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
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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

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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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Breathtaking!!!

May 31, 2026 428crystaln

Food was amazing, loved the caesar salad and Naan bread for lunch, omelettes at breakfast were awesome. Room and ambiance was breathtaking. Chef James was great and very welcoming!!
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May 31, 2026 Samantha M

I had a wonderful stay at St. James’s Club & Villas. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout my visit. The resort is beautiful, the rooms are clean and comfortable, and the overall atmosphere is relaxing. I truly felt well taken care of and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a great getaway!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Awesome experience

May 31, 2026 Voyage37331472812

During our visit we stayed in a villa overlooking the Mamora Bay Pier, view was breathtaking and downright beautiful. Check in was quick and easy, staff us feel at home right away. Our villa was clean and refresh daily, gym modern and clean. The Cocos restaurant is one of our favorite place to dine. We had the opportunity to experience their beach… Read more
During our visit we stayed in a villa overlooking the Mamora Bay Pier, view was breathtaking and downright beautiful. Check in was quick and easy, staff us feel at home right away. Our villa was clean and refresh daily, gym modern and clean. The Cocos restaurant is one of our favorite place to dine. We had the opportunity to experience their beach party and oh my GOD what a blast we had. Our favorite persons Joan from the coffee shop who remember our name and order, Tiana and Elvera from the Rainbow restaurant at breakfast were awesome, we had the pleasure of meeting the executive Chef. We were well catered to great job guys. Service was excellent, staff polite and friendly, overall a great experience, we can’t wait to go back. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A pleasant stay in Antigua in the low season

May 31, 2026 Supercazzer Epsom, United Kingdom

We spent a lovely 9 nights at the St James's Club in mid May. The location is on the Atlantic coast, so expect a strong breeze to cool you down in the sun. We were warned about the seaweed issue, but this was on the Atlantic side and did not cause a smell. It does come up on the beach, but this is cleared by the hotel. On the bay side there was no… Read more
We spent a lovely 9 nights at the St James's Club in mid May. The location is on the Atlantic coast, so expect a strong breeze to cool you down in the sun. We were warned about the seaweed issue, but this was on the Atlantic side and did not cause a smell. It does come up on the beach, but this is cleared by the hotel. On the bay side there was no problem, although the rough sea meant that the water was not crystal clear. We mainly stayed on the bay side, either using the adult only pools or the beach. It does get hot on this side so make sure you protect yourself from the sun. As it was end of season it was very quiet. This suited us as we just wanted to chill. But if you want a lively atmosphere I would recommend not going at this time of year. Our room was in the Adult only Royal level which overlooked the bay. A large room, large bathroom (his and hers basins, massive bath) and a nice balcony for the sunset. The room felt a bit tired but it was adequate for our stay. Pool areas were quiet and bars at the pool were well stocked. They weren't busy and some do close at this time of year. Restaurants were adequate, but were only open on some days. Once you get used to the schedule and booking them at reception it was quite easy. The best restaurant is Piccolo Mondo ($50 premium per person). It is set within the villas and offers a fantastic view of the bay if you take the 1st sitting at 6pm. It was only open Monday's and Thursday's when we were there. We did play some Pickleball (I would check the schedule for the coach who explains the rules!!) And we did some paddle boarding on the bay side. There is a well equipped gym (didn't use) and other games such as table tennis and tennis. In terms of atmosphere, it felt like end of season with closures of restaurants and bars. We thought it unusual that there was no drinks service at the pool (pool waiters), especially as it was so quiet at the bar. What would also help is a hotel app to book restaurants, trips, map. Apart from Piccolo Mondo everything was included in the price except the daily resort fee and tourist taxes. We knew about this beforehand as our travel agent had advised, but it does add approx $34 per day to the cost (2 people). Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Was not what we expected.

May 29, 2026 696sidneyd

Was expecting to have a lovely holiday with friends but unfortunately it was not as expected. Location and grounds are very nice, beach is average and not as good as pictures look, both rooms were tired and smelt of being damp and needed updating. Restaurant such as Coco's was very good with nice food and good service Dockside Restaurant food was… Read more
Was expecting to have a lovely holiday with friends but unfortunately it was not as expected. Location and grounds are very nice, beach is average and not as good as pictures look, both rooms were tired and smelt of being damp and needed updating. Restaurant such as Coco's was very good with nice food and good service Dockside Restaurant food was poor and of cold when served and service was inadequate. Breakfast buffet restaurant suffered from birds flying in eating at food and service again was not up to standard with having to queue for eggs and omelette station which was due lack of staff. Entertainment was very poor and some nights nothing and the only good night was Friday with a band or singer but used to finish at 10.30 !!. And this hotel was not worth the money we paid. Read less