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Galley Bay Cottages

3.0 star property
Beach apartment in St. John's

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Beach nearby, white sand, beach towels
Standard Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Garden View (Treehouse) | View from room
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Cottage, Balcony, Ocean View (Breeze) | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Standard Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Garden View (Treehouse)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Garden View (Spice)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Portable fan
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Cottage, Balcony, Ocean View (Breeze)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Ceiling fan
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Cottage, Balcony, Garden View (Calabash)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Portable fan
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Galley Bay Road, St. John's, Antigua

What's nearby

  • Galley Bay - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hawksbill Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Deep Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • Jolly Beach - 18 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Hermitage Bay - 20 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • V.C. Bird Intl. Airport (ANU) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hemingways Caribbean Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Score - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Big Banana - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Harbour View Bar & Cafe Antigua - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Enzo's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Galley Bay Cottages

Beach apartment in St. John's
Dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a garden are available at this apartment building. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include barbecue grills. Each apartment provides a kitchenette with a refrigerator, a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a washing machine and a coffee/tea maker, and other amenities include free WiFi and a balcony.
Galley Bay Cottages offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations at this 3-star apartment have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite television is provided. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • White sand beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • High chair

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps

Things to do

  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 4 buildings
  • 4 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: XCD 13.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 6 years of age.
  • Cleaning fee: XCD 108 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Galley Bay Cottages House St. John's
Galley Bay Cottages St. John's
Galley Bay Cottages
Galley Bay Cottages Hotel St. John`s
Galley Bay Cottages Apartment St. John's
Galley Bay Cottages Apartment
Galley Bay Cottages St. John's
Galley Bay Cottages Apartment St. John's

Frequently asked questions

Is Galley Bay Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Galley Bay Cottages?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Galley Bay Cottages?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Galley Bay Cottages?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Galley Bay Cottages located?

Located in Five Islands Village, this beach apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Galley Bay, Hawksbill Beach, and Landing Bay Beach. Deep Bay Beach and Fort Barrington are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Galley Bay Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 74 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

5 minutes from the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Great stay with beach views and 10 mins walking from Galley Bay beach; we were greeted at the airport by cottage staff who took us to the cottage (following her car) and even showed us the nearest supermarket. We had a great stay here and would recommend to anyone looking for a nice quiet cozy cottage not far from the centre but in its own own nature world
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

It’s a beautiful private hideaway from the busy capital.. nice and secluded and close to the beach..
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Quiet and very unique property, close to a beautiful beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Very short walk to Galley Bay Beach. The cottage was perfect and Marco is a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Amazing cottage, I stayed in Breeze by myself. Roomy, breeze through the windows was amazing, view is amazing. Short walk to beach, right down the hill, no beach chairs though. Owners were responsive when I had questions or needs. The driveway is steep and taxi's can not drive up, so just be mindful of that, you gotta lug everything up that so pack accordingly. I had a local that did my driving and tours which allowed me to fully relax. Beautiful island and property. Bed was comfortable! Will definately stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

There was a beautiful view, and very peaceful and quiet . I didn’t like the steep climb up to it every day, but it was worth the view when you got there.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10

Overall pretty good, small inconvenience
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

The property is just gorgeous with amazing views. I stayed in the studio cabin. It was clean and nice. I had all kind of birds visit everyday on the porch. There is WIFI but no TV. Bring your laptop to watch TV. My suggestion to the owner is to get a couple of beach chairs for the cabin. The beach is right there but no chairs are provided
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10

To start Marco was great, he met us at the airport. Then on the way to the property, he showed us the local market. Super helpful & friendly. Property is a little rustic but quaint. Did not want to stay at a resort. At first was a little taken back but warm up to the treehouse after the first night. Would suggest renting a car but you’ll need to be prepared for the locals roads. Only thing we had an issue with was the water pressure but it’s because the island uses cisterns to collect their water, so we learned to deal with it. All in all, we had a fantastic stay. Highly suggest going to Barbuda & checking out their beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

This property is not for someone seeking a luxury resort where you get waited on all the time. If you want a beautiful little shabby-chic cottage all to yourself, inside a quiet jungle filled with flowers and nosy birds, within a five minute walk to a gorgeous beach, where you cook for yourself or bring home delicious patties and local produce to cook, and where owner Marco attends to your every need, if you have any -- look no further. My family and I had a fabulous time and, if you have read this far, you probably will too. Some advice: it is best to rent a car and pick up some groceries on the way in, although Marco stocks the place with essentials like towels, paper, coffee, milk, etc. Also, some of the hills around the cottages are steep, and not for those with bad knees or balance issues. Otherwise, you will fall in love with the place. Thank you, Marco!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

2/10

We certainly cannot recommend this place. Not sure why the good/decent reviews. Cottage is not kept properly with few if anything working right -- toilet that moves, stovetop doesn't light without match, just wooden windows that doesn't open/close properly. Frog, biting insects (even with coils everywhere), animals noises SO VERY LOUD all night long that it's impossible to sleep with fan, air conditioner, and white noise machine. We had to wear ear plugs AND headset to sleep every night. Can't wait to leave this place. Never again. Sorry! Only good comment is that it's near the beach. We love Galley Bay beach.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

6/10

It’s unfortunate that the Galley Bay Resort that is located just beneath the Galley Bay Cottages is completely off limits and therefore dining is finding local eateries in the area that are not consistent with price, sanitation and food handling. You can access the beach just a walk down the path and it’s gated around the resort, but heaven forbid you touch any chairs! You will be scolded by security who monitors the beach line from the resort. The cabs are limited to 2-3 people who are often already booked to take people around the island so make sure you bring running shoes cause you’ll likely be walking your way around unless you wish to wait for a long while for someone to come to you. The overall cottage was nice, the cleaner came a day before I was leaving so I didn’t get fresh towels all week, and she stole my cigarettes. I had to pay over $100 upon arriving for the cleaning lady. I didn’t make a fuss about it, I just accepted it as it was. I will return to the island but will be making other arrangements that are closer to amenities rather than being placed at one end of the island away from everything. Overall experience from 1-10 was 4.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

6/10

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

4/10

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

2/10

Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2022

4/10

The communication and check in were smooth. Location is alright, 10min walk from the beach, which offers good privacy. Nice touches with sun cream, towels and some basic cooking ingredients (salt, oil, coffee, some cereals, and biscuits). The half-working grill let us cook some fresh fish. There is one parking spot for all cottages, which was great for our rental car, which highly recommend to have if going to this accommodation. The wifi connection is acceptable for a Zoom call. In total honesty, however, we do not understand the good reviews that led us to book this stay. The pictures seem much better than the place actually is. The cottage is little more than a shed which has clearly not been deep cleaned in quite some time. The fridge holders are very rusty, the shower curtain is dirty, and everything is very run down. The mosquito nets have many holes, which is not comforting given we found 8 large cockroaches one night that were walking over the bednet (picture attached), crawling out of various cracks in the cottage. The aircon is partly broken, we had an electricity cut for several hours and the shower is little more than a dribble, which makes cleaning off the beach sand an ordeal. Overall it is not too expensive compared with other stays but really bad value for money. We were hopping around different accommodations in the island and this was by far the worst price to quality ratio. We would strongly recommend anyone to find a better option if available.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

Excellent overall
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10

The Calabash Cottage was perfect for our party of three. It provided privacy while maintaining a sense of community. The garden views were everything we had hoped they'd be. The island sounds were pleasant as was the open-air concept of the cottage. The walk to the beach was literally 3 mins. The properties are perched hillside, which is a bit steep. No biggie. The only drawback is the property refuse location at the base of the hill. Marco was a gracious host and Omar was extremely attentive to our needs. Omar gave us a private tour of the Island along with stops at historical sites. We were all grateful to have met him.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10

Loved the secluded spot , great views, great beaches
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10

Spacious beach cottage, nestled amongst lush trees and foliage with wrap around deck within a stones throw and walk to Galley Bay Beach. While not a shiny new penny, it has everything you need for a great stay. Communication is excellent with host. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10

Beautiful view. Best place to see the local culture....food and drink
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022