What We Love
- The resort's location on a peninsula means you get the best of both worlds with two beautiful beaches: the calm Caribbean for lounging and the exciting Atlantic for surfing.
Things to Know
- With several restaurants and terrific activity options, the resort makes a great family trip at a reasonable price.
Resort Details
- Coco'sInformal nautical themed, serving A la carte choices and international buffets.
- Docksider RestaurantAn open-air restaurant specializing in bistro-style cuisine as well as Caribbean dishes.
- Garden PatioAn outdoor patio where you will enjoy both early morning coffee service and afternoon tea.
- Piccolo MondoOffers creative Italian and fine International cuisine. $35 supplement.
- Rainbow GardenThe main dining room featuring an array of continental cuisine and specialty dishes.
- Various Lounges/Bars- The Reef Deck Bar at the main pool
- Docksider Bar
- Jacaranda Lounge
- Mamora Beach Bar
- Beach Drinks Cart
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting†
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Business services†
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Concierge desk
- Elevators Not Available
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting†
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Business services†
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Concierge desk
- Elevators Not Available
- Exercise gym
- Free parking
- Gift/News stand†
- Golf, Offsite†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Internet services†
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars†
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room service†
- Room service - limited hours†
- Safe deposit box
- Spa†
- Tennis court
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Wakeup service
- Water sports†
- Business Services†
- Internet Access†
- Free when booking 7 night all-inclusive in upper category.
The wedding package consists of:
- Normal government fees
- Registrar cost and ceremony charges
- Site for wedding and reception
- Bouquet of local garden flowers for the bride and boutonniere for the groom
- Wedding cake
- Bottle of sparkling wine
All taxes and gratuities relating to the above.
Optional extras available, but are NOT included in the free wedding:
- Photographer
- Additional bottles of sparkling wine for wedding party
- Background of island music
- Video taping
****Optional extras are provided by independent contractors, the resort is not responsible for quality.
****Contact hotel for more information and to arrange dates.
† Fees may apply
- Children's poolThere is 1 children's pool on-site.
- Children's program, onsiteChildren's club located on the property for arts and crafts, games, outdoor activities. Kids must be potty trained.
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-site
- General †Two Pickleball Courts
- Motorized Water Sports †Deep sea fishing
- Non-Motorized Water SportsWindsurfing
Pedal boats
Snorkeling
KayakingStand-Up Paddleboarding - PoolThere are 6 pools on-site.
- Spa †
- Tennis courtThere are 6 tennis courts on-site. There are 2 lit tennis courts on-site.
- Gambling †
- Golf †Golf course located within 15 miles of the property.
- On-site EntertainmentLocal Caribbean bands. Beach Bar BQue night with fire eaters and limbo.
- Nelson Dockyard
- Shirley Heights
- St John's Shopping
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
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Great staff
Anyone on the reviews that says the staff are not helpful are either lying or they where rude themself to the staff .. the bar staff have been great watersports really friendly and helpful and all of the waiters have been super friendly/helpful ..
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DO NOT GO!
My family of 6 arrived and I immediately was taken aback at how underwhelming the “resort” was. The beaches were terrible with so much seaweed and one was definitely not a place where I would allow my kids to swim in. We instantly started looking for another place. Our rooms were so gross and dated and smelled. The dinner we had the first night was atrocious. Totally picked through and hardly anything there. The drinks were garbage as well. We got there on a Monday at 5pm and left the next day at 10am. The few staff we interacted with were fine and luckily because we booked through Elite travel, we were able to get our money back. We ended up staying at Carlisle Bay which was stunning and a far cry from St James. I have never left a resort like this but it truly was that bad. Avoid at all costs.
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Prejudice Vindictive Management
First I would like to preference this review by saying that I am a Local Resident of Antigua and will never unbiasedly rate any establishment without reason . Secondly what was suppose to be a relaxing getaway for my husband birthday turned into a very prejudice , vindictive and upsetting experience by the Front Desk Manager Donna . I unfortunately had a horrible experience at the St James Resort .When booking the over night staycation (which I have done before in October of 2024) I was told that our check in time was 3pm , then check out of our room by 11am and would be allowed on property until 5pm . Which is standard for all over night staycation. I was not only told this by the reservation agent over the phone at the time of the booking , I was also told this by the receptionist who checked us in , and the following receptionist the following morning. I informed the receptionist upon checking in that I had a graduation to attend and would need to leave the premises for 1.5 hours and return right after. I asked how can I go about doing this and was informed I just needed to notify the security at the check point when leaving . The following morning I called down to the receptionist to verify that information again and asked if it might be possible to extend our time to 6pm instead of 5pm since I will be checking out of the room earlier. I was told I would have to speak to the front desk manager when she arrives. After eating breakfast she was still not on property , so I left my personal number with the receptionist and told her I will be leaving soon for the graduation and whenever the manager arrives she can give me a call to let me know if the extension was possible or not . I also enquired if it was possible to keep our room a little longer which the receptionist told me it would be with a $75USD charge and I would be able to until 4pm. I told her I will have a think about it then inform her when I am leaving for the graduation. Upon arriving back to my room I got a call from the receptionist to then be told I will not be able to leave the property and return. I explained to her that I asked about this at my time of booking . She then told me I would only be allowed back in if my husband remained on property. After several minutes of back and forth and expressing my disappointment to the guest service manager , I agreed that my husband would stay and I would go and attend the graduation and return . I was then notified by my husband that someone from the front desk told him she was informed to tell us we now would have to leave the property at 11am instead of 5pm (which again was told to me by 3 separate persons). I then reached out to the initial receptionist who I spoke with who was very confused about that information and even asked me “who said that.”Admittedly I got very upset and requested a refund as I felt I did not received what was advertised to me and felt like it was a very vindictive decision made by the Front Desk Manager Donna because of my earlier complaint. She then proceeded to tell me that the policy is that all person who are Local staying on a staycation must leave at 11am. Donna made no attempts to resolve any of my issues . She took no responsibility for her staff who gave me the same information not once , not twice but three times . I was told I would have to leave at 11am and that was it . Not only am I not returning back to this hotel but I will also urge any locals not to as their attitudes show that they do not care . Shameful and shame on the St James Management for allowing anyone to be treated that way.
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Perfect Holiday!
Relaxing Stay in the Royal Suites – Would Definitely Return! We stayed in the Royal Suites and would absolutely recommend the upgrade. The suite was spacious, comfortable, and well equipped — the bathroom had two showers and double basins, which was a lovely touch. The location is also spot on — just a short walk to reception, breakfast, and several restaurants. For the restaurants on the other side of the resort, golf buggy rides are available, which we made use of a couple of times. We visited out of season, which we really enjoyed. It meant some restaurants were closed, but in return we got peaceful pools and a generally quieter atmosphere — which was exactly what we were looking for. The staff were fantastic — warm, friendly, and helpful even when rushed off their feet in 30-degree heat. One small suggestion to management: please consider relaxing the dress code for staff during hot weather — shorts or loose dresses would be much more comfortable for them. Highlights of our stay included: • The Pink Panther tour (fun and memorable) • Stingray City (a must-do!) • And the sunset cruise, which was magical. A special mention goes to the 24-hour coffee shop — I’m genuinely going to miss the lovely team there, along with their sandwiches, cakes, and perfect coffee! Breakfast was excellent with loads of choice and, again, brilliant staff. I’d really encourage guests to tip the breakfast team — they work just as hard as the evening servers but sometimes get overlooked. One small practical tip: if you love a good blow dry, bring your own hairdryer — the in-room one wasn’t for me. All in all, a really lovely stay — relaxing, friendly, and full of beautiful moments. Would happily return!
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My wife's birthday weekend get away
Excellent for family vacation. Room was great. Food was great. Service was excellent. Lovely property. Lots of activities for the whole family to enjoy.
- AdvisoryA minimum mandatory hotel-imposed fee of $24 (plus tax) per room, per day, will be charged and collected by the hotel at check-in. This fee is subject to change without prior notice. The information published here is to give the client an estimate of additional fees that they may be responsible for but is not a guarantee of the final amount due. For a detailed description of what is included in the mandatory fee, please see hotel policies.
- AdvisoryAntigua Government Tourism Levy is $5 USD per person per night paid locally on departure.
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel. - Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed