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Galley Bay Review
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Galley Bay
- Address: Five Islands
- Mailing: Box 305, St. John's, Antigua
- Phone: 268/462-0302; 800/858-4618 reservations only
- Fax: 268/462-4551
- www.eliteislandresorts.com
- Price range: $$$$
- Location: Five Islands
Fodor's Review:
This posh all-inclusive channels the fictional Bali H'ai (with Yankee colonial architectural flourishes): man-made lagoon and grotto pool; bird sanctuary laced with nature trails; magnificent boardwalk-lined ecru beach; gardens as manicured as the discriminating clientele; thatched-roof public spaces; custom-made bamboo furnishings; art naïf paintings; and African carvings. The soothing, at times crashing surf serenades the creole-style beachfront buildings and romantic Gauguin restaurant (with clever, thatched private-dining alcoves). The handsomely appointed beachfront units (numbers 47-48 are centrally located; avoid 77-80, which abut potential mosquito breeding grounds) represent the best value, though towering palms slightly obstruct even the second-floor views. The wattle-and-daub, stucco Gauguin Cottages are a charming conceit, especially with the addition of plunge pools. Alas, they're slightly claustrophobic and the walkways separating bedroom from bathroom insufficiently covered. The best rooms, such as 67-68, at least overlook the lagoon. But these are minor quibbles for honeymooning couples and corporate bigwigs escaping the rat race.
- Hotel Details: 69 rooms
- In-room: safe, refrigerator.
- In-hotel: 2 restaurants, tennis court, bar, pools, gym, spa, beachfront, Internet terminal, water sports, bicycles, no kids under 16.
- Rate includes: All-inclusive
- Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V
- Closed: Closed mid-Aug.-early Sept.
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