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 Would not recommend

Jul 25, 2026 C H

Having spent thousands on a family holiday for 4 we’ve just got back and were all so disappointed. We booked for 12 nights but by day 8 we couldn’t wait to leave. Food was average, rooms were average, amenities were average - the cafe was shut for the whole of our stay. Everything was just very tired looking, even the towels in our bathrooms were… Read more
Having spent thousands on a family holiday for 4 we’ve just got back and were all so disappointed. We booked for 12 nights but by day 8 we couldn’t wait to leave. Food was average, rooms were average, amenities were average - the cafe was shut for the whole of our stay. Everything was just very tired looking, even the towels in our bathrooms were frayed, mismatched and old looking! But by far the worst aspect were the staff. They ranged from looking like they couldn’t really bothered to downright rude. One bar staff member (Delisha) took a full minute to ask what I wanted after standing at the bar while she continued an argument with another member of staff and when I had the audacity to ask if I could have lime segments she kissed her teeth at me, glared at me and told me that she was already in the process of doing this. Another member of staff at reception told me very snippily when I asked if there were spare room slippers as we hadn’t packed any (expecting we’d have them in the room) looked me up and down and asked what room we were then said “we only have slippers on the royal suites and YOU are not in those so you can’t have any” and walked off. Totally get the hotel policy but would have been much nicer if she’d said “sorry madam we morally only provide these in the royal suits but in this instance I’m sure we can find some for you”??!! Would not go back and would not recommend. Such a shame as it was once a fabulous place. Read less
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Jul 24, 2026 Obvious P

Had a wonderful stay at St. James Club & Villas. The rooms were comfortable, clean, and well maintained, with excellent amenities. The staff were friendly and always helpful. Special thanks to Riaan for his kindness, and support. I truly appreciated the hospitality and would happily recommend this place.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A Wonderful Caribbean Escape at St. James’s Club & Villas

Jul 23, 2026 pierret527 Karatu, Tanzania

My wife and I stayed at St. James’s Club & Villas during the first week of July 2026, and our experience was absolutely unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed, relaxed and completely removed from the stress of everyday life. The resort is beautifully situated on a private peninsula, surrounded by stunning Caribbean scenery… Read more
My wife and I stayed at St. James’s Club & Villas during the first week of July 2026, and our experience was absolutely unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed, relaxed and completely removed from the stress of everyday life. The resort is beautifully situated on a private peninsula, surrounded by stunning Caribbean scenery and two lovely white-sand beaches. We especially enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, the warm turquoise water and the feeling of having so much space to relax. There was always something to do, whether it was enjoying the swimming pools, relaxing on the beach, trying the water sports or simply sitting with a cold drink and admiring the view. The variety of restaurants and bars was also impressive, and we loved being able to enjoy different meals and settings throughout our stay. The staff were friendly, helpful and welcoming, and they made us feel genuinely valued as guests. The service, beautiful surroundings and all-inclusive facilities made our holiday feel effortless and special. This was more than just a holiday for us—it was quality time together in one of the most beautiful settings we have ever visited. We returned home with wonderful memories and would happily recommend St. James’s Club & Villas to couples, families and anyone looking for a relaxing Caribbean getaway. We would definitely love to return. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The place just draws you back and for so many good reasons

Jul 22, 2026 Navigator65481760793 Derbyshire, United Kingdom

My husband and I have been going to St James Club for many years we keep saying we’re going to go somewhere else but this place just draws you back. The views, the friendliness, the location just everything. And having two beaches at one resort is such Such a bonus one rough from the Atlantic and one in the bay.. note there is a problem sometimes… Read more
My husband and I have been going to St James Club for many years we keep saying we’re going to go somewhere else but this place just draws you back. The views, the friendliness, the location just everything. And having two beaches at one resort is such Such a bonus one rough from the Atlantic and one in the bay.. note there is a problem sometimes with seaweed.. but that’s not much of a problem you just pack yourself up and go over to the Bayside. What more could you ask for? Drinks cart comes round the resort so you don’t even have to move from your lounger. Not only have you the sea, but you have two other pools to choose from. Food is always an important thing on holiday so choose where you eat not just the same old restaurant day after today but there’s several places where you can eat..plus a most wonderful coffee shop in the surrounds of a tree with lots of naughty cakes to tempt you. Phone for a buggy if you don’t feel like walking and a porter will come to your door a great place to holiday looking forward to going back. Read less
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Jul 20, 2026 HappyJEssex Essex

Relaxing on our last day at this resort. Been able to enjoy the brand new coffee shop and ice cream parlour which are a huge bonus! Can’t fault the effort in this resort. We were upgraded to a huge villa presumably to keep us away from the smell of sargassum on the other side of the resort. They work tirelessly to clear this and I was able to go… Read more
Relaxing on our last day at this resort. Been able to enjoy the brand new coffee shop and ice cream parlour which are a huge bonus! Can’t fault the effort in this resort. We were upgraded to a huge villa presumably to keep us away from the smell of sargassum on the other side of the resort. They work tirelessly to clear this and I was able to go for a swim that side on a clear beach. Memora bay has seaweed on the floor but a clear beach and most days no smell. Also enjoyed the shuttle to pigeon beach. Special shout outs have to go to Torri (she does the tours), Elvis the top Barnan, Chris in the docksider and Ozzie who kept the entertainment going! But all the staff are fab! Food fab. Resort fab. Can’t complain about anything really but little improvements would be to provide drinks including extra water in the rooms and a bit more evening entertainment as most nights were a bit dead. Appreciate the resort is quieter as out of season but magician and quiz nights were good! Thanks all at St James!! Read less