St James's Club & Villas

Nic

My trip didn’t start out the way I’d hoped—my suitcase was left behind at JFK, and I arrived in Antigua feeling a little sorry for myself. But as I quickly learned, it’s not what you say, it’s how you say it—and the staff at St. James Beach club said it all with kindness. From the moment I arrived, every interaction lifted my spirits. Yes, views were breathtaking—especially the beach view from my room and all around the property —however, it was the people of St James who made this trip unforgettable. The front desk check-in was easy, Captain Kenny, with his wonderful smile, took me sailing around the bay. He shared the history of the property and the surrounding area, turning a simple boat ride into a scenic, soulful experience. Later, I bumped into Mr. Igol, who offered teach me chess on the beach. He made it fun and surprisingly easy. A skill I plan to take back with me to play. And every evening, a staff member (whose name I wish I’d gotten!) ensured my dinner and drinks were perfectly paired—like the mango peach cocktail that was absolutely delicious. He even checked in at breakfast to make sure my morning started off right. This wasn’t just a vacation—it was a warm welcome away from my stressful day to day. This team truly understands hospitality. Thank you, St. James Beach, for turning a rocky start to my vacay into a beautiful memory.

Nicole Bernard

The staff was absolutely amazing, friendly and accommodating!! The food was decent, beach wasn't the best but was peaceful and the beach bar food was delicious. Would definitely return and recommend only if you don't care too much about the beach as it is very seaweed full.

Lilly Narayangonj

Overrated, overpriced and definitely lots of mis information in website. I was in this property from 11th - 14th October and this is my third Caribbean island tour and worst one. Lots of mess happened within this short period of time. Food: grade C. Lots of restaurent were closed due to low customer on site and everyday we had very limited options for meal. In website it’s not mentioned at all. Service: lowest grade. Out of 3 days more than 24 hours WiFi was down and after multiple attempts it fixed at last night. I booked cake at dinner table for my wife’s birthday with filled out a form and after all formalities it didn’t deliver. Finally, we were looking for photographers there but they didn’t help, however when I was suggested by front desk employee to bring photographer from outside, once photographer came they were looking for 75$ charge and they hold me 50 mins to clear my photographer and let us use car to go to spot. So we went for photo session at 530pm instead of 430pm and due to low sunlight it wasn’t good. Good thing was, management apologized and took off charge but it’s already massed up. Last mess when we left. We booked transport to go to airport. While we were waiting for car dime other company car took us and I found mid way if airport that we took wrong car but that car dropped us at airport. It’s a big security. But, this property has good natural view from room and restaurant. Only one positive thing I found. This property I chose for my family which has kids and senior member. Accommodation has multiple level and it’s has very risky narrow stirs. 4000$ usd for 3 night doesn’t worth for the food, service and accommodation we got. Don’t recommend this to book angain and suggest to look through more before book this property.

La Keisha Thomas-Glasgow

We spent six days and seven nights at St. James’s Club Antigua during the off-season, and overall, it was a calm and pleasant experience. The resort had a relaxed atmosphere with fewer guests and staff, which we appreciated after the busy Carnival season. Our premium room was simple but comfortable, featuring a double-sink bathroom, tub, and a balcony with a lovely beach view. However, housekeeping was inconsistent; our room was only cleaned twice during our stay instead of every other day as expected. Unfortunately, the beach had a heavy build-up of seaweed throughout our visit. While the staff worked diligently to clear it, the beach wasn’t really suitable for swimming during our stay. Food and drink options were average. I had hoped for more local dishes, but the Sunday breakfast buffet at Rainbow Garden — including saltfish, chop-up, and fried dumplings — was a definite highlight. For other meals, we alternated between the buffet at Docksider and the à la carte menu at Eleven-Eleven. Both were decent but not particularly memorable. The staff were consistently friendly and helpful, which really enhanced our experience. We also enjoyed spending time at the main pool and the children’s pool, both of which were clean and never crowded. If you’re looking for a quiet, family-friendly resort without loud entertainment or nightly shows, St. James’s Club is a good choice. It’s ideal for relaxing and recharging, especially for families with young children and older relatives. Despite a few minor drawbacks, we had a refreshing and enjoyable stay.

Nicole Field

The St. James is a very nice resort. It was classic in Caribbean decor and allowed us to enjoy a wonderfully slow island pace. The sargassum seaweed was prominent on the Atlantic side of the peninsula. I felt for the workers trying to clean it up. It's not their fault. We were in a villa on the bay side and it was just lovely. No sargassum issues at all. The staff were kind and thoughtful. We had the same waiters/waitresses each day, and by the end of the week, they felt like family. We enjoyed the daily/nightly entertainment! Thank you for putting so much thought into these events! My only nudge to the hotel is to improve the food quality and provide more breakfast options.