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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Wonderful resort on a beautiful island
Mar 20, 2026LorraineKS1111Malverne, New York
We spent the loveliest week at this terrific resort on our first trip to Antigua. The beachfront room was perfect for us and walkable to everything.
Each restaurant was so different and the food was very good for every meal. Plentiful breakfast buffet with many options. Great lunch spots and all the dinners were delicious. We would highly…
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We spent the loveliest week at this terrific resort on our first trip to Antigua. The beachfront room was perfect for us and walkable to everything.
Each restaurant was so different and the food was very good for every meal. Plentiful breakfast buffet with many options. Great lunch spots and all the dinners were delicious. We would highly recommend treating yourselves to Piccolo Mundo which was outstanding! Every bar was well staffed with great cocktails, wine and beer.
The staff everywhere was so friendly ! The grounds are pretty and well maintained and the rooms were clean always.
Loved the Friday night beach party! It involves a lot of hard work for the staff we saw setting up all day and they made it very special.
The water sports staff did a really nice job making certain everyone was safe.
We enjoyed the Pink Panther Jeep tour very much!
We would highly recommend this resort and would most definitely return someday. Thank you!
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Just ok
Mar 18, 2026Joan DEast Hartford, Connecticut
The St.James resort is lovely, BUT def hilly, lots of walking Stayed on the beach side, water was better than the bay side, but seaweed, which didn't bother me too much. It's a small beach but pleasant, no food/drinks very close. The bay side has a close lunch place, and more activities. We had a worker take us out on a Hobie cat sailboat,…
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The St.James resort is lovely, BUT def hilly, lots of walking Stayed on the beach side, water was better than the bay side, but seaweed, which didn't bother me too much. It's a small beach but pleasant, no food/drinks very close. The bay side has a close lunch place, and more activities. We had a worker take us out on a Hobie cat sailboat, which was nice. The bay water is a little funky like a lake-murky. The food over all was so so.
Best entertainment was the Friday beach party. karaoke was fun. All ends fairly early by 10- ish. Workers were generally nice and ok. Resort is not walkable to shops/restaurants. We did a tour of part of the island and did a sunset catamaran ride from the resort, which was choppy but lovely.
When we checked in - 2 rooms, they messed up one room with a king/cot instead of 2 beds, and we booked way ahead. they didn't fix til the next am.
I wouldn't return as we saw other beaches that were nicer. Met nice other tourists.
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Just gets better
Mar 14, 2026R3533PFdougs
We have been to Antigua multiple times, staying here and at other hotels, but this is definitely our favourite. The food at 11/11 has improved with more salads and other healthy options. The addition of IPTV, although we are not there to spend long in front of the TV, just adds to the feeling that the resort is being constantly updated. Special…
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We have been to Antigua multiple times, staying here and at other hotels, but this is definitely our favourite. The food at 11/11 has improved with more salads and other healthy options. The addition of IPTV, although we are not there to spend long in front of the TV, just adds to the feeling that the resort is being constantly updated. Special mention to Igol The Chess Man who is fun and cool at the same time. The Coffee Shop is such a great addition with lovely staff. The General Manager Riaan is constantly visible helping out where necessary and always willing to have a chat with the guests. We Will Return again....
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Chillax!
Mar 14, 2026Julie B
Fantastic, friendly service (special call-out to Tori who made our first night & to Cressida who makes the best cocktails!) Great location with ocean views to die for from your bedroom. And a wonderful restaurant (Docksider) on the beach.
Relaxing Week at St. James Club
Mar 12, 2026ajaip2016
We stayed the first week of March with the family - spouse and I and our grown (20s) kids. We were there mainly to relax and soak in the sun and the experience was great.
A few minor things that could be improved - the resort is on the quiet side which didn't bother us too much, but a bit more night time entertainment would have been nice. We…
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We stayed the first week of March with the family - spouse and I and our grown (20s) kids. We were there mainly to relax and soak in the sun and the experience was great.
A few minor things that could be improved - the resort is on the quiet side which didn't bother us too much, but a bit more night time entertainment would have been nice. We had 2 beachfront rooms in the pineapple building. Beautiful room and view, but as others have noted, the shower had little to no hot water or water pressure. Strange because the sinks had enough of both.
In all other ways the resort was wonderful. Clean, beautiful grounds and helpful, friendly staff whenever you engaged them.
The ocean side where our rooms faced had the rougher water and less appealing beach so the bay side was where we spent our time. Beach chairs and towels were always available and the beach itself is lovely soft sand. The water activities were also on this side with kayaks, paddle boards, hobie cats etc. plentiful and always available. We took out a hobie cat every day.
While the restaurant reservation system was sometimes annoying - having to book the day before and dealing with full bookings - with a little patience we still managed to find our way to eating at the place we wanted each night.
Food is always a big part of the vacation for us and it was uniformly very good (even given you are at an all inclusive resort). They didn't try to completely tone down island flavours, especially at the Caribbean themed Cocos restaurant. Though you could always find mild options if that's all you're looking for. In the restaurants, Wendy M. was the best. She took great care of us on multiple days and was just a joy to talk with.
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Wonderful resort on a beautiful island
