Our opinion
Galley Bay is set amid hills and fields on a wonderful stretch of palm-fringed beach
Hotel description
Although only four miles from St John’s, Galley Bay has an isolated and private position on the west coast of Antigua. The resort is situated amid hills and fields on a wonderful stretch of palm-fringed beach that is three quarters of a mile long. Forty acres of lush tropical gardens surround the resort, which is reached by a wooden bridge that crosses a lagoon and bird sanctuary, ensuring true tranquillity. The interiors of the resort have been thoughtfully designed to complement the stunning natural surroundings, through the use of bamboo, thatch and terracotta, creating a rustic charm. Galley Bay’s situation makes it very much a place for rest and relaxation, but also for a wide range of activities. Jogging trails traverse the tranquil bird sanctuary and there is an excellent range of complimentary non-motorised water sports available on the clear blue waters of the Caribbean, including snorkelling and sailing. Alternatively, you can relax on the sandy beach or by the side of the lovely pool, which has a cascading waterfall that provides a most exotic and tranquil situation. If you wish to venture a little further afield, scuba diving, riding and golf can be arranged (at a supplement) not far from the hotel. Galley Bay’s spa offers a fantastic range of treatments that have been designed to enhance your holiday experience. Award-winning Euro-Caribbean cuisine awaits in the oceanfront Seagrape Restaurant, showcasing the finest local produce and seafood. For a more intimate dining experience, guests can reserve one of the thatched cabanas in the Gauguin Restaurant, where delicious grill fare is served by candlelight as the waves crash upon the sand in the distance. The resort is composed of only seventy rooms, which gives it a charming cosy ambience. A unique feature of the resort are the Gauguin cottage rooms, which are set in the tropical gardens between the beach and the lagoon and have a rustic and cosy feel, boasting private splash pools. For more contemporary and spacious accommodation, we would recommended the beachfront rooms, especially the Deluxe beachfront rooms as the rooms on the ground floor have a large beach patio that allows direct access to the beach. Galley Bay offers a world of seclusion and comfort but also accessibility to the multitude of sightseeing possibilities on the island.
Distance from airport
25 minutes by car
Room types
69 rooms.
Categories: Gauguin Cottage, Superior Beachfront, Deluxe Beachfront, Premium Beachfront Suite.
Room type descriptions
Room Type A: Gauguin Cottage. Two separate palm thatched rooms (a bedroom connected to a bathroom/dressing room by an enclosed breeze way), with: Bathroom with shower and wc, Kingsize bed, Private splash pool, Ceiling fan, Air conditioning, TV, Telephone, Mini-fridge, Hair dryer, Coffee machine, Bath robes, Wall safes.
Room Type B: Superior Beachfront. Located in one-storey buildings on the beachfront with: Bathroom with shower and wc, Kingsize bed, Ceiling fan, Air conditioning, Patio, TV, Telephone, Mini-fridge, Hair dryer, Coffee machine, Bath robes, Wall safes.
Room Type C: Deluxe Beachfront. Spacious rooms on the beach front with: Kingsize bed, Large beach patio and beach shower, Walk-in closet, Designer bathroom, Second floor rooms have a balcony, Ceiling fan, Air conditioning, TV, Telephone, Mini-fridge, Hair dryer, Coffee machine, Bath robes, Wall safes.
Room Type D: Premium Beachfront Suite. Balcony/patio with showers and basins,Separate bathtub, Sunken living room with wet bar overlooking the ocean, Kingsize bed, Ceiling fan, Air conditioning, TV, Telephone, Mini-fridge, Hair dryer, Coffee machine, Bath robes, Wall safes.
Hotel facilities and services
Water sports, Tennis (and services of tennis pro), Gym, Table tennis, Cycles, Laundry, Car rental can be arranged
Weddings arranged.
Complimentary: Snorkelling, sunfish sailing, hobie cats, kayaking and windsurfing, Entertainment some evenings
Swimming Pools: Freshwater swimming pool.
Water sports
Snorkelling, sunfish sailing, hobie cats, kayaking and windsurfing,
Out and aboutnearby/local interest
Children
Children under 16 years of age are not accepted except over Christmas and New Year from 21 December to 2 January.