St. James's Club, Antigua

Antigua, Caribbean

Star rating

Reef Deck Pool
Family pool
Royal Suites Waterfall Pool
The Docksider Restaurant
Mamora Bay Café
2 Bedroom Villa
2 Bedroom Villa
2-Bedroom Villa
2 Bedroom Villa
2 Bedroom Villa
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Coco's Restaurant
Tennis Courts
Main Pool
Cocos Pool
Rainbow Restaurant
Premium Room
Docksider Restaurant
Royal Suite
Villas
Villas Pool
Beachfront Room
Royal Suite
Piccolo Mondo Restaurant
Beachfront Room
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Reef Deck Pool
Family pool
Royal Suites Waterfall Pool
The Docksider Restaurant
Mamora Bay Café
2 Bedroom Villa
2 Bedroom Villa
2-Bedroom Villa
2 Bedroom Villa
2 Bedroom Villa
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Coco's Restaurant
Tennis Courts
Main Pool
Cocos Pool
Rainbow Restaurant
Premium Room
Docksider Restaurant
Royal Suite
Villas
Villas Pool
Beachfront Room
Royal Suite
Piccolo Mondo Restaurant
Beachfront Room

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.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 15 Feb '26 to receive up to 36% off the  accommodation cost between 03 Jan'26–20 Dec '27. Terms and  conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the  prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 
  • Room Upgrade: Receive a complimentary room upgrade from a Premium Ocean View King to a Premium Junior Suite for completed stays between 11 Apr–20 Oct '26, book by 15 Feb '26. Upgrade must be selected at the time of booking - room booked is room received.Any applicable offers have  been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackoutdates apply. Terms and conditions 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 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 stay at St James Club & Villas

Feb 12, 2026 chl0eh0pkins London, United Kingdom

We have just had a fantastic and relaxing 10 days holiday at St James’ Antigua - a 5 star experience! The hotel is set on lovely grounds and is comprised of charming villas and rooms (both beach and garden views) and is not high rise either with multiple floors. It is the type of resort that is good for all ages and it was nice to see extended… Read more
We have just had a fantastic and relaxing 10 days holiday at St James’ Antigua - a 5 star experience! The hotel is set on lovely grounds and is comprised of charming villas and rooms (both beach and garden views) and is not high rise either with multiple floors. It is the type of resort that is good for all ages and it was nice to see extended families of different generation’s enjoying a holiday together. Even though this a large resort, it doesn’t feel like that due to the extensive grounds and the personal touch given by the staff. We felt very at home at the resort! We were very well looked after by all the staff, who work very hard. All the public areas i.e. toilets by the pool and beach were kept extremely clean at all times, at no point did we see lots of sand or water. Other public areas were also kept immaculate. In terms of the beach, there was some seaweed which was cleared constantly throughout each day. There was also a beach buggy that came round throughout the day offering drinks and cocktails. We were staying in a 2 bedroom villa on an all inclusive basis, which had 2 generous sized bedrooms with king sized beds, one with a bath/shower and the other with a walk in shower. There was also a well equipped kitchen and dining area and a seating area, plus a big balcony with a dining table and sun beds. On a couple of nights we decided to have dinner in our villa, whilst room service isn’t available, we were able to bring a 2 course dinner back to our room and drinks. Our villa was cleaned immaculately every day with clean towels etc. We understand that the resort are renovating rooms/villas gradually. We found the resort was well lit at night time and very safe, and if you didn’t want to walk then there were buggies readily available to take you to and from places. We also observed that the resort caters very well for those with mobility issues and parents with babies. There was also a wide range of activities available at the resort including tennis, pickleball, a well equipped gym, water aerobics and yoga etc. You could also go for lovely walks round the ground. There are 4 restaurants available with the all inclusive, Rainbow Garden is open for buffet breakfast and buffet lunch daily and some evenings for a la carte dinner (by reservation only). Cocos is only open for dinner a couple of times a week, which is a la carte, and again by reservation only. Docksider is open for dinner each night with different themed buffets daily and 11/11 is open from 11am to 11pm, including drinks throughout the day. The food in all these restaurants was very good with an excellent choice. There was also a beach BBQ in the Friday night which had a huge range of food and drink available . Piccolo Mondo is the resort’s Italian fine dining restaurant which is charged at an additional supplement, and also with fine wines and champagne. We dined there one evening and this was a very special experience. We would like to thank some key people who made our stay extra special - Riann Thiart (General Manager), Kaisha, Omar, Eyka, Milton, Tushane, Joe Anne and Samori. Apologies to anyone we might have missed - all the staff are excellent, including maintenance, the beach guys, housekeeping, chefs, waiters/waitresses! We have travelled extensively and stayed in a lot of hotels not just in the Caribbean but elsewhere in the world too. We have never seen a General Manager as present and proactive as Riaan, he was there at breakfast, lunch and dinner clearing tables and working with the staff and truly led by example, and had clearly built an excellent rapport with the staff. We noticed that he was working in the busiest areas of the resort where the help was needed, instead of hiding away. He was very approachable to the guests and was keen to interact with everyone to make sure people were happy. His management style clearly has also influenced other members of the management team who also followed his example. In addition to being an excellent general manager, Riaan also has a wonderful sense of humour and we shall miss him making us laugh everyday. We hope to return soon! Thank you all for giving us a much needed stress free holiday, which we will never forget and will hold a fond place in our memory bank. P.S. you will need the immigration form/QR code (advisable to do online) when you arrive into Antigua and when you leave Antigua! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic location, lovely staff, great facilities

Feb 11, 2026 Carol M Scotland, United Kingdom

The resort has so much to offer in a fantastic location. We upgraded to a Royal Suite as a treat on our 6th visit and it was really worth the additional cost. Bigger room, split into a sleeping area and lounge leading to a balcony with amazing view over the bay. It also provides access to private pool sand bar area, much quieter with great bar… Read more
The resort has so much to offer in a fantastic location. We upgraded to a Royal Suite as a treat on our 6th visit and it was really worth the additional cost. Bigger room, split into a sleeping area and lounge leading to a balcony with amazing view over the bay. It also provides access to private pool sand bar area, much quieter with great bar service. There is also a well equipped gym and tennis courts. Lots to do during the day, the water sports team are happy to teach you to sail the hobby cat boats which you can then take out on the bay, great fun! Plenty other water sports options, paddle boards, windsurfer., etc. The Mamora Bay cafe is good for coffee and cakes especially for early morning jet lag munchies. Breakfast in the Rainbow Garden is a buffet, but with egg stations for great omelettes etc, the food offering is very good. Lunch at various locations to suit appetite. Dinner al a carte or buffet again has excellent range of food. Most impressive for an all inclusive are the premium alcoholic drinks on offer, top brands of whisky, gin and vodka, just need to be careful as the measures are very generous. The staff are a real asset to the resort, you get the impression that they try to deliver the best service possible. The General Manager Riaan Thiart is very conspicuous, regularly backing up staff at busy times, resupplying food on the buffet, clearing and setting tables. He talks to guests about their experience and seeks feedback on improvements, never seen someone so senior roll up their sleeves. Already ooking forward to returning later this year Read less
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Feb 11, 2026 jacksondj5 Waterdown, Canada

Currently here at St.James's Club. Our 11th visit. As per previous visits we are staying in the Royal Suites. Rather disappointing check--on due to the fact that a week b4 arrival I contacted Elite island resorts to request a certain room location. The Customer Service manager responded and said she forwarded our request, however with the caveat… Read more
Currently here at St.James's Club. Our 11th visit. As per previous visits we are staying in the Royal Suites. Rather disappointing check--on due to the fact that a week b4 arrival I contacted Elite island resorts to request a certain room location. The Customer Service manager responded and said she forwarded our request, however with the caveat that this is not guaranteed. Totally reasonable. So at check-in I asked if my request was granted. The person at reception was unaware of this and looked at my booking and found the request. The area i requested was in Block 3 or 4, upper level. I received Block 1 ,lower level. That room backs on to the bar and across from the receiving dock so its very noisy. So, really, the complete opposite. She said she would see the manager when he comes in the next day. I followed up with same person the next day and initially she didn't remember us, but sees a lot of people I'm sure. She went to see the manager and after a few minutes came out and said "because it's rather a long stay (10 days??) it will be difficult to arrange". So essentially, because no one read my request, it was unfulfilled, and appears to be no motivation to correct this. Rooms renovated 2 years ago and top 2 dresser drawers won't stay closed,presumably has been ongoing since then. Safety issue in the dark (See photo) Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating 60th birthday treat

Feb 11, 2026 Ian H

Hays Travel selected this holiday for my wife's 60th. The resort is spacious with loads of accommodation. We started off in one of the apartments but got upgraded about 4 days later into a large villa. The staff are all friendly and the kitchen staff work hard. Disappointed with the 7Eleven restaurant but the others were good. Plenty of choice… Read more
Hays Travel selected this holiday for my wife's 60th. The resort is spacious with loads of accommodation. We started off in one of the apartments but got upgraded about 4 days later into a large villa. The staff are all friendly and the kitchen staff work hard. Disappointed with the 7Eleven restaurant but the others were good. Plenty of choice for all meals and plentiful. Freshly cooked eggs, omelettes available at breakfast. The resort boasts plenty of facilities from a gym, tennis and paddle board courts, water sports and we took advantage of the free kayaking. Although the resort was full we were never hunting for a sunbed on the beaches and even partook of the mobile beach bar that trundled along. It didn't appear crowded, not even at peak dining times. Could not find fault with all the staff throughout the resort always smiling and friendly. They are to be commended. Having worked in hospitality I know how difficult the general public can be. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating If you are looking for turquoise clean waters look elsewhere

Feb 10, 2026 tooty57 ny

Upon arrival everything was very good, check in was prompt, our room was clean and quiet w a water view. The food was very good, the buffet had lots of fresh salads and main dishes w different themes. The next morning we went to the bay beach. The view is beautiful but the water not so much. Very dark and murky with a muddy bottom. The ocean side… Read more
Upon arrival everything was very good, check in was prompt, our room was clean and quiet w a water view. The food was very good, the buffet had lots of fresh salads and main dishes w different themes. The next morning we went to the bay beach. The view is beautiful but the water not so much. Very dark and murky with a muddy bottom. The ocean side was inundated with seaweed and very windy and rocky. We inquired about a cab to a different beach and specified that we needed beach chairs. We were quoted $40 3 times and it went up to $48 when the cab got there. Once at the beach there were no chairs offered. We spent 3 hours on towels- very uncomfortable. Read less