Galley Bay
Five Islands Village
Antigua
British West Indies
Exclusively extraordinary, tranquil and tropical, the Galley Bay resort has earned an internationally ranked and well-deserved reputation as one of the top places to stay in the world. Tucked on the western coast of Antigua, Galley Bay's secluded 40 acres lie behind Hawkshill and Deep Bay, lapped by the Caribbean and a sugar-sand beach on one side and a natural lagoon and exotic bird sanctuary on the other. The tropical gardens, thatched beachfront cottages, and fabulous architecture are inspired by the French artist Paul Gauguin, whose name graces one of the resort's fine restaurants. Guests are first welcomed at an historic Sugar Mill reception, setting the stage for a striking experience.
This all-inclusive resort inspires guests to do nothing or everything, with amenities suited precisely for both modes. The active may choose to tone at the fitness center; serve at the tennis courts; surf, snorkel, or sail at the watersports center; hike the walking trails; watch birds in the sanctuary lagoon; or play at bikes, croquet, horseshoes, or table tennis. The freeform, stone-drenched waterfalls at the freshwater pool offer a place to relax or splash. Just a short 20 minute drive away is the closest beach for kitesurfing, Jabberwock. For a more sedentary style, guests may choose an afternoon at the Galley Bay Salon and Body Care spa, where a vast variety of treatments await to beautify and pamper every imaginable area of one's body. Relaxation ideas may include a visit to the library, offering a variety of books and Internet access.
Rooms at Galley Bay range from the Tahitian-style Gauguin Cottages with private plunge pool, its two separate thatched rooms offering a sleeping room and a dressing/shower room. A variety of beachfront rooms and cottages create a stunning environment just a few steps from the beach, made more inviting by spacious bathrooms and gracious touches. All rooms have king-size beds, televisions and telephones, and a rollaway can be provided for Deluxe and Premium Beachfront triples.
All-inclusive dining options include the beachside Lounge Bar, featuring the soft rhythmic melodies of a steel pan band. The spacious Sea Grape restaurant features colorful Caribbean cuisine masterminded by an award-winning chef. For more cozy and casual dining, the Gauguin Restaurant offers ocean views and thrills from the grill. The cone-shaped, thatched Teepee Bar welcomes sunsets with hors d' oeuvres and tropical drinks.
Room Descriptions:
Gauguin Cottage - Situated on the edge of a bird sanctuary lagoon, starting just 50 yards from the beach, each romantic cottage consists of two separate thatched rondovals - one for sleeping - the other a bath/dressing room, connected by a sheltered breezeway. Maximum occupancy 2 persons.
Superior Beachfront - Elegant rooms in one-story buildings with vaulted ceilings and private patio located directly on 3/4-mile white sand beach. Maximum occupancy 2 persons.
Deluxe Beachfront - These rooms are well appointed and spacious, larger than the Superior Beachfront rooms, with walk-in closets, large beach patios (with beach shower) and modern designer bathrooms. Walk directly onto the beach from the lower level rooms. Second floor rooms have private balconies. Maximum occupancy 3 persons.
Premium Beachfront Suites - Our largest and most luxurious accommodations feature a bedroom and sunken living room with a wet bar overlooking a spectacular ocean view. Each suite has its own private balcony/patio situated directly on the beach with his & her showers/basins, separate bathtub. Maximum occupancy 3 persons.
Rooms Facilities:
- Fan
- Air Conditioning
- Shower Only
- IDD Telephone
- Color TV
- Internet Access
- Fridge/Mini Bar
- In Room Safe
- In-house Movies
- Hairdryer
- Swimming Pool
- Tennis Court
Rates are based on an "All Inclusive Plan".
All Inclusive Plan includes: Accommodations; all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner); all beverages (name-brand liquors, house wine by the glass, Caribbean beers, tropical coolers and soft drinks - bottle water is not included) non-motorized watersports (windsurfing, sunfish sailing, snorkeling, kayaking, hobie-style catamarans); tennis; freshwater swimming pool with cascading waterfall; entertainment some evenings; all tips, taxes and service charges.
Credit Card Requirements:
All Inclusive guests are required to provide a credit card at check-in for possible incidentals; not included on the All Inclusive Plan are phone calls, bottled wine, bottled water, and purchases at the gift shop.
Child Policy:
No children under the age of 16 years are permitted (except during the Christmas/New Year holiday period).
Infants & Children are charged at the adult rate.
Minimum Stays:
8 consecutive nights for arrivals December 21-31, 2005 (inclusive).
5 consecutive nights for all arrivals January 3- April 2, 2005; except 7 consecutive nights for arrivals February 7-23, 2005 (inclusive).
3 consecutive nights for arrivals April 03, 2005 – Dec 20, 2005.
Dress Code:
In the restaurants, shoes are worn and bathing suites are covered. After 6:30 p.m., men wear shirts with collars and short or long sleeves (no T-shirts or tank tops) and slacks (no shorts or jeans); and women wear dresses, skirts, slacks, culottes or tailored Bermuda-length shorts (no "short shorts", cutoffs or jeans).