Name: Galley Bay Resort & Spa
Address: Five Islands Village, Saint Johns, N/A, AG

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Juan

Quality & service were excellent. We were blown away by the amount of care each staff member offered us in any situation. The care in the rooms was perfect, loved having complimentary snorkel's & water sports gear to take advantage of the amazing reef on the beach. The food was also phenomenal, Gaugin's breakfast lunch & dinner were top tier. The more 'premium' restaurant Ismay's actually felt like it fell a bit short of Gaugin's which was our only gripe since there was an upcharge and it was harder to get a reservation there. I also believe they could stand to ease up on the dress code for the sea grape, or have the barefoot grill open for dinner to allow guests to not need to dress up every night, it was a bit much to do it every night and makes packing harder if you need to fit more nice clothes. Excursions were super easy to set up and taxi service was seamless. Definitely do Stingray city & Captain Sean's tour if you have the time! Our stay at Galley Bay was near perfect and we hope to come back soon :)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Shalimar

Galley Bay Resort is

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Marcus

Excellent all around with a beautiful property, lovely staff and food. 😃

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Ashley

Definitely will return to Galley Bay!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2026

Lisbeth

Overall we had a great experience. The rooms were clean and well-maintained. We stayed in a Gauguin Suite, which felt more like a private villa than a hotel room. Having a secluded backyard and plunge pool was a huge plus and made the stay feel very intimate and relaxing. The beach is absolutely beautiful and easily one of the resort's biggest highlights. The food was surprisingly good. Since meals are made to order rather than sitting under heat lamps at a buffet, everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. The drinks were ok, although pretty much what you'd expect from an all-inclusive Caribbean resort.
That said, this is not the type of resort you come to if you're looking to party. Galley Bay is all about relaxation, reconnecting with your significant other, and enjoying a slower pace of life. The evening entertainment is usually a live band playing music rather than the typical high-energy resort productions. Everything is very low-key and laid back.
One thing to note is that the resort itself is fairly small. You can walk from one end to the other in about 10 minutes, which we liked but if you're looking for a massive property with endless activities, this may not be the place.
My only real criticism is that some of the staff seemed a bit uninterested at times. Nobody was rude but we didn't experience the exceptionally warm service that many Caribbean resorts are known for. We didn't notice many guests tipping, so unlike other places the staff is not tip motivated.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Ruth Jane

We loved the peaceful beach and sparkling clear water. The food, much of it grown on the property, was good and the restaurant staff did everything to ensure the guests were happy. The last time we visited Galley Bay was 14 years ago and it was even better than we remembered.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Karen

This is an incredible property. The location is fantastic. Our room was phenomenal. We can’t say enough good things about the staff and how incredibly helpful and friendly they were. The food was amazing with daily changes to the menu in all restaurants - I wouldn’t pay the extra for Ishmay restaurant as the food in the other restaurants was just as good. Pay the extra for the tomahawk steak instead in Seagrape. Would we go back - in a heartbeat. If you go you will have a fantastic stay - enjoy!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2026

Jerry

Nice facility. Polite & accommodating staff. Very curious that the bars did have ingredients for standard drinks and drinks offered on their menus. Wi-Fi was off and on for our 9 days.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2026

Steven

From A to Z our stay was A++++++
Staff is as good as it gets
Courteous
Welcoming
Helpful
Food- fantastic
Etc etc

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2025

Caroline

Great holiday well worth the expense

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2025

Natalie

Just wow.
Staff are so friendly and cannot do enough for you. Rooms are well maintained and spotlessly clean, THE FOOD!! Is INCREDIBLE! fresh delicious food in all restaurants, no shuffling around a sad buffet!! Just fab service with food which is top notch 👍 definitely be back, definitely recommend. It’s just the most relaxing beautiful place ❤️

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Ty

Galley boy is immaculately clean at all times. The views are heavenly. The staff is so nice at all times. The food is Michelin grade for every. Single. Meal.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2025

Richard

Very good well maintained hotel with lovely gardens. Views from beachfront rooms stunning with good wifi and facilities. Staff excellent, very friendly and attentive. Food and drink all very good especially Ismay restaurant which you pay a supplement for but well worth it.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2025

Richard

Enjoyed all inclusive table service rather than the usual buffet style. Room was right on the beach.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2025

Tanya

The Galley Bay is the most magical resort! Truly tropical, set in paradise, romantic and vibrant! The rooms are beautifully decorated, the grounds are kept beautifully and the beach and sea are sublime. All food was excellent with lots of choice across the whole day. We really could not have asked for a better experience! Thank you everyone at Galley Bay!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Christine

Galley Bay is a beautiful resort! If you want to relax and be treated well alongside a beautiful beach, this is the place to go! The room was absolutely amazing! It was by far, the nicest room we’ve ever stayed in.My only complaint was that Wi-Fi was really only working in the rooms, and the restaurant choices were limited since only one or two a day was open.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2025

James

It may have been the friendliest and most helpful staff of any place we have stayed.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2025

Thomas

Galley Bay is a wonderful facility, the staff is first rate. Room was perfect. The beach is marvelouss. Dining again first rate. If you enjoy a relaxing beach holiday Galley Bay is the spot.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2025

Jessica

We had the most amazing time at Galley Bay! It is very intimate and laid back but with a little entertainment in the evening!
10/10 will go back!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2025

Amber

We stayed at Galley

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2025

Douglas

Our room was nice and big. It was literally on the beach. We walked out of our room onto the beautiful beach. We had our own beach chairs and umbrella. The food was very good. The staff was very friendly. It was very much like a boutique resort. There was plenty of activities to do. The snorkeling was good right off the end of the resort.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2025

shane

Amazing beach

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2025

stephen

Great service and everyone knew tour name. Small resort but with 1st class amenities

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2025

Christina M

Perfect for a romantic, peaceful, and restful getaway! Everything was beautiful!

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2025

sherri

lovely beachfront suites that have everything you need. restaurants are all very good. they will adjust any dishes if you simply ask.
wonderful pool area and bar service at pool. pristine beach, but not a swimmers beach. strong surf. . take a guided tour of island but don’t drive yourself. a big no. we got to see so much with a driver and able to relax and not deal with crazy roads.
spa is quaint with lofted thatched roof treatment rooms.
. all staff was extra helpful and friendly. only suggestions for resort would be a fresh beach towel at pool daily rather than dragging wet towel back to room everyday. labels on the myriad of switches in the rooms as to what coordinates with what. a sunscreen pump station at the pool. these are minor fixes but would be so much more convenient.
very very laid back and relaxing resort. no kids. no loud music. classy. must wear long pants at dinner or they will turn you away. enjoy!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2025

Dino

Nice quiet property with beautiful large private rooms. We stayed in rooms with private pool overlooking the lake. Beach was peaceful with great sand.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2025

RONALD JOSEPH

Extremely peaceful quiet and not crowded. Beautiful accommodations on the beach. Food was fair to good.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2025

David

Wonderful staff, every aspect of the property was beautiful.

8/10

Excellent

08 Jan 2025

Eujenia

Lots of stars!! I feel I have to mention some shortcomings: The check in process is not straightforward, and actually annoying: you have to provide your reservation, although they already have your reservation and your room assignment, you have to provide a return flight reservation, you also have to fill out a registration form, although you already submitted your passport.
The food is subjective topic, but one should not expect haute cuisine. Most of the time the sea is to rough to swim, or snorkel.
The stuff is exceptional,
It is nice to have realistic expectations!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

21 Dec 2024

Verified traveler

Staff was excellent except a select few and they were rude.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2024

Nancy Carolyn

Galley Bay Resort is absolutely gorgeous. It is almost as if you have the beach to yourself. The staff is the most friendly and accommodating we have ever experienced. The food in any of the restaurants is exceptional and the food service is superb. Our room was large and very comfortable right on the beach. The water is crystal clear and has rolling waves that are fun. There are some areas to snorkel off the beach but when we stayed, the waves were keeping the water too cloudy to snorkel. The resort did shuttle us to a calm bay where we were able to snorkel a bit. Not the best snorkeling we have experienced, but we took a 4-hour sail and snorkel trip with Captain Sean which was fantastic. But there are many other activities available: the pool with a waterfall is relaxing and there are water sports offered such as sailing, kayaking, and paddle boarding. Tennis, volleyball, ping pong, a pool table, bicycling, and croquet are also offered as is a daily yoga class. The resort caters to adults only and there is a relaxed and mature feel to the place. We met many other couples and made friends easily. If you are seeking a beautiful place to completely relax with a touch of elegance, this is your resort!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2024

James

The Galley Bay Resort is a beautiful property that sits on a georgeous bay with a private half mile beach. Tne food was excellent and the staff went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. Our room had a fantastic view of tbe ocean and well design bedroom and bathroom areas. Tne property was well maintained and landscaped. The surrounding terrains included rocky hills with goats. Tne restaurants were varied and all were open air with views of the bay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2024

Kayla

This resort is one of a kind! I have never experienced such fantastic customer service before , they will go above and beyond to ensure happy guests. Every single staff here are some of the friendliest people and are sincere. The resort is just absolutely beautiful and you feel like you are on your own private island. On top of that the food is fantastic and never was disappointed. Galley Bay has set a bar very high for all inclusive hotels. We traveled for our honeymoon and we cannot wait to go back already!!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2024

Robert

Great property and staff
The bar and restaurant staff were very attentive
I only received turndown service once during my trip but am not sure if it is available
We spent our 30th anniversary at the resort and they helped make it special.
Caryle and Shawntay and the rest of the bar staff were amazing always greeting us with a smile.
Room service has just started and needs a few more items up to par with the restaurants.

All in all we will be back.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2024

Alison

Galley Bay Resort is amazing. The property is picturesque, tranquil and lush! We went for our honeymoon October 2024. The food is outstanding, fresh ingredients made with love you can taste it. The staff goes above and beyond, everyone is helpful and friendly. If you're looking for a hotel that is quiet so you can decompress this is for you. They do have nightime band after dinner, however if your looking to party till the sun comes up this is not the place for you. The guests varied in age some late 20's and 30's but mostly 40 and up. We will definitely be back next year to unwind and the hustle and bustle at home. We absolutely loved it!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2024

Macie

The beach is absolutely beautiful and you are steps from the way we from your patio. Everyone was extremely nice and helpful! We were spoiled! Perfect honeymoon vacation!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2024

Wayne

The property is stunning, as are the rooms and dining areas.
The beach is spectacular although the sea can be choppy so be aware if you’re unsteady on your legs.
The only thing to note is check occupancy levels before you book as they limit certain services, facilities and restaurants if occupancy is too low which was disappointing when not made aware until you arrive…

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2024

Donna

Beautiful resort. Really liked this place. The staff were very friendly, kind and polite. The staff is also not in any kind of hurry. Great stay

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2024

Andrew

Clean, Quiet, Excellent Beach, Friendly and Pleasant staff.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2024

Lisa

We stayed for our honeymoon in the off season. The resort was quiet and the beach was pristine. There were limited dining options and things weren’t always open when expected. Our suite was clean and comfortable, but lacked the charm you’d expect from a highly rated resort. The staff were exceptionally friendly. The food was very good.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Aug 2024

Kristy

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!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2024

james

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.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2024

Bridget

Beautiful property on the water.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jul 2024

Frederick

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2024

Jackie

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.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2024

Michael Todd

Enjoyed our stay. Our second time at Galley Bay and hope to return.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2024

Lisa

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!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2024

michelle

Great staff! Super friendly!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2024

Adela

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2024

Timothy John

Excellent property and staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2024

MISTY

Wonderful quiet resort. Beautiful property and beach.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2024

Jeremy

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2024

Charlotte

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!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2024

Robert

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!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 May 2024

Jerline

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2024

Kevin

Wonderful place for a honeymoon!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2024

sophorlly

We had a very nice stay. The only complaint we had was that there was no atm so we couldn’t tip the staff.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2024

Christopher

The beach was unbeatable. The sand was great, no rocks. The water was beautiful, warm and turquoise. Plenty of chairs and umbrellas on the beach. Service was a bit slow at times but we weren’t in a rush. Some areas had sewage smell wafting. Need to improve the sanitation in that regard.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2024

Richard

Beautiful beach. Great view from the balcony

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2024

RICHARD John

Very comfortable and accommodating. The staff was the best, all smiles

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2024

Tom

I loved the staff except for a couple of grumps. Very “Older” crowd 60-70age. No nightlife
Things close early
Food selection slim but very tasty

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2024

Karyn

From the staff to the food, everything was fantastic! This was our first time here but not our last!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2024

Adrian

We were looking for a quiet completely relaxing week. It could not have been better. Definitely not a party crowd, thank goodness, but perfect for what we wanted on every level. Staff, food, beach, room — nothing but positives. Eagerly looking forward to our next visit. Beautiful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2024

Daniel

Very relaxing

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2024

Tabitha

Quiet location
Amazing Staff
Great food

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2024

Tracy Lynn

We felt at home after the first day. The staff is friendly and welcoming. We look forward to returning.

6/10

Pleasant

06 Dec 2023

Ronda Rene

Good food, nice rooms, great staff.
No music, No Caribbean Vibe, Boreing.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2023

Kathryn

I love that we woke up each morning to the beautiful Caribbean Sea, bright blue skies but also we could walk through the tropical fauna.

The resort was spotless and the staff could not be more welcoming and caring.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2023

Beth

We loved the easy access to the beach and having a tiki type umbrella with lounge chairs.We also loved the view from our room

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2023

Alexandre

Good stay

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2023

Renee

Wonderful resort. Great staff. Was there during hurricane. Had to shelter in room one night. They handled it very well.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2023

Steve

40th anniversary was a disappointment

The view was incredible. The beach/sand was very clean and well taken care of. The food was delicious. Most of the people were very nice and welcoming. There were a few hostesses and waitstaff that were NOT very good to us. We paid extra for the romantic dinner on the beach, which was our 40th wedding anniversary, and the staff that waited on us were very inattentive. Our glasses were empty of the drinks/ water we’re having. Our food took a long time to come. The food was delicious when we did get it. But the person made us feel that we were too much trouble for her to stay focused on us. All the other guests that were eating there (did not pay extra to be there) were getting better service than us. So we thought we would try again in Ismay’s fine dining, which again we paid extra for, was bad service again. We were there almost 2 hours and were sitting with our glasses empty and our food very late in coming to us.There were other couples arriving later than us and were getting their food before us. It made us feel that we had done something to make them mad at us. We will consider coming back here but we would warn other guests to not pay the extra money for the special dinners, since our experience was mot what we expected.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2023

Holly

Galley Bay was simply magical! The beachfront location was gorgeous, quiet, and even more beautiful than the photos from their site. The staff was friendly and warm each day and I felt very safe and welcome, even as a solo traveler. I found the knowledgeable staff at Guest Services especially helpful for arranging excursions and activities. I would stay at Galley Bay again in a heartbeat.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2023

Bobby

Absolutely LOVED this place.
We WILL BE BACK !!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2023

Stephen A.

Excellent vacation

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2023

John

Room was sparkling clean, service (food and drinks) was second to none I’ve ever experienced and the property overall was beautiful. Private beach so no locals bothering you trying to sell you stuff. We never ventured off the property to explore more of the island because we never felt the need to. Menus for lunch and dinner change daily. Breakfast was almost the same every morning with a few changes but there are plenty of options so in 5 days I had 5 completely different breakfast experiences. If you’re looking for a younger/party scene this probably isn’t your place. We are a younger couple but enjoyed the slower/quieter pace of Galley Bay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2023

Daniel

A piece of paradise...!

Simply the best holiday we ever had! As a couple in our mid forties we managed to get away as a couple without our children for a week and Galley Bay Hotel was amazing! Beautiful location with one of the best beaches on Antigua, and in early August 2023 we almost had 3/4 of a mile of sand to ourselves, so peaceful and quiet. Staff were really friendly and all genuinely cared about your stay. Food incredible for every meal. Everything was included which was refreshing. No buffets for luch or dinner. No queues for food you had immediate personal service with a smile and \"you're welcome\"! Free watersports and yoga. Live band every night. Beautiful beach front room. The best holiday we ever experienced!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2023

Manvir

Beautiful resort, amazing food and friendly staff. Highly recommend!!

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2023

Carlton

The beach is amazing. Not an ounce of seaweed! Super friendly staff. Food was amazing. Simply paradise.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2023

Michael

Galley Bay is one of the best resorts I have been too. The beaches are clean and gorgeous. The food was amazing. All of the staff at Galley Bay were so nice and caring. I’d definitely go back.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2023

Michala

One of the best places we have stayed in the Caribbean. Location is stunning and situation of rooms with direct access to the beach is idyllic. The staff are incredibly friendly and accommodating. The standard of food and drink is the best we’ve experienced on a Caribbean all inclusive. We can’t wait to return

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2023

William

Amazing!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2023

Caroline

Galley Bay is a boutique resort in a spectacular location. The service was great, and the all-inclusive package was excellent. Lots of choice in the restaurants, with a new menu every day. We were an usual group for the hotel - 2 adult couples with 4 teenage girls (3 x 17 year old, 1 x 18 year old). Hotel could not have been nicer or more accommodating to our group. I would highly recommend this hotel for a relaxing and quiet break. We will return.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2023

Frank

Nice quiet and relaxed atmosphere. Beautiful private beach. The staff was attentive and the food was good. Highly recommended

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Feb 2023

Nancy

This is a rustic property, very serene, older crowd. Many return annually. We found the guests and staff pleasant. It was a treat to have the beach right outside our door; lovely sand and water. However it is slanted, soft sand, hard to walk on. The walking/cycling trail is very gravelly and muddy. These were major disappointments as we go away in Feb in part to exercise outdoors everyday.
Food at Sea Grape (main dining room) and Ismays (premium, upcharge but worth it) was quite good. Ismays is only accessible 4 nights out of 7, but at least you can reserve ahead of time so we were able to get in once. Gaugin, the third restaurant, had the most spectacular setting but very uneven food. Incredible spring rolls, yet tough, chewy marlin and flank steak. Mediocre desserts. And almost impossible to get a reservation - apparently you have to be standing at guest services at 6:55 AM daily to have a prayer of booking.
The resort prides itself on having gone paperless. But there’s not so much as a resort map in your room or on tv. We were not told about the daily new guest orientation at 10 AM - learned about it mid-stay. Why not also put the info in writing and laminate it for each room? Or put on TV? Hair dryers (theirs and ours) worked poorly - just not enough power) and internet was out all weekend in our room. We appeared to be the only guests who left the resort for any reason - nothing nearby, but we took a taxi to Cecilia’s, a terrific restaurant friends had recommended.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2023

Michael

our room was literally right on the beach and almost touching the water. if you can request room 1 through 10

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2023

Patricia

Great relaxing place for adults.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2023

Fiona

Beach was amazing. Restaurants were very good.
Staff lovely

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Dec 2022

Thomas

The resort itself is excellent. It's location has no offshore reef to block the waves and the \"red\" flag was up for our entire trip. If you like to surf, you would have liked the waves. IF you wanted to swim in the ocean, go paddle boarding ot Hobie Cat sailing you were out of luck

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2022

Jennifer B

Everything about our stay was perfect.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2022

Kay

Could not fault it!

Beautiful accommodation. Right on the beach. Roomy, very clean, and a well stocked mini bar. Bathroom enormous with a beautiful walk in shower. Large walk in wardrobe. Allocated sunbeds which was lovely, no rushing in the morning. Food lovely in all three restaurants and the beach grill really handy. Lovely coffee shop on site. The gift shop had some nice things.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2022

Bruce

This was the perfect spot for some R&R. Food was excellent and the beach was beautiful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2022

Tomasz

We have very good experience at Galley bay

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

22 Sep 2022

Tomislav

Be careful! Vacation ruined. Booked a beachfront premium suite. The water is rough to the point that no one is in the water. No one around the beach to offer drinks or food. Everything is so far away from each other. The WiFi was not working. The wifi was vital for us as we needed it to conduct business. Such a disappointment. We immediately checked out and moved to the royalton. The property still charged us a $1,300 “penalty” having been on property for 30 minutes Complete joke. Galley Bay should be penalized, not us.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2022

Verified traveler

Great place to stay

What makes Galley Bay Resort so special are the people. Without exception everyone we met were smiling, friendly and couldn’t do enough to make sure that we were enjoying ourselves and all of our needs were met. This was our second visit to Galley Bay and we were greeted like returning family. The food was delicious at all of their restaurants and the evening entertainment was lively and inclusive. We look forward to our next visit.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2022

Karen

So peaceful and beautiful. We loved sitting outside our room and just listening to the waves. We split our time between Galley Bay and Sandals and regretted that the first day at Sandals. We missed our little piece of paradise.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2022

Nichole

It was secluded and quiet. The staff and the property are naturally beautiful! Will be visiting again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2022

KIRSTEN

Couldn’t ask for a better vacation. The room and view were beautiful, the food was outstanding and the staff were friendly and accommodating. We will definitely go back.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2022

Michael Anthony

Overall, the galley bay is an amazing property to enjoy a nice relaxing vacation. The property is stunning and the walk out beach suites are The absolute best.

The staff is friendly and the resort is neat, clean and orderly.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

17 May 2022

Julie

Because we were in a garden view room, we weren't allowed to sit in any of the beach front lounge chairs with umbrellas. We had to go all the way over the the chairs in front of Gaugin restaurant, which, every day, had leaf blowers or hammering from construction or landscaping. NOT relaxing! We were given one day chairs on a slanted piece of beach, with a broken umbrella, right near the yoga pavilion and zodiac. Again, NOT acceptable or relaxing. Also, the food was absolutely horrible. We both got food poisoning our 3rd day there. Thank goodness for the staff who were very nice, and friendly.

Leisure Family