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.
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 to September: dress shorts can be worn (no short shorts or cut offs).
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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Lovely marriage vow renewal at Galley Bay.
Jun 8, 2026Jerry WFreshwater, United Kingdom
Another lovely 12 night stay at GB, still maintaining high standards.
On this occasion we took up the option of renewing our marriage vows, and it was arranged just perfectly by Colina. GB have a renewals package, which we thought was exceptional value and made our stay just that little more memorable.
My only reservation about going back is the…
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Another lovely 12 night stay at GB, still maintaining high standards.
On this occasion we took up the option of renewing our marriage vows, and it was arranged just perfectly by Colina. GB have a renewals package, which we thought was exceptional value and made our stay just that little more memorable.
My only reservation about going back is the future pricing, which is pushing us towards other alternatives maybe we will go again but for a shorter duration.
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Return to Galley Bay
Jun 4, 2026susanrI6449OK
Another lovely week spent at Galley Bay & everything was pretty much as we remembered from our first visit 3 years ago.
We had requested a room in the same location as last time which, although not guaranteed, upon check-in we were pleased to find was allocated to us. We particularly like the upstairs premium beachfront (room 50) as they have a…
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Another lovely week spent at Galley Bay & everything was pretty much as we remembered from our first visit 3 years ago.
We had requested a room in the same location as last time which, although not guaranteed, upon check-in we were pleased to find was allocated to us. We particularly like the upstairs premium beachfront (room 50) as they have a vaulted ceiling & a large verandah which gets a great breeze. We were close to the Seagrape restaurant so central location in the resort.
We also liked the improved cushions for the allocated beach sunbeds.
As returners this time we enjoyed a dinner at Ismays which was very enjoyable but overall we preferred the Seagrape for breakfast & dinner & even the odd lunch - the bbq lunch was excellent. Generally we preferred the atmosphere there & the charm of waitresses like Samantha who serves with a song! We didn't think the service or food was as good down at the
Gauguin.
We have to agree with a few comments about the Teepee bar - there definitely seemed to be a bit of stress going on amongst the staff there & no more than minimal interaction with guests. One day we had a bad experience at lunchtime when ordering from the Barefoot Grill menu at the Teepee. Our sandwich just never arrived after waiting an hour & something was certainly array. As it was early pm by then, luckily the coffee shop has a selection of sandwiches & sweet treats - & very efficient aircon!
(We did report this experience to Guest Services at the time, so not just mentioning this on here).
Sometimes the little niggles stem from other guests who seem unable to adhere to polite notices, ie no drinks to be taken in the pool! We not only saw this on numerous occasions but one man rinsed his glass out in the pool as he walked up the steps!
There doesn't seem to be anybody monitoring such behaviour.
Overall the staff work incredibly hard to make your holiday as enjoyable as possible & were a pleasure to speak with.
Make sure you do the Garden Tour on a Tues morning where you will also see the hard work that goes into growing their own delicious produce.
May's a great time to visit as the humidity isn't too high & there was a nice (sometimes strong!) breeze.
We noted a recommendation on TA re airport transfers so also booked ourselves through Natasha's Taxis for the four of us. It was nice to be greeted & walk straight out to the vehicle on arrival after the long flight rather than wait in line for the taxi rank. USD60 for 4 pax/40 for 2.
In summary you will almost certainly have a lovely holiday at Galley Bay but it's doubtful we'll make the journey to return again.
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A Welcoming Resort!!
Jun 1, 2026Linda S
We returned home yesterday from a week long vacation at Galley Bay. We loved it! We stayed in the Gauguin Suites and enjoyed having our own pool and the nature (birds, mongoose, geckos). The restaurant’s, pool, and landscaping was lovely. We have stayed in numerous all-inclusive resorts and never have we ever met such a welcoming group of…
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We returned home yesterday from a week long vacation at Galley Bay. We loved it! We stayed in the Gauguin Suites and enjoyed having our own pool and the nature (birds, mongoose, geckos). The restaurant’s, pool, and landscaping was lovely. We have stayed in numerous all-inclusive resorts and never have we ever met such a welcoming group of people. There were only a few changes I would have liked #1. The people who book beach front rooms are assigned seats at the beach, however Gauguin guests have to get one each time thru the sports centre. This made it inconvenient, as there are only a few and the umbrellas are not a permanent fixture and struggle to stay fixed on windy days. #2. We visited the coffee shop often, they have lovely pastries, sandwiches and drinks. They are soo popular that there was sometimes a lineup. It would probably benefit to get a second staff and fridges where customers could help themselves. #3. The bedroom doorway in our cottage was low for my 6’1 husband and he had to be careful every time he used it (he hit his head the first time.)
The farm was a great addition to the resort and the walk and self tour was a great learning experience. I would definitely recommend this resort to people who want a quiet, clean, and welcoming vacation.
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I'll be back
May 28, 2026Lion TSwitzerland
The location is sensational, right in the heart of everything yet peaceful. What truly stood out was the atmosphere: every single staff member was so genuinely kind and welcoming. My room was wonderful and spacious (the bathroom was a dream—huge!), and the whole place was spotless. Visiting out of season meant it was very quiet, which I loved as a…
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The location is sensational, right in the heart of everything yet peaceful. What truly stood out was the atmosphere: every single staff member was so genuinely kind and welcoming. My room was wonderful and spacious (the bathroom was a dream—huge!), and the whole place was spotless. Visiting out of season meant it was very quiet, which I loved as a solo traveler. Value is absolutely okay for what you get. Service was exceptional—attentive without being intrusive—and the amenities surprised me in the best way. Highly recommended for anyone traveling alone!
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All inclusive long weekend in Antigua
May 25, 2026TaraP753Port of Spain, Trinidad
A Caribbean all inclusive on a gorgeous beach is hard to beat, and it would be very hard to beat Galley Bay Resort and Spa. Attractive and comfortable rooms fully decked out. Each room is on the beach and your umbrella and chairs, directly in front of each room, are numbered and reserved for your own use…great idea! It was so relaxing….we did…
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A Caribbean all inclusive on a gorgeous beach is hard to beat, and it would be very hard to beat Galley Bay Resort and Spa. Attractive and comfortable rooms fully decked out. Each room is on the beach and your umbrella and chairs, directly in front of each room, are numbered and reserved for your own use…great idea! It was so relaxing….we did not do more that eat, drink and lounge around but they did offer boat rides, sailing, croquet, volley ball, table tennis etc. Each room had snorkels and masks for their guests use.
Food at all restaurants was delicious, there’s a coffee shop as well with great coffee and pastries and fruit and ice cream! They do their own farm to table fruit and veg as well.
Above all, what stands out in our experience, was the service..so friendly and kind and nothing was a problem! A+++ 🤗
Internet was a little iffy from time to time…just an observation!
We’ll be back!👍
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Lovely marriage vow renewal at Galley Bay.
