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 Great Resort But Avoid the Older Rooms

Nov 20, 2024 Edward F Lawrence Township, New Jersey

We stayed for a week in mid-November in one of the resort's premium rooms in the Hibiscus building. Our expectations were high as we had previously stayed at the St James Club on St Lucia. First, the positives: 1. The food; great variety and well prepared. Not easy given the diversity of countries and cultures that all their guests come from… Read more
We stayed for a week in mid-November in one of the resort's premium rooms in the Hibiscus building. Our expectations were high as we had previously stayed at the St James Club on St Lucia. First, the positives: 1. The food; great variety and well prepared. Not easy given the diversity of countries and cultures that all their guests come from (mostly, UK, US and India). This was true of both the buffet service and the a la carte meals where one orders from a menu. The lobster dinner at the Piccolo Mondo was the best meal we had while there. Also, the baked goods (bread, rolls, and pastries made on site) were especially excellent. Hats off to their baker, Andy C. (2) Service – wait staff at all the restaurants was attentive, friendly and flexible; (3) Activities: we enjoyed using the catamarans and sailing around Mamora Bay, but the highlight of the trip was the snorkeling excursion to Green Island, which has a magnificent beach. On that excursion, our hosts Shaquille and Dejon set out a beautiful lunch when we stopped at Green Island. They also kept the rum punch flowing. They were terrific guides on a great day trip. The negatives: (1) our premium room in the Hibiscus building was on the grungy, worn-down side, with a bathroom that could have used a good scrubbing and some re-grouting on the tiles. There was also a bit of mildew on the wall above the AC unit (see photos); (2) Pink Panther tour: the open-air Jeep had a diesel engine that belched fumes and made the ride unpleasant. Also, very difficult to hear the driver’s narration. We would have done better hiring a driver to take us in a comfortable car to all the sites we saw on this tour (Nelson Dockyard, Shirley Heights, Devil’s Bridge etc.). If we ever return, we will go up-scale on the room and make sure it is in one of the newer buildings. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating No duty of care for a guest who became unwell.

Nov 17, 2024 DayTrip60798252133 London, United Kingdom

Review: Appalling Service and Lack of Care at St. James’s Club Antigua My stay at St. James’s Club Antigua was distressing due to the shockingly poor treatment I received after falling ill. On day four, I suffered severe food poisoning and became dangerously dehydrated. I called reception three times and spoke to different staff members, pleading… Read more
Review: Appalling Service and Lack of Care at St. James’s Club Antigua My stay at St. James’s Club Antigua was distressing due to the shockingly poor treatment I received after falling ill. On day four, I suffered severe food poisoning and became dangerously dehydrated. I called reception three times and spoke to different staff members, pleading for water. Despite this being an all-inclusive resort, I was refused water each time. I even offered to pay for it but was told that the hotel only provides one 500ml bottle of water on the first day of the stay—an outrageous policy—one 500ml bottle of water per person during a nine-day holiday. You have to find places to get the bottle refilled. Not easy when your very unwell. In desperation, I started walking up the steep hill from my room, wearing a nightdress and slippers, but the pain in my stomach was unbearable. When I couldn’t go any further, I begged a security guard for water. He ignored me, walking away and leaving me slumped over a fence, weak and in agony. On day three of my illness, I spoke with a duty manager. To my disbelief, I was told I should have been drinking water from the faucet in my room. However, the faucet was rusty and corroded, and I didn’t feel it was safe to drink from, especially in my already fragile state. The staff's indifference and lack of compassion were nothing short of appalling. Every guest should be treated equally, particularly when unwell. This experience turned what was meant to be a relaxing holiday into a nightmare. However, a guest told us we could buy bottled water in the gift shop for 4 USD a bottle, and that's exactly how I got a supply of fresh drinking water. I strongly urge management to reconsider their policies and address these issues to ensure no guest is ever subjected to such treatment again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice place. Food lacking.

Nov 16, 2024 H3102JKsusanw New York

This is our 5th time staying at Elite island resorts and fourth time at St James club. The weather was beautiful and we were happy there was no seaweed at all. We stayed in building 13 and found it to be centrally located to beach, pool, and main restaurant. Bed was very comfortable and room was clean and updated. Maid service was excellent.… Read more
This is our 5th time staying at Elite island resorts and fourth time at St James club. The weather was beautiful and we were happy there was no seaweed at all. We stayed in building 13 and found it to be centrally located to beach, pool, and main restaurant. Bed was very comfortable and room was clean and updated. Maid service was excellent. Breakfast at Rainbow was very good each morning. Service very good and we saw lots of smiles from our servers. The coffee shop is amazing. During our trip we found that restaurant choices were limited. Most nights we had two choices of venues. The Pico is $75 extra per couple. We had been there before and skipped it this trip. We like the resort for the beach and we are not big foodies, however we found the menu, especially on the buffet to be pretty lacking. Cuban night was someone making beef or chicken fajita-like tacos. The resort appeared half full. It would have been nice on those evenings for the place to offer some shrimp or fish tacos. We were also looking for some tortilla chips but none to be found. The resort gives two bottles of water per room for the entire stay. This became a problem for me for personal health reasons. Supposedly tap is filtered. We like the ocean during the day but there was no beverage cart service at all during our stay as in the past. It was a bit of a hike to the pool or restaurants for a soft drink or cocktail. As others have reported they hit with you with “resort” fees that started during COVID for cleaning and sanitation. Enough already. We had a nice time. Will try something else in the me future. Read less
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Nov 9, 2024 ryanmV8011CB Midland, tx

Start off with the good. The location is phenomenal tucked into a cove with calm ocean on one side and actual waves on the other, it is picturesque beauty. Rooms are dated and we had major issues. Our AC did not work the first 2 days, however, maintenance did fix it but the first two nights were hot sleeping. Toilet in room did not flush… Read more
Start off with the good. The location is phenomenal tucked into a cove with calm ocean on one side and actual waves on the other, it is picturesque beauty. Rooms are dated and we had major issues. Our AC did not work the first 2 days, however, maintenance did fix it but the first two nights were hot sleeping. Toilet in room did not flush correctly and again had to call maintenance, which did not fully fix the issue. Food was ok, not good, not bad just ok, think Golden Corral for US standards. Staff was friendly but way understaffed. Quivern was amazing and was the only true staff member that tried to interact above and beyond. Overall the resort is huge and feels less intimate than others. Food options were sparse and spread out making it inconvenient. Loved the location just not the resort. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Here righnow. Awful experience. Mamora bay staff are just the worst.Resort and rooms wonderful but the staff are awful

Nov 8, 2024 Resort320575

Here right now. the staff at Manora Bay Diner are the worst. Twice they’ve been absolutely diabolical. please pay them more or sack them. Someone needs to get their head in the game. Absolutely awful service. I would never recommend this hole