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.

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 and dry. 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 gym or beachwear. 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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Mar 7, 2026 Sue W

This is a hotel (in my opinion) past its sell by date. The rooms, although spacious, are sad and in dire need of renovation. The bathrooms are depressing and the shower is antiquated plus there is zero warm water early in the morning. This is an important factor for guests who have been travelling for many hours. On many occasions we had to phone… Read more
This is a hotel (in my opinion) past its sell by date. The rooms, although spacious, are sad and in dire need of renovation. The bathrooms are depressing and the shower is antiquated plus there is zero warm water early in the morning. This is an important factor for guests who have been travelling for many hours. On many occasions we had to phone for room service as it was none existence till late in the afternoon and towels were in short supply. On one occasion we had to go to the gym to acquire towels. Totally unacceptable. ! The restaurants are less than average, dirty menus, tepid food and a lack of pleasant service. Chairs in all restaurants are too low for the tables. The only way to acquire a warm breakfast is to queue for eggs. The equipment in the games area is filthy. Whilst there are two beaches, one of them is unusable due to large volumes of seaweed piling up on the shoreline. Staff work constantly to remove this but are fighting a losing battle. I don’t believe that the grounds are sprayed. I was covered in mosquito bites on my first evening despite using a repellent. I noticed that many guests were also suffering from bites. The gardens are well kept which is a major achievement due to the constant very high wind levels. We complained whilst we were there but the ‘treats’ offered by recompense in no way reflect the shortcomings of this hotel. It was too windy to enjoy the sailing and tennis activities available. Go elsewhere. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating À great place to disconnect and reconnect

Mar 7, 2026 Amy L Guelph, Canada

À great place to disconnect and reconnect
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Mar 6, 2026 Alberto05111986 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

We spent a wonderful week at St. James’s Club & Villas, a well-known all-inclusive beach resort on the island of Antigua and Barbuda. The resort is located on a private peninsula on the southeastern coast of Antigua. We enjoyed the hospitality of the entire team. The general manager, Mr. Riaan is very kind. Go did several activities such us… Read more
We spent a wonderful week at St. James’s Club & Villas, a well-known all-inclusive beach resort on the island of Antigua and Barbuda. The resort is located on a private peninsula on the southeastern coast of Antigua. We enjoyed the hospitality of the entire team. The general manager, Mr. Riaan is very kind. Go did several activities such us snorkeling, kayaking and fishing. We definitely recommend it!! Read less
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Mar 4, 2026 Estelle S slingerlands

We returned at the end of February after a fabulous week at the St. James Club. I travelled with my 2 granddaughters ages 15 and 9. I had been to the St James Club many years prior and was anxious to share the experience with the girls. The entire experience went far beyond my expectations. The location and the grounds are spectacular … Read more
We returned at the end of February after a fabulous week at the St. James Club. I travelled with my 2 granddaughters ages 15 and 9. I had been to the St James Club many years prior and was anxious to share the experience with the girls. The entire experience went far beyond my expectations. The location and the grounds are spectacular allowing your senses to view beautiful scenes at every turn. The staff were superb— I wanted the girls to enjoy all the activities the resort had to offer. The staff at the waterfront were incredible—- the girls paddle boarded, kayaked, and went out on the hobie cats. The staff gave them instructions and lessons in each activity. They watched them carefully and insured their safety and enjoyment at each step. They had a power walk each morning, water aerobics , pickle ball and snorkeling. There were so many activities to keep you happy and busy— Jenga, corn hole, ping pong at the pool—there was a pool table, games, a library and a Kids Club staffed to create a little afternoon break for the younger one. The pool was a particularl favorite of ours—- it was immaculately tended to, sparkling clean, bountiful towels and loungers with a shower and facilities in the same location. There were sunny and shady spots to accommodate your desire. The food was GREAT—- there was something for all our palates. Our favorites included a crepe station, cheesy nacho chips, many ice cream selections, fruit galore, an omelette station and lots of local selections. There is a Coffee and Tea Bar available at all times with an ideal location built into the palm trees creating a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy your caffeine fix. Food options were plentiful and easy to access. Our room was perfect overlooking the ocean beach giving us the sights and sounds of the waves and breezes. We absolutely loved everything but what impressed me the most was the ease of travel as a grandmother traveling with 2 young ladies. I felt the interactions with all the staff allowed me to feel the girls were involved, happy and most importantly SAFE.. I was able to relax and enjoy myself while they were able enjoy all the resort offers. Sent from my iPhone Read less
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Mar 2, 2026 Lee T

Still dreaming about this slice of heaven on earth ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ two beautiful beaches friendly staff variety of water sports 108 acres of land with neat landscaping stayed in a beach front room(336) spaciius and modern And many thanks to , Nia, Cris, Tiyanna, Omar...and of course Mr. Riaan Thiart my fellow Liverpool member for making this… Read more
Still dreaming about this slice of heaven on earth ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ two beautiful beaches friendly staff variety of water sports 108 acres of land with neat landscaping stayed in a beach front room(336) spaciius and modern And many thanks to , Nia, Cris, Tiyanna, Omar...and of course Mr. Riaan Thiart my fellow Liverpool member for making this memorable from the time I checked in till my departure………..best team I have ever come across across so far……… I will definitely be back again Read less