I am not sure about the 'budget' traveller. We looked into a few different resorts when choosing(Blue Waters, Galley Bay, Sandals, Carlisle Bay and Jumby Bay). It was actually a couple different travel agents and some friends that had gone that made us consider Sandals more, and in the end chose. It actually cost us more to stay at Sandals than the other resorts, the only exception was Jumby Bay, which was more than Sandals. Perhaps if we had chosen a lower category room, it may be been similar pricing. I would not consider this trip a 'budget' trip though. I do think that Galley Bay looks like a beautiful resort though. I also agree with you that Sandals is a resort that caters more to the masses.