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Firstly, for those browsing images of this place here or on any other website, I can 100% confirm it’s absolutely beautiful in person; the images and photos don’t do it any justice! I have been lucky enoug...h to travel around the world and across the Caribbean, and in person, this place is truly stunning; no still image will give you that feeling! Of course, its beauty is maintained by great people, and the staff is always willing to go above and beyond. If you are looking for a holiday break where you need to completely relax, destress and feel your heart with tranquil images of paradise, this is the place! (Please don’t expect it to be full of people, busy, and have some holiday scene) I took my Mum for the 30x2, and she absolutely loved it. The food is great ( you also won’t put on weight as the food is well balanced, fresh and healthy) and a gym is on site! It was a great choice of good alcohol, which can be hit and miss in some Caribbean islands, but it was good. Rooms are beautiful, comfortable, and well-designed, and the hotel has tranquil decor. Of course, you can always point out improvements to be great as this place, and you constantly have to do this, but nothing major truly made me think I have to point out. I believe the team will innovate, for example, maybe making the checking out, billing, and invoicing experience more digitalised so it doesn’t feel like you will spend a fortune at the end of the holiday buying gifts from the gift shop, etc. There is a way to see how much you spend through the holiday if necessary. If you are considering this place, it will definitely make you feel at Home. If you are getting away from your Home ?? then you will definitely find the new Home you are looking for!

This was our 8th at Galley Bay. We first came in 2007 and have chosen to return every now and then as we can be assured of a perfect stay each time. We love the upper floor beach front suites with the vau...lted ceiling and spacious balcony providing a perfect view of the beach, trees and the Caribbean Sea. The food was delicious of course and is always a highlight. There is a wide variety of fresh fish available each day and always cooked to order. The salads are fresh, crispy and flavoursome with a Caribbean touch to them. Rum n’ raisin ice cream is always a favourite with us. The addition of the coffee shop which is open all day is another lovely touch. Coffee piping hot and fresh cookies, pastries, sandwiches and fruit available as if it’s needed having indulged in three full meals a day. We didn’t manage any food from the Barefoot grill but it was certainly popular. The Gauguin is our favourite restaurant where you are seated at your own cabana on the beach. I discovered the morning yoga with Mackenzie on this visit. This is held in the pavilion on the beach. What a wonderful setting for these sessions even during a rain storm. Mackenzie is clearly an experienced yoga instructor and tailored each session to the abilities of the participants. It’s an ‘all levels’ session and as a complete beginner I was able to manage the whole class. As the days progressed newer positions were added. A totally relaxing holiday. We will return!

We've just come back from 10 days of sheer bliss at Galley Bay. Where do you start! The resort itself is absolutely fantastic. We stayed in one of the deluxe beechfront rooms and the accommodation was perf...ect. You just opened the doors & stepped out onto the beach. You also have your own outside shower which is great. All the staff were very friendly and professional. The cocktails are superb. The food was outstanding and we were very impressed with the quality in all of the restaurants so much so that we didn't get to book Ismay's because we enjoyed the food so much in the others but we will next time because we are looking at dates for next year so as we can go and enjoy paradise all over again! Visiting Shirley Heights is a must, particularly on a Sunday when all the locals show you how to party!!

The service at this hotel is truly outstanding, and I would guess the reason that so many people return again and again. The beach is really expansive and nowhere ever feels busy because of that, also a f...antastic touch having loungers assigned to the villas - makes a massive difference! Breakfast at Gaugin is superb and a stunning setting. It was our first trip here and was a surprise for my birthday and they really did go above and beyond to help us celebrate. A huge thank you to Nola and to everyone at Ismay in making it really special!

We just returned from a wonderful week vacation at Galley Bay. My husband and I have been to many Caribbean resorts and we both said that Galley Bay was one of the best. We felt very much at home and the... entire resort offered up pretty much what we look for on a vacation. Unfortunately, it rained all week so that certainly put a “damper” on our trip. The umbrella became our most used accessory. Most of the employees were very nice but some were MUCH better than others. A few who need to be recognized are the following: Samantha - always polite and spot on. She was always friendly and incredibly helpful. Tenicia had a smile that could light up the entire resort. Sonya in the coffee shop took great care of us and made a mean cup of coffee. Veronica in housekeeping was terrific. Great service with a smile - always. Last but not least was Alaska - who I will call the Master of Ceremonies. He always made a point to say hello to us and always with a compliment. We stayed in an Ocean front room on the ground floor. This room was delightful. Two beach chaise lounges with our room number on it was a great perk. The room also had an outdoor patio with two more chaises on it. An outdoor shower was a real treat. The three restaurants were totally different but all good. Some of the best food we have had in the Caribbean. The dress code was greatly appreciated. The Thursday afternoon barbecue was fantastic. Great food selection and steel drum music to add to the ambiance. Now - a few areas that need improvement. Reception was totally disorganized and inefficient. After 8 hours of traveling you really should not be asked about your departure information. Let your guests get a bit settled in before hitting them with that question. They also got our restaurant reservations wrong - put us under another guests name. This is a matter of management needing to train the staff. Not a smooth or a friendly welcome. I actually think the reception area should be on the other side of the bridge - closer to the “action” - a real disconnect here. The Tee-Pee bar is a perfect place to have a casual lunch. The menu is just perfect for a lunch by the beach. The problem here is lack of staff which translates to lack of service. We couldn’t get anyone’s attention. We simply needed some flatware and napkins. Our waiter was the only one working there so he was busy and nowhere to be found. I asked the two women working at the bar if they could get us some napkins- they were not interested in helping. I went behind the bar at got some cocktails on my own. We did give it another try on our last day - only one person working -this place is where people would spend money on lunch - needs staffing. All in all, Galley Bay gave us everything we were looking for in a vacation. We will be back. Martha and Bill Spiegel