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Galley Bay Resort & Spa
Five-Star·★ 4.7·Adults Only
Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa
Five-Star·★ 4.3·Adults Only

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

9.0
Overall Score
8.5
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (471)
Google Rating
4.3 (2,764)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
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Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
25 min
Airport Transfer
10 min

All Scores

9.2
Beach
9.2
9.0
Food
8.3
9.0
Service
8.0
8.8
Rooms
7.6
8.0
Pools
8.6
–
Value
7.8
9.4
Romance
9.1
–
Nightlife
8.4
9.3
Quiet
–
8.4
Wellness
–
7.0
Remote work
–

Vibes

Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
–
–
Lively
Yes

Activities

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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