St James's Club & Villas

Heather Marek

Overall it was a great stay. The staff were friendly and attentive. Service for the reserved dinner time slots were alittle too slow, and portions were too small. We should have ordered a few items maybe if that is possible. We ended up stopping at the buffet for alittle more food afterwards. The music was always great to listen to in the evenings. We enjoyed sitting in the lounge chairs near the bar listening with a drink before and after dinner at the docksider. Disappointed about the seaweed on the beach, but we understand it is seasonal and is constantly coming in. Too bad there is not a better solution rather than the tractors and by hand. Like a net or something quicker. We felt bad for them having to work so hard on that for so long too. Didn’t realize how big of a resort it was and it is all pretty spread out so I could see how anyone older or with disabilities may struggle. It did help to keep us in better shape though.

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.

Stacey Simpson

Our recent stay at St. James's Club & Villas in Antigua was a disappointing experience. The best part of the resort was the wait staff—warm, friendly, and attentive. They went out of their way to make guests feel welcome and well taken care of. Unfortunately, other aspects of the stay were less impressive. The resort itself feels somewhat outdated, and certain areas weren’t as clean as we would have expected. While the property advertises six pools, not all were open during our stay, which was disappointing—especially since the beach was completely closed due to a heavy sargassum (seaweed) inundation event. The sargassum not only made the beach unusable, but the smell was truly overwhelming. It was strong enough to make sitting on our balcony or anywhere near the water impossible. We later learned that sargassum inundation is common in Antigua during this time of year, so we strongly recommend doing some research if you're planning a summer trip. We ended up spending a lot of money traveling to other beaches around the island just to enjoy the ocean. Adding to the challenges, even the bay side was closed for water sports during part of our stay. And since July is considered the off-season in Antigua, there wasn’t much going on at night—especially for kids and families looking for evening activities. Overall, while the island itself is beautiful, the combination of seasonal issues, limited amenities, and the resort’s condition made the experience fall short of expectations.

Ria Palmer

Beautiful Island. The resort is nice, can use some updating, but the staff is not very welcoming nor accommodating, The food choices/options was terrible except on Saturday, Found ourselves eating off the resort which cost more money. The activities they posted about did not happen. As a returning guest I was disappointed in not having the same activities as my prior visit, other than the front desk and the gift shop, the staff had attitudes, and was bothered when asked for anything. Also roach in room and also in coffee shop, and was a lot of work being done in the day time in rooms next to ours, so you could not get any quite. Spoke to Management but didn’t remedy any of our concerns. Birds also an issue at breakfast.