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. 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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Fabulous resort
Nov 25, 2025Cathy BAthlone, Ireland
We just returned from a two-week holiday staying in a two-bedroom villas. The villa was spacious, beautifully maintained, and offered stunning views. The staff were, as always, incredibly friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home.
The resort itself is expansive with something for everyone — tennis, gym, paddle, lounging by one of the…
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We just returned from a two-week holiday staying in a two-bedroom villas. The villa was spacious, beautifully maintained, and offered stunning views. The staff were, as always, incredibly friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home.
The resort itself is expansive with something for everyone — tennis, gym, paddle, lounging by one of the many pools, or enjoying the choice of two beaches. We also went on two fabulous boat trips around the island with Noel and his crew, who looked after our large group perfectly.
Special thanks to Matt, who was always on hand to help with any questions or issues. Overall, this resort is highly recommended — a fantastic place to visit with excellent service, great facilities, and unforgettable experience.
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Fantastic Resort, Island and holiday
Nov 25, 2025380dawnsAshtead, United Kingdom
We have just got back from a wonderful 2 week stay at St James Club & Villas. The villa accommodation had been updated and the walk in shower was huge , with loads of countertop for all toiletries and sun lotions etc. The villa had two great size bedrooms , both with en-suite facilities. (1 had a large bath with fixed overhead shower and the other…
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We have just got back from a wonderful 2 week stay at St James Club & Villas. The villa accommodation had been updated and the walk in shower was huge , with loads of countertop for all toiletries and sun lotions etc. The villa had two great size bedrooms , both with en-suite facilities. (1 had a large bath with fixed overhead shower and the other was the huge shower) it was set over two levels with a terrace off both bedrooms and a giant balcony off the open plan kitchen, lounge & dining area. All the space you could want with stunning views and easy access to Mamora Bay. The pool and restaurant facilities are extensive and they offer great choice. The Rainbow restaurant is fabulous for buffet breakfast and lunch , Docksiders beach grill is great for eating at lunchtime straight from the beach and to order and then main docksiders is available in the evening for buffet dining. It’s definitely worth getting orientated with what’s cooking in each area so that you can choose to go buffet or opt for booking and eating to order in other restaurants on site (11:11, Coco’s, piccolo’s or Rainbow in the evenings)
We were a good size group with everyone wanting something different some the gym, some tennis , others the hobby cats . There was entertainment available throughout the day aqua aerobics, quizzes, chess , table tennis & Corn hole toss. We chartered a boat from the resort to go round the island and stopped off at various places to swim and snorkel spotting turtles , fish , konch and stingrays an absolute highlight of the holiday . We found all the staff friendly, happy and helpful, real assets to the resort . I always feel if the staff are happy the management must be doing things right . We have had a memorable and fabulous holiday here this year and are already planning to return next year .
Dawn and Bill Smith
Surrey UK
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Best resort on Antigua, with staff that become friends. #The SJC Way
Nov 25, 2025H1415NWsimonl
We just love this resort! Having visited many on the island this has become our firm favourite, in fact now with many generations of the family. The choice of two beaches, sports facilities, a spa and a wide variety of restaurants is brilliant (the food quality has got even better since last year!). But its the staff that make it for us, super…
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We just love this resort! Having visited many on the island this has become our firm favourite, in fact now with many generations of the family. The choice of two beaches, sports facilities, a spa and a wide variety of restaurants is brilliant (the food quality has got even better since last year!). But its the staff that make it for us, super friendly - feels like coming home every time. Thanks Riaan, Donna, James and the whole crew! HIGHLY RECOMMEND
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Lovely 10 days at this great Caribbean Resort. Excellent food and service
Nov 22, 2025Rob LWantage, United Kingdom
We booked an All Inclusive trip in the BA sale. First time in Antigua. Loved the resort. Food and service were excellent.
Did a trip out with the Pink Panther Jeep Safari (highly recommend) and also a boat trip on the Calypso Cat (a bit rough in high seas).
Tennis and pickleball courts also great.
The two different beaches and multiple pools…
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We booked an All Inclusive trip in the BA sale. First time in Antigua. Loved the resort. Food and service were excellent.
Did a trip out with the Pink Panther Jeep Safari (highly recommend) and also a boat trip on the Calypso Cat (a bit rough in high seas).
Tennis and pickleball courts also great.
The two different beaches and multiple pools mean it feels like you have more than one resort.
Nice room with a lovely view of the Atlantic side.
Overall excellent value All Inclusive experience.
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A wonderful Caribbean Holiday at SJC
Nov 22, 2025david cHerefordshire, United Kingdom
It's hard to determine the ingredients that make a perfect holiday. Great food, cocktails, sea and sunshine are all important. But you can get this at most hotels and resorts. Sometimes there are less tangible elements that make a hotel really special. A warm welcome at reception, a friendly smile from the staff, an attentive management team that…
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It's hard to determine the ingredients that make a perfect holiday. Great food, cocktails, sea and sunshine are all important. But you can get this at most hotels and resorts. Sometimes there are less tangible elements that make a hotel really special. A warm welcome at reception, a friendly smile from the staff, an attentive management team that display genuine care for their guests. These are the small details that elevate a good experience to a great experience.
The team at St James Club understand the art of making each guest feel truly valued and welcomed. Riaan, the recently appointed manager, leads by example and is accessable to the guests. This is a lovely touch that develops that sense of personal service.
The resort is spacious, offers plenty of eateries and bars and a lovely coffee shop. The catering team are exceptional and its hard to find fault with any element of this hotel.
Congratulations team SJC and thank you for making our holiday so special.
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Fabulous resort