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.

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 Can’t wait to go back’

Apr 18, 2026 Verkisha R

My family and I stayed at the St. James’s Club in November 2025, and it was such a meaningful and memorable trip for all of us. My parents were born and raised in Antigua, and growing up, my sister and I spent many summers there with family in Wilikies. As adults, we began staying at a resort in the area, and this was our first visit back since… Read more
My family and I stayed at the St. James’s Club in November 2025, and it was such a meaningful and memorable trip for all of us. My parents were born and raised in Antigua, and growing up, my sister and I spent many summers there with family in Wilikies. As adults, we began staying at a resort in the area, and this was our first visit back since COVID—making it even more special. It was beautiful to see how happy my parents were to be home. There were 11 of us in total, including a one-year-old, and the resort made our large family feel so welcome. My husband and I had a bay-side room facing the dock, which had the most incredible view. My parents and in-laws had similar rooms, while my sister and her family stayed on the ocean side—honestly, every view was stunning. By the end of the week, the staff knew us all by name, and it truly felt like home. They were especially kind and patient with my niece. When she had a fall at the café and split her lip, one staff member immediately sprang into action—bringing a first aid kit and ice, and calling security to escort her and her parents back to their room for privacy. I’ll never forget how quickly and compassionately they responded. Despite being such a large group, the restaurants always did their best to accommodate us for dinner together each night, and we were so grateful that they made it happen every time. The evening entertainment was fantastic—from dancing to the magic show, we had so much fun and found ourselves on the dance floor almost every night. The Friday night beach party was truly unforgettable. Watching the staff prepare, and then experiencing the food, music, and performances, made for such a magical evening. It was easily one of the highlights of our trip. We’re already planning our return for November 2026, when my parents will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. We’re so excited to celebrate such a special milestone surrounded by family and friends in a place that means so much to us. Thank you to everyone at St. James’s Club for your warm hospitality. We’re looking forward to another beautiful, restful trip filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. See you in November! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice hotel, brochures do over sell what you actually experience, needs some refurbishment

Apr 16, 2026 LatchG London, United Kingdom

The visual entry to the hotel is great, facilities like the pickle ball and tennis courts and beaches are front and centre. Resturants do serve nice food and there is food choice, however the cooked food is not kept warm enough, many we made friends with whilst here say the same. I did make the head chef at the Rainbow restaurant aware. We have… Read more
The visual entry to the hotel is great, facilities like the pickle ball and tennis courts and beaches are front and centre. Resturants do serve nice food and there is food choice, however the cooked food is not kept warm enough, many we made friends with whilst here say the same. I did make the head chef at the Rainbow restaurant aware. We have a room in the papaya block (300 to circa 320 ‘ish room numbers). The room itself is really nice, a comfortable bed and great pillows. The bathroom really nice, but the hot water in the shower and water pressure is poor. If you’re having a shower, have before the dinner rush hour or after !. The room view is wonderful, however a little over sold as. Beach room, you’re greeted with a cobble raised sand beach of sorts, and steps down to the actual beach which is caked in seaweed. Cleaver marketing and photos on the brochures!. The hotel is in need of some refurbishment, especially common areas Overall a good holiday but all I say is set your expectations a little lower than the on-line brochures Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating St James was worthwhile

Apr 15, 2026 Susan D

Great time at St. James. Omar, the Food Service Manager was especially helpful getting a reservation at one of their great restaurants. It was my birthday, and he had a bottle of champagne delivered to the table. Most resort staff were friendly and helpful. Maid service was fine when received, but did have to ask the front desk for service.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wow! Highly Recommended!

Apr 12, 2026 N9249CNlukel

Just back from a wonderful 6 day break and loved every minute of it! Food and facilities were excellent (the Friday night beach party dinner was ridiculously good!). Staff couldn't have been nicer, special shout out to Ferlin who handled every request, no matter how trivial, with patience and expertise. Similarly, Orlando for giving our 5 year old… Read more
Just back from a wonderful 6 day break and loved every minute of it! Food and facilities were excellent (the Friday night beach party dinner was ridiculously good!). Staff couldn't have been nicer, special shout out to Ferlin who handled every request, no matter how trivial, with patience and expertise. Similarly, Orlando for giving our 5 year old son god knows how many tours around the property in his golf cart. Amazing experience, we'll be back next year with friends! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Solid 3.5–4 Star Stay – Great for Families, Friendly Staff, but Needs Some Updates

Apr 11, 2026 T5902CMnickm New York City, New York

Solid 3.5–4 Star Stay – Great for Families, Friendly Staff, but Needs Some Updates Overall, we had a very nice 8-night stay. This is a great resort for families, with a large pool that’s perfect for kids and a staff that was consistently pleasant and helpful. That said, the oceanfront experience is a real drawback. The seaweed issue is… Read more
Solid 3.5–4 Star Stay – Great for Families, Friendly Staff, but Needs Some Updates Overall, we had a very nice 8-night stay. This is a great resort for families, with a large pool that’s perfect for kids and a staff that was consistently pleasant and helpful. That said, the oceanfront experience is a real drawback. The seaweed issue is significant—they’re literally using bulldozers to move it—and it detracts from what you’d expect from a Caribbean beach. There isn’t much of a traditional “walk-in, clear water, soft sand” experience on that side. On the positive side, the bay is calm, clean, and much more enjoyable for swimming. Food options were solid overall. The coffee bar is a standout—excellent espresso, coffee, pastries, and grab-and-go snacks. The Rainbow buffet for breakfast and lunch was very adequate, with plenty of variety and something for everyone. We stayed in a junior suite with an ocean view, which had plenty of space for two adults and one child and worked well for a family setup. One highlight: highly recommend taking the boat out—either with a group or privately. We went with Capt. Kelley and his crew, snorkeled, and visited Green Island. It was a memorable experience and one of the best parts of the trip. The biggest issue, by far, was the mattress. It was among the worst I’ve ever slept on—collapsed and uncomfortably firm. Honestly, even lower-end hotels would have something better. This is something the resort should have addressed a while ago. We did request a replacement, but due to a fire situation, they weren’t able to accommodate it. Additionally, the A/C unit would occasionally drip a noticeable amount of water onto the daybed. Overall, a good stay with strong family appeal, but a few meaningful improvements—especially bedding and beach conditions—would make a big differen Read less