St. James's Club & Villas

We visited for 11 nights in August 2026. We stayed in a 2 bed villa overlooking the bay. The villa is huge. It is spaced over 3 floors and the balcony has the best view. Beds are super comfy and the air con provided some welcome relief from the heat. The weather has been amazing (don’t take any notice of the weather apps - it said rain every day for us and we have hardly seen any). Yes. There is seaweed on the ocean side and it has a slight whiff but you hardly ever smell it and the bay is lovely to swim in anyway and the water sports on offer are excellent. The food here has all been delicious. There is something for everybody and the Friday night beach party was fabulous. We also ate a Piccolo Mondo one night and would definitely recommend to anyone staying here. The food was out of this world. All staff have been very friendly and helpful. Special thanks to Riaan for helping us with our late check out and also to Ozzy for his pool entertainment and Dickson who appears everywhere (he either has a twin or he works very hard) 🤣 We ventured out to Shirley Heights during our stay and also did the pigs experience in Jolly Harbour. Would 100% recommend both. All in all our trip has been excellent. St James is a little slice of paradise and we would love to come back.

We stayed in the resort in March. It's taken me awhile to formulate this review, as I'm very conflicted about our experience. The pros: A) FULL marks for service. Every staff we encountered was pleasant and helpful and seemed genuinely glad to be there. B)The food was fantastic and we appreciate the effort and variety of foods for that amazing, unforgettable beach party. That was the highlight. Lots of food options C) We're big coffee people and the coffee shop was great !!! even those pesky birds grew on us. D) Nice people at the sailing shop and it was a treat to go on a small sailing craft Cons: Only one ---- the beach and stench. Obviously, not the resort's fault. They tirelessly tried their best to clear the constant upwash. But for the money spent on this vacation, you want water that you can swim in. Mamora Bay was free of debris but dark and not the crystal clear waters we were used to. Should the seaweed issue be rectified, we would return. It really is a terrific resort. All the positives make it unforgettable. Sad that Mother Nature has other plans right now. If the beach and stench were absent, I would have easily given St James a 5-plus.

Family vacation this summer and we decided on St James, this will be our third time. Although our last trip here was 10+ years ago. Pros: the staff make this resort. They are warm and responsive and work hard to make each experience a good one The menu included some local dishes which is very much appreciated and they offer themed nights like Bollywood, Italian etc. I can appreciate an eclectic menu The resort has improved its night time entertainment to include live bands and a dj that plays until 11. This brings a much needed energy post dinner. Newly opened coffee shop and ice cream shoppe were a nice touch for early morning cappuccino and evening ice cream treats. Lots of water sport options for time in the bay. Cons: The resort is under a lot of renovation, as it should be, the rooms in certain buildings are dated and show their age. There aren’t many daytime activities to keep adults entertained as in other Caribbean resorts, it’s definitely not that resort culture. There was no waitstaff at the beach or pools, this was missing as we had to seek out bars during the day instead of just pure relaxation on lounge chairs. This was very disappointing. This is an expectation for vacations that cost as much as this one did. Restaurants were out of a few menu items, ex no piña coladas due to lack of coconut cream, yeah bummer. Caribbean vaca is synonymous with piña colada! At least in my mind it is. Swimming was not allowed on the Oceanside due to seaweed, however beach shuttle was offered to another local beach. The stench of the seaweed is quite potent. The question always comes to, will I select St James again? No I enjoy the beachy, on your own, not too flashy vibe that this resort offers. I appreciate the staff who are happy to respond and assist. This resort has an old school Caribbean vacation vibe that I can appreciate. However, they lack some of the amenities and services that have become the norm at other resorts, Antigua has a special place in my heart and maybe after all the Reno’s are done maybe St James can win my heart back too for a fourth visit!

We have recently returned from holiday and had the best time!! We stayed in a Reef Suite which had the most Amazing sea view, very spacious with a separate lounge and kitchen area. We found the food of a very high Standard with the Breakfast choice especially being exceptional. We did really enjoy the a'la Carte restaurants in the evening with Cocos and Piccolo Mondo being our favourites, shout out to Princess in Piccolo Mondo . We found the Service very good throughout the hotel with Riaan the General Manager always being present and going above and beyond ,Thankyou for making our stay so special. Mamora Bar is a hidden gem serving great cocktails with Fabulous views of Mamora beach. We also loved the Reef deck bar during the day again great drinks quality with all the premium brands you could wish for. Creseida has the best smile and wonderful personality. Grounds are very well maintained throughout with with wonderful sea views the team work really hard to maintain everything. The newly refurbished coffee shop and ice cream parlour are an excellent addition , as we left the Jacaranda bar was also being refitted showing the hotels continuous investment. Make sure you take advantage of the hotels shuttle bus to pigeon point beach they provide cool box and packed lunches or we visited Catherine's cafe which is a great option with lovely food /drinks/sunlounges and very reasonably priced. See Tori Anne for all your excursions Mystic cruise was our favourite. So many to mention but also Thankyou to Ozzy , Omar and Eliajh. This hotel has a very personal feel to it and we wouldn't hesitate to Return.

Wow, what a phenomenal stay. We experienced otherworldly generosity from the General Manager Riaan, making us instantly feel at home in the resort. We had to sort a personal problem and the staff went above and beyond to aid us. The room was stunning, the facilities brilliant, and the hospitality so warm that we would love to stay again. 11/10 recommend. Secret tip: stay on a Friday to experience the beach party. The dancers, costumes, food and table layout were top notch. Incredible memorable family trip - with a conference room available for my work needs.