St. James's Club, Antigua

Antigua, Caribbean

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The hotel

This lovely hotel sits on its own 100-acre peninsula at the southeast point of the island, just a 10-minute drive from Nelson's Dockyard with its historical buildings, museum and bars. There are two beaches, one for non-motorised water sports and the other for enjoying refreshing ocean breezes. The resort boasts five open-aired restaurants and one grill; most fêted of these is Piccolo Mondo, the resort's fine dining Mediterranean style restaurant in the village section, while the attractive waterside Docksider does a great Caribbean buffet each Thursday in alfresco surrounds. For a real treat, Royal Suites feature a king size bed with sunken living room, glass sliding doors to a private balcony and expansive bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and his and hers showers! A boardwalk also takes you from the suites right into the heart of Mamora Bay, perfect for strolling along in the moonlight! If plenty of home-from-home comforts appeal, choose a villa instead of a hotel room at St James's Club. Cheerful and bright, they feature warm Caribbean tones and terracotta tiles throughout. They're also very generous on space so are ideal for families and groups of friends.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Families
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant

Where is it

On the south east side of the island, with two beaches. 10-minute drive to Nelson's Dockyard and Shirley Heights. Transfer time from airport: approximately 35 minutes.

Hotel information

248 rooms on ground, first and second floors with no lifts. All with air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, tea/coffee-making facilities, safe, mini fridge, bathroom amenities, iron and ironing board, and hairdryer.

Standard Club Rooms are located on the ground floor with balcony or terrace, full garden view and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

All Inclusive of: all meals, including afternoon tea and drinks (including sparkling wine and some premium brands) by the glass. All activities above unless otherwise stated. Bottled water not included.  

Premium Rooms feature garden or partial ocean views and are situated on the ground, 1st and 2nd floors, with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.

Beachfront Rooms offer views of Coco Beach, with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Junior Suites feature a separate living space, larger balcony featuring garden or sea views, and 1 king-size bed (rollaway bed on request), sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Royal Suites (adults-only) are situated in a private area of the resort with dedicated check-in. The suites have a separate seating area, private wet bar, and a deep soaking tub, with 1 king-size bed sleeping maximum 2 adults.

2-Bedroom Villas have a spacious living area and 2 bedrooms, both with en-suite bathrooms. An excellent choice for families as they offer a kitchen and large inside or outside living and dining areas with balcony or terrace, sleeping maximum 5 adults or 2 adults and 3 children with 1 king-size bed in master bedroom, twin beds in 2nd bedroom and using existing double sofa bed.

Please note: Standard Club, Premium Rooms and Junior Suites have no space for a rollaway bed*.

Please note: no children permitted in the Royal Suites.

  • Book by 30 Sept ‘25 to receive up to 20% off the accommodation cost between 16 Aug '24 - 02 Jan '27. Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply.

Complimentary shuttle to transport guests around the property. Complimentary self-parking. 

Rainbow Garden (International and Caribbean cuisine, open for buffet breakfast and lunch, as well as a la carte dinner). Piccolo Mondo (fine dining Italian cuisine, surcharge applies). Coco Beach Restaurant & Bar (casual al fresco dining, open for breakfast and dinner on selected days). The Docksider Restaurant and Bar (waterfront dining, serving food and drinks from 11:00am-11:00pm, with live music on selected evenings). Eleven/11 (casual dining with ocean views). Mamora Bay Grill (beachside grill serving light lunches and refreshments). The Reef Deck Bar (poolside bar open throughout the day). Coco Beach Bar. Royal Pool Bar (exclusive to Royal suites guests). Jacaranda Lounge (featuring nightly entertainment, transforming into a nightclub on selected evenings). Mamora Bay Café, (24-hour coffee house). Drinks buggy serving the beach. Please note: restaurants open on a rotation basis due to season/occupancy.

Daytime activity schedule for all ages. Regular evening entertainment. Weekly manager's cocktail party and themed evenings. 

6 swimming pools including a designated kids pool and 3 adults-only pools. Tranquility Spa (massage and beauty salon)*. Gym with extensive list of exercise classes including yoga and Pilates. 4 tennis courts (floodlit for night play), tennis coaching*. Beach volleyball. Table tennis. Complimentary non-motorised water sports including Hobie sailing, snorkelling, kayaks and pedal boats. Deep sea fishing is also available*. Cooking lessons weekly. Kids' Club with indoor and outdoor activities. 3 Pickleball Courts (daylight use only). Extensive reading library. Nature walks.

Room service* (available 5:00 pm through 10:00 pm. Subject to Covid protocols). Boutique and gift shop. Complimentary WiFi available in public areas. Laundry service*. Concierge.

This hotel has a resort fee of USD $24 including tax per room, per night, (payable locally, subject to change). Please note: a room levy of USD $5 per guest, per night applies to guests aged 6 years and above (payable locally, subject to change).

7 nights between 21 Dec-2 Jan and 1 Feb- 28 Feb.

2-Bedroom Villas 10 nights between 21 Dec-2 Jan.

* Denotes local charge.

Dress code: in the restaurants, shoes should be worn and bathing suits covered. After 6:30 pm, men need to wear slacks and collared shirts with short or long sleeves (no t-shirts or tank tops). Women need to wear dresses, skirts, slacks, culottes or tailored Bermuda-length shorts (no "short shorts" or cutoffs). No flip flops.

Please note: additional rollaway beds are charged at $20 per night (payable locally, fee subject to change).

Please note: child ages are from 2 up to and including 11 years.

Please note: 2 guests are required to present a valid form of ID (passport, driving license, ID card) along with a valid credit card at check-in. A USD$350 pre-authorisation will be processed on the credit card at check-in to cover for any incidental purchases or similar expenses. Incidental purchases may include tours, excursions, gift shop purchases or dining in the speciality restaurant. We understand that not all guests incur additional charges during their stay, but this process assists the resort with fraud prevention. Upon check-out, the pre-authorisation is released, assuming there are no charges made.

Please note: activity schedules are subject to change without notice.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great place to call home!

Aug 25, 2025 Yogavardhan R

Riaan and the entire team went above and beyond to accommodate my team. We are very pleased with the service and would love to come back again! Thank you all for making the falcons 2025 journey a great one!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Two weeks at St James Club

Aug 18, 2025 Lance H Rainham, United Kingdom

We are Vacation club members of sixteen years and have seen ups and downs over that period of time. On our recent visit to SJC there were many more ups and downs this time, especially with the food and service ,which was a significant step up, with Executive Chef James and his staff always available for Feedback. Particular mentions for Omar,… Read more
We are Vacation club members of sixteen years and have seen ups and downs over that period of time. On our recent visit to SJC there were many more ups and downs this time, especially with the food and service ,which was a significant step up, with Executive Chef James and his staff always available for Feedback. Particular mentions for Omar, Milton and Ozzie for their engagement and determination to make our stay a great one, and the new GM Riaan for his focus on attention to detail and striving for excellence and Engagement. Front desk is an area that requires focus, but on balance it was better than previous visits. For me the Sea weed remains the resorts biggest problem, however the site team work tirelessly to keep it at bay and make the beach's available for use. Despite the ups and downs of St James we will be in two years and look forward to the resort continuing to improve and strive for excellence. Lance H Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A relaxing family holiday in the Caribbean sun

Aug 17, 2025 Steve027 West Sussex, England

We have just returned from a 10 day family holiday to St James’ where we had a very relaxing an enjoyable time. Based on our experience, I feel it is worth writing a review to add balance to what, in my opinion, are some very unfair reviews. We have 2 teenagers, one just shy of 17, the second is 14 and we stayed in a 2 bed Villa. Both bedrooms… Read more
We have just returned from a 10 day family holiday to St James’ where we had a very relaxing an enjoyable time. Based on our experience, I feel it is worth writing a review to add balance to what, in my opinion, are some very unfair reviews. We have 2 teenagers, one just shy of 17, the second is 14 and we stayed in a 2 bed Villa. Both bedrooms were en-suite; with ours having a king size bed and a bath tub, the kids rooms had twin beds and a shower. Both rooms had A/C and ceiling fans., and the beds were very comfortable. The upstairs provided us with an open plan dining area and lounge, along with a kitchen (again with A/C and ceiling fans). We also had a balcony and patio area. Housekeeping came every other day. With respect to the resort itself, it is looked after very well, we saw gardeners and maintenance teams out refreshing and tidying. There is ongoing refurbishment in 2 of the ocean front accommodation blocks, but there was minimal noise from the work. One of the beach bars is also undergoing maintenance (Mamora beach bar). Given that August is low season for the Caribbean, the performing maintenance now makes a lot of sense, and as mentioned, it didn’t affect our trip at all. Unfortunately the issue of seaweed is a common theme for many islands, and yes, whilst we were staying, Coco’s beach was out of commission because of it, however every day there was a team working to remove it, and by the time we left; they had drastically improved the situation, You could catch the smell if you were waking past at certain times, but on the same note by the time we left, people were using the loungers on the section in front of the beachfront accommodation. We used the Mamora bay beach most days and never had a problem finding loungers. The water is fine, it isn’t the crystal blue sea you may want and which can be found on Coco’s beach, but you can swim and play around in it. We used the main pool and a smaller pool beneath Eleven-11. If I had one (small) criticism; it would be that the resort could probably do with one more pool. There are adult and child,only pools; but if you wanted to go to one together, it was sometimes hard to get a space around the main pool. We used the water sports that are available (paddle boarding, sailing, kayaking and pedallos) . The beach is serviced by a mobile drinks van, ( as the beach bar is currently shut) but if you could also walk around to the beach grill and pick up,a drink if needed. The food is on the whole good. Breakfast is a buffet,:plenty of choice from pastries; fruit;;meats/cheese to cooked options. Lunch is a la carte from either the beach grill or Eleven - 11. On some days, there are also options on the beach: we had paella one day and a bbq another. Evening meals are either themed buffet nights at Docksider ( as name suggests - on the bay by the dock) and the food was, on the whole; pretty good. The meal was often accompanied by a singer, band or a steel band. A la carte options are also available at Coco’s and Picolos (extra cost to your package). There is also a coffee shop where you can pick up sandwiches, pastries and drinks almost 24hours a day. All restaurants are open air (under cover though) so could get a little hot on occasions (especially lunch), but hey it’s the Caribbean! The waiting staff continually refill your glass with iced water, which helps. We made us of the tourist desk and went on the Pink Panther safari, which was an excellent tour, and we also went to stingray city, which was fantastic, Final word goes to the staff, all of whom were friendly and courteous on our dealings with them. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the hotel to other families. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Outstanding trip to St. James Club

Aug 17, 2025 Ktrip2

St. James’s Resort in Antigua was amazing! The staff were so friendly and helpful, taking care of everything from excursions to our bags. The rooms are updated and beautiful, the pools are stunning, and the whole vibe is welcoming. We loved dressing up for dinner and trying the different restaurants. The snorkeling trip that leaves right from the… Read more
St. James’s Resort in Antigua was amazing! The staff were so friendly and helpful, taking care of everything from excursions to our bags. The rooms are updated and beautiful, the pools are stunning, and the whole vibe is welcoming. We loved dressing up for dinner and trying the different restaurants. The snorkeling trip that leaves right from the resort is a must—great for all ages with fantastic guides. Can’t wait to return! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Solid Spot, Don't Blame them for Sea Weed

Aug 16, 2025 CrumCast New York City, New York

– A solid, family-friendly large resort with gorgeous views and a relaxed vibe. One of the two beaches was closed due to seasonal sargassum (a global issue, not the hotel’s fault), which sometimes brought an odor, but the pools—especially the quieter Cocos pool—made up for it. Staff were generally warm and outgoing, though service can take a… Read more
– A solid, family-friendly large resort with gorgeous views and a relaxed vibe. One of the two beaches was closed due to seasonal sargassum (a global issue, not the hotel’s fault), which sometimes brought an odor, but the pools—especially the quieter Cocos pool—made up for it. Staff were generally warm and outgoing, though service can take a couple of asks. Food is good (not gourmet), with breakfast and lunch on property and lots of great dinner options nearby. Activities like bingo, music nights, and the manager’s reception add variety, while the kids club caters more to younger children. Overall, it’s a good value in a great location. Pro tips: split your trip with a stay on the Dickenson Bay or Jolly Harbor side, visit Carlisle Beach, and don’t miss Shirley Heights for the legendary party nights. Read less