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 31 Jan '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 31 Jan '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. 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 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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Great family destination!
Jan 6, 2026GrandTour12611483220
We chose this resort because we were bringing 17 family members together from around the world and they could accommodate us for a decent price. The food was great and plentiful, with several locations for dining. The accommodations for all of us were quite comfortable. The pools and beaches and other activities are delightful and kid-friendly. …
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We chose this resort because we were bringing 17 family members together from around the world and they could accommodate us for a decent price. The food was great and plentiful, with several locations for dining. The accommodations for all of us were quite comfortable. The pools and beaches and other activities are delightful and kid-friendly. We also participated in a few excursions which Naomi helped us schedule. Askiya helped us plan a very special dinner for our family at the Hibiscus Gazebo and it was a wonderful. The VERY BEST quality of this resort are the PEOPLE!! The whole staff, from the top on down, were always smiling and helpful. We had some extenuating circumstances occur and the Donna and Rion went above and beyond to help us out. We would recommend this resort, especially for families.
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Amazing Resort and even more Amazing Team!!!
Jan 6, 2026JeffG961Barrington, Illinois
Not only was this a wonderful week-long vacation for our family of 17, when caught up in the flight issues of January 3, the resort team stepped up way beyond the call of duty to support us!!!
Our family came together from all around the world to enjoy our time in Antigua. Everyone on staff is friendly and carries a smile! The facilities are…
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Not only was this a wonderful week-long vacation for our family of 17, when caught up in the flight issues of January 3, the resort team stepped up way beyond the call of duty to support us!!!
Our family came together from all around the world to enjoy our time in Antigua. Everyone on staff is friendly and carries a smile! The facilities are beautiful with access to both the Ocean side and the quiet Mamora Bay side. The food was absolutely wonderful and catered to a wide variety of appetites!!
We also arranged a special Family Dinner on our last night at the Hibiscus Gazebo that was simply spectacular!!!
Of special note were Riian, the Resort Mgr, Donna, the hotel manager, Askiya, who organized and executed our Family Dinner, Joslin, the best bartender at the resort, Naomi at the Tour Desk and the entire front desk and room cleaner team. And of course the restaurant staffs and chefs…fantastic!!!
And once airspace closed and our flights were canceled for days, they allowed us to stay with them and accommodated us beautifully!!
Thank you, St James Club team!! You made an amazing experience for us and created a lifetime of family memories!!
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Incredible support during a tough time
Jan 6, 2026Matt H
During our once-in-a-lifetime trip to Antigua, the US invaded Venezuela, causing our flight out to be cancelled and all 17 of us to be stranded. St James supported us the whole time we spent searching for a way home, arranging for emergency accommodations, including delicious food at the restaurants and unlimited drinks at the bars. We felt…
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During our once-in-a-lifetime trip to Antigua, the US invaded Venezuela, causing our flight out to be cancelled and all 17 of us to be stranded. St James supported us the whole time we spent searching for a way home, arranging for emergency accommodations, including delicious food at the restaurants and unlimited drinks at the bars. We felt totally taken care of, and their support turned a potential disaster into a minor extension of our trip. Thank you so much!
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Excellent and according resort
Jan 6, 2026jdalager
Great facilities, delicious food, beautiful beaches and pools. Service is great. And the most impressive part is that they were flexible and accommodating for us when we got stranded in Antigua after Trump's Venezuelan invasion. They went out of their way to move things around so we could stay longer during high season. Incredibly understanding…
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Great facilities, delicious food, beautiful beaches and pools. Service is great. And the most impressive part is that they were flexible and accommodating for us when we got stranded in Antigua after Trump's Venezuelan invasion. They went out of their way to move things around so we could stay longer during high season. Incredibly understanding and supportive management!
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Fabulous Place for Families!
Jan 6, 2026Helen H
The staff at St James went above and beyond for us, I cannot recommend this resort enough. From the activities, to the food, to the general manager who also buses tables and serves cookies in the cafe, this was a fabulous experience!
Great family destination!