Name: Galley Bay Resort & Spa
Address: Five Islands Village, Saint Johnʼs, AG
Rating: 9.4

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Pure Bliss
10/10
Roger · couple · 2026-10-21
“Almost every aspect was perfect! The view is unmatched. The staff top tier. The foods was excellent”
Not to be missed!
10/10
302SarahW · Couples · 2026-08-21
“This place was like heaven on earth. My husband and I wanted an adults only stay without our kids. We read the reviews for this place and decided to book. We arrived around 4pm on a Monday afternoon and left at 1pm for the airport by Thursday afternoon - quick trip - but we really lost track of the world in the short time we were there. I didn't understand the reviews on here that complain about silly things. This is a 4 star resort with 5 star service. This is a boutique resort, not a Ritz, Four Seasons, Waldorf, etc. The towels are not going to be luxurious. They were slightly rough - that is not going to be a complaint from us like it was from others on here. I really didn't understand that one. The food is excellent, especially for all-inclusive. I've stayed at Royalton all-inclusive and the food was terrible. I've been on Disney Cruises and stayed at Hyatt Ziva/Zilara all inclusives and the food has been wonderful - the food at Galley Bay was def top notch. Nothing to worry about as far as food is concerned. They had live music every night, which was great. There was a female vocalist who was outstanding and I wish I got her name! she performed on Wednesday, August 12th with a bassist, drummer and keyboard player. This is not a party resort. It is a relaxing resort so expect to swim at the beach or pool during the day, take advantage of the resort activities at your leisure, visit the spa, have dinner at night and listen to the live music. I enjoyed the lack of party atmosphere, but more of a relaxed setting. We were visiting during the off season and the resort was only half full so it felt super private and low key. The layout of the resort is super cute. We were in cottage 54, upper level with a balcony and it was more central to everything - great location. Rooms are very large and comfy with a large closet and oversized bathroom. Beds were very comfy and we slept well. I'm a bed snob and was not disappointed. It was so hot and humid and our air conditioning in the room was amazing and felt like a tundra which I really appreciated! Housekeeping was exceptional. They mopped our floors every single day. The room was very clean. The man came by each day to restock our fridge, which was very welcomed. Every morning at the coffee shop, Claudia made the best iced caramel latte I've ever had anywhere. I also saw her experimenting with drink recipes which I thought was going the extra mile - showed she really cared about her job. Gilbert and Alfred the Great :) were super helpful with the golf cart and getting us where we needed to go when I had heels on and didn't want to walk the entire length of the property at night. I saw the head chef every single morning and sometimes at lunch - Jeremiah. He was always very concerned about our experience and what dishes we ate the night before and what we liked the best. Aliah the bartender made the best guava daquiris and played good music and we enjoyed the friendly banter with her. Delbert and Zornel took great care of us at the water sports post, especially when I freaked out over the jellyfish. I also wanted to note several of the staff who made our stay a great one: Annika, Ray, Bri, Samantha, Stuart, Laddona, Ladonia, Braeden, Pearl, Vaughn, Dasani, Sadi, Sonia, Andrea, Colina and Dayton. Everyone works so hard here and does a great job - please be sure to tip and tip well. They deserve it! I really cannot say anything negative about Galley Bay - I only wish I would've tried the spa services. It was such a fantastic stay. I only have 2 suggestions: put baskets on the bikes and a small teak stool in the shower for women shaving their legs. I rode a bike each morning and didn't have a purse with me and wanted to take my phone and room key so a basket would've been helpful. It was a little challenging to ride the bike holding a phone, but I wanted it with me so I could take pictures of the beautiful scenery and wildlife I saw as I was riding around! Thank you so much for a memorable and relaxing stay!”
Beautiful setting and high standards.
10/10
RichH1967 · Couples · 2026-08-10
“A great example of old school Caribbean hospitality, Galley Bay Resort fronts a mile-long white sand beach with turquoise sea and its own reefs. The staff are informal but attentive and friendly. The food is excellent, particularly from the Gaugin and Ismay’s, for which the latter there is a $50pp premium, which is well worth it. Day time food is more casual and provided by the Seagrape restaurant, Barefoot grill and Upcycle Cafe, all of which are good quality. There’s beach service also, all day. The watersports crew are great and the Hobiecat sailing was enjoyable, with good wind every day. Worth spending the extra money on a premium room.”
Great Location, Restaurants & Staff!
10/10
Vanessa · couple · 2026-08-10
“I had such an exceptional stay at Galley Bay Resort! From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and taken care of. The resort was absolutely beautiful, clean, and had access to the most gorgeous beach. The atmosphere was so relaxing, and the entertainment every night was such a great touch. I also have to give a huge shoutout to the entire staff!Everyone was so friendly, attentive, and genuinely made my stay even better. A very special thank you to Samantha, Gaye-Sheree, Alaska, Andrea, Alisha, Sadie, Denita, and Shane. Each of you went above and beyond in your own way, and I truly appreciate the kindness and hospitality you showed me throughout my stay. You all helped make my vacation one that I’ll remember!”
A Relaxing Retreat
10/10
kevinpK4027NH · Couples · 2026-08-09
“We had a wonderful and very relaxing stay at Galley Bay. The resort has a beautiful, laidback feel, and from the moment we arrived it was easy to settle in and unwind. Our beachfront suite was spacious, comfortable and nicely appointed, with the beach just steps away. The beautiful white crescent beach is definitely one of the highlights of the resort and creates a fantastic setting for a relaxing Caribbean getaway. There is a good variety of restaurants to choose from, and we also really enjoyed being able to explore the property using the hiking and biking trails. A particular highlight of our stay was a tour with Dave, one of the resort’s gardeners, who showed us around their impressive 13-acre farm. We were amazed by the abundance of fruits, vegetables and herbs being grown and really enjoyed learning more about how the farm supports the resort. He also shared some insight into their sustainability initiatives, including the sorting and recycling of paper, plastics and bottles. It was a great experience and gave us a real appreciation for some of the work happening behind the scenes. Overall, we had a wonderful stay. Galley Bay is a beautiful, peaceful resort with plenty of space to relax and enjoy the surroundings. We left feeling refreshed and can’t wait to return.”
Gone downhill
6/10
T8119SIjerrym · Solo travel · 2026-08-07
“Sadly, not what it used to be, food lets the side down, and house wine is just sour, other guests scoffing at evening dress code and getting away with shorts, t-shirts and flip flops for evening whilst other guests shocked by it. Met some other repeat guests, whom also were very dissappointed and wont return again. A great shame Resort is lovely (16 th visit) but evening entertainment was sometimes painfull to listen to. Sadly i have rebooked.....to another island for my break next year, breaking a 21 year streak to Antigua in all :-(”
Not what it used to be - going down .
6/10
mikeegarvey · Couples · 2026-08-05
“We wrote this email to the General Manager on the 7 July which says it all . Still await a response . Recent visit to Galley Bay Mike Garvey info@galleybayantigua.com John Cather FAO Antoine Brown Dear Antoine , We visited Galley Bay from the 18 June for 10 nights and have been a returner for circa 14 years and would like to take the opportunity of pointing out the decline of what was a great resort . Having priced yourselves at the top of the market you are falling well short of what could be expected of a $1000 a night vacation . In no particular order :- the white wine ,sauvignon blanc and chardonnay is undrinkable food well below par - chicken and fish often dry and needing a steak knife to cut Ismays not as it used to be ( a slice of cucumber with a dob of humous on is hardly an amuse bouche ) The evening entertainment leaves a lot to be desired 50% of the bands were awful and managed to clear the room and the time slot they are on has been reduced so entertainment finished circa 22.15 hrs Even your staff were berating some of the bands . We did point this out to Cecil Henry in November but it's got worse Reduction in bar staff in the Tepee to one early evening is frustrating. There were children staying at the resort - adults only ? Notwithstanding the dress code in the evenings this was not adhered to and people were wearing T shirts flip flops etc. causing some guest to be upset . Never known the staff to be so demotivated as lovely as they are We chatted to some new guests who were disappointed and will not be returning and some returners who like us will not be returning . There has been no feed back form - perhaps deliberate ? Having said all that great venue , rooms lovely and well serviced , long term staff a great asset . Kind Regards Mike & Cathy Garvey”
Nice place to stay
8/10
nodoor · Couples · 2026-08-04
“I believe the resort rating is reflective of which area you accommodation is. We fortunately were located in the nicer update rooms numbers 18-28 or so. They had great beach access and little to no bugs. The rooms were updated and nice, air-conditioning worked very well. Food was good, if not great. There are two free restaurants and one that is a $50 per person upcharge. We found the menus broad and changing with plenty of options. in addition, there is a coffee/gelato shop open most of the day where you can also grab some small snacks and pastries. The gift shop has basic sundries and snacks. Not much, but some. If you want specific groceries/wine/liquor stop at the Epicurean Grocery Store on the way to the resort. It was great with everything you would need. The pool is nice, didn't use it much. the beach was nice and we enjoyed just lounging in donuts. We tried the spa. Its really just an outside area but the charges were really affordable. 80 minute couple message for $280. Cannot beat that. Would I go back? Maybe. While it was a nice beach, there are some that are bit better on the Southwest corner of Antigua. I was happy with the value I got for the price.”
Relaxing, quiet vacation
10/10
jennyintn · Family · 2026-08-01
“My husband and 2 adult daughters visited the Galley Bay Resort at the end of July 2026. I am giving it a 5 star rating for the gorgeous location and really great food, but they definitely have a few things to work on. The pool area needs work, drink service (even at meal times) was inconsistant and sometimes lacking and some of the staff (specifically at the coffee shop and Barefoot Grill) seemed really unhappy to be there. Our rooms (deluxe beachfront) were clean and comfortable with beautiful views just steps from the beach, right outside our door, just as advertised. All of our meals were excellent and we especially enjoyed our dinners at The Gauguin and Ismays. The nightly entertainment was hit or miss with only 1 or 2 nights of music we particularly enjoyed. We ventured out to the nearby shipwreck to snorkel but there were too many jellyfish and poor visibilty however our cataraman guide, Romeo, was fantastic! We tried yoga (as first-timers) a few mornings with MacKenzie and now we are fans!!! She made it easy and relaxing and a great way to start the day before heading to breakfast. This vacation was restful, quiet and relaxing which is exactly what we were looking for!”
May in paradise
10/10
geoffnjayne · Couples · 2026-07-25
“We think that was probably our 11th trip to Galley Bay. This time for 18 nights. Somehow the team manage to incrementally improve the guest experience each time. The managers and front of house staff were as brilliant as ever so they naturally get most of the attention from the guests. But this time, I’m going to specifically express a vote of thanks to Kurt and his gardening team. Against the odds of encroaching beach etc they manage to provide much of the vegetables used by the chefs whilst growing trees and plants in the on-site nursery to keep the beautiful gardens looking immaculate. They are some of the Hotels ‘unsung heroes’. There is only one irritation that we would mention and that is the daily resort tax. Originally introduced during COVID I think, it has remained in place in one form or another. Personally I wish the Hotel would build it into their basic tariff somehow if they have to, rather than leave it as a significant charge to pay when checking out and it is very significant when staying for an extended period. That is our only issue but it has been an irritation for a few years now. Anyway, back to the positives. Next years booking is already confirmed. Geoff & Jayne”
Beach luxury
10/10
400claytona · Couples · 2026-07-13
“Just returned from a week’s stay at the Galley Bay resort and spa. It’s our second trip there as we really liked it the first time around. It’s a lovely boutique hotel and ideal if you want peace and quiet and a great beach stay. Antoine, the resort General Manager, Is very welcoming and has a great team working with him to deliver very good service right across the resort. It’s hard not to go back next year! If you are there try the Sandy cocktail…..even better when she makes it 😁.”
5 star price, 4 star experience.
8/10
401tomv · Couples · 2026-07-13
“Starting with the good, and there are a fair number of things that are excellent. This is overall a quiet, serene and relaxing vacation destination. The beach and water are stunning. There are some rocks so you need to be aware but the water is so clear you can see them all! The room: Premium Beachfront Suite with a balcony and it was beautiful. Amazing view from the balcony, you can actually hear the waves crashing against the sand while lying in bed, it’s incredible. Giant bathroom, bidet, and as a very nice touch for a resort with a dress code, a hand held steamer to keep you looking crisp. The food is unquestionably the best all-inclusive food I’ve eaten. The food at Gaugin is worth multiple visits. We ate some delicious meals using local ingredients including produce from their farm and local spices. I would have been happy to eat those dishes anywhere. The Sea Grape is very good for breakfast and has more hits than misses for lunch and dinner, but two meals were disappointing overall. The BBQ for lunch on Thursday was great, delicious ribs and roast pig. Some lovely sides. My only complaint was that I couldn’t eat enough as I would have ended up napping the rest of the day! The staff who run the water sports were informative and helpful, and the variety is exceptional considering it’s all included. This is more in line of what I’d expect for the extra money you pay to visit Galley Bay. The gentleman who ran the area took us out to sail and snorkel, both outstanding as well, and he was a great guide. My SO said yoga was very enjoyable and genuinely looked refreshed afterwards, but a little early for me at 8am. The farm on site is definitely worth visiting! Very interesting to speak to the gentleman there about how everything works. Now the not so good to downright disappointing. Remember, you pay a premium to go to Galley Bay, it isn’t a cheap or even middle-range resort, and people are paying 5K+ for a week here. My SO went to book a spa treatment on the Saturday before we left and the woman taking the booking would not even LOOK AT HER the entire time we were there. We don’t think we’ve experienced this level of cold, rude and dismissive service before. Truly made us feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. Huge disappointment. There were in fact multiple times I witnessed someone approaching a bar, standing there waiting and the bartender not even having the courtesy to look up and acknowledge them. Very very poor service which unfortunately took away from the other half of the staff who were lovely. Food knowledge was also very limited which is a shame considering it seems so much care goes into the preparation. It would be nice to know more about the food you’re eating. Definitely a failure of training by management. The Barefoot Grill is a completely wasted opportunity for something that could be special. There isn’t a single seafood dish on the menu, a simple grilled fish sandwich, something! Instead I ordered a chicken thigh sandwich which was very disappointing. For some reason the thigh was sliced up, and served COLD without a hint of sauce or condiments to give it any taste. I would never consider serving that to people for free let alone at premium resort. The pool is just sad. I admire the signage requesting people don’t play music which is wonderful, but the landscaping around the pool is tired and worn and there was zero draw to be by the pool. Very surprising just how run down the whole area looked. Speaking of signage, during orientation we were told there are multiple signs on the grounds reminding guests not to feed the ducks who sometimes wander the grounds. In our week there we didn’t see a single sign and as much as we hated seeing unknowing tourists feeding them, they had no warning not to. One lunchtime we ended up leaving the Sea Grape with no food at all, as it took them an hour to tell us our orders had been forgotten even though we asked several times for an update. They just kept stalling instead of being honest when we told them we’d be happy to go elsewhere, just tell us what’s happening. Again, this is not service worthy of a premium price tag. Even worse, this is when we decided to leave and go to the grill where that sad chicken thigh sandwich awaited. You can sign out a bike and tour the grounds but it’s not nearly as pleasant as the pictures would indicate. You’re basically on service roads with no aesthetic appeal. Also, the tire pressure is so low on the bike tires they’re difficult to manage. This may sound like a nitpick, but if you’re paying a premium premium these are the types of details that should be noticed. Charging people $50USD/pp to dine in the 3rd restaurant was another disappointment. People have shelled out 5K+ to visit Galley Bay and then you’re nickel and diming them to have access another restaurant? This is a very low end money grab. We rented a transport to St. John which cost us $40. OK, not a big deal, except that when it was time to return, our driver told us we’d have to wait 30 minutes for another couple who were also going back to the resort, and who no doubt also spent $40 on what they thought was a personal transport. This felt very deceptive and like another underhanded money grab. The only reason I decided to write this lengthy a review was to give people an idea of what they can expect. This is without a doubt, a quiet, relaxing, serene spot with a beautiful beach, lovely food and a number of activities to keep you busy. Is it worthy of a premium price or a five star review? Given the number of oversights and not infrequent rude and dismissive attitude of some of the staff, I’d have to say not.”
Beautiful beach and property
10/10
mdg28 · Couples · 2026-07-11
“Did a lot of research when choosing our resort and Galley Bay kept coming up. It surpassed my expectations. Food was amazing. Property was beautiful. Room was spotless. Staff was friendly and wanted you to be happy.”
Top location get away
10/10
dankO8525NU · Couples · 2026-07-04
“Very good time, first praise to the people behind the scenes, culinary security grounds keepers and cleaners. One of the cleanest places ive stayed in my 30 years of traveling! Outstanding people Dacie our room house keeper Bartender Shaquan waiter Jahquan but to be honest Ismay and Seagrape staff were awesome all of them! Gonquin was hit and miss only place needs improvement to be 5 star and it was ok just not caliber of a location thats amazing no fighting for huts with butlers 5am !!! Very romantic quiet clean stay And hello to Alfred our cart Driver awesome employee !!!! Ill he back !!”
Lovely hotel with great staff
8/10
HutchyWorthing · Couples · 2026-06-29
“It is a beautiful hotel in a beautiful location. We stayed in a Gaugin Suite. The staff at the hotel are always on hand to help and in the main give service with a smile. The restaurant caters well for our needs and we love the à la carte menus which can be adapted as necessary. There was a large pool area with very comfortable beds. There is none of this 6 o’clock in the morning racing out to put towels down which is absolutely wonderful and whatever time of day youarrive there are always vacant chairs. The whole field to the place is one of relaxation but there have been one or two occasions where people who want to sit at the bar all day long have become a bit rowdy in the afternoon. Overall, you can see the quality around the hotel in terms of everything that’s offered, like premium drinks, good quality food and nice little touches in rooms. As far as our suite is concerned. We are a little disappointed that the plunge pool is so small and the main lounge area is not Aircon, although there are a couple of fans. There’s a massive TV in the bedroom but I think we would’ve preferred it in the lounge, although I think we spent more time in pool area than we did in our suite, which maybe didn’t meet all of our requirements..”
Beautiful island and resort!!
10/10
699tricah · Couples · 2026-06-23
“Sandy at the rum shack was really sweet as well as the staff at Gauguin restaurant and all around the resort”
Great stay at Galley Bay!
10/10
Woodpecker-47 · Couples · 2026-06-23
“Recently returned from a 10 night stay. Check-in/out takes place at a pavilion near the entrance and then you are taken by buggy to your room. The resort directory is available by scanning a QR code on your room key plus there is an orientation meeting at 10am the following day for new arrivals which had lots of useful tips and info. A taxi costs $30 USD for 2 from the airport, just go across to the taxi desk when you exit the arrivals hall and the hotel will arrange one for your return journey but we prebooked one with Natasha’s taxis to avoid any waiting and were very pleased with the service. Room: we stayed in a ground floor premium beach front suite midway between the main building and Ismays restaurant. This was very spacious with a comfy bed and pillows and excellent a/c! There were 2 USB ports, one in the wall near the bed and another in the alarm clock. The hairdryer was OK for my thick hair and supplied toiletries (body/hand wash, shampoo and conditioner) were a decent quality but I always use my own conditioner anyway. The bath towels are large but very thin probably due the fact if they were any thicker they would not fold and fit on the tiny bath towel rail! Three was plenty of storage (loads of hangers!) in the walk in wardrobe and drawers in the bedroom plus plenty of storage in the bathroom too. We really enjoyed being right on the beach right off our patio with our own sunloungers a few feet away. We did notice that some of the loungers and sunshades (fixed) were quite close to each other but it was never a problem as despite a high occupancy level (90%) we rarely saw any of our neighbours on their loungers so it was a lovely relaxing atmosphere with bar staff coming by every so often to take drink orders. The sea was calm and we had excellent weather during our stay, just a couple of short showers. We had a mini bar stocked with soft drinks, beer white and red wine and water which was refilled daily and there were a couple of water bottles for guests to use and refill around the resort – nice touch! The cheerful housekeepers kept the room very clean, usually while we were at breakfast (use the button by the side of the bed to let them know!) or just after and there is a turndown service but timing wasn't great for us we were usually getting ready for dinner. Food: We thought the food was of a very high and consistent quality, very tasty and nicely presented. We had breakfast in Sea Grape and the cooked to order food arrived promptly with excellent eggs benedict among others! There was the usual self-selection items; pastries, cereals, fruit, juices etc again all of a good quality. The a la carte Lunch menu in the Sea Grape barely changed during our stay but it was nice to have the choice of eating at the beach grill (open noon – 5pm) or grabbing something light at the Coffee shop (open 7am to 10pm). The latter offered drinks, ice-creams, pastries, fruit and cookies all day and a selection of tasty sandwiches, wraps, cakes and deserts from noon. Dinner menus changed daily at Sea Grape with a daily soup, a couple of appetisers and salads followed by a “steak”, fish, “chef special” or daily pasta main with the addition of a few vegetarian options. We ate dinner at Gaugin once and although the setting was very nice we found the food and service not as good so didn’t bother going back. You need to book for dinner at Gaugin and as it’s not open every evening you are booking at least a day in advance of not knowing the daily menus (which are displayed every morning for that day at guest services). We had an anniversary meal at Ismays which was very good in terms of both service and food and worth the supplement. I’ve attached some menus for anyone that’s interested. We also received a bottle of sparkling wine and chocolate covered strawberries on our anniversary from the hotel, a very nice touch! The included wines (type varied but always 3 whites, 3 reds, a rose and sparkling available) were very drinkable and glasses constantly topped up during meals. A good selection of cocktails was also available but they did vary depending on who was making them! Activities: This is quite a relaxing hotel aimed at couples, mix of all ages during our stay but there is plenty to do if you so wish, bikes available to cycle around the lovely and well kept grounds, croquet, tennis, games, yoga every morning and live music/singers every evening from 8.30pm. There is a spa but can’t comment as didn’t visit and the hotel offers a wide selection of excursions. The main pool is a very quiet area so don't expect organised pool games! We hired a taxi/guide for the day from the hotel and had very nice day out touring the whole of the island. A nice lunch was included but was surprised we had to pay entrance fees ourselves to a few of the places we visited as we were not told in advance though thankfully we had cash with us. Captain Shaun offers boat trips directly from the beach and non-motorised equipment can be hired from the watersports centre. Snorkels/masks are available in your room to use however given how close the jet skis from nearby resorts came to the beach and the near misses we saw with guests on the SUPs and kayaks we decided not to risk it :( Service: Overall the vast majority of the staff were friendly, hardworking, efficient and happy to help however there were a couple who were clearly not happy in their role and perhaps should address whether a customer facing position in hospitality is for them. We also had issues with beach towels being taken away at turndown and not being replaced either at the same time or during morning housekeeping so we would either have to chase them up or try and hide them from previous day to use the next! The mini bar wine was never replaced despite asking in person at reception or phoning guest services. Our worst service issue was the time it took to get food served in the second half of our stay - we had several long waits, E.G. a 70 minute wait for a burger from the grill and then the order was still wrong, 45 minutes wait for lunch in an empty Sea Grape restaurant and a couple of times desert/coffee just never arrived! Mr W had a long chat with the F&B manager to understand what the issues were and our final day we did see some improvements so hopefully they’ll have all the issues in the ordering system fixed now! In summary we really enjoyed our stay and would recommend and as we brought the shortfalls above to the attention of management there will be no excuse now for a less than perfect stay for all future guests!”
Lovely marriage vow renewal at Galley Bay.
10/10
211jerryw · Couples · 2026-06-08
“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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10/10
susanrI6449OK · Couples · 2026-06-04
“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.”
A Welcoming Resort!!
8/10
J680WWlindas · Couples · 2026-06-01
“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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