St. James's Club, Antigua

Antigua, Caribbean

Virgin rating

Reef Deck Pool
Beachfront Room
Beachfront Room
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
Piccolo Mondo
Piccolo Mondo
Main Pool
Cocos Pool
Rainbow Restaurant
Premium Room
Docksider Restaurant
Royal Suite
Royal Suite
Villas
Villas Pool
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Reef Deck Pool
Beachfront Room
Beachfront Room
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
Piccolo Mondo
Piccolo Mondo
Main Pool
Cocos Pool
Rainbow Restaurant
Premium Room
Docksider Restaurant
Royal Suite
Royal Suite
Villas
Villas Pool

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. 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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Hospitality matters

Dec 16, 2024 simonwA6267DG Loughborough, United Kingdom

Just departing St James Club after a last minute week long vacation. We weren’t expecting too much but cards on the table have the privilege of staying in some amazing hotels in the past through our work. First impressions come from the first people you meet and it’s fair to say checking in was a little frosty. No big welcome, no smiley faces, no… Read more
Just departing St James Club after a last minute week long vacation. We weren’t expecting too much but cards on the table have the privilege of staying in some amazing hotels in the past through our work. First impressions come from the first people you meet and it’s fair to say checking in was a little frosty. No big welcome, no smiley faces, no warmth. Just a very clinical and transactional experience akin to returning a hire car you’ve just scratched. The hotel is dated for sure but none of that would matter if all the staff offered hospitality and not just service. There is a difference. Don’t get me wrong 60% of the staff are lovely and the other 40% do their jobs well, they just seem to not like it there or the management have no service standards in place. Food was ok, nothing amazing but ok. Any more than 7 days though and I’d be getting twitchy for something fresher. We met some lovely people there, do the snorkelling turtle trip. Such a good day out. All in all it’s good but could be great with a little more effort on the customer service front. No one minds when things aren’t perfect when you are showered with consistent above and beyond hospitality. This isn’t that yet, but could be easily. Finally I mean this constructively so no need for a defensive response. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Exceeded expectations

Dec 14, 2024 richmondc2013 Palm Springs, California

I have worked for a company that owned and ran large island resorts. I only wish we could have run our resorts as well as the St James’ Club! This resort exceeded ALL of our expectations by far. Despite being a very large property, it runs like a sports car. The staff are top notch. Everywhere you look there is someone doing something: cleaning,… Read more
I have worked for a company that owned and ran large island resorts. I only wish we could have run our resorts as well as the St James’ Club! This resort exceeded ALL of our expectations by far. Despite being a very large property, it runs like a sports car. The staff are top notch. Everywhere you look there is someone doing something: cleaning, raking, delivering, setting tables, performing maintenance etc. They are dedicated to guests’ needs and work hard. It also happens to be beautiful beyond description…idyllic. The resort takes full advantage of the incredible tropical beauty of Antigua. In addition, every meal we had was well prepared and delicious. The management of this property clearly knows what they are doing…and doing it well. We were well taken care of in every aspect. I rarely give 5 stars. This place is absolutely 5 stars and I can’t say enough good about it. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Romantic getaway

Dec 13, 2024 Andy E

Mr. Andy & Marilyn Edwards: We decided to spend our second anniversary at the St. James's Club Spa and Villas on the 10th - 11th December '24. We were amazed from our arrival to the resort. The property is very beautiful: The garden, the tennis courts, the buildings, the restaurants, the staff is very friendly and courteous. We had such an amazing… Read more
Mr. Andy & Marilyn Edwards: We decided to spend our second anniversary at the St. James's Club Spa and Villas on the 10th - 11th December '24. We were amazed from our arrival to the resort. The property is very beautiful: The garden, the tennis courts, the buildings, the restaurants, the staff is very friendly and courteous. We had such an amazing time, our plans for the next visit are in motion. We must mention a few staff who made our special occasion a very memorable one. Most notably: Junior and joylyn (Security dept) Keanalee, Nekiesa, Conica, Celine, Iylana Ozzie (Front Office dept) Joeann (Food & Bev dept) Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Appear to have forgotten the guests

Dec 9, 2024 Alan P

So. Me ( 47 year old ) , my wife ( 41 ) , daughter ( 7) and mother in-law have had a short 4 day stay here as part of a longer Caribbean break. We booked one of the villas and arrived after dark so couldn't see the place in its glory yet ( it is a very pretty venue ). When 1st looking round our villa it all looked lovely. Nice size rooms… Read more
So. Me ( 47 year old ) , my wife ( 41 ) , daughter ( 7) and mother in-law have had a short 4 day stay here as part of a longer Caribbean break. We booked one of the villas and arrived after dark so couldn't see the place in its glory yet ( it is a very pretty venue ). When 1st looking round our villa it all looked lovely. Nice size rooms downstairs, and a big open plan kitchen/living room upstairs . Been a hot old day so I opened the fridge to grab a cold drink ( it is an all inclusive resort afteral ) however the fridge was totally empty. I then noticed 3 bottles of water ( very warm ) sat on the kitchen side... not ideal. Must admit I was slightly disappointed for there to be no soft drinks , beer , wine etc inches fridge. That's always standard for every single all inclusive I've EVER stayed in. Ah well , I'll pop the TV on while we are unpacking....but it didn't work. Villa had 3 TVs, none worked. Found out later its an issue across the whole resort , but 3 days in and it's still not fixed. No further communication from the hotel as to why or what is going on. Tonight ( Monday) we've gone out for a nice dinner on site at the 11 -11 restaurant. Mother in-law took our daughter back to the villa so me and the wife could have the evening at the bar/bars. We walked down to the dockbar....lights all off. All closed up. Asked at the reception and we could only get a drink in the over 18s bar which is indoors.. went to that, zero atmosphere inisde . No music . About 4 people sat at the bar. We took our drinks outside.... no music playing out there. Very dark. So we gave up and went back to our villa. No TV to watch obviously. No drinks in the fridge ( all inclusive remember), and broadband that is as slow as a snail. Such a shame. Its a lovely looking place . But it's like they have forgotten people go on holiday to relax and have a nice time. You have to entertain your guests!! Its not like we can walk out to a nearby area ( got to get a cab). Its literally a ghost town here tonight , and I type this at 9pm !!!!!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely resort in a stunning location

Dec 8, 2024 angelah44 Great Malvern, United Kingdom

We have just returned from St James’s club. Our last visit was over 15 years ago & I think the resort has aged fairly well. The gardens & outside spaces are all very well looked after. We arrived at the end of November & it was quiet. I think new staff were arriving / training for the true start of the resort holiday season. It was great to… Read more
We have just returned from St James’s club. Our last visit was over 15 years ago & I think the resort has aged fairly well. The gardens & outside spaces are all very well looked after. We arrived at the end of November & it was quiet. I think new staff were arriving / training for the true start of the resort holiday season. It was great to easily get a sunbed by any of the pools or on the beach any time of day without rushing around trying to find a free space! Pool towels were tricky to find when we first arrived, but by the time we left (December 7) there were plenty available every day. Some of the activities advertised didn’t happen as not enough people were around to join in, but there was a list of daily events. The water sports team were great, helpful & we managed to sail or paddle board most days by booking with the team on the day. We had a junior suite which was spacious, clean & Caribbean modern. Aircon worked well & was appreciated. WiFi on our room was fine, around the pool,area it depends how close to reception you are, but it’s easy to get connected if you move around. We had no problems with towels or room service. The suites have definitely been modernised & are of a good standard. Food service was variable. Our favourites were Docksiders - excellent food at every buffet, or Picolo Mondo - pay a surcharge but worth every penny for the excellent food & service you get there. The beach bar was good food & had a new menu by the time we left. There could be a long wait for food during busy periods. Our worse restaurant experience was al la carte at Rainbow Gardens where we were served starters then waited 45 minutes for a main course. There must have been a staffing issue but we avoided eating there again in the evenings. Eleven- eleven was reasonable food, but again there were long delays when the restaurant was busy with waits up to an hour for food. It would be better if guests were informed of long delays, not just sat down & left waiting unaware of the delays on orders. We were happy to return to Antigua & enjoy the hospitality. Read less