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My family and I stayed at the St. James’s Club in November 2025, and it was such a meaningful and memorable trip for all of us. My parents were born and raised in Antigua, and growing up, my sister and I spent many summers there with family in Wilikies. As adults, we began staying at a resort in the area, and this was our first visit back since COVID—making it even more special. It was beautiful to see how happy my parents were to be home. There were 11 of us in total, including a one-year-old, and the resort made our large family feel so welcome. My husband and I had a bay-side room facing the dock, which had the most incredible view. My parents and in-laws had similar rooms, while my sister and her family stayed on the ocean side—honestly, every view was stunning. By the end of the week, the staff knew us all by name, and it truly felt like home. They were especially kind and patient with my niece. When she had a fall at the café and split her lip, one staff member immediately sprang into action—bringing a first aid kit and ice, and calling security to escort her and her parents back to their room for privacy. I’ll never forget how quickly and compassionately they responded. Despite being such a large group, the restaurants always did their best to accommodate us for dinner together each night, and we were so grateful that they made it happen every time. The evening entertainment was fantastic—from dancing to the magic show, we had so much fun and found ourselves on the dance floor almost every night. The Friday night beach party was truly unforgettable. Watching the staff prepare, and then experiencing the food, music, and performances, made for such a magical evening. It was easily one of the highlights of our trip. We’re already planning our return for November 2026, when my parents will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. We’re so excited to celebrate such a special milestone surrounded by family and friends in a place that means so much to us. Thank you to everyone at St. James’s Club for your warm hospitality. We’re looking forward to another beautiful, restful trip filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. See you in November!

The visual entry to the hotel is great, facilities like the pickle ball and tennis courts and beaches are front and centre. Resturants do serve nice food and there is food choice, however the cooked food is not kept warm enough, many we made friends with whilst here say the same. I did make the head chef at the Rainbow restaurant aware. We have a room in the papaya block (300 to circa 320 ‘ish room numbers). The room itself is really nice, a comfortable bed and great pillows. The bathroom really nice, but the hot water in the shower and water pressure is poor. If you’re having a shower, have before the dinner rush hour or after !. The room view is wonderful, however a little over sold as. Beach room, you’re greeted with a cobble raised sand beach of sorts, and steps down to the actual beach which is caked in seaweed. Cleaver marketing and photos on the brochures!. The hotel is in need of some refurbishment, especially common areas Overall a good holiday but all I say is set your expectations a little lower than the on-line brochures

Great time at St. James. Omar, the Food Service Manager was especially helpful getting a reservation at one of their great restaurants. It was my birthday, and he had a bottle of champagne delivered to the table. Most resort staff were friendly and helpful. Maid service was fine when received, but did have to ask the front desk for service.

Just back from a wonderful 6 day break and loved every minute of it! Food and facilities were excellent (the Friday night beach party dinner was ridiculously good!). Staff couldn't have been nicer, special shout out to Ferlin who handled every request, no matter how trivial, with patience and expertise. Similarly, Orlando for giving our 5 year old son god knows how many tours around the property in his golf cart. Amazing experience, we'll be back next year with friends!

Solid 3.5–4 Star Stay – Great for Families, Friendly Staff, but Needs Some Updates Overall, we had a very nice 8-night stay. This is a great resort for families, with a large pool that’s perfect for kids and a staff that was consistently pleasant and helpful. That said, the oceanfront experience is a real drawback. The seaweed issue is significant—they’re literally using bulldozers to move it—and it detracts from what you’d expect from a Caribbean beach. There isn’t much of a traditional “walk-in, clear water, soft sand” experience on that side. On the positive side, the bay is calm, clean, and much more enjoyable for swimming. Food options were solid overall. The coffee bar is a standout—excellent espresso, coffee, pastries, and grab-and-go snacks. The Rainbow buffet for breakfast and lunch was very adequate, with plenty of variety and something for everyone. We stayed in a junior suite with an ocean view, which had plenty of space for two adults and one child and worked well for a family setup. One highlight: highly recommend taking the boat out—either with a group or privately. We went with Capt. Kelley and his crew, snorkeled, and visited Green Island. It was a memorable experience and one of the best parts of the trip. The biggest issue, by far, was the mattress. It was among the worst I’ve ever slept on—collapsed and uncomfortably firm. Honestly, even lower-end hotels would have something better. This is something the resort should have addressed a while ago. We did request a replacement, but due to a fire situation, they weren’t able to accommodate it. Additionally, the A/C unit would occasionally drip a noticeable amount of water onto the daybed. Overall, a good stay with strong family appeal, but a few meaningful improvements—especially bedding and beach conditions—would make a big differen