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Galley Bay Resort & SpavsSandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Galley Bay Resort & SpaSandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa
Overall
9.0
8.5
Beach
9.2
9.2
Food
9.0
8.3
Service
9.0
8.0
Rooms
8.8
7.6
Value
·
7.8
Romance
9.4
9.1
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Galley Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Overall Score | 8.5 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.7 (480) | Google Rating | 4.3 (2,777) |
| (better)From $385 | Price / Night (pp) | From $453 |
| Yes | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 25 min | Airport Transfer | 10 min (better) |
All Scores
| Galley Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 9.2 | Beach | 9.2 |
| (better)9.0 | Food | 8.3 |
| (better)9.0 | Service | 8.0 |
| (better)8.8 | Rooms | 7.6 |
| 8.0 | Pools | 8.6 (better) |
| – | Value | 7.8 |
| (better)9.4 | Romance | 9.1 |
| – | Nightlife | 8.4 |
| 9.3 | Quiet | – |
| 8.4 | Wellness | – |
| 7.0 | Remote work | – |
Of the 9 measures we call, Galley Bay Resort & Spa leads on 7 and Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa leads on 2.
Vibes
| Galley Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Galley Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Galley Bay Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- Full-service spa
- 25 min from ANU
Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 6 pools
- 11 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 10 min from ANU
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 · Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa
- Excellent Dickenson Bay beachfront.
- Official all-inclusive model with 11 restaurants and seven bars.
- Included airport transfers, minibar, water sports and scuba for certified divers.
- Strong romance and honeymoon fit.
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 · Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa
- Some rooms are dated or inconsistent.
- Public-beach vendor presence is a common caveat.
- Premium price can feel high when service is slow.
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