Scores at a Glance
Galley Bay Resort & SpaMarBella, Mar-Bella Collection
Overall
9.0
8.8
Beach
9.2
8.6
Food
9.0
8.8
Service
9.0
8.7
Rooms
8.8
8.6
Luxury
·
8.5
Romance
9.4
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (471)
Google Rating
4.6 (2,024)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
25 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
9.2
Beach
8.6
9.0
Food
8.8
9.0
Service
8.7
8.8
Rooms
8.6
8.0
Pools
8.7
–
Luxury
8.5
–
Family
8.9
9.4
Romance
8.5
9.3
Quiet
–
8.4
Wellness
8.5
7.0
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
–
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
–
Kids
Yes
Galley Bay Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- Full-service spa
- 25 min from ANU
MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from CFU
Pros · Galley Bay Resort & Spa
- Adults-only boutique all-inclusive.
- Three-quarter-mile beach and many rooms directly on the sand.
- Strong food and service reputation.
- Included Hobie Cats, kayaks, paddleboards and snorkeling equipment.
Pros · MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection
- Premium All Inclusive officially verified.
- Strong family programming and water park.
- Good food reputation and dine-around.
- Renovated 5-star resort product.
Cons · Galley Bay Resort & Spa
- Premium dining can carry a supplement.
- Beach conditions can be rough at times.
- One main pool, so pool lovers may want a larger resort.
Cons · MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection
- Pebbly beach entry.
- Babysitting and supervised childcare may cost extra.
- Airport shuttle is surcharge.
- Restaurant planning matters in peak season.