Galley Bay Resort & Spa is an unpretentious, adult-only Caribbean hideaway. Surrounded by mature tropical gardens and backing onto a bird sanctuary and wetlands, it has a real sense of privacy that’s popular with honeymooners.
The resort sits secluded in its own bay, on a long beach that arcs round to a rocky headland. Overlooked by the ruins of an old sugar mill, the resort has been built in sympathy with the natural surroundings with low-rise bungalows and thatched umbrellas tucked between coconut palms and bougainvillea bushes. With just 98 rooms and villas, this is much smaller than many other all-inclusive options through the Caribbean, but still has a huge range of activities and excursions to keep guests busy.
Galley Bay Resort & Spa is perfect for those seeking a purely relaxing stay or romantic escape.
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Rooms
The 98 air-conditioned rooms are bright and airy with whitewashed walls, polished wooden furniture and Antiguan-sourced rattan loungers and local artwork. Each one has a ceiling fan, a TV, mini-fridge and balcony or terrace. Spread across the resort, some are right on the beach whilst others are more tucked away, overlooking the lagoon.
Location
The location is very private as it’s the only resort on this stretch of beach and this feeling is enhanced by the long, sweeping drive between the main entrance and the resort.
Although there aren't any local shops and restaurants within walking distance, the capital, St John’s, is only 15 minutes' drive away. It's also an easy 30 minutes’ drive from Antigua’s V.C. Bird International Airport.
Food and drink
The three open-air restaurants and a casual grill offer plenty of dining options, all with views across the Caribbean Sea. You also have the choice of three bars dotted around the resort. Menus are Euro-Caribbean; featuring fresh produce (some grown in gardens on-site) and lots of local seafood. The dishes can be quite creative, including coffee-dusted beef or cornmeal-crusted tuna.
The Seagrape is the resort's main restaurant; with a laid-back atmosphere and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. It’s right alongside the beach so in the evening you can enjoy live music while the Caribbean waves lap on the shore.
The Gaugin restaurant has an intimate atmosphere as you dine in your own thatched cabana. This restaurant is open for lunch and dinner; offering dishes inspired by European and West Indian cuisine.
Ismay’s provides fine dining for special occasions with a refined menu served by candle light.
For a casual beachside atmosphere, The Barefoot Grill offers lunchtime snacks, and complimentary afternoon tea is served between 4pm and 5pm.
Facilities and activities
- Swimming pool
- Tennis court
- Complimentary non-motorised water sports
- Bicycle trails
- Croquet lawn
- Volleyball court
- Yoga pavilion
- Bird and turtle sanctuary
- Spa