St. James's Club & Villas

What an incredible holiday! From the moment we arrived at St. James's Club Antigua, we were made to feel welcome, relaxed, and genuinely cared for. This was one of those rare holidays where everything comes together perfectly. We stayed in one of the Royal Suites, and it was absolutely wonderful. The accommodation was spacious, comfortable, beautifully maintained, and spotlessly clean throughout our stay. It felt like a real luxury retreat and was the perfect place to unwind after a day in the Caribbean sunshine. The food was fantastic, with a great variety of restaurants and dining options to choose from. Every meal was a pleasure, with plenty of choice and consistently high quality. Whether you wanted something casual or a more special dining experience, there was always something delicious on offer. We also loved the range of activities available. The water sports were excellent and added an extra level of fun to our stay. One of the absolute highlights was a brilliant catamaran trip, which gave us some unforgettable memories and breathtaking views of Antigua's beautiful coastline. What truly makes this resort special, however, is the people. The staff are simply amazing. Their warmth, friendliness, and genuine desire to ensure guests have a wonderful time is evident everywhere you go. A very special thank you goes to Riann, whose leadership shines through in every aspect of the resort. He leads an exceptional team that consistently delivers outstanding service and creates an atmosphere where guests feel valued and cared for. There are far too many wonderful team members to mention individually, but a few who made a particular impression on us were Joe Anne in the coffee shop, Omar, Ozzie, Dickson, Kell, Ashanti, Destiny, and Beverley. Each of them went above and beyond to make our holiday memorable, always greeting us with a smile and doing everything possible to ensure we had the best experience. Thank you to everyone at St. James's Club Antigua for giving us such a fantastic holiday. We left with wonderful memories, new friends, and a strong desire to return. We cannot recommend this resort highly enough and are already looking forward to our next visit! A truly exceptional resort with exceptional people. 🌴☀️🍹❤️

Do not be fooled by the idyllic photos or romantic description in the brochure, it is nothing like that ! On arrival the first thing to hit you is the smell, think rotting eggs and fish, it was an effort to walk anywhere without gagging. The smell came from the tonnes of rotting seaweed on the closed beach. The smell is not just unpleasant the fumes are not good for you, my husband and I were ill the entire holiday, we had hoarse voices, sore throats, earache and the worse hacking coughs we’ve ever had, these are all symptoms than can occur when breathing in the fumes from sargassum and maybe its just a coincidence we both began theses symptoms a day or so after arrival ??? We were upgraded to the royal suites which despite the hard work from the pleasant housekeeping staff are in great need of updating. The Suites also overlook a murky brown bay that was lined with yet more seaweed. We couldn’t use the balcony, this again was because of the smell. To eat we had to use the dockside restaurant which sits by the water so we ate, then went back to the room for a night of more coughing. Food was ok. The staff smile apologetically or look at you with indifference and to be honest I would feel the same if I had to work there. We had access to the adult pool where it did seem less smelly but not without fumes as before we left I looked over the wall behind the pool and to my horror there was yet another inlet full of rotting seaweed. There was a beach in the Bay Area but the smell there was really bad and the water uninviting. We could have got a shuttle to another beach but were to unwell to do so. We both felt to unwell to even complain. We went all the way to Antigua and didn’t step foot on a beach or toe in the ocean, a complete waste of almost £6000 and 2 weeks we will never get back. I contacted St James a couple of weeks after our return and was told it is a force majeure or natural phenomena which I agree it is, but the term also means unforeseeable, cannot be reasonably anticipated, and after going back over many years of trip advisor reviews and reading that it happens for multiple months every year I would suggest it the norm, and a such they should show duty of candour and disclose this so people can make an informed decision of whether to book there or not. I would strongly advise not to go.

We absolutely love this place!! It isn’t the most luxurious resort but it has a unique charm which I think comes from the heart of the late Rob Barrett. It is comfy well maintained and constantly being updated. This is why all the restaurants were not open for our stay, while a little disappointing it is understandable as it is open 12 months of the year but has to be done at some time!! On arrival the staff at reception welcomed us back like old friends. All the staff are wonderful here, led by GM Riaan. What a warm, approachable, friendly and genuinely nice man he is and he had many a conversation about sport particularly cricket with my husband. Cressida at the Reef pool bar is a delight - always smiling and so lovely!! Ozzie was so funny and made us laugh every day. Dickson always made a point of checking to see if we were ok or needed something- such a happy man and truly delightful and so positive about living life in the best way he can. Mindy was lovely and always had a laugh with us. The barmen at the Jacaranda were brilliant!! Had my usual drink on the bar when I walked in the door - thanks Elvis and Daniel and you make the best baby Guinness!! There are many more staff who were brilliant but too many to mention. Breakfast was amazing- the do the best poached eggs - something I always fail at at home and a great choice always - anyone saying different must have a very limited palate!! Keep on doing the same amazing job - you are brilliant!!

Our stay at St. James's club was exceptional from the moment we arrived untill the day we departed. Every aspect of the experience exceeded our expection and made for a truly memorable vacation. One of the highlight of each day was breakfast. I genuinely looked forward to it every morning. thanks to the wonderful variety of both Caribbean dishes and International cuisine. There was always something delicious to enjoy, and the consistently excellent. Though I was told by others that if we want a really great food experience, we should visit in March, what was offered was great! The staff throughout the resort was mostly attentive, friendly or professional. we felt welcome and well cared for. It was also a pleasure to chat wit hthe General Manager, who was incredily personable, approachable and genuinely interested in guest's experience. the chef was also very approachable. Our room was ok. a little outdated, but clean. the cold 'Long Bay Beer" draft" made up for that. This vacation created a great Caribbean experience and we are planning on taking the entire family down next year. Thank you everyone at the St. James's club Antigua fo making our stay so special. We can't wait to come back!

An Outstanding Week at St. James’s Club Antigua We just spent a wonderful week at St. James’s Club in Antigua, and we had an outstanding time at the resort! From the moment we checked in, the hospitality was fantastic. We arrived early, and the team immediately went above and beyond to have a room ready for us. That warm welcome set the tone for an incredible stay. The food and service throughout the resort exceeded my expectations. Every restaurant experience was enjoyable, and the staff consistently demonstrated genuine hospitality, professionalism, and a sincere desire to make our stay special. The landscaping and grounds were absolutely beautiful and very well maintained, adding to the overall beauty and relaxing atmosphere of the resort. I would like to extend a special thank you to the General Manager and the entire team at St. James’s Club for making our vacation such a memorable experience. Your hospitality and attention to detail truly made a difference. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and are already looking forward to returning to St. James’s Club Antigua in the future! Thank you for a wonderful vacation!