Galley Bay Resort and Spa - All Inclusive

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  Relaxing and enjoyable stay

  We have just returned from an amazing 2 week stay at GB . Rum punch on arrival and a short tour to our room on a golf buggy was a great start . Our Beach room floor was perfect , walking straight out to our loungers overlooking the bay . Air conditioning was welcomed as was the well stocked fridge (wines , waters , sodas and beer) and complementary robes , slippers and full-sized toiletries . Grounds were stunning and very well maintained. We very much enjoyed the garden tour and Kurt obviously takes pride in his work. So many different varieties of plants and trees . We saw hummingbirds every day to our delight. We started our days with morning yoga . We were welcomed and put at ease by Mackenzie who was both professional and friendly . The classes are aimed at all levels . Unfortunately, on arrival the first week was fully booked so we only managed one day , but we asked if we could borrow mats and guest services arranged for yoga mats to be delivered to our room so we could do our own practice. Mackenzie also said that guests were welcome to come along and use the yoga pavilion when not in use . I loved the Spa - one of the prettiest I have been to . The staff were very friendly . I can recommend the reflexology with foot bath and the coconut wrap and massage . It was easy to book. We went to the Rum Shack one evening when it was quiet . We learnt a lot from the very knowledgeable lady who worked there. (Sorry cannot remember her name) She was definitely passionate about her rums ! Beach drinks service was very welcome, but orders were forgotten occasionally . It didn’t really matter when our fridge was stocked and the bars are close by . We did notice that all staff did not write the orders down so no wonder they forgot !! Service at the Seagrape restaurant was very hit and miss . Wrong coffee order twice , coffee not arriving , drinks not arriving , no spoons one morning , no side plates on another occasion . Very long waits even for a salad even when the restaurant was quiet . We are not demanding guests but it did become irritating . We absolutely loved The Gauguin . Wonderful setting and great service so we just booked that instead . I heard other guests were frustrated with the Seagrape also . I feel it is worth mentioning as this was the only area that fell short during our holiday. Sometimes we felt the staff there were just bored with the guests . Back to the good …… It was lovely to meet Alaska again after meeting him at Palm Island previously. It was nice to hear updates about some of the staff we had met there . He is a great manager and an asset to Galley Bay. Overall we had a great time and the Full Moon Party on our last evening was enjoyable and we recognise the significant amount of work that went into organising it. Thank you. And a last mention to Captain Sean. We had a memorable morning sail with him . We learned a bit about sailing , snorkelled and his lunch was delicious - including the sauce made by his wife . You’ll find him along the beach and would recommend his trip as an alternative to the overcrowded and noisy catamaran trips we watched go out every day from St Johns !!!!!! Nb . My rating for this trip would be 4.5/5 . If the service issues could be resolved it would definitely deserve a 5/5 rating .

  Apr 15, 2025
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  Galley Bay - a slice of heaven!

  My husband and I just retired and treated ourselves to a one week decadent stay at Galley Bay Resort & Spa. This was truly one of the most relaxing and enjoyable all inclusive vacations that we have ever had. The freshness and quality of the food, presentation, and menu selection was top notch. Kudos go to Executive Chef Gavin and his team, and also to Chef Travis who delivered a delicious cooking demonstration! All staff clearly take pride in their work, were friendly and attentive to our every need. Special shout-out to Ebonee, who provided an in-depth orientation to the on-site farm from which all the fresh veggies/ fruits are grown and delivered to the kitchen daily. Her passion for farming the current 4 acres was evident! McKenzie was an excellent yoga instructor. The opportunity to attend morning yoga classes overlooking the ocean was heaven and a true zen experience! Zonel at Water Sports cheerfully took us sailing and kayaking to nearby Discovery Bay. Ocean swimming and beach walking was glorious. The gym is fully outfitted with high-end equipment. We enjoyed daily lagoon walks and bike rides. If you enjoy birding, there are ample opportunities to observe and photograph the many birds on site. We specifically requested a lagoon side room (Gaugin Suite) for this reason. Herons, egrets, and black-winged stilt walkers among others were just meters away at the water's edge. Our little hobbit house, complete with private patio and plunge pool, was perfectly maintained and the bar fridge stocked daily. While bottled water is provided, there are ample "hydration stations" dotted around the property with ice and drinking water which we used to regularly refill our Galley Bay water cannisters (a wonderful souvenir to bring home!) We appreciated the resort's efforts to minimize environmental waste wherever possible. Evening entertainment was classy and enjoyable, notably the steel pan band! This is a truly special resort and we look forward to a future return. Thanks to all at Galley Bay for making our holiday so memorable!

  Apr 14, 2025
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  a little corner of paradise

  we stayed for 5 nights in early april. the room was an upstairs beachfront suite, which was beautiful, clean and had more than anything we needed. loved to sit out on balcony and listen to the ocean/rain/birds. many tv stations/movies/music. we ate at all the restaurants and all were very good. they post the menus daily but make rez for ismays and gaugin. spa treatments were wonderful in little raised thatched huts. took a private 6 hour day trip with vip tours, and highly recommend. you don’t want to drive here, and it would take forever to find places. saw shirley heights (incredible) devils bridge, dockyards, beaches and lunch at a locals restaurant. staff at resort very friendly and helpful. spent time at pool and appreciated the comfy loungers. bar service at pool by just pressing the button on your hut. beach was pristine. not a swimmers beach sadly as surf is pretty tough. bikes to take out on paths at the ready. water refill stations handy. my only ‘suggestions’ for the resort: please label the switches in the room. there are so many and we played light roulette everyday to figure out what did what. also, a fresh beach towel at the pool daily would be better than dragging your wet towel back to room everyday. also, a pump sunscreen dispenser at the pool would be very convenient.

  Apr 12, 2025
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  Returned after 20 years and it is still idyllic

  We stayed at Galley Bay 20 years ago for our honeymoon and returned this week for our anniversary. What was incredible, was that there were staff still working there who we could reminisce with about how the resort has changed in the last 20 years. It turns out, very little had changed, and it was as idyllic now as we remembered. The room was everything we needed. We chose an upper floor room facing the beach, as we had done before, so we could sit on our balcony overlooking the beach if we didn’t want to be on the beach itself. Very useful when a heavy rain shower was going over. We also spent time by the pool, which was a quiet and relaxing area. We made use of all restaurants, the bar and coffee shop. All had excellent service from staff, notably Samantha, Sadi and Charmar, who were all so friendly and welcoming. Practically every dish we ordered was really tasty, and it was so nice to see the organic kitchen garden where a lot of the ingredients were grown. Some dishes were exceptional, with really delicious combinations of ingredients, I especially enjoyed the chef’s salad with duck and a sesame dressing. Great breakfast options too, we enjoyed the “pancakes of the day” a few times. The beach, lagoon and grounds are stunning, especially if you like to do a bit of bird watching. I also enjoyed stopping by to see the tortoises in the tortoise sanctuary which was outside our room. We were able to walk on the beach or sit on the deck at sunset and would maybe see only a handful of other guests, the peace and quiet really is exceptional. Hopefully it won’t be another 20 years before we can get back, I can’t imagine a better resort for my perfect holiday.

  Apr 09, 2025
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  THANK YOU!

  To Nadia and the Entire Team at Galley Bay Resort & Spa, We recently had the absolute pleasure of returning to Galley Bay for our second stay, and I wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to you all. We arrived with high expectations, though I must admit we were also slightly anxious — it’s always a little nerve-wracking returning to a place where the memories of the first visit were so perfect. Could it possibly live up to what we remembered? The answer was not only a resounding yes… it surpassed it! Everything about this stay felt special, from the moment we arrived to the day we (very reluctantly) left. The genuine warmth, attentiveness, and joy that radiates from every single team member made us feel so welcomed. A particular highlight of this trip — and a moment we will never forget — was experiencing the newly introduced ‘Dine by Design’. A private beach dinner at sunset, with our own chef, private waiter, and a solo steel pan musician creating the most magical atmosphere… it was beyond words. And it provided the perfect backdrop for a very special moment: my proposal to my partner. It was truly unforgettable. Nadia — thank you so much for helping make this happen. It couldn’t have been more perfect. We’d also like to give a special shout-out to Affique, Dasani, and Romero, who each went above and beyond in making us feel so welcome and looked after. But honestly, thanks go to every single person working at Galley Bay — the entire team contributes to making the resort the haven that it is. We already can’t wait to return. Thank you again for giving us another magical stay, and a moment that will live in our hearts forever. With deepest thanks and warmest wishes, Neil & Sejal

  Apr 06, 2025