to savour rum punch, the locals’ favourite
Romantic Dining
Create your menu with experienced chefs and enjoy an extra romantic dinner for two at a spectacular beachfront setting. Reservations to be made 24 hours in advance.
Coffee Shop

Books are on hand to accompany the delectable pastries and fresh brewed coffee. The coffee shop serves afternoon tea, coffee and espresso drinks along with juices and bakes treats.

Leisure

  • Beach
  • Pool with cascading waterfall
  • Tennis
  • Billiards
  • Table tennis
  • Croquet
  • Yoga
  • Volleyball
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Water sports

  • Kayaks
  • Sailing
  • Snorkelling
  • Paddle boarding

 

Indulge Spa

  • Set in the gardens the spa is a place to truly relax and rewind. Bespoke treatments, facials and massage.

Activities

  • Cooking demo
  • Manager’s Cocktail party
  • Caribbean BBQ
  • Garden tour
  • Silent movie nights on the sand

 

Services

  • Bike hire
  • Tours & excursions

Galley Bay Resorts All-Inclusive, All the Time – Do It All or Nothing At All

Dining

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and afternoon tea.

Drinks

Unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks by the glass at a variety of locations across the resort

Land sports

Tennis, croquet, volleyball, billiards, table tennis

Water sports

Hobie cat catamaran, sea kayaks, snorkelling equipment, paddle boarding

Fitness & Wellness

Weight training and cardio machines in the gym, yoga class, cycling

Entertainment

Nightly music, Manager’s cocktail party, Caribbean Barbeque, Beach Movie night

Services

Concierge service, Wi-Fi

Galley Bay Resort & Spa is an idyllic location to begin married life. The following is an offer to ensure an unforgettable and romantic break.

Romantic gesture package:

  • Romantic champagne picnic on a secluded beach
  • In-room romance package with candles,
  • flower petals and aromatic bath oils
  • One-hour soothing aromatherapy couples massage (one each)
  • Pair of matching Galley Bay Resort & Spa bathrobes

 

Pampered and indulged package:

  • Continental breakfast in bed with champagne
  • One-hour soothing aromatherapy couples massage (one each)
  • Manicure, pedicure or facial (one per person)
  • Spa pack of body products
  • Pair of matching Galley Bay Resort & Spa bathrobes

Complimentary honeymoon gifts:

  • In-room fruit and flowers
  • In-room sparkling wine on arrival
  • VIP check-in

 

Conditions

* These honeymoon packages are in addition to the complimentary honeymoon gifts. Prices are per couple, not per person, payable at the resort. These packages are sold as a whole; therefore, individual inclusions have no cash value, cannot be exchanged, or transferred, and are non-refundable if unused.

Galley Bay is the perfect resort for a romantic celebration. The following is on offer to ensure a memorable day.

Benefits of the wedding package:

  • True idyllic beachfront setting with decorated alter (for up to six persons, based on inclusions below)
  • Best man and maid of honour, if needed
  • Fresh bouquet of local flowers for the bride
  • Boutonnière for the groom
  • Wedding co-ordinator
  • Single tiered wedding cake
  • Bottle of sparkling wine to toast the ceremony
  • All hotel taxes and gratuities

Conditions

*For full conditions, please visit the hotel's website.

Location

Galley Bay is located on 56 acres surrounded by a bird sanctuary and stretch of beach. The resort is just 20 minutes from Antigua’s V.C. Bird International Airport.

  • St John’s Heritage Quay – 5 miles, 20 mins by car
  • Fort James – 8 miles, 25 mins by car
  • Sting Ray City – 14 miles, 35 mins by car
  • Devil’s Bridge National Park – 17 miles, 45 mins by car