Accommodation

Club Rooms

• Two double beds, garden view (some have a partial ocean view), air-conditioning, private bath with shower and tub, ceiling fans, hairdryer, safety deposit box, direct-dial telephone, colour cable television, alarm clock/radio, bath robes and a private balcony or patio.

Premium Rooms

• Spacious rooms with two doubles or a king-size bed, overlooking the sea, with a private balcony, air-conditioning, private bath with shower and tub, ceiling fans, hairdryer, safety deposit box, direct-dial telephone, colour cable television, alarm clock/radio and bath robes.

Suites

• Comfortable one-bedroom suite, with separate living room, beautiful bay view, king-size bed, air-conditioning, private bath with shower and tub, ceiling fans, hairdryer, safety deposit box, direct-dial telephone, colour cable television, alarm clock/radio, bath robes and a private balcony or patio.

Royal Suites

• New for Summer 2009 are the Royal Suites. The 48 new adult only suites will enjoy beautiful bay views and will give adults their own separate area within the resort. The Royal Suites offer a private check in & lounge and a new swimming pool.

2-Bedroom Villas

• Luxuriously appointed two-bedroom villa located in the Club’s Village area. Each features two separate bedrooms, each with a private bath with shower. Master has a king-size bed, full bath with tub, shower and bidet.
• The second bedroom has two twin beds and a shower. Every villa has separate dining and living areas, a full kitchen, a balcony or patio overlooking Mamora Bay, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, hairdryer, safety deposit box, direct-dial telephone, colour cable television, alarm clock/radio and bath robes.

Dining

Restaurants

Rainbow Garden

• Breakfast, lunch and some dinners are served at Rainbow Garden, an airy and spacious dining room, surrounded by a wraparound patio and fringed by greenery. The Monday evening International Buffet is a guest favorite. Afternoon tea is served daily on the adjacent patio from 4 to 5 p.m.

Coco Beach

• For casual dining, the informal, breezy Coco Beach Restaurant & Bar offers sea views and a selection of salads, soups, burgers and pastas. Afternoon tea is served daily from 4 to 5 p.m.

The Docksider

• The Docksider boasts a stunning view of Mamora Bay and charming nautical décor. It specialises in Caribbean-inspired dishes with fresh-caught fish.
• Thursdays are Caribbean Night, with a buffet showcasing specialties from around the region as well as steel band music, limbo, fire-eating and other entertainment.
• Beachgoers enjoy the seaside Docksider Grill, which is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and offers lighter fare, such as burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches and a range of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.

Piccolo Mondo

• Sweeping views and Italian cuisine with an elegant Caribbean twist are the draw at Piccolo Mondo. Its diverse menu features special items such as veal scaloppini Milanese and grilled catch of the day on saffron risotto. The restaurant's striking hillside setting and romantic ambience is perfect for an intimate, relaxing dining experience.

Dress Code:

At The St. James's Club, a 'Summer Casual' dress code for evening dining will apply. At The Piccolo Mondo Restaurant, dress is elegant (long pants and collared shirt). Ripped Jeans, Flip Flops, all Beachwear, T'Shirts and Trainers are not considered 'Summer Casual'.

Lounges & Bars

The Reef Deck

• The Reef Deck bar beckons adjacent to the main pool.

Mamora Bay & Cocoa Beach Bar

• The property's two beach bars, Mamora Bay Bar and Cocoa Beach Bar feature the resort's signature rum punch. A beach cart with soda, beer, rum and fruit punch also provides refreshments to sun worshipers.

Jacaranda Lounge

• In the evenings, the Jacaranda Lounge features live bands. 

The Docksider Restaurant & Bar

• The Docksider Restaurant & Bar is the place to be on Thursday evenings, when steel-pan performers turn up the heat for Caribbean Calypso evenings.

 

Facilities

• St. James's Club Resort & Villas invites couples, families and groups to enjoy quality time together in a fun, laid-back Caribbean setting.
• Lushly landscaped grounds sweep down to two beautiful white-sand beaches: Mamora Bay Beach, and Coco Beach on the aquamarine Atlantic.
• All accommodations provide a sense of privacy and oneness with nature, whether you opt for a villa in "The Village" area, which tumbles down a gently sloping hillside towards the beach, or a room in "The Club," near the resort's restaurants and activities.
• Accommodations choices include spacious villas, suites and hotel-style rooms with stunning water views or serene garden settings.
• St. James's Club & Villas is set in one of Antigua's upmarket areas, yet the ambience is low-key and comfortably casual.
• Here, it's easy to disappear from the world or to fill your days with outdoor-oriented activities, including tennis, water sports, deep-sea fishing or joining in the games for kids of all ages.
• Four restaurants range from casual waterside dining to romantic settings with panoramic views and eclectic menu offerings to please every palate. Wind down with a cocktail and listen to a live band; take in lively entertainment.
• Car rental is available to explore the island's sightseeing historical sites. Savor the local Caribbean cuisine or shop in historic St. John's all only 30 minutes from the resort by car, as is Antigua's international airport.

Leisure

Spa Tranquility

• Spa Tranquility is an expansive and elegantly appointed hideaway for pampering, restorative treatments for the body and skin. Surrounded by French doors that let in the light and beautiful outdoor views, guests are greeted by soothing sounds and a relaxing cup of herbal tea.

The St James's Club Salon

• Need to look your best for a special night, or just hoping to freshen up your look while you're on vacation? Tranquility Spa offers a full-service hair salon, so guests can look their best for a special day, or just for the fun of it.

Fitness Centre

• The seaside gym, with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out at the sea, provides an inspiring setting for workouts. Cybex cardio equipment and free weights are available. The gym is open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Beaches & Pools

Beaches

• Perched on a hillside overlooking Antigua's beautiful southeastern coast, St. James's Club offers two idyllic white-sand beaches with very different personalities - the peaceful shores of Mamora Bay and the exciting surf of Coco Beach.

Mamora Bay

• Guests can opt to relax or play, with a wide range of non-motorised water sports at their disposal, all free to guests, on Mamora Bay's beautiful swathe of white sand fringed by palm trees that cast cooling, deep blue shade.
• Here you will enjoy the views of the lovely, Mediterranean-style villas that dot the verdant hillside, while boats and brightly colored catamarans quietly bob at anchor in the warm Caribbean waters.

Coco Beach

• At St. James's Club, a green promontory marks the dividing line between Atlantic and Caribbean, and on the Atlantic side you'll find yourself on lovely Coco Beach.
• Waves and whitecaps meet the shores on the second sweeping beach, perfect for tanning or frolicking in the invigorating ocean waters.
• Had enough sun? No problem. Take refuge in the cool breezes that play among the many swaying palm trees carefully planted for your enjoyment.

Pools

• It's always cool by the pool, so St. James's Club guests can chill out in a new location anytime they like: Each of the resort's six pools has its own distinctive personality.
• The inviting main pool is centrally located just off the Rainbow Garden restaurant, with a wrap-around glass wind screen; it offers its own Reef Deck Bar and a friendly atmosphere, suited to those who want to cool off or mix and mingle.
• The children's pool is a splashy gathering spot for kids 12 and under. Kids can frolic in safety while their parents relax nearby in a chaise lounge.
• Tucked into its own little hillside corner, the three-tier Tranquility Pool is just the spot for a peaceful dip or a poolside snooze - it's for adults only.
• The fourth pool, a place to lounge or take a post-meal dip, it is adjacent to Coco Beach Restaurant & Bar.
• Two new pools are set within the new Royal Suite, featuring beautiful waterfall and landscaping.
• Beyond St. James's own beaches and pools, you can fill your vacation - or your entire annual calendar - with new beaches to explore. With some 365 beaches to choose from on Antigua, there's a new beach to visit every day! Closer to the resort, some south coast beach favorites include Frye's Bay, Darkwood Beach, and the beaches near Johnson's Point and Rendezvous Bay. Farther afield, Half Moon Bay and Dickenson's Beach are among tourist and local favorites. The late Princess Diana counted the beaches of nearby Barbuda - and one in particular - among her favorites. Even commoners can hop on a ferry to check out the beautiful expanses of pink sand that so struck her royal fancy.

Swim, Dive & Snorkel

• When you visit the St. James's Club, exploring the undersea world is easy - just pick a snorkel and fins from the onsite Watersports Center and dive right in!
• Check out the vibrant array of sea life awaiting right offshore in azure Mamora Bay. All of your equipment and instruction are complimentary during your stay.
• In the clear, warm waters that surround St. James's Club, it's easy to pick up a snorkel and fins and get acquainted with some of more than 70 species of colorful fish, which make their home off the coast of Antigua.
• Antigua and its sister island, Barbuda, both are surrounded by coral reefs, walls and shipwrecks, and sea life is plentiful, so adventurous spirits can make the most of their vacation by checking out the wide range of dive sites available here. Dive depths are relatively shallow, ranging from 25 to 80 feet, with some deeper sites around 180 feet.
• Those who'd like to visit some of the 20 nearby dive sites or take a lesson can do so with Mamora Dive Center. The nearby dive shop picks up guests on site and can arrange one or two-tank dives. Especially popular are excursions to Cades Reef, part of which is now protected by Antigua's underwater park. With shallow depths of only 30 to 50 feet, and clear warm water, the reef supports a wide array of colorful sea life.
• You'll be fascinated by the wreck of the Andes, a three-masted merchant ship which sank bow-first after a dramatic onboard conflagration in June 1905. A popular shallow-water dive, the Andes sits at 30-foot depths in nearby Deep Bay. Equipment rentals are included in the cost of any lesson or excursion.
• The southern and eastern coasts of Antigua are considered to offer the most consistent diving. for more advanced divers, the ledge of Sunken Rock off the island's southern coast is a popular site, with a ledge at 30 feet that plummets to 150 feet, occupied by a welcoming committee of stingrays and barracuda.
• Nearby, the island of Barbuda offers diving among many relatively unexplored wrecks. Because dive facilities are more limited on Barbuda, it's best to arrange in advance for transportation of diving gear by plane when planning a dive excursion from its shores.

Mamora Bay Divers - Dive Shop

• The Mamora Bay Divers Dive Shop is a locally owned company of experienced PADI certified international divers located at the St. James's Club providing a full service dive shop.
• The open water dive instructor, Linda Swann is the multilingual certified PADI Dive instructor, she offers over 15 years of experience with over 10,000 dives under her belt. Linda has been diving Antigua's best dive sites and surrounding waters for over 5 years.
  • Full PADI certification
  • Daily 2 tank dives
  • 3 and 5 Day Packages
  • Retail Outlet
  • Dive Equipment Hire
  • Tank Fills
  • Fully Fitted Dive Boat
  • Advanced Dive Courses

Please note Dive shop is closed on Saturdays.  

Surfing & Watercraft

• Adventure and challenges await on the beach at Mamora Bay, for those who’d like to try their hand at windsurfing, sailing or kayaking - lessons and equipment are complimentary for guests during their stay at St. James’s Club.
• Paddling a kayak is smooth sailing on Mamora Bay, but if you’d like more of a workout, take your kayak to Coco Beach.
• New windsurfers will find the calm, warm waters of Mamora Bay are a perfect location to learn the sport.
• If you’re more of a spectator, be sure to check the dates for the annual Antigua Winter Windsurfing Competition, which brings top surfers, and slews of tourists and locals alike to Lord Nelson’s Beach in mid-winter each year for exciting action.
• If you’d prefer to sail away, just for the day or for a longer excursion, St. James’s Club has the resources to arrange exclusive, private yacht charters that cater to your group’s specific needs and interests. Crewed vessels take care of everything from food and beverage to leading snorkeling journeys - so you and your party can relax and explore all that Antigua has to offer. St. James’s Club will arrange customised excursions aboard the 50-foot yachts Jabberwocky and Sentio, the 52-foot catamaran Tiami or the Ivy, a picturesque 47-foot Wellington ketch.

Marina & Catamaran Tours

• Check out the exclusive fleet and jump onboard one of the vessels direct from the resort, saving you the expensive taxi fare and ensuring that you experience the waters in the best vessels, with wonderful crew.
• Captain Noel and his knowledgeable crew are onboard to ensure that you have a safe, ejoyable & exciting exploration into the wonders of Antigua!

Tennis & Billiards

• Tucked into a quiet corner of the The Club area of St. James’s Club & Villas is the Tennis Center, with four hard courts and two artificial turf courts. Four courts are lighted for night play. For those who’d like a few pointers while on vacation, Bennett, the onsite pro, will be happy to put a new spin on your game with private lessons, by appointment, for an added fee.
• The adjacent, tented Billiards Center allows guests to enjoy water views, fresh breezes and a great game of pool or ping pong, while never stepping far from the beach! The center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Golf

• Golfers can perfect their strokes at two 18-hole courses. The Cedar Valley Golf Course, designed by Ralph Aldridge, is an 18-hole, 6,157 yard, par-70 course with beautiful greens and sweeping views of the surrounding hilltops and the Caribbean sea.
• The 5,587 yard, par-71 Karl Litton-designed Jolly Harbor Golf Club course offers challenging play and a lovely setting, with seven lakes and hilly fairways surrounded by tropical greenery. After your game, there is excellent shopping nearby, as well as several beaches.

Kidz Club

• Families love the St. James's Club & Villas, especially for its complimentary, award-winning Kidz Club. Here, children ages 4 to 11 enjoy exciting, creative activities with a big serving of Caribbean flair, from treasure hunts and crab races to fun crafts such as mask-making and finger-painting. Caring and experienced counselors keep children entertained with guided nature walks, swimming and snorkeling excursions, even limbo dancing and lively kiddie beach games.
• The welcoming Kidz Club facility is designed with kids in mind, and its large, fenced play yard lets children safely enjoy a shady outdoor play space. The Club is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 11 p.m. and children are welcome to dine here on most evenings so parents can enjoy some quality time - alone.
• In the evenings, children can enjoy dinner and a movie at the Kidz Club while mum and dad relax and enjoy an offsite excursion, or the ambience at any of the resort's restaurants. In-room babysitting also is available for an additional fee.
• St. James's Club offers teens their own space as well. Right on beautiful Mamora Bay, the tent covered center allows teens a place to relax and hangout. The Teen's Club has a ping pong & pool tables, games and is set right along the sand volleyball courts.

Family

• With abundant appeal for guests of all ages, St. James's Club & Villas is the perfect place for a family getaway. Spacious accommodations give families plenty of room to spread out, and two beaches and four pools will keep everyone busy. Adults and kids alike will find something to love here at St. James's Club, with complimentary water sports, a full schedule of fun activities and ample space to explore in this beautiful, natural corner of Antigua.
• What's more, palate-pleasing kids' meals are available in all restaurants. Family-friendly favorites, like peanut-butter-and jelly sandwiches, pizza and burgers, will keep even the finickiest kids happy, while mum and dad enjoy a range of exciting cuisines.
• The complimentary Kidz Club makes it easy for adults and kids to enjoy time apart, while a host of exciting entertainment and activities offer plenty of ways for everyone to share good times together.

Entertainment

• You'll never run out of ways to be entertained at St. James's Club, with a full roster of local and international entertainers who keep everyone in the groove for the whole of your vacation.
• Caribbean flair abounds at every show, with authentic island rhythms of steel band music. Dazzling displays will leave you awestruck as you witness fire-torch performances by the limbo dancers.
• You can even cheer on your favorite contestant in exciting hermit crab races that are filled with laughter and fun for guests of all ages.
• In every way, the roster of professional entertainers will make certain that your stay at St. James's Club brings you the full flavour of the islands.

 

Spa Tranquility

Relax ... Rejuvenate ... Refresh.

• Spa Tranquility is an expansive and elegantly appointed hideaway for pampering, restorative treatments for the body and skin.
• Surrounded by French doors that let in the light and beautiful outdoor views, guests are greeted by soothing sounds and a relaxing cup of herbal tea.
• The décor is serene, with natural elements such as rattan, sea grass, wood and cool, glowing white tile.
• Tranquility offers three well-appointed massage rooms that offer private bathrooms and showers and a lovely facial room replete with products to be purchased for at-home use.
• At the spa, a carefully considered menu of tension-beating treatments will leave guests feeling refreshed and recharged.
• For those who want to turn up the heat, the self-contained sauna is the ideal place to really relax and unwind.
• Spa Tranquility features world class spa products by Pevonia Botanica.

The St. James's Club Salon

• Need to look your best for a special night, or just hoping to freshen up your look while you're on vacation? Tranquility Spa offers a full-service hair salon, so guests can look their best for a special day, or just for the fun of it. Try out a new look with a stylish hair cut, color or hair style - and even up-dos for your special event.

 

Weddings

There's nowhere more glamorous than the St. James's Club, Antigua. Its panoramic terraces, scented gardens and breathtaking beaches are all suitably romantic venues for an unforgettable wedding ceremony handled by first-rate professional wedding planners. Deluxe rooms, luxury villas, oceanfront dining and an exciting nightlife also await you here in this exquisite paradise.

Elite Wedding Package

• Services of a wedding co-ordinator, marriage officer and witness (if required)
• Governmental fees, Registrar costs and ceremony charges
• Bouquet of fresh, local flowers for the bride
• Decorated wedding venue 
• Boutonniere for the groom 
• Wedding cake (one tier)
• One bottle of champagne 
• All taxes and gratuities

Complimentary Wedding Package*

The above wedding package is FREE for couples staying 12 nights or more at St James's Club in a Beachfront Room or higher.

*Some restrictions apply, may not be combinable with some offers and/or packages.

Optional Extras

Optional extras include photography, videos, hors d'oeuvres, private dinners, additional champagne, beauty treatments and local entertainment such as steel bands*.

Honeymoons

After all the planning and excitement of a wedding, most couples are ready to escape to a pampering retreat where everything is taken care of. All-inclusive honeymoons at the St. James's Club & Villas are just that. Here, honeymooners can lock their wallets in their safes and enjoy romantic dinners and bask on one of two stunning white-sand beaches. When they're ready to get active, the resort offers complimentary water sports such as kayaking, snorkeling and sailing.

Anniversaries

Renewal of Vows Package*

• Services of the wedding co-ordinator
• Decorated nuptial venue 
• Services of the registrar 
• A Renewal of Vows cake 
• A bottle of chilled champagne to toast the ceremony

Optional Extras

Such services include photography, videos, hors d'oeuvres, private dinners, additional champagne and beauty treatments*.

Documentation Required

Original marriage certificate & valid passports or photo identification.

Date & Time of Ceremony

While specific requests can be made, St. James's Club, Antigua cannot guarantee a specific time for the Renewal of Vows ceremony prior to your arrival. Ceremonies are generally performed between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., but not on weekends or public holidays.

 

*Additional charges apply.