St. James's Club & Villas
Last verified July 2026. Rooms is the weakest mark at 7.2. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file
Dining, pools and the beach
Dining & bars
A few venues take reservations, the rest are walk-in
Official all-inclusive page lists five restaurants plus afternoon tea; official FAQ notes Piccolo Mondo has a surcharge.
Pools & waterplay
Official all-inclusive page lists six pools; Expedia confirms six outdoor pools and a children's pool.
The beach itself
Resort has two beaches on a private 100-acre peninsula; Mamora Bay is calmer for families, while Coco's Beach is more open.
- Calm water, swimmable straight off the sand
- Caveat: Entry depth varies along the shore
- Caveat: Sargassum seaweed lands seasonally, raked daily
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Who fits where at St. James's Club & Villas
All 6 categories, from the resort's own accommodations pages. The figures are the comparison: how many the room takes, against the most this property puts in any one key. Where a category carries no figures, the resort does not publish an occupancy for it, which at villa tier usually means it is set when you book.
| Suite | Occupancy | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Room | Sleeps 2 | Not published | Garden view, ground floor |
| Premium Room | Sleeps 4 | Not published | Ocean or garden viewconnecting |
| Beachfront Room | Sleeps 4 | Not published | Coco's Beachconnecting |
| Royal Suite | Sleeps 2 | Not published | Mamora Bay |
| Two-Bedroom Villa | Sleeps 6 | 2 bedrooms | Mamora Bay2 baths |
| Three-Bedroom Villa | Sleeps 7 | 3 bedrooms | Mamora Bay3 baths |
Occupancy is the maximum published occupancy including rollaways, not comfortable occupancy. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.
= sleeps 2 of 7 max
The dining, in outline
Counts and cuisines from the resort's own pages. We have not verified this property restaurant by restaurant yet, so we are not going to print a list that says nothing.
- Places to eat
- 5
- Bars and lounges
- 6
International, Caribbean, Beach grill, Buffet, Fine dining
Some restaurants take reservations; the rest are walk-in.
Official all-inclusive page lists five restaurants plus afternoon tea; official FAQ notes Piccolo Mondo has a surcharge.
Before you book
Seven things the research turned up about St. James's Club & Villas that the brochure does not say.
St. James's Club & Villas is a family-friendly Antigua all-inclusive on a private peninsula with two beaches and unusually large villa options.
It is not fully frictionless: local resort fees, a premium restaurant surcharge and no babysitting are important planning caveats.
The resort is best for families who value beach choice, pools, villas and water sports over polished new-room design.
Hidden tips
Choose a Beachfront Room for Coco's Beach access or a Two-Bedroom Villa for family space.
Reserve dinner as soon as the booking window opens because recent guests flag restaurant reservation friction.
Do not rely on babysitting; official FAQ states it is not available.
Things guests wish they had known
This is a spacious family all-inclusive with real extras and some dated-room risk, not a brand-new luxury resort.
Most loved
4 themes- Family-friendly villas and space
- Mamora Bay and Coco's Beach setting
- Pools and water sports
- Kids club and family dining support
Most complained about
4 themes- Older rooms and villa bathrooms
- Restaurant reservations and surcharges
- Local resort fee and extras
- No babysitting
Reddit discussion describes St. James's Club as a laid-back, older but well-liked Antigua all-inclusive, especially for Mamora Bay, beach time and relaxed family stays.
The rate, and where to check it
A checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. Here is the stay we price.
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When to go
Getting there
30 minutes from ANU
- Nearest airport
- ANU · V. C. Bird International Airport
- Transfer
- 30 min · costs extra
- Address
- Mamora Bay, St. Paul's, Antigua and Barbuda
- Phone
- +1 866-237-2071
The ride from ANU is not in your rate.
Book it before you land and the ride is settled. The alternative is a taxi rank at the end of a long flight.
- The fare
- Fixed when you book. No meter, no surge, no cash at the kerb.
- If you're late
- The driver tracks your flight and waits. Delays don't cost you the ride.
- On arrival
- Your name on a board in arrivals, past customs, before the taxi rank.
Antigua
- Language
- English (official)
- Currency
- East Caribbean dollar – USD widely accepted
- Power
- 230V (110V at some hotels), Type A/B plugs
- Driving
- On the left
- Main airport
- V.C. Bird International, St. John's (ANU)
- Flight time
- ~4–4.5h from the US East Coast
Who it suits
Three of the 9 categories we score in the Palmprint file for St. James's Club & Villas; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
Affiliate · commission at no cost to youFlights
Fly into ANU, 30 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $662.
Search fares (opens in a new tab)Insurance
Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
Compare cover (opens in a new tab)Data
An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
Get an eSIM (opens in a new tab)Days out
Off-site excursions cost extra here, so price the days out of Antigua ahead.
See excursions (opens in a new tab)Kayaks & paddleboards is already in the rate. Don't pay for them twice.
How we scored St. James's Club & Villas
9 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 19 July 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 3 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except value, quiet and remote work, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value7.5Medium confidence
- Included Depth
- 8.2
- Villa Family Value
- 8.0
- Local Resort Fee Drag
- 6.4
- Premium Dining Surcharge Drag
- 6.6
Service7.7High confidence
- Consistency
- 7.2
- Family Support
- 8.0
- Staff Friendliness
- 8.0
- Recent Booking Staff Score
- 7.7
Beach8.4High confidence
- Two Beaches
- 8.8
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.2
- Snorkeling Access
- 7.8
- Cocos Beach Setting
- 8.2
- Mamora Bay Swimmability
- 8.6
Dining7.4High confidence
- Venue Depth
- 7.8
- Children Menus
- 8.0
- Included Meals
- 8.2
- Reservation Friction
- 6.6
- Piccolo Surcharge Drag
- 6.8
Rooms7.2High confidence
- Villa Space
- 8.4
- Bathroom Update Drag
- 6.2
- Beachfront Room Size
- 8.0
- Booking Comfort Score
- 7.9
Pools & Spa8.4High confidence
- Crowding
- 7.4
- Kids Pool
- 8.2
- Pool Count
- 8.6
- Beach Pool Balance
- 8.4
Family8.5High confidence
- Kids Club
- 8.4
- Kids Pool
- 8.2
- Villa Layouts
- 8.8
- Calm Mamora Bay
- 8.6
- Babysitting Absence Drag
- 5.8
Quiet7.6Medium confidence
- Mamora Bay Calm
- 8.0
- Private Peninsula
- 8.4
- Family Resort Energy
- 6.6
- Low Key Evening Entertainment
- 7.8
Remote work6.8Medium confidence
- Desk In Room
- 7.0
- In Room Wifi
- 7.4
- Public Area Wifi
- 7.0
- Business Facility Gap
- 5.6
What it does best
- Two beaches on a secluded peninsula.
- Six pools and a children's pool.
- Large two- and three-bedroom villas.
- Kids club for ages 4 to 11 and strong water-sports base.
Where it costs you
- Mandatory local resort fee and tourism levy.
- Piccolo Mondo carries a surcharge.
- Some villas and bathrooms receive dated-condition complaints.
Room intelligence
- Rooms To Avoid
- Older villas if bathroom condition is a priorityRecent Booking.com and Tripadvisor feedback repeatedly mentions villa bathrooms needing updates.
- Closest To Beach
- Beachfront RoomOfficial room page states Beachfront Rooms face Coco's Beach.
- Best Room Category For Families
- Two-Bedroom VillaOfficial villa page confirms two bedrooms, two baths, full kitchen, separate living space and capacity up to six.
Everything we read on St. James's Club & Villas
In the plan, or on the bill
Where the line sits at St. James's Club & Villas, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte diningOfficial all-inclusive includes meals, snacks and most dining, but Piccolo Mondo carries a per-person supplement. | Partly included |
| Top-shelf liquorBeverages are included, but premium-label rules were not fully verified. | Partly included |
| Room serviceOfficial FAQ states room service is available from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | Partly included |
| Wi-FiOfficial FAQ says in-room Wi-Fi is included in the resort fee. | Included |
| In-room minibarOfficial FAQ says rooms have mini-refrigerators, but they do not come stocked. | Not available |
| Motorized water sportsOfficial FAQ states parasailing and jet skiing are not offered; snorkeling trips off property are available for a fee. | Costs extra |
| Non-motorized water sportsOfficial all-inclusive page lists complimentary non-motorized water activities including windsurfing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and pedal boats. | Included |
| Spa treatmentsSpa and salon treatments are promoted but not included. | Costs extra |
| Off-site excursionsOfficial FAQ says tours and excursions are booked through the tour desk. | Costs extra |
| Kids' clubOfficial FAQ lists kids club activities for potty-trained children ages 4 to 11. | Included |
| Airport transfersAirport transfers are not part of the all-inclusive rate; guests arrange and pay for their own taxi or private transfer between V. C. Bird International and the resort. | Costs extra |
| Tipping & gratuitiesOfficial all-inclusive page states gratuities, taxes and service fees are included in the nightly rate. | Tips included |
Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this
Bringing the kids to St. James's Club & Villas
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- Supervised program, ages 4–11
- Drop-off care from
- Age 4, younger kids need babysitting
- Teen program
- Not offered
- Babysitting
- Not offered
- Rooms that fit a family
- 4 categories, incl. Premium Room, Beachfront Room
- Beach for young swimmers
- Entry varies along the beach
- Dinner reservations
- Needed at some restaurants
- Can a family of 5 stay in one room at St. James's Club & Villas?
- Yes. St. James's Club & Villas has room categories that sleep 5 or more in one key: Two-Bedroom Villa, Three-Bedroom Villa. The largest stated occupancy is 7. Occupancy rules count most children (and sometimes infants) toward the limit, so confirm your exact ages with the resort when you book.
- Does St. James's Club & Villas have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. St. James's Club & Villas runs a supervised kids' club for ages 4–11. Drop-off starts at age 4; younger children need babysitting or a parent alongside. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.
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