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 per room, per night. The resort fee increases to USD $29 per room, per night, for guests travelling from 01 May 2027 (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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing Holiday at the St James Club

Aug 9, 2026 William G Thurnscoe

We have recently returned from holiday and had the best time!! We stayed in a Reef Suite which had the most Amazing sea view, very spacious with a separate lounge and kitchen area. We found the food of a very high Standard with the Breakfast choice especially being exceptional. We did really enjoy the a'la Carte restaurants in the evening with… Read more
We have recently returned from holiday and had the best time!! We stayed in a Reef Suite which had the most Amazing sea view, very spacious with a separate lounge and kitchen area. We found the food of a very high Standard with the Breakfast choice especially being exceptional. We did really enjoy the a'la Carte restaurants in the evening with Cocos and Piccolo Mondo being our favourites, shout out to Princess in Piccolo Mondo . We found the Service very good throughout the hotel with Riaan the General Manager always being present and going above and beyond ,Thankyou for making our stay so special. Mamora Bar is a hidden gem serving great cocktails with Fabulous views of Mamora beach. We also loved the Reef deck bar during the day again great drinks quality with all the premium brands you could wish for. Creseida has the best smile and wonderful personality. Grounds are very well maintained throughout with with wonderful sea views the team work really hard to maintain everything. The newly refurbished coffee shop and ice cream parlour are an excellent addition , as we left the Jacaranda bar was also being refitted showing the hotels continuous investment. Make sure you take advantage of the hotels shuttle bus to pigeon point beach they provide cool box and packed lunches or we visited Catherine's cafe which is a great option with lovely food /drinks/sunlounges and very reasonably priced. See Tori Anne for all your excursions Mystic cruise was our favourite. So many to mention but also Thankyou to Ozzy , Omar and Eliajh. This hotel has a very personal feel to it and we wouldn't hesitate to Return. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Positively ENAMOURED With the Service, 11/10 Recommend!

Aug 8, 2026 Jade B

Wow, what a phenomenal stay. We experienced otherworldly generosity from the General Manager Riaan, making us instantly feel at home in the resort. We had to sort a personal problem and the staff went above and beyond to aid us. The room was stunning, the facilities brilliant, and the hospitality so warm that we would love to stay again. 11/10… Read more
Wow, what a phenomenal stay. We experienced otherworldly generosity from the General Manager Riaan, making us instantly feel at home in the resort. We had to sort a personal problem and the staff went above and beyond to aid us. The room was stunning, the facilities brilliant, and the hospitality so warm that we would love to stay again. 11/10 recommend. Secret tip: stay on a Friday to experience the beach party. The dancers, costumes, food and table layout were top notch. Incredible memorable family trip - with a conference room available for my work needs. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating 3 Weeks in Paradise - Never Disappoints!!!

Aug 6, 2026 debpook Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom

Have returned after our 9th visit to this wonderful resort and it was better than ever!! Food was brilliant, no à la carte in Docksider this year which was a shame but quality of the food made up for that. The staff work so hard and apart from one or two, they are all so friendly and cheerful. Grounds beautiful as always. The coffee shop closed… Read more
Have returned after our 9th visit to this wonderful resort and it was better than ever!! Food was brilliant, no à la carte in Docksider this year which was a shame but quality of the food made up for that. The staff work so hard and apart from one or two, they are all so friendly and cheerful. Grounds beautiful as always. The coffee shop closed just as we arrived which was a shame but day and night a team worked to refurbish it, it reopened after we left so look forward to seeing it next year! We stay in the Royal Suites which we love and appreciate the private pool. The whole resort is just so calming and relaxing. Lots of improvements being made all round which is great to see. As usual, here is a personal shout out to all the lovely staff who made our stay so enjoyable -Elvira, Cora, Ozzie, Jamol, Cressida, Sheneika, Tryphena, Chris, Judy, Renita, Elvis, Juell, Moricia, Teanna, Taralyn, Wilson and last but certainly no means least, the lovely Wienna who looked after our room every day - thank you to you all. We look forward to seeing you again next year!!! Read less
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Aug 4, 2026 Thunderbird2012 Hempstead, New York

Would not recommend this location. Except for one restaurant, the piccolo, the restaurants only serve medioka food. Piccolo? You have to pay $100 each but the food and service were exceptional. Rooms? Spacious but in disrepair. A/C remote? Broken. TV channels? Very limited. Too many steep hills and property too large to walk from location to… Read more
Would not recommend this location. Except for one restaurant, the piccolo, the restaurants only serve medioka food. Piccolo? You have to pay $100 each but the food and service were exceptional. Rooms? Spacious but in disrepair. A/C remote? Broken. TV channels? Very limited. Too many steep hills and property too large to walk from location to location. Pool areas? Only drinks, no food. Unless you ask for good name brand alcohol, you get noname brands. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Awesome stay

Jul 31, 2026 jannie a

We spent 10 days as a family at this beautiful resort Food, service, location and staff were all great. Our expectations were met. We have visit various all inclusive resorts over the years. The offerings up their with the best. They even have a few premium brands. We left the day the new ice cream parlour opened. Various improvements everywhere… Read more
We spent 10 days as a family at this beautiful resort Food, service, location and staff were all great. Our expectations were met. We have visit various all inclusive resorts over the years. The offerings up their with the best. They even have a few premium brands. We left the day the new ice cream parlour opened. Various improvements everywhere to be seen. Mamora Bay was beautiful. We loved the range of watersports. The managers very active and visible. Thank you Ozzie, Riaan, Omar, Caden, Shenieka, Ken, Chardelle and Breanne for all the interactions. Read less