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...

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!

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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