St. James's Club & Villas

We just came back from our trip to St. James in Antigua. Overall, it was fantastic and a relaxing island! The heart of the resort is its young employees, who go above and beyond to create special moments for guests! Here are the brilliant employees who made our trip so special! Orlando: He should teach the staff lessons on customer service! He knows everyone and pays attention to the details. Tori-Ann: Wherever she is working, it’s obvious she is a leader and such an incredible employee. She’s fast, remembers details, and is personable. Manager material for sure! Dejani: This woman is beyond a blessing! She is always on top of it and always has a smile on her face! Chris at Docksiders: This man is constantly doing something to improve the guests' experience! He honestly would thrive more at other restaurants at the resort! Keshna at Rainbow Garden: Talk about hospitality! She’s the home away from home! The one who will make you smile every morning! It’s noticeable when she’s not there!

Just back from 2 weeks at this amazing resort where the staff are fantastic. Everywhere is kept clean and tidy, we always found meals to our liking from the wide choices available. We did not bother booking restaurants for every night but did book Rainbow à la carte twice which was good. Docksiders was our favourite place for beachside lunch (burgers, wraps, fish fritters, salads and fries etc) and again most evenings with buffet dining and a nightcap in bar/lounge area. Bands and singers were always good, some exceptionally so! Oceanside beach was very weedy and despite staff clearing beach everyday it was not appealing to swim there. Also water choppy due to being windy. Water in the Mamora bay was clean and enjoyed swimming there but too murky for snorkelling though small fish spotted in the shallows. Sun beds and shades were plentiful and it’s quieter than at the pools. Drinks cart and a bar there and toilets too. Friday night beach party starts about 6pm with Stalls serving food and drinks, there’s music and dancers then karaoke for the extroverts!! Staff work hard to set up stalls, tables, chairs ,lights etc relay food (and clear away that same night) whilst cheerfully encouraging everyone to have good time. We prebooked a hire car from Biggs who delivered/collected from hotel. This was far cheaper and more flexible than taxis. Roads are not good but not busy so driving carefully it’s no worse than uk and we snorkelled off white beaches in turquoise seas and saw turtles. Recommend trying the kayaking and a trip on hobie cat with staff sailing you or teaching you or alone if capable. Took a boat trip from hotel which was postponed due to high winds and rough seas but went a few days later to alternative locations when calmer so safe swim and light lunch enjoyed on a beach with sightseeing along coast. Would return to Antigua but perhaps try leeward side of island - but another resort would have a lot to live up to after the wonderful St James Club……..

We spent the loveliest week at this terrific resort on our first trip to Antigua. The beachfront room was perfect for us and walkable to everything. Each restaurant was so different and the food was very good for every meal. Plentiful breakfast buffet with many options. Great lunch spots and all the dinners were delicious. We would highly recommend treating yourselves to Piccolo Mundo which was outstanding! Every bar was well staffed with great cocktails, wine and beer. The staff everywhere was so friendly ! The grounds are pretty and well maintained and the rooms were clean always. Loved the Friday night beach party! It involves a lot of hard work for the staff we saw setting up all day and they made it very special. The water sports staff did a really nice job making certain everyone was safe. We enjoyed the Pink Panther Jeep tour very much! We would highly recommend this resort and would most definitely return someday. Thank you!

The St.James resort is lovely, BUT def hilly, lots of walking Stayed on the beach side, water was better than the bay side, but seaweed, which didn't bother me too much. It's a small beach but pleasant, no food/drinks very close. The bay side has a close lunch place, and more activities. We had a worker take us out on a Hobie cat sailboat, which was nice. The bay water is a little funky like a lake-murky. The food over all was so so. Best entertainment was the Friday beach party. karaoke was fun. All ends fairly early by 10- ish. Workers were generally nice and ok. Resort is not walkable to shops/restaurants. We did a tour of part of the island and did a sunset catamaran ride from the resort, which was choppy but lovely. When we checked in - 2 rooms, they messed up one room with a king/cot instead of 2 beds, and we booked way ahead. they didn't fix til the next am. I wouldn't return as we saw other beaches that were nicer. Met nice other tourists.

We have been to Antigua multiple times, staying here and at other hotels, but this is definitely our favourite. The food at 11/11 has improved with more salads and other healthy options. The addition of IPTV, although we are not there to spend long in front of the TV, just adds to the feeling that the resort is being constantly updated. Special mention to Igol The Chess Man who is fun and cool at the same time. The Coffee Shop is such a great addition with lovely staff. The General Manager Riaan is constantly visible helping out where necessary and always willing to have a chat with the guests. We Will Return again....