St. James's Club & Villas Antigua, Resort Hotel Vacations, Honeymoons and Travel Packages

This resort occupies a 100-acre peninsula on Antigua's southeast coast. 178 guestrooms, suites, and villas are flanked by flowering gardens and offer sea-view balconies or patios. Optional all-inclusive.

What to Expect: Popular with families during summer and holidays and with couples during winter, this resort attracts an international clientele. Because it occupies an entire peninsula of 40 hectares (100 acres), this hotel can seem like an island onto itself, with tranquil Mamora Bay to its west and the windswept Atlantic Ocean to the east. Green hills provide a backdrop for beaches of white sand.

Amenity Highlights: Two beaches, Mamora Beach and Coco Beach, each almost one km (a half-mile) long are protected by a barrier reef. Serving as the water-sports center, Mamora Bay's crescent beach is lapped by calm water and includes two wood docks ending in large sundecks furnished with lounge chairs. From the second beach, snorkelers head out to explore the coral offshore. Four pools, including one for children, provide freshwater swimming. The main pool features a 270-degree sea view. The resort's villa section includes a three-level bay-view pool and the fourth pool overlooks the open sea.

Insider Tip: Every Thursday night, the resort's evening dress code is relaxed at The Docksider, on the edge of Mamora Bay, when a steel band plays and a limbo dancer entertains during a Caribbean barbecue buffet.

Property Amenities

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities.

Guests can enjoy Swedish, foot, hand, stomach, and aromatherapy massage (surcharges for all massages) in an open-air tent overlooking the sea. Or they can head to the health-and-beauty spa building for massages plus mud wraps, scrubs, facials, waxing, and hair and nail care (surcharges for all spa products, services, and treatments). An air-conditioned fitness center contains cardio and weight machines as well as free weights and offers dance aerobics. A daily program provides supervised activities for children ages 2-12 (children must be toilet-trained).

The resort's air-conditioned casino opens nightly with Caribbean poker, roulette, blackjack, craps, and slot machines. A dress code is followed in the casino, Jacaranda Bar, and restaurant dinner period. It requires long pants, collared shirts, and closed-toe shoes for men. Complimentary shuttle service transports guests around the resort. For surcharges, the resort offers shuttle service to Antigua's capital, St. John's, and to Shirley Heights, English Harbour, and Nelson's Dockyard. On-site shopping can be enjoyed at a delicatessen and a gift shop, which sells sundries, souvenirs, logo items, and beachwear. Ground transportation: Shuttle vans or private cars of varying prices are available.

    * 24-hour front desk
    * Air-conditioned public areas
    * Audio-visual equipment
    * Bar/lounge
    * Beauty services
    * Casino on site
    * Complimentary newspapers in lobby
    * Concierge desk
    * Currency exchange
    * Doorman/doorwoman
    * Fitness equipment
    * Hair salon

    * Health club
    * Internet access in public areas - dial-up
    * Internet access in public areas - surcharge
    * Laundry facilities
    * Limo or Town Car service available
    * Marina on site
    * Massage - treatment room(s)
    * Medical assistance available
    * Multilingual staff
    * Nightclub
    * Parking (free)
    * Patio

    * Poolside bar
    * Porter/bellhop
    * Restaurant(s) in hotel
    * Room service (limited hours)
    * Security guard
    * Spa services on site
    * Suitable for children
    * Supervised child care/activities
    * Swimming pool - children's
    * Swimming pool - outdoor
    * Tour assistance
    * Wedding services

Suite - Single-storey suites with sitting area and refrigerator. Private terrace with a bay or sea view. Sofa bed provided for 3rd person.

2 Bedroom Villa - The 2 bedroom villa has a living/dining area, full kitchen, master bedroom with king bed, ensuite bathroom with deep-soaking tub and shower. The second bedroom has 2 twin beds and it's own bathroom (shower only) The Balconies or terraces overlook the gardens, beach or Mamora Bay. Recently remodeled in 2007!

Beachfront - This room has a private terrace or balcony with an ocean view. These rooms have a refrigerator and extra large bathtubs. Connecting rooms are available on request. NOTE: EP rates are not available for Beachfront room.

Club Room - Private terrace with garden view. King bed may be available on request.

Premium Room - Private terrce or balcony with oceanview. Connecting rooms are available on request.

The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants (except Piccolo Mondo), snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate for this resort. Guests are requested to cover up swimwear and wear shoes for breakfast and lunch. Dinner dress code is casual elegant, with no cutoffs, short shorts, or jeans.

Rainbow Garden
Open-air restaurant with covered and terrace seating. International dishes. Breakfast and lunch buffets with menu option. À la carte dinners except for Monday night's Gala Buffet with international food and live calypso music. Children's menus for lunch and dinner. Dinner dress code: long pants, collared shirts, and closed-toe shoes for men.

Coco's Restaurant & Bar
Open-air, nautical-themed spot overlooking beach. Breakfast buffet. Lunch buffet plus à la carte menu. Open five nights weekly with dinner theme buffets on three nights and à la carte dinners on the remaining two nights. Dinner reservations required. Dinner dress code: long pants, collared shirts, and closed-toe shoes for men.

The Docksider
Seaside, open-air spot with wood floor, seating under high wood ceiling and blue canopies. Candlelit dining from menu of bistro-style cuisine and Caribbean dishes. Dinner only. Reservations required. Dress code: long pants, collared shirts, and closed-toe shoes for men (except for Thursday Caribbean buffet night when shorts are acceptable).

Piccolo Mondo
This restaurant is not part of the All-Inclusive plan and charges a supplement of US$35 (fee subject to change without notice). Four-tier, open-air hillside restaurant encompassing the first tier of the three-tier pool. Red and white linens and potted plants. Intimate oil-lamp dinners featuring Mediterranean and Caribbean dishes. Lounge and bar. Dinner reservations required. Dinner dress code: long pants, collared shirts, and closed-toe shoes for men.

Mamora Bar
Beach spot for drinks and lunchtime grilled items. Open from mid-morning until late afternoon.

Reef Deck Bar
Poolside bar with drinks only, open from mid-morning through the afternoon.

Drinks Cart
This trolley delivers drinks to the beach area.

Jacaranda Bar and Casino
The resort's main cocktail bar is just off Rainbow Garden and features thickly cushioned seating and live music. Open throughout the evening. Casino hours extend past midnight.