Joseph Malone
We had a fantastic stay here during early December 2024. Being the start of the season the resort was quiet which suited us perfectly (we are early 30s and were looking for a good all inclusive resort). The room was nice and clean and we had a lovely sea view. A couple of other specifics:
Food / restaurants - we found the food to be good with plenty of choice around the resort. Just be weary that some of the venues require booking in advance and this is enforced! The coffee shop was fantastic and open 24/7 so we were able to get a coffee whilst watching the sunrise during the first few days of jet lag.
Watersports / activities - these were great, just turn up and use the sailing cats, paddleboard, kayak, etc. There is a booking system but we found the equipment was pretty much always available. There is a daily entertainment schedule for tennis, pickleball, dominos, etc. which was fun. We also hired a car on site without any trouble.
Drinking Water situation - we had read a few reviews talking about this and we are not sure what the deal is and why everyone mentions it! You are served water at every meal and there are places to fill up a bottle in the resort. All the water is perfectly drinkable as there is an on site treatment plant.
Overall, we had a fantastic stay and are already looking at booking again for next year. Thanks so much for a great holiday!
Harrison Faull
Awful staff. Everything is a chore for them. Glasses are plastic and dirty. Food is dry. Only clean the rooms every other day. No beach towels in the room. Save yourself a terrible holiday. Don’t come
In response to your comment. Just today:
- there were no beach towels left.
- we’ve had to buy our own water as the two tiny bottles are insufficient.
- a waitress wanted to finish cleaning an empty table before serving us water (after exercising).
- there were no pickle ball bats or balls at 9am.
- the pickleball tournament started 25mins late.
- the pickleball water machine is broken.
- Lunch was poor.
- ice cream takes 25minutes to arrive when ordered in an empty restaurant.
- house keeping enter the room even with a do not disturb sign on. And are rude.
- the shower has limited hot water.
Oh and several other guests have commented specifically on the terrible service.
As a reminder, those things all happened just today.
Johnny Krysciak
Right on marmora bay, and the beach on the ocean. Resort is beautiful tons of activities for the kids daily, many pools all over, bars and restaurants. Little pricey but your in vacation so you gotta treat ya self! Definitely one of the nicer resorts on the island. Room service keeps the room stocked with what you need and every employee is extremely nice and helpful! Really enjoyed my stay.
Joseph Gregory
This was our fourth visit to St James Club, and we went as a family (me, my wife, our young son, and mother-in-law). For the second year running, we’d requested adjoining rooms, but on arrival, found ourselves in the same block but in separate rooms with King beds. This is not exactly ideal for our son. After a few (4 in total) friendly calls to reception, we were kindly provided a folding bed, saving my son from bunking with his Nan!
The rooms (305/311) are large and clean, complete with all the essentials like a fridge and TV. They’re showing some wear—cracks in the ceiling, faded/cracked paint, a touch of rust here and there and an outdated bathroom—but not a dealbreaker. Rooms are cleaned every other day, which was fine for us but may not suit everyone.
The resort was undergoing some refurbishments, so power tools and workers were around during the day, particularly near the Pickleball courts and Eleven Eleven. We didn’t mind; the workers were polite, even pausing when passing. Ignore the other reviews making it out like it was severely disruptive. It really wasn’t, and it’s common in resorts that planned maintenance is likely to happen during quieter periods.
As for the resort, it’s great as always. Our son’s a tennis fan, so we made good use of the tennis and pickleball courts. The coffee shop is a gem, thanks to Jo-Anne, who’s an absolute queen behind the counter. She makes a brilliant drink and has a lovely, welcoming demeanour. Since last year the inclusion of water machines at the children’s pool and pickleball courts would have been welcomed, but neither were working when I tried using them sadly.
Dining has its highs and lows and overall the food is a mixed bag, but mostly positive. Eleven Eleven was our favourite – casual with a good snack-style food range and a nice breeze. Mamora Grill was great for lunches. I’d recommend the Fisherman’s Sandwich, the burger and my son loved the hot dogs. Docksider was good when it was open, and Rainbow Garden offered a solid selection and decent themed nights. Big thanks to Iyanla at breakfast for her friendly, attentive service, and to Amie, who recognised us from last year and was lovely to our son. Only downside was one slow themed night at Coco’s, where we waited 90 minutes for cold BBQ chicken – an exception to the otherwise decent service.
It’s also worth mentioning the on-site gift shop. If you’ve forgotten any essentials, they’ve got you covered, with a bit of everything from clothing (kids and adult) and drinks to basic medicine—and even a few home comforts, like UK Dairy Milk (a win for my sweet tooth)! We found ourselves needing to buy a couple large bottled waters for the room as the hotel only provides two on arrival and while the tap water is filtered, I didn’t want to risk it.
A big plus this time of the year: no major sargassum issues! Beaches were well maintained, though parents beware – Coco’s Beach isn’t the best for sandcastles due to the dense sand underneath. Head to Mamora Bay to undertake sandcastle duties.
If I were to make one recommendation to management, it’d be to simplify the check-out process. It’s the worst part of the experience: you have to review the resort fee, decide on a local charity donation (which we accepted, but the receptionist took off anyway), sign two rounds of the bill (which feels a bit excessive), and make payment, all while the receptionist is fielding phone calls. It leaves the visit ending on a bit of a low rather than a high.
Overall though, we had another lovely time. We’ve come to love Antigua, St James Club, and especially its people. If budgets allow (and that resort fee doesn’t sting too much), we’d happily return for round five!
chris Walsh
Decent resort, not the best beaches on site however stunning beaches can be reached within a short drive. Rooms are dated but spacious. Food was good however the staff weren't always the most friendly
4.3
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