Galley Bay (4*)

This intimate resort is nested on a three-quarter-mile white sand beach, and delights guests with distinctive Gauguin cottages, hidden amid the gardens, with lagoon views and concealed individual plunge pools for private dips. No wonder Galley Bay was named in the "Top 100 resorts of the World" and among the "Top 10 Best Resorts for Romance in the Caribbean" by the readers of TripAdvisor.com.

 

Hotel Details

  • 3 restaurants
  • 3 bars
  • pool
  • fitness centre
  • tennis
  • boutiques
  • beauty salon
  • games room
  • spa
  • library

 

Room Features

Premium Beachfront Suites:

  • sunken living room
  • balcony or terrace
  • king-size bed
  • one full bathroom
  • 32” flat screen wall mounted TV
  • mini-fridge (stocked on day of arrival with water, beer, soda)
  • coffee maker
  • in-room safe

 

Gauguin cottages:

  • private plunge pool
  • king-size bed
  • one bathroom with shower only
  • flat screen TV
  • mini-fridge (stocked on day of arrival with water, beer, soda)
  • coffee maker
  • in-room safe
  • sheltered walkway that connects the cottage's sleeping area with a private dressing room/bathroom

 

Superior Beachfront:

  • terrace
  • bathroom with shower only
  • king-size bed
  • flat screen TV
  • mini-fridge (stocked on day of arrival with water, beer, soda)
  • coffee maker
  • in-room safe

 

Deluxe Beachfront:

  • larger than the Superior Beachfront rooms
  • walk-in closet
  • large beach patios (with beach shower)
  • modern designer bathrooms (shower only)
  • direct access to the beach from the lower level rooms
  • second floor rooms have private balconies
  • king-size bed
  • flat-screen TV
  • mini-fridge (stocked on day of arrival with water, beer, soda)
  • coffee maker
  • in-room safe

 

Dining

  • The Sea Grape – an open air restaurant that features  weekly Caribbean barbecue, when the gentle sound of the waves and live steel-drum music accompany guests’ meal
  • Gauguin – a romantic restaurant steps from the sea nested among the palm trees. The menu which changes daily combines the cuisines of the West Indies, the Pacific Rim and Europe.
  • Ismay's Restaurant & Bar – a beachfront restaurant which offers guests the islands local flavours with everything from classic west Indian "roti" to seafood gumbo and the classic Rastafarian dish "ital".
  • TeePee Bar – open-air beachfront bar/lounge with a high peaked roof
  • Lounge Bar – a popular place to enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in a comfortable, social setting with live nightly entertainment
  • Gauguin Bar – welcomes guests before and after lunch and dinner in a lovely setting with a very private atmosphere

 

Recreation

  • Indulge Spa
  • bicycle rentals
  • scuba diving
  • water sports
  • tennis

 

NEW! How you can make your stay more authentic, sustainable and memorable

These tips provide the insider’s knowledge on how travelers can engage with local culture, make their vacations more memorable, promote sustainability in the region, and enhance their overall holiday experience.

  • Recommended excursion – visit to the Sea View Farm Village. Antiguan folk pottery dates back at least to the early 18th century, when slaves fashioned cooking vessels from local clay. Today, folk pottery is fashioned in a number of places around Antigua, but the center of this cottage industry is Sea View Farm Village. The clay is collected from pits located nearby, and the wares are fired in an open fire under layers of green grass in the yards of the potters' houses. Folk pottery can be purchased at outlets in the village as well as at a number of stores around the island. Buyers should be aware that Antiguan folk pottery breaks rather easily in cold environments.
  • Visit the Antigua Carnival between July 28th and August 7th,which is a ten-day festival of colorful costumes, beauty pageants, talent shows, and especially good music.  The festivities, which celebrate emancipation, are exciting and extensive, ranging from the Party Monarch and Calypso Monarch competitions of Calypsonians, the Panorama steel band competition, and the spectacular Parade of Bands to the Miss Antigua Pageant and the Caribbean Queen's Competition. Another great event to attend is the Mango Festival taking place in mid-August, which features many fun activities and workshops to promote utilization of mangos and other local fruit, as well as support linkages between tourism and agriculture
  • Some of the best spots to dine on the island are considered Abracadabra Restaurant and Disco-Bar which features Italian cuisine, and the Sheer Rocks Restaurant that offers Mediterranean cuisine in a romantic atmosphere, and is known for supporting local farmers and producers of the best ingredients from the island
Please Note: Time restrictions and extra charges may apply for some activities, watersports or facilities. Some restaurants may be open for certain meals only, have a dress code in effect and/or require reservations. While Sparkling Voyages makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, it cannot be held responsible for changes, omissions or errors.