These hotel rates have a non-refundable cancel penalty that goes into effect upon booking. Penalties will apply if the hotel reservation is cancelled or changed. Please reference the Hotel advisories for the specific hotel cancel penalty.
These hotel rates have a non-refundable cancel penalty that goes into effect upon booking. Penalties will apply if the hotel reservation is cancelled or changed. Please reference the Hotel advisories for the specific hotel cancel penalty.
Resort Details
- Various Lounges/BarsTeepee Bar - Cone-shaped, thatched-roof located beachside. This is a favorite gathering place to sip sundowners and watch the sun slip into the Caribbean Sea. Hors d'oeuvres are served in the early evening around 5:30pm.
Lounge Bar - let the soft rhythm of a steel pan band set the mood - Various RestaurantsIsmay's - Named after a dedicated member of staff, Mrs. Ismay Mason, offers a relaxed menu with the best of Antigua's local flavors.
Sea Grape Restaurant - Beachside dining, serving award-winning, Creole and Euro-Caribbean cuisine. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served from a la carte menus.
Gauguin Restaurant - Smaller, more intimate, casual, grill-type fare, located beachside.
In restaurants - Shoes are worn and swim suits are covered.
After 6:30pm:
Dress code - Long pants, stylish jeans, collared shirts, dresses, skirts, dress shoes or dress sandals are permitted. Not allowed - flip flops, tennis shoes, t-shirts, tank tops or sleeveless shirts.
- 24-hour front desk
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Bicycle rentals
- Children not allowed
- Concierge desk
- Elevators Not Available
- Exercise gym
- Free parking
- Game room
- 24-hour front desk
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Bicycle rentals
- Children not allowed
- Concierge desk
- Elevators Not Available
- Exercise gym
- Free parking
- Game room
- Gift/News stand†
- Golf, Offsite†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Internet services†
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars†
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Safe deposit box
- Spa†
- Tennis court
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Wakeup service
- Water sports†
- Internet Access†
- Normal government fees
Registrar costs and ceremony charges
Bouquet of fresh, local garden flowers for the bride
Boutonniere for the groom
Wedding cake
One bottle of champagne
All taxes and gratuities
Free when you book 7 night Premium Suite
† Fees may apply
- Bike rental
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-site
- Non-Motorized Water SportsWindsurfing, sailing, snorkeling, "Hobie-style" catamarans and kayaking.
- PoolThere is 1 pool on site. Beautiful pool with Natural waterfall
- Spa †
- Tennis courtThere are 1 tennis courts onsite. There are 0 lit tennis courts onsite.
- Gambling †
- Golf †Golf Course located within 10 Miles of Property.
- On-site EntertainmentLocal Caribbean bands
- Shopping
- Shirley Heights
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews from BeachBound Customers
Customer ratings & reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
4722 reviews
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Dec 28, 2025Idyllic location and a great hotel
Galley BAy is near perfect with beautiful location, great rooks, great food, great beach, amazing staff. The main issue is in the winter the sea has big waves and surf and the red flag is on nearly all the time. It can be dangerous to go in the water since you can get knocked over. All the restaurants are good but Gaugin with its thatched roof tables and great view is amazing. Its an expensive location but idyllic in many ways. There is also a lagoon with tarpon so you can get fishing tackle from the hotel and fish. The hotel has all kinds of watersports when the sea is calm except jetskis. There is some noise from jetskis from other hotels.The wave noise can be heard in the rooms especially at night
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Dec 20, 2025Wonderful resort, made so special by the amazing staff! A real paradise.
First time to Galley Bay and can understand why there are so many ‘returners’. Resort was amazing. We were in a wonderful Beachfront Suite. Food was brilliant, great choice and amazing quality (Met Executive Chef many times, lovely man), plus extensive drinks choice. Yoga brilliant, thanks to the lovely Mackenzie. Watersports team a credit to you, the lovely Shiloh was so welcoming. Special mention to the hard working Sonia in the Upcycle cafe. Fun garden tour with Curt. Alfred on the buggies was lovely. My husband was made up meeting Amby and what an entertainer Ebony T is! Your star staff member however was Alaska, so lovely and personable. We were lucky to witness the baby turtles hatch too. It’s one big family and we will certainly be returning ourselves!!!!
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Dec 18, 2025Inconsistent service in a beautiful locale
The setting is truly beautiful and I mostly enjoyed my stay. The food was quite good and most of the staff were friendly. However there are a significant number of employees who were simply miserable. In particular are many staff at the teepee bar. Some are wonderful but some will ignore you. On our last day we asked to place an order and the waitress said she would come back to us. She then stood at the bar talking to the bartender. We finally got up and left to go to the restaurant. She watched us do this without comment. This was a rather common attitude among the staff at the teepee bar. The woman who poured the wine at the Seagrape restaurant was perpetually rude. We would absolutely return given the physical beauty and the comfortable accommodations. However the inconsistent service is not acceptable we will absolutely look elsewhere for our next Caribbean vacation.
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Dec 17, 2025
Utterly fantastic
An absolutely exquisite ,upscale boutique resort in Antigua WI. The vibe is expensive rustic , tucked into a tropical island experience. If you want cool/hip or a place to show off your designer duds and purses, THIS place is NOT it. But , if you want a serene retreat experience this is the place. Adult only, all inclusive resort. I decided to do nothing but watch the water and feel the heat and sun, but if you want all the water sports you can find it, not to mention the spa. I was gifted this trip with and by, a very generous friend, as it is very $$$, so if you are in a high income bracket , you can experience this. Older crowd and honeymooners. Go there before you die!!!!
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Dec 14, 2025
Winter Break
We went as a family with two older daughters. We arrived and waited too long for our room and without any welcome drink or explanation. Rooms were nice although rooms 70-88 were towards the end of the resort and lost the sun before 5pm. Food was good. Breakfast was great with a mix of buffet and served. Lunch was good. We ate dinner in Sea Grape a few nights but tried to eat in Gauguin whenever we could book. It was quieter with nicer atmosphere and more relaxed staff. Beach could be rough but you could swim most days . Jet skis from the neighbouring hotel were a nuisance. Too loud and driven far too close to the beach to be safe. As a couple under 60 I would say that we were the wrong age. If we had been 65 plus then we may have felt more at home. Unfortunately we overheard the odd rude comment from some of the elderly guests about the age of our daughters who were 26 & 23. Not sure what their problem was. A few large groups of friends who had stayed here and other resorts many times. Staff mostly cheerful and professional. Gym was good. Would be nice if crisps or snacks were on offer throughout the day to accompany your drinks. Suggestion to hotel - please serve tea in teapots. Plenty of champagne on offer. Bar staff always fun and efficient. Overall we had a good relaxing week.
- AdvisoryAMEX not accepted for local payments and incidental at Elite Island Resorts Hotels. Subject to change without notice.
- AdvisoryPlease be advised there will be a minimal of $350 USD pre-authorization charged to your credit card upon check-in to cover any incidentals and/or purchases.
- AdvisoryThe standard cancellation policy applies to all room categories unless booking a non-refundable room category. Non-refundable room categories will be 100% fully non-refundable at the time of booking.
- AdvisoryThe following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. Resort Fee: $24 (Plus Taxes) per room, per night. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change, this is an estimate of what you will be charged. The hotel can provide current fees and inclusions when you check-in.
- AdvisoryThe following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. Tourism Levy Fee: $5 (Plus Taxes) Per Person, per night. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change, this is an estimate of what you will be charged. The hotel can provide current fees and inclusions when you check-in.
- Current renovations: Description: Galley Bay is for adults only.
All guests must be at least 16.
- Check in: 3:00 PM
- Check out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum check-in age: 16
- General policies:
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
- Pet policy : Pets Not Allowed