Galley Bay Resort & SpavsJumby Bay Island - An Oetker Collection Hotel
Galley Bay Resort & Spa and Jumby Bay Island are both rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Galley Bay Resort & Spa is the choice of most professionals compared to Jumby Bay Island. Galley Bay Resort & Spa comes in at #3 in Antigua & Barbuda with endorsements from 9 publications like DK Eyewitness, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
Galley Bay Resort & Spa
Galley Bay Beach Rd, St. John's, Antigua
From $701/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"This all-inclusive has none of that toga-party hysteria associated with such lesser all-inclusives." Full review
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Choose among beachfront bungalows, the Gauguin rondavels (tikilike huts) with thatched roofs, or accommodations and suites in the two-story wings.
Concierge
"Well-to-do couples flock to this sexy Tahitian all-inclusive for its barefoot elegance and laid-back attitude."
Fodor's
"This posh, adult-only all-inclusive channels the fictional Bali H'ai (with colonial architectural flourishes) on 40 lush acres." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The relaxed, tranquil environment of this adults-only boutique resort is a major part of its appeal." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This elegant luxury resort has Gauguin cottages with private plunge pools, beachfront rooms, and premium beachfront suites."
Travel + Leisure
"Forty acres of verdant tropical gardens and a nearly mile-long sweep of white beach make Galley Bay—set on Antigua’s westerly Five Islands peninsula—feel like a true oasis." Full review
Star Service
"This picture-perfect Caribbean compound offers a dynamic seafront location, good food and spiffy accommodations. " Full review
Jetsetter
"Romance-focused all-inclusive on the beach with a splurge-worthy spa and three top-notch restaurants." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Guests with limitless energy can choose from complimentary activities such as tennis, sailing, and stand-up paddleboarding. Or they can save their energy for honeymooning." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"You’ll find a laidback luxury at this friendly all-inclusive resort on the west coast of Antigua." Full review
Jumby Bay Island - An Oetker Collection Hotel
Jumby Bay Island, St. John's, Antigua
From $1,650/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Part of the Rosewood collection, Jumby Bay is a secluded getaway for the rich, famous, and hopelessly romantic."
Travel + Leisure
"The recently redone Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort, situated on a private 300-acre island 10 minutes by boat from Antigua, is still the standard-bearer of Caribbean luxury." Full review
Gayot
"Ringed with white sand beaches, this private island can only be reached by boat."
The Telegraph
9.0
"Jumby Bay is exclusive; the boat trip limits numbers and it attracts a very well-heeled crowd." Full review
Fodor's
"This refined resort proffers all the makings of a classic Caribbean private island hideaway, right from the stylish airport private car pickup." Full review
Jetsetter
"Private island all-inclusive with top-notch eats, a splurge-worthy spa and complimentary beach cruisers." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"The secluded Caribbean luxury resort is a sun-seeker's paradise accessible only by boat, which adds to its exclusivity and charm." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Accessible only by boat...with only 40 accommodations in total—rooms and villas— there’s no need to worry about feeling the need to ever get off the all-inclusive island." Full review
Frommer's
"All-inclusive resort, alone on its own 300-acre island, has just about anything you might desire, from a full-service spa to tennis courts with resident pros...resort's beaches are simply breathtaking" Full review
Lonely Planet
"There's a virtual 'Do Not Disturb' sign attached to this ultra-exclusive luxury resort set on its own private island reached by shuttle boat from Dutchman's Bay." Full review