The Beach Club

Antigua, Caribbean

Virgin rating

Superior Room
Superior Room
Coco's
Coco's
Superior Room
Superior Room
Coco's
Coco's

The hotel

Situated upon a beautiful stretch of beach, you’ll be treated especially well by the friendly, helpful staff at The Beach Club. The rooms are spacious, overlook the beach and out to sea and the bath tub on ground floor rooms only is perfect for a romantic soak for two. You’ve got two beaches to choose from, one on the calm bay side, where you can also try your hand at a wide range of free non-motorised water sports and the other benefiting from refreshing ocean breezes to cool you as you soak up the rays. Coco’s Restaurant has an airy, spacious feel and overlooks the beach, serving an excellent all day menu. Its bar is the perfect spot to seek some shade during the day or enjoy a relaxing pre-dinner drink as the sun goes down. Children are in their element here as the kids’ club (currently closed) is great fun — parents will appreciate the break to enjoy a game of tennis or perhaps pump some iron in the fitness centre. Obviously, lounging around the pool terrace at Coco’s, drinking a coconut crush is another option, especially if topping up your tan is high on your holiday ‘to do’ list!

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing
  • Families
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym

Where is it

On Coco's Beach at the southeast tip of the island. A separate wing of the popular St James’s Club & Villas, enjoying use of their facilities as described below. Transfer time from airport: approximately 35-40 minutes.

Hotel information

72 rooms on 2 floors in 3 buildings with no lifts. All have balcony/terrace overlooking the beach and sea, air-conditioning, satellite TV, coffee-maker, small fridge and safe. Standard Rooms are located upstairs on the 1st floor and have a balcony, shower only, 1 king-size bed plus rollaway* (on request, additional local cost of US$20 per person per night), sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. There are no interconnecting Standard Ocean View Rooms.

All Inclusive of: Coco’s beachside restaurant for lunch and dinner five nights per week. Dinner two nights per week at the St James’s Club at the Rainbow Restaurant and/or the Docksider (scheduled days apply). Guests pay approx US$40 per person for dinner at Piccolo Mondo at St James’s Club (Italian). All drinks (beers, spirits, house wines, sparkling wine, water and soft drinks by the glass), all activities and entertainment above unless otherwise stated.

Superior Rooms are located on the ground floor and have direct access to the beach from their patio with a small fridge, iron and board, bath, 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds (on request), sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Single bed or rollaway* available on request (subject to availability, additional local cost of US$20 per person per night).

Interconnecting rooms (king room to double room) are available on the ground floor (on request).


Restaurant Eleven/11 serving an all day menu (from 11:00am-11:00pm, serving pizza, pasta, paninis, salads and burgers). Coco’s beachside restaurant (a la carte and continental breakfast from 7:30-10:00am, dinner on a rotation basis serving Caribbean tapas). New Mamora Bay Café. Dinner 2 nights per week at the St James’s Club at the beautifully re-imagined Rainbow Restaurant and/or the Docksider (scheduled days apply). Reservations are required at the restaurants and all open on rotation. Complimentary drinks at Coco’s pool at all times. Use of St James’s Club restaurants on other nights incurs a local charge. Drinks at all bars in St James’s Club (including pool bars) will be chargeable at any time. Afternoon tea takes place at Rainbow Garden between 4:00pm-5:00pm daily.

Twice weekly entertainment. Manager’s cocktail party (held at St James's Club on Monday nights, subject to change).

Swimming pool, non-motorised water sports: windsurfing, sailing, snorkelling, kayaks, paddle boarding, pedal boats. Children’s activity programme (4-12 years, children must be potty-trained). Kids' Club (currently closed) Puffin story telling weeks. Free use of the beach, all pools (1 adults only – over 18 years), gym and tennis courts at St James’s Club. Scuba diving can be arranged*.

Complimentary WiFi in the following public areas - Reception, Movie Theatre, Jacaranda Lounge, Rainbow Garden Restaurant & Patio, Coco's restaurant, Coco's beach, Docksider Restaurant, Mamora Beach, Mamora Bar, Piccolo Mondo Restaurant and Reef deck pool & bar.

Please note: a room levy of $5 per guest, per night applies to guests aged 6 years and above (payable locally, subject to change).

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: child ages are 2-11 years.

Please note: children are not permitted to stay on the 1st floor.

Dress code: day time - in the restaurants, shoes are worn and bathing suits are covered and dry. Evening time (after 6:30pm) - The following applies to Coco's and Docksider Restaurants. Resort Island Casual - Long trouser, stylish jeans, dresses, skirts and dress shorts are permitted. Dress shoes and dress sandals are allowed (no flip flops or tennis shoes in the evening). Short or long sleeved shirts (no t-shirts or tank top/sleeveless shirts). For Rainbow Garden, Piccolo Mondo Restaurant and Manager Cocktail Parties: Long trousers, dresses, skirts. Dress shirts with long or short sleeves. Dress shoes or dress sandals.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great break in a wonderful resort with great staff!

Jul 5, 2022 157stepht

We arrived to a lovely cool drink and were checked in. The team noticed I was travelling with my Mum so upgraded us to a room with 2 double beds and a sea view was very kind. Yes there is seaweed on the Atlantic beach however this is the case for many resorts - we looked over that beach and had no stench or issues. The Mamora beach is much more… Read more
We arrived to a lovely cool drink and were checked in. The team noticed I was travelling with my Mum so upgraded us to a room with 2 double beds and a sea view was very kind. Yes there is seaweed on the Atlantic beach however this is the case for many resorts - we looked over that beach and had no stench or issues. The Mamora beach is much more picturesque and the sea very calm. The staff on the whole were very friendly and helpful. Cora and Rose always greeted you with a smile. The Italian restaurant was great and worth the extra charge. Docksider is great for lunch and also dinner and the a la carte at Rainbow Garden was also good. Its a huge resort and lots of different areas people use - we never had an issue getting a sunbed and towels are readily available every day. Drinks are good, just ask for the branded spirits if you prefer these. The room was a typical rustic Caribbean room and we were given a full range of toiletries. The cleaning every other day left the room spotless. We used a local taxi to get to Shirley Heights costing $40 return and the driver waited up there for us, It was great, relaxing week away and I would definitely return to St James Club. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great stay, wonderful staff

Jun 30, 2022 dunnerh

I stayed here unexpectedly in June 2022 after my flight home was cancelled. We were previously at the Royalton and had a terrible experience. Coming here was a breath of fresh air. The staff was so friendly, helpful, and went out of their way to be accommodating. The concierge at check in gave our whole group (three couples) Royal Suite… Read more
I stayed here unexpectedly in June 2022 after my flight home was cancelled. We were previously at the Royalton and had a terrible experience. Coming here was a breath of fresh air. The staff was so friendly, helpful, and went out of their way to be accommodating. The concierge at check in gave our whole group (three couples) Royal Suite waterfront rooms. She did not have to do this as we weren’t even paying for our stay, but she knew that we had a long and exhausting day. So very nice of her. The room was gorgeous and very clean (see photos). The only issue was that it was not as cool as we liked but once the air conditioning was running for a while it was comfortable. The food was delicious. We ate mainly at the Dockside for lunch and the buffet for dinner. Both had lots of options and really good food. There is also a coffee shop with really high quality coffee/lattes, etc. and some baked goods. Such a nice addition and all included. We were only here for a short time, but I would recommend this resort. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The good and bad

Jun 19, 2022 868regm Ajax, Canada

The Good -grounds are lovely, great to just walk around the resort - food is good -the staff is great. Always greet you with a smile and always courteous. -rooms are large and well kept The Bad -this resort is far away and secluded from everything. To leave and visit anything requires that you have a rental car or take a "Tourist Taxi" for… Read more
The Good -grounds are lovely, great to just walk around the resort - food is good -the staff is great. Always greet you with a smile and always courteous. -rooms are large and well kept The Bad -this resort is far away and secluded from everything. To leave and visit anything requires that you have a rental car or take a "Tourist Taxi" for some exhorbant cost in USD to get out. - if your room is on the Atlantic side, get ready for constant seaweed and the stench that comes with it. -you get to share your fruits and smoothies with all the flies that hang out at the fruit bar every morning. - lack of local fruits and dishes. Mangoes all over the Island, but none at the resort. Never saw plantains, yams, etc. Imagine being at a resort in the Carribean and not seeing pawpaw. Tons of Coconuts on the resort but not one day you could find Coconut water. - the fact that you get dinged with extra fees on checkout. Fifteen USD dollars per day for enhanced cleaning, but your room is only cleaned every two days. - staff available to serve you your meal except at night you could serve yourself salad. I suppose Covid does not spread around salad. All in all, would I return to St. James...not sure. In fact not sure if I would return to Antigua. Other than some nice beaches there is not much there and other Islands offer a better bang for the buck. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Waited Two years for THIS.

Jun 18, 2022 O6234TOmartint

Having this Anniversary Holiday cancelled twice we really needed it to be so special . Unfortunately it was not so . Restaurants opening not as advertised , room in need of renovation and modernising it proved to be a disappointment . That's the negatives now the positives : Weather was fab. The bay side beach was great (especially when the drinks… Read more
Having this Anniversary Holiday cancelled twice we really needed it to be so special . Unfortunately it was not so . Restaurants opening not as advertised , room in need of renovation and modernising it proved to be a disappointment . That's the negatives now the positives : Weather was fab. The bay side beach was great (especially when the drinks cart came along ) and the staff mostly were great . Need to mention a few who went the extra mile or two : Cora (smiler) Samantha , who greeted us at breakfast most days with such a warm welcome ,and Vellie who like us also had aa anniversary during our stay and greeted us at the Dockside Restaurant. We were also looked after by fab waiting staff who made our stay easy for food and drink with their warm welcome and good wishes for " have the best day " . Also we hope Karen nets that big fish she so wants to catch !!!! I don't think we will return to St.James but must say many do . Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great holiday destination

Jun 17, 2022 Ihaterugby Worcester, United Kingdom

We had a brilliant 2 week’s at St James’. The hotel itself could benefit from a refurbish but the rooms are spotlessly clean and our room ( in the Royal Suite) was spacious and the balcony had lovely views. The food is fine, with plenty of choice and there quite a few restaurants to choose from. What really makes St James deserve the 5 star… Read more
We had a brilliant 2 week’s at St James’. The hotel itself could benefit from a refurbish but the rooms are spotlessly clean and our room ( in the Royal Suite) was spacious and the balcony had lovely views. The food is fine, with plenty of choice and there quite a few restaurants to choose from. What really makes St James deserve the 5 star rating is the staff! Almost without exception, they are lovely - friendly, helpful and eager to make your holiday enjoyable. Bennett, the tennis coach, is especially wonderful (coaching is extra but well worth it!). Vincent, who manned the pool bar for the Royal Suites) is fabulous - great fun and a dab hand at cocktails! We also loved the little beach bar/cafe beside the watersports beach which was great for a relaxed lunch. For a more formal dining experience there is an a la Carter restaurant, with a small surcharge, which is excellent ; delicious food and wonderful wines and cocktails. The Dockside Restaurant has a different theme every night (Caribbean, Italian etc) & has a great salad bar at lunchtime. The Rainbow Restaurant is a la carte and is really good. For a relaxed coffee & pastry the little treetops cafe is very special. All in all, we had a fantastic and very memorable holiday at St James’ and would definitely recommend it. Read less