Galley Bay Resort & Spa

4.5 star property
4.5-star beachfront property near Galley Bay

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Snack bar
5 bars/lounges
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Beachfront
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
    All-inclusive
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Five Islands Village, St. John's, Antigua, PO Box 305
  • Galley Bay
    6 min walk
  • Landing Bay Beach
    13 min walk
  • Hawksbill Beach
    17 min walk
  • St. John's (ANU-V.C. Bird Intl.)
    37 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Beachfront

  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Beachfront Suite

  • 53 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Deluxe Beachfront

  • 43 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Gauguin Suite

  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

St. John's

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the property, you'll find Galley Bay and Landing Bay Beach. Hawksbill Beach and Eden Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Galley Bay - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hawksbill Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Deep Bay Beach - 11 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Hermitage Bay - 19 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Dickenson Bay Beach - 27 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • V.C. Bird Intl. Airport (ANU) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hemingways Caribbean Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Score - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Big Banana - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Harbour View Bar & Cafe Antigua - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Enzo's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Galley Bay Resort & Spa

4.5-star beachfront property near Galley Bay
Galley Bay Resort & Spa is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. At Galley Bay Resort & Spa, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities like snorkeling and sailing.

Free breakfast is served daily. There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 5 bars/lounges. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. This all-inclusive property also offers an outdoor pool, outdoor tennis courts, and a fitness center. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star St. John's property.

  • 98 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 dining venues
  • 5 bars or lounges
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Galley Bay Resort & Spa offers 98 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This St. John's property provides wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 0 per stay)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 0 per stay)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 4 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness center
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Private picnics
  • Sailing
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Galley Bay Resort & Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 16 and older are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 6 years of age.
  • Resort fee: USD 24 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 0 per stay (rates may vary)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property uses a grey water recycling system.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 16 years old aren't allowed.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Antigua Bay Resort
Galley Bay Resort All-Inclusive Adults St. John's
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Galley Bay Resort Spa All Inclusive Adults Only
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Galley Inclusive Adults St Jo
Galley Bay Resort Spa
Galley & Inclusive St John's
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Galley Bay Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 318 out of 431 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 431 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 431 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 431 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 431 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kristy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We give the Galley Bay a 8/10. This was a beautiful resort, we stayed at the Gauguin Suite and it was so private and the pool was amazing. We saw some reviews complaint about the smell and we did smell it but I wasn’t so bad. The food was also AMAZING. However, the service really was not good. It felt like we were bothering servers by asking for a drink. I had to call room service three times and wait two days to get our fridge to be refilled. We waited so long at some of the restaurants too. I just don’t see us going back because of service and not a welcoming atmosphere. Everything else was great tho!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is great if you are looking for a nice relaxing beach. The beaches were the best I’ve ever seen in my life so quite no waves in the summer. Shower floors were not good and we stayed in the Gauguin suites which was great we were in the back very secluded. Only problem with the suite was the smell coming from the pond. There was also a lot of bugs in the small pool so we never even went in. The food was the best food I’ve ever had on any vacation in my life. Ismays restaurant will always be what I compare other restaurants to for the rest of my life I’m not even joking it was that good. Don’t come here if ur looking to party u go to beach u eat u go to sleep but all in all it was an unreal experience and I strongly suggest going. Eating all outside is a little tough when it’s that hot but worth it to go during dead season. You will never find a better beach/ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bridget

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property on the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Golnaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Frederick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Galley Bay is a very nice place to relax. The all inclusive experience offers everything needed to truly unwind. Most of the staff are kind and hospitable, but some did not seem as excited as others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredible, except for one bartender who just wouldn't smile. Our room was perfect, right on the beach. The food was exceptional, which isn't always the case in an all-inclusive. The menus varied every night, were very innovative and the food delicious. The resort is in the process of upgrading some of their rooms which was needed. I rated the surrounding areas a bit low because they had some sewage/filtration areas that weren't treated and left lingering smells throughout certain parts of the resort. That should definitely be addressed. Overall, it was an awesome experience and we would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael Todd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Our second time at Galley Bay and hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Indira

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Sven-Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Krisdanely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was absolutely gorgeous and the staff are so friendly and fun. The only change I would suggest is to have more staff available at the pool area for bar service. The bar was very close so we were able to get our own drinks but that would be my only suggestion. It was our first trip to Galley Bay but it will not be the last!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! Super friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved Galley Bay and would definitely be back. The staff was very nice and friendly, the property is clean and easy to navigate. It’s worth trying the restaurant with the surcharge, the food was delicious. The room was clean and had the best A/C we’ve ever experienced in a hotel/resort. Room was also spacious and comfortable overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin, Huntingtown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MISTY, Rogers

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful quiet resort. Beautiful property and beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

karl

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We celebrated our 5-year anniversary at Galley Bay at the end of May/beginning of June. We’d like to celebrate benchmark years and our stay at Galley Bay exceeded our already high expectations. It was the perfect stay to mark the occasion (and it would for any other, really). Taking the taxi from the airport was no fuss, but don’t worry about how Antiguans drive - it’s how they drive here and it works. Upon arrival, we were greeted with a Rum Punch and a beautiful view down the bridge that crosses over the lagoon. The grounds are exquisitely manicured and a bike ride or walk is recommended. Our room was clean, on the sand, and literally opened to the water. Nothing beats waking up with a view of the beautiful bay and rocks on the distance. Facilities were well-kept for a coastal property. Restaurants were comfortable and had beautiful views onto the bay. (Review is brief - Expedia’s word limit.) When it comes to staff, the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. I will say not to expect every staff member to be overly eager to serve you, but they will still get the job done. Watersports guys were great. Tafari treated us extremely well. Ebony from the farm was amazing. Captain Sean’s outings are a must! And Shirley Heights is a great party atmosphere and an amazing view. Ismay’s is exquisite. Food all-around was delicious. Keep in mind that this is the perfect place to relax, not party, though there is live music nightly. Snorkeling in the bay is great.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pristine beach, walking out from our room onto the sand and into the sea to snorkel with so many fish was amazing! All food was delicious and there were so many options. Staff were super friendly and helpful. We definitely recommend and would love to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna, Three Forks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach was beautiful and swimmable, with emerald blue water at the perfect temperature (cool enough to refresh, but not enough to chill). The staff were wonderful throughout, including the wait staff at all 3 restaurants (shout-outs to Ivy at the Barefoot Grill, Samantha at the Sea Grape and Dwight and Amanda at Ismay's), the staff at the watersports pavilion (shout-outs to Nequan, Tafary and particularly Shiloh, who was especially helpful on the Hobie Cats), housekeeping and even the groundskeepers. Everyone was so friendly and helpful! The food was very good all around, and there was plenty of variety, even from day to day. They have the freshest fish and seafood! Gaugin's is the perfect spot for lunch or dinner, with a grand yet private view of the ocean from your table. The room was very spacious, clean and attractive. The outside shower (for after a dip at the beach) was a nice touch. This is our 2nd time there, the first time being several years ago, and it lived up to our memories! We'll be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jerline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This property and the staff was nice. There isn’t a lot to do at this resort. The people that stay at this hotel are mostly older white couples. You can not play any music at the pool. There is no music playing at the bar. Men have to wear collared shirts and pants to dinner or they will have to get room service. Dinner seems like it took a long time each night. So if you want a quiet stay with not a lot of things to do then this resort is for you. If you are of color and under the age of 55 you wouldn't like this resort. It gave more of a retirement home vibe but it is a beautiful resort and the rooms are very nice and the staff was very helpful and nice. The only entertainment at this resort was a band or a singer at 9 to 10. Other than that no entertainment
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024