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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Pretty beach. Food better at home
Nov 13, 2024H3102JKsusanwNew York
This is our fifth trip to Antigua and Elite Island Resorts. We have returned to St James club for the beautiful location on the beach. I am a forgiving person and very laid back. The resort is still beautiful. But, we were at the ocean beach both days with no golf cart drink service. Not big drinkers but in the past the cart would come by a few…
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This is our fifth trip to Antigua and Elite Island Resorts. We have returned to St James club for the beautiful location on the beach. I am a forgiving person and very laid back. The resort is still beautiful. But, we were at the ocean beach both days with no golf cart drink service. Not big drinkers but in the past the cart would come by a few times. Literally thirsty and had to walk a while to find a Diet Coke. This is an all inclusive and we should have drinks readily available. We complained to front desk. Too late we’re done at the beach. Had to go to pool to get a beverage. This year we are so disappointed in the food. It is mediocre at best. Tonight there were only two restaurants open. The buffet was pretty bad. One chef for Cuban night making tacos for basically the entire resort. Line was very long. Ridiculous. $400 a night for chopped meat, salad, etc. They could do way better. If it is less than booked up bring out some shrimp and lobster as there are not many to serve. Way disappointed in this place. Won’t be back next year. Thanks to the wait staff who do their best with very little.
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Ok family vacation
Nov 9, 2024ryanmV8011CBMidland, 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…
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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.
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Here righnow. Awful experience. Mamora bay staff are just the worst.Resort and rooms wonderful but the staff are awful
Nov 8, 2024Resort320575
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
Our Annual Holiday at SJC
Nov 8, 2024janicehorsellPorthcawl, United Kingdom
We have just returned from another fantastic holiday at St James Club. We have been coming for the past 19 years and regard it as our home from home.
SJC is set in a stunning location with views to die for.
We stayed in a reef suite which was newly decorated and furniture and bedding are of a high standard.
There is a variety of restaurants with…
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We have just returned from another fantastic holiday at St James Club. We have been coming for the past 19 years and regard it as our home from home.
SJC is set in a stunning location with views to die for.
We stayed in a reef suite which was newly decorated and furniture and bedding are of a high standard.
There is a variety of restaurants with something to suit all tastes .
The staff at SJC are amazing a special mention to Cressida at the Reef Pool Bar and Joanne at the Coffee Bar .
Unfortunately my husband had a couple of medical issues and i cannot thank enough the way the staff handled the situation.
A thank you to Peter the duty manager for calling the doctor and Shaneal for looking after my husband until the ambulance arrived.
A massive heartfelt thanks to Marissa and Charlene the guest service managers for their amazing care and concern truly over and above their job requirements.
We will be eternally grateful to you both.
All being well we will be back next year.
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Usual great stay at St James
Nov 4, 2024skippy53Runcorn Cheshire
Once again we were not disappointed. Our favourite place - St James Club and Villas!! A lovely stay only marred by me having a fall but more about that soon. Once again their greatest asset is the staff. They are understaffed and are trying to recruit but the staff work incredibly hard especially the restaurant staff and never stop working- -…
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Once again we were not disappointed. Our favourite place - St James Club and Villas!! A lovely stay only marred by me having a fall but more about that soon. Once again their greatest asset is the staff. They are understaffed and are trying to recruit but the staff work incredibly hard especially the restaurant staff and never stop working- - shout outs to Cresidda at the Reef Pool Bar - such a good move to have her there instead of Mamora Bay Bar and Chad at Jackaranda bar was a delight- such a funny man.
I had a fall walking up to the reef pool from the Reef Suites - no fault of the hotels but they couldn’t have been more helpful- called a doctor and Merissa the guest ambassador took my husband in her car to the pharmacy to get a sling for my injured arm - thank you lovely lady (by the way had an xray on my return to U.K. and I have broken my elbow!!)
All in all lovely place and has a lovely atmosphere- cya next year!!
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Pretty beach. Food better at home
