Galley Bay Resort & Spa

Antigua, Caribbean

Star rating

Deluxe Beachfront Room
Deluxe Beachfront Room
Deluxe Beachfront Room
Gauguin Suite
Gauguin Suite
Gauguin Suite
Gauguin Suite
Superior Deluxe Beachfront Room
Superior Deluxe Room
Ismay's Restaurant
Rum Shack
Teepee Bar
Teepee Bar
Sea Grape Restaurant
Sea Grape Restaurant
Sea Grape Restaurant
Barefoot Grill
Gauguin Restaurant
Coffee shop
Spa
Spa
Gift Shop
Yoga Pavilion
Premium Beachfront Suites
Premium Beachfront Suites
Premium Beachfront Suites
Premium Beachfront Suites
Premium Beachfront Suites
Deluxe Beachfront Room
Deluxe Beachfront Room
Deluxe Beachfront Room
Gauguin Suite
Gauguin Suite
Gauguin Suite
Gauguin Suite
Superior Deluxe Beachfront Room
Superior Deluxe Room
Ismay's Restaurant
Rum Shack
Teepee Bar
Teepee Bar
Sea Grape Restaurant
Sea Grape Restaurant
Sea Grape Restaurant
Barefoot Grill
Gauguin Restaurant
Coffee shop
Spa
Spa
Gift Shop
Yoga Pavilion
Premium Beachfront Suites
Premium Beachfront Suites
Premium Beachfront Suites
Premium Beachfront Suites
Premium Beachfront Suites

The hotel

Set on one of Antigua's many beautiful beaches, the Galley Bay Resort & Spa offers guests a fabulous combination of superior service, Caribbean cuisine and rustic luxury in a very natural setting. Much of the architecture here is inspired by the French artist Gauguin. The charming individual suites have their own splash pool and are surrounded by lush gardens and views of the lagoon. There are three excellent open-air restaurants, all beachfront, offering intimate, candlelit dining of excellent quality. Ismay's Restaurant offers a higher quality dining experience to be shared for that special occasion, whilst the more laid-back Barefoot Grill is a great place to enjoy a tasty quesadilla made with resort grown produce. At sunset, hors d'oeuvres are served at the bar which overlooks the sea from under its Tahitian-style roof. There are activities such as non-motorised water sports and a recently expanded gym, but reclining with a novel on the beachfront deck from the library is equally as popular.

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Wheelchair access
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access

Where is it

On a beautiful beach, adjacent to Hawsbill and Deep Bay. Transfer time from airport: 30 minutes.

Hotel information

98 rooms on 1 or 2 floors. All with balcony/terrace, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi, coffee maker, safe, bathrobes and hairdryer. Deluxe Beachfront Rooms are on the upper floors, located right on the beach. Rooms are large and are well appointed with spacious bathrooms which have a walk-in double shower. Rooms sleep maximum 2 adults.

All Inclusive of: all meals, snacks and drinks by the glass (name-brand spirits, sparkling wine by the glass, Caribbean beers, tropical coolers and soft drinks, excludes bottled water). All activities and entertainment above unless otherwise stated. Restaurants open on rotation.

Superior Deluxe Beachfront Rooms are charming rooms on the ground floor, in the centre of the resort, with private patio located directly on the beach. Each with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Gauguin Suites are situated on the edge of the bird sanctuary lagoon, just 50 yards from the beach and consist of two wooden cedar shingle roof rondovals with an enclosed large air conditioned sitting area joining the two. The suites have cool and modern white tile flooring with stone accents, plus their own private plunge pool, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Premium Beachfront Suites are in 2-storey buildings, these have a bedroom and sunken living room with wet bar, huge bathroom with twin sinks, large bath and double walk-in shower, plus ocean views from the balcony or terrace, making these the largest and most luxurious option with iPod docking station, slippers and WiFi access. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults. A full-size rollaway bed is provided for Premium Beachfront Suites to allow for triple occupancy. These rooms have direct beach access on the ground floor only.

  • Book by 30 Sept ‘25 to receive up to 10% off the accommodation cost between 11 Apr ’26 – 20 Dec ‘26.  Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

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.

Regular entertainment several nights a week. Weekly beach cinema.

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.

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.

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 applies to guests aged 6 years and above (payable locally, subject to change).

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.

7 nights between 21 Dec-2 Jan.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: this hotel is adults-only - children under 18 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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating The beauty of the place was as good as it got

Aug 9, 2025 Ju C

Galley Bay is beautiful to look at and most staff was very nice. But, my experience was terrible. I waited weeks to write this review as management had reached out to me and said they would get in touch with me that week to right their wrong and all now I have not heard from them and my stay was almost a month ago. I am a local and I am not sure… Read more
Galley Bay is beautiful to look at and most staff was very nice. But, my experience was terrible. I waited weeks to write this review as management had reached out to me and said they would get in touch with me that week to right their wrong and all now I have not heard from them and my stay was almost a month ago. I am a local and I am not sure if that contributed to my treatment. I am not sure if the hotel has quick turnover but it seems like different staff have different views on policies. If I knew some of the policies I would not stay there. And when i told management I kept being told different policies, I was talked down and the hotel never held accountability. Until the end when they said they would right their wrong and never did. I also told them about my diet, which is very limited and they did not seem to consider that at all. I came with intentions to make content to show off the hotel and get away as work was very stressful so I paid big money to get away. I left even more stressed than I was, got spoken to disrespectfully by management (even though most of the staff was lovely), I was hungry most evenings due to my diet restrictions not being paid attention to and overall no reach out as promised to right their wrong. I am sure a tourist would get better treatment staying here as I have visited a tourist here and can automatically see the treatment was better but as a local I would highly recommend not to go. I staycation often in Antigua and this was by far the worst treatment I’ve gotten at a staycation. I was hoping they would reach out to me to right their wrong but clearly they had no interest on doing so. Like I said before, beautiful aesthetic but I would not recommend otherwise. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best Honeymoon Ever! Just book it!

Aug 6, 2025 Abby M

This resort is 5 stars. After being a little worried we were too young to honeymoon here, all I can say is don’t worry, just book it!! Everything at this resort is out of this world, from the food, to the beach, to the spa, to the employees. The food here is the best food I’ve ever had. We never had a bad meal. They are very accommodating if you… Read more
This resort is 5 stars. After being a little worried we were too young to honeymoon here, all I can say is don’t worry, just book it!! Everything at this resort is out of this world, from the food, to the beach, to the spa, to the employees. The food here is the best food I’ve ever had. We never had a bad meal. They are very accommodating if you are picky eaters, like we are. We loved their caesar salad and they made it for us several times when it wasn’t even on the menu. Every dinner was fantastic, always a good option. We also loved barefoot grill for lunch. Their burgers and fries are delicious! I do think our favorite meal was breakfast, especially the banana bread!! I’m still dreaming about it. Their breakfast “Galley Bay Potatoes” too! Omg so good. The drinks were delicious and strong. I’m still dreaming of the “fantasy” drink of the day. I should have gotten the recipe. There was beach service. Make friends with him and he will come back! Make sure to bring your cups, they will fill them up! The beach was beautiful, blue, and calm. We spent lots of time snorkeling the reef and the sunken ship. So many fish! The water sport boys are so fun! Bring floats to relax in too! We stayed in a premium beachfront room. It was clean, huge, and so cute! The housekeepers do an amazing job. It stayed spotless. Our favorite thing ever was turndown service. We loved the bed notes. We did struggle with all the light switches and fan remotes, but you do eventually figure it out. The rooms really are as big as they look. Lastly, the spa was spectacular. Definitely opt for an outdoor couples massage. It wasn’t hot at all, as the fan was blasting! We both wanted to get another one! To end our amazing, perfect week, we got to watch sea turtles hatch on our last night. This was the most amazing experience. I hope everyone gets to meet Ashton and hear his story. We were so sad to leave but are counting down the days until we can return. We love Galley Bay!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Anniversary Celebration in Paradise!

Aug 6, 2025 O5758GKkareng Austin, Texas

We just returned from an unforgettable week at Galley Bay for our 40th Anniversary, and we’re still on cloud nine over our truly magical experience! We celebrated our 30th anniversary at Galley Bay 10 years ago, and had been dreaming about going back again ever since. Everything was just as perfect as we remembered; most specifically, the top… Read more
We just returned from an unforgettable week at Galley Bay for our 40th Anniversary, and we’re still on cloud nine over our truly magical experience! We celebrated our 30th anniversary at Galley Bay 10 years ago, and had been dreaming about going back again ever since. Everything was just as perfect as we remembered; most specifically, the top notch service, incredible gourmet level food, excellent accommodations, the sheer beauty of the beach and impeccably kept grounds, and the variety of activities and nightly entertainment. The beautiful guest suites have undergone a facelift since our last visit, and there is now a rum shack and adorable little coffee shop that did not exist back then. (The rum raisin ice cream is amazing!!) The managers and staff at Galley Bay treat you like family, and make you feel 100% spoiled every single day. If you’ve been searching for THE most incredible all inclusive, adults-only, romantic, quiet, relaxing, fun getaway, with THE most dedicated staff, gourmet organic food made to order, top shelf alcohol, nightly live entertainment, and non-motorized water sports, then Galley Bay Resort & spa is the place for you. Not surprisingly, 75% of the guests at Galley Bay are repeat visitors, and their 5-star reviews don’t lie! We just can’t say enough about this little slice of paradise, where they take fantastic care of you from the moment you arrive and are greeted with a welcome cocktail and cool towel. This resort is always uncrowded, which is what we love most about it, but the week we just spent there (July 29- August 5) was during the low season, and occupancy was only 45%!! The only downside to this was that the restaurants rotated each day and were not all open all at the same time, but that was more than compensated for by the fact that we practically had the entire resort to ourselves, thereby receiving even more personalized attention- including made to order food at times that wasn’t even on the menu. Absolute heaven!! If you’re celebrating an anniversary, I highly recommend the private beach dinner. We were so glad we did this, as it was an absolutely lovely experience, and so romantic. We even received a printed copy of our personalized menu to keep as a souvenir! Shout out to our awesome server Charmar, and to Alaska, who went above and beyond to ensure our experience was the best it could be, and to resort manager Cedric, who makes each guest feel like they are his most important priority. We can’t wait to plan our next trip, and we definitely won’t be waiting 10 years this time! There is seriously no better value for the money in the entire Caribbean. Book your trip today… I promise you won’t be sorry! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Perfect Honeymoon Destination

Aug 3, 2025 Clarissa F

From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and cared for. Every team member we encountered was incredibly friendly, attentive, and accommodating—truly making us feel at home. The beaches are picture-perfect with crystal-clear water (great for snorkeling, gear is provided in every room). The entire… Read more
From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and cared for. Every team member we encountered was incredibly friendly, attentive, and accommodating—truly making us feel at home. The beaches are picture-perfect with crystal-clear water (great for snorkeling, gear is provided in every room). The entire property is beautifully maintained and impeccably clean overlooking the beach and hills. There is a ton of activities including biking, touring the farm, and water sports. The spa was beautiful and reasonably priced. Every meal was delicious and fresh (directly from their on-site farm). Dining at Galley Bay felt like a true culinary experience. We can't wait to return! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best Vacation of our Lives!!! Wish I could give it 10 STARS

Jul 23, 2025 Demetri B albany, United States

Your resort is perfection, well thought out, excellent amenities and very well manicured and maintained. High quality food and service. Alfred the Great, always smiling and accommodating Vincent the beach server was very friendly and attentive Sharon our housekeeper always accommodate ANY request Lynette the restaurant manager made us always feel… Read more
Your resort is perfection, well thought out, excellent amenities and very well manicured and maintained. High quality food and service. Alfred the Great, always smiling and accommodating Vincent the beach server was very friendly and attentive Sharon our housekeeper always accommodate ANY request Lynette the restaurant manager made us always feel welcome and at home Read less