Named in the "Top 100 Resorts of the World" and among the "Top 10 Best Resorts for Romance in the Caribbean" by the readers of TripAdvisor.com, Elite Island Resort's Galley Bay Resort & Spa offers a tropical vacation like no other.
Set on 40 acres of lush tropical garden, the romantic and intimate all-inclusive Galley Bay Resort & Spa is the ideal place to celebrate a special occasion or simply relax and recharge.
Accommodations. Aside from the Tahitian-style Gauguin Suites, all of the Galley Bay's rooms are beachfront, offering picturesque views of the resort's white sand beach. Regardless of whether one is staying in a Superior or Deluxe Beachfront Room or one of the 48 spacious Premium Beachfront Suites, each features a private terrace or balcony, stylish appointments and top-of-the-line amenities. Gauguin Suites, located next to a private lagoon and bird sanctuary, provide guests with the utmost in privacy-they even have their own plunge pools.
Dining. Galley Bay offers its guests three full-service restaurants. Sea Grape offers guests a choice of a buffet and a la carte breakfast, and later, an a la carte lunch. For dinner, guests can sample Caribbean-inspired fusion dishes. Guests in search of a romantic and intimate meal will enjoy Gauguin, where they can sample global cuisine inspired by the West Indies, Pacific Rim and Europe in a private beachside cabana, with the waves just a few steps away. The beachfront Barefoot Grill, meanwhile, offers casual fare in a casual atmosphere and is a great place to grab a burger or kebab or even a light snack. For those looking for a more formal dining experience there is Ismay's, where guests can enjoy a fine dining experience. Guests in search of a hand-crafted cocktail will gravitate to both the Gauguin Bar and Ismay's Bar-both perfect places to grab a drink before dinner or a nightcap later in the evening. The Lounge Bar offers an elegant setting in which to enjoy a cocktail and hors d'oeuvres.
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Amenities. For guests of the Galley Bay Resort & Spa, the world is their oyster. Sun-worshippers will enjoy the free-form pool and the more than three-quarters of a mile of pristine beach on which to relax and enjoy the sunshine. Those in search of something more active can try their hand at any number of watersports, including windsurfing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, snorkeling and sailing a Hobie Cat. For those more inclined to stay on land, the resort offers a spa, fitness center, library, tennis (of both the court and table varieties), beachside movies, a cricket lawn, fly fishing and complimentary bike rentals. Each week, guests can mingle at a cocktail party hosted by the General Manager and savor the rich flavors of the Caribbean at the BBQ Night. And nightly, guests can listen as some of the island's best musicians play selections from popular music as well as reggae and steel pan music.
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