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Hotel Policies & Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
All-Inclusive Details
The majority of amenities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for meals, drinks, gratuities, and use of nonmotorized water-sports equipment.
All-Inclusive food and beverages Three meals daily Afternoon tea and pre-dinner appetizers Unlimited nonalcoholic beverages and domestic- and international-brand drinks at restaurants and bars Continental-breakfast room service In-room mini-refrigerator with soft drinks, beer, water Taxes and gratuities for all plan inclusions
Not included: Lobster on à la carte menus; wine by the bottle; gift-shop snack foods and beverages.
Scroll down to the Dining section for restaurant/menu details.
All-Inclusive activities and equipment
Water sports
Land sports
All-Inclusive entertainment/nightlife Live music nightly for dancing
Not included
Airport taxes may or may not be included.
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.
Property 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. Both offer air conditioning as well as ceiling fans that combine with louvered walls to provide a cooling option.
Room Amenities
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.
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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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
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“Antigua's excellent choice”
the view of the room was beautiful, the service excellent and they resolve any problem quickly...so relax.
“Antiguan excellence”
We had a great stay at Galley Bay. The food was excellent - not one poor course!
“Better than the brochure”
The pictures and description of Galley Bay really don't do it justice. The quality of hotel and the level of service were 5 star and it really was as all-inclusive as advertised - we even had free sailing lessons. It is ideal for a relaxing, get away from it all holiday and I would recommend it unreservedly.
“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
“Paradise”
We loved this hotel. The staff was friendly and helpful; the rooms were clean and comfortable; the food was delicious. Most importantly, the beach location and view was amazing. It was everything we wanted in a Caribbean getaway!
“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!
“Paradise”
Galley Bay was everything we had hoped for - beautiful, relaxed, secluded, romantic. The food and drink were great - I wasn't sure what to expect from an all-inclusive, but I was very very happy (and not just from the delicious drinks). Two thumbs up, I'd go back in a heartbeat.
“Wish I was still there”
My husband and I chose galley bay resort for our honeymoon. Everything about the hotel was fantastic, the staff, the rooms, the restaurants, just perfect. We can't wait to go back and review our vows on the beach one day. We highly recoommend this resort for all couples looking for a beautiful atmosphere, a laid back relaxing setting and friendliness to the point you feel like you have known them for years.
“Beautiful view”
The resort was beautiful and very well maintained. The view was magnificent, definitely a place for relaxing. The food was good, but got boring after a few days. They could have had more food choices. The staff was very friendly and helpful, but were slow in responding to requests. The resort should have a shuttle for guests. That would be a nice touch. When you want to leave the resort, it has to be by taxi, which was an added expense.
“Couldn't have been more perfect!”
After 2 years of searching the Caribbean for the perfect weddingmoon resort, we could not be more satisfied with having chosen Galley Bay.We are very private people so we were looking for something quiet, not crowded, with a beautiful beach (to have the wedding on) with a rustic, unpretentious feel. That's exactly what we found at Galley Bay. We stayed in a premium beachfront suite and we were extremely satisfied with our room.The sand was litterally steps from our patio doors and the view from the bed looking out at the ocean was phenominal! We can't commend the staff enough for their excellent service and attention to detail. Natashe and Levique were among the greatest bartenders we had the pleasure to meet. They really go all out to entertain you and make sure you're having a great time. I stressed over wedding details before leaving for the trip which was time completely wasted. I immediately trusted that Ernestine, (the onsite wedding co-ordinator) to make things beautiful in first 5 minutes of talking with her. We were married on the beach at 4pm and ate supper at 7 in the white gazeebo at Ismay's restaurant at 7. We had a nap by the pool before lunch on our wedding day! No stress at all. The spa services were great aswell. Mani/pedi, massage, makeup...all great! The food is wonderful at all restaurants.The Gaugin is so romantic with it's thatched roof huts facing the ocean. Every table is placed so that you're facing the ocean while you eat.
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Five Islands Village St. John's, Antigua
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Location Highlights
The preferred airport for Galley Bay Resort & Spa All Inclusive is St. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.) - 10.9 km / 6.8 mi.
Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.
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Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda: This English-speaking island was once Great Britains most important Caribbean outpost. Now, the coral reefs that attracted the Royal Navy make the island a paradise for snorkelers and scuba divers, and the winding coastline features numerous secluded, sandy beaches. English Harbour and neighboring Shirley Heights are rich in landmarks that evoke the islands colonial past.
Five Islands Village St. John's, Antigua
