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RESORT COMPARISON · ANTIGUA

Blue Waters Resort and Spa vs St. James's Club & Villas, Antigua

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What the badges mean:FPFamily Preferred — solid family choiceFFFamily First — built around kids & teens
KIDDOMETER RECOMMENDATION

Best for most families: St. James's Club & Villas, Antigua

FFFamily First

St. James's Club & Villas is a true all-inclusive resort with an award-winning kids' club, multiple family-friendly pools, and extensive supervised kids' programming.

Blue Waters Resort and Spa
FPFamily Preferred

Blue Waters Resort and Spa

$$$$ Per night, avg.

This posh beach resort in Antigua offers spacious accommodations, including suites with sofabeds and cottages with private pools, catering well to families. Guests can enjoy multiple outdoor pools and a dedicated kids' club set within 7 hectares of gardens.

✓ OUR PICK
St. James's Club & Villas, Antigua
FFFamily First

St. James's Club & Villas, Antigua

$$$$ Per night, avg.

St. James's Club & Villas provides a relaxed, all-inclusive setting on a secluded peninsula, offering families varied accommodations including villas with kitchens. The resort features a dedicated kids' club and multiple pools, ensuring activities for children of various ages.

AT A GLANCE

Quick Facts

FEATURE
Blue Waters Resort and Spa
St. James's Club & Villas, Antigua
Price
$$$$
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Best For
Best for families with elementary-age kids and teenagers, as well as multi-generational families.
Best for families with toddlers, elementary-age, and early teenage kids seeking an active all-inclusive resort with diverse dining and accommodation options.
WHAT THEY BOTH SHARE
✓ All Inclusive✓ Kids Club✓ Spa✓ Beachfront✓ Family Rooms
AROUND THE RESORT

Nearby Highlights

BLUE WATERS RESORT AND SPA
→Soldier's Bay Beach — Directly on
→Dickenson Bay Beach — 5-10 min drive
→St. John's (Capital City) — 15 min drive
→Stingray City Antigua — 20-30 min drive
→Nelson's Dockyard (English Harbour) — 35-40 min drive
ST. JAMES'S CLUB & VILLAS, ANTIGUA
→Mamora Bay Beach & Coco's Beach — Directly on
→Nelson's Dockyard (English Harbour) — 10 min drive
→Shirley Heights Lookout — 10-15 min drive
→Pigeon Point Beach — 5-10 min drive
→Stingray City — 40-45 min drive
→Antigua's Donkey Sanctuary — 20-30 min drive
THE UPSIDE

Things Families Love

BLUE WATERS RESORT & SPA
✓Complimentary Kids Club for ages 4-12 with varied activities like crafts and sports
✓Dedicated creche available for toddlers 14 months to 3 years
✓All restaurants offer kids' menus, plus pre-ordered meals and kids' buffets available
✓Numerous non-motorized watersports like kayaking, paddleboarding, and snorkeling are included
✓Spacious family accommodations including interconnecting rooms and villas with private pools
✓Secret Garden with outdoor toys and tortoises for younger children
ST. JAMES'S CLUB & VILLAS
✓Award-winning Kids Club for ages 4-12 with organized activities and a private beach area
✓Six swimming pools including a dedicated children's pool
✓Calm Mamora Bay beach perfect for young swimmers and complimentary watersports
✓Spacious multi-bedroom villas with full kitchens ideal for larger families
✓All-inclusive dining with kids' menus available at most restaurants
✓Complimentary non-motorized water sports like kayaking, paddleboarding, and Hobie Cat sailing
BEFORE YOU BOOK

Things to Know

BLUE WATERS RESORT & SPA
!Creche services for toddlers incur an additional charge
!Kids Club and creche operate Monday-Saturday during specific hours, not 24/7
!Babysitting services are available but cost extra
!While all-inclusive, some premium drinks might not be included
!The resort balances family-friendliness with a luxury, romantic ambiance, not exclusively family-focused
ST. JAMES'S CLUB & VILLAS
!Babysitting services are available but incur an additional hourly fee paid directly
!Piccolo Mondo restaurant has a surcharge per person and an elegant dress code
!In-room Wi-Fi is included in a daily resort fee, and connectivity can be inconsistent in some areas
!Some reviews note the Kids Club interior can be a bit dark
!No lifeguards are on duty at any beaches or pools, requiring parental supervision
RATES & PHOTOS

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