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St. James's Club Resort
St. James's Club Resort is Antigua's most luxurious All-Inclusive Tropical Island Vacation Travel Destination, offering world-class amenities including a casino, spa, fine dining and activities - perfect for a romantic Caribbean wedding and/or honeymoon, or a quick weekend getaway trip to a fine hotel.
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Antigua’s private 100-acre peninsula. Indulge in the opulence of our private 100-acre peninsula on Antigua’s southeastern coast. World-class amenities and impeccable service pamper you. Epicurean delights tempt you.
Clear, turquoise waters surround your own private oasis where stretches of white sand are your canvas by day. By night, millions of stars gaze down upon you. From its spa, to its Las Vegas-style casino, to its bountiful array of activities, St. James’s Club will capture you.
Dine waterside, surrounded by majestic yachts, or in the privacy of the resort’s 250 guest rooms, suites and villas. Every imaginable amenity is yours for the asking. A certain understated elegance gives St. James’s Club its renowned reputation for distinction and provides you the epitome of a blissful Caribbean memory.
Where is Antigua?
Antigua (pronounced An-tee'ga) is located in the middle of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean, roughly 17 degrees north of the equator. To the south are the islands of Montserrat and Guadaloupe, and to the north and west are Nevis, St. Kitts, St. Barts, and St. Martin.
Weather in Antigua
Antigua enjoys an average of eight and a half hours of sunlight every day. Temperatures generally range from the mid-seventies in the winter to the mid-eighties in the summer. Annual rainfall averages only 45 inches, making it the sunniest of the Eastern Caribbean Islands, and the northeast trade winds are nearly constant, flagging only in September. Antigua enjoys low humidity year-round.
Traveling to Antigua
Gratuities
Same as in the US; 10-15% depending on the service. Give porters and bellhops 50 cents per bag, taxi drivers 10-15% of the fare.
Telephones
Calling the US is easy from Antigua. Our Elite Island Resorts offer US Direct calling service, or can connect you with a US operator for calling home.
Taxes & service charges
Antigua has a US$12.00 airport departure tax, a room tax of 8.5% and a servi
ce charge of 10%.
Electricity
Part of the island is 110 volts, the remainder is 220 volts. Most hotels have both voltages available.
Appropriate attire
Informal, but conservative. Beach attire is appropriate for the beach but not town, shops or restaurants. Some restaurants stipulate jackets and ties for men and dresses for women in the evening.
Time zone
Antigua is in the Atlantic Standard Time zone, one hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time and the same as Eastern Daylight Time. Atlantic Standard Time is four hours behind GMT.
Currency
The official currency of Antigua is the Eastern Caribbean dollar which is fixed to the US dollar. A recent exchange rate was US$1.00 = EC$2.70. US currency, travelers checks and major credit cards are welcome everywhere.
Banking
- Antigua and Barbuda Development Bank
- Antigua and Barbuda Investment
- Bank Antigua Commercial Bank
- Bank of Antigua
- Bank of Nova Scotia
- Barclays Bank PLC
- Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
- Caribbean Corporation Bank
- Royal Bank of Canada
- Swiss American National Bank of Antigua
Banking hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00am to 1:00pm and again from 3:00pm to 5:00pm; Friday from 8:00am to 12:00pm, and 3:00pm to 5:00pm.
Medical facilities
There are several general practitioners and specialists on the island as well as a hospital and a private clinic. No vaccinations are required unless the visitor is arriving from an endemic area. Recompression chambers are available by air ambulance at nearby Saba and in St. Thomas. Pharmaceutical services are widely available.
Passports & immigration
US, Canadian and UK nationals require proof of citizenship — a valid passport, original or certified birth certificate. US residents and others should contact the nearest tourist office for entry requirements.
Shopping hours
Monday thru Saturday 8:00am to noon and 1:00pm-5:00pm.
Personal safety
Antigua is relatively crime free, but exercise normal precautions; i.e. don’t leave valuables unattended in rental cars or on the beach.
Nearby Attractions:
Activities & Amenities
The Mamora Beach Water Sports Center offers a wide range of non-motorized water activities — available to all guests at no extra charge — including windsurfing, Sunfish sailing, pedal boats, snorkeling and kayaking. Instruction is also provided.
St. James’s Club offers four swimming pools: The main pool, adjacent to the Reef Deck Bar; the freshwater pool, in the Village, near the tennis courts; the central freshwater pool and the children’s pool, in the center of the Village.
Guests may use the Body Shop — the Club’s fitness center— located adjacent to the Poinciana Building. This air-conditioned center features free weights, exercise bicycles, treadmills, stair climbers and Nautilus equipment. A qualified staff member is on duty to help guests with their training needs. Aquacise classes are also available in the main pool.
St. James’s Club offers a variety of additional recreational activities for guests including two magnificent beaches, six all-weather championship tennis courts (with a fully equipped tennis pro shop) — five of which are lit for night play; volleyball; croquet; karaoke; children’s playroom; foosball and table tennis.
For an additional charge, guests may arrange: babysitting, limited currency exchange service, room service, massages & beauty salon services, tennis lessons, laundry, full-service 18-slip marina, off-property excursions/car rentals and fax services.
For an additional charge, guests may participate in: European and American SCUBA certification — the St. James’s Club has its own dive master overseeing our coral reef and deepsea diving school.
Golf can be arranged at the 18-hole, par 70, private Cedar Valley Golf Club. (about 30 minutes drive from St. James’s Club).
Deep-sea fishing/yacht charters/catamaran trips. A wide range of boating excursions can be arranged.
Shopping in Antigua
Antigua offers a variety of shops and boutiques for the vacationing shopper looking for that extra-special Caribbean gift or souvenir. Whether it’s crafts, jewelry or duty-free bargains, visit Antigua’s shops to find your own Caribbean treasure. Most of Antigua’s shops are clustered on St. Mary’s Street or High Street in St. John’s.
Duty-free items include English woolens and linens. You can also purchase local items: pottery, straw, rum, hats, shells and handmade fabrics.
Make your way to St. John’s on a Saturday morning and visit the fruit and vegetable market for a juicy Antiguan pineapple It’s worth the trip.
Another rich shopping area in St. John’s is the Redcliffe Quay waterfront on the south side of town. Here, thirty-five boutiques are set around tree-shaded, landscaped courtyards.
Casino
Las Vegas style in Antigua
An enticing departure from the ordinary, St. James’s Club’s exclusive Las Vegas-style casino is state-of-the-art gaming at its best.
Indulge in glittering surroundings and capture a spirited night of unsurpassed gaming at St. James’s Club, Antigua’s most glamorous address.
Amenities:
Facilities
- 5 Restaurants/ 5 Bars
- Las Vegas-Style Casino
- Jacaranda Lounge
- Spa & Beauty Salon
- Tennis Complex & Pro Shop
- 4 Swimming Pools
- Fitness Center & Jacuzzi
- Full-Service 18-Slip Marina & Yacht Club
- On-Site Tour Desk
Restaurants & Bars
The Coco Beach BBQ is a casual beachfront eatery serving grilled favorites and is open for lunch.
Docksider Restaurant & Bar is an open-air restaurant specializing in bistro-style cuisine as well as Caribbean dishes. Here you’ll experience casual, candlelit dinners nestled under palm trees beside Mamora Bay Beach.
Set high above Mamora Bay in the “Village”, Piccolo Mondo offers creative Italian and fine International cuisine and is ideal for private functions.
Try our Garden Patio, where you will enjoy both early morning coffee service and afternoon tea.
St. James’s Club’s main dining room, the Rainbow Garden features an array of continental cuisine and specialty dishes.
Refreshments are available in any of the Club’s five bars:
- The Reef Deck Bar at the main pool
- Coco Bay Beach Bar
- Docksider Restaurant & Bar
- Jacaranda Lounge
- Mamora Beach Bar
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Disappointed ...: We were very disappointed with this resort. The villa we stayed in was old and run down, food in all restaurants was awful ...the resort as a whole ...
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is the best way to protect yourself against financial loss. The most useful plan is a comprehensive policy that includes coverage for trip cancellation and interruption, default, trip delay, and medical expenses (with a waiver for preexisting conditions).
Without insurance, you will lose all or most of your money if you cancel your trip or have to cut it short, regardless of the reason. Default insurance covers you if your tour operator, airline, or cruise line goes out of business. Trip-delay covers unforeseen expenses that you may incur due to bad weather or mechanical delays. Study the fine print when comparing policies.
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