Kiddometer
HomeResortsHotel ReviewsFamily ActivitiesYour Itinerary
Back to Kiddometer
RESORT COMPARISON · ANTIGUA

Curtain Bluff vs St. James's Club & Villas, Antigua

Side-by-side family travel comparison
Jump to:
OverviewQuick FactsNearbyLovesWatch-outsBook
What the badges mean:FPFamily Preferred — solid family choiceFFFamily First — built around kids & teens
KIDDOMETER RECOMMENDATION

Best for most families: Curtain Bluff

FFFamily First

Curtain Bluff is an all-inclusive resort with a dedicated Cee Bee Kids Camp, extensive complimentary watersports, and a strong family-welcoming atmosphere.

✓ OUR PICK
Curtain Bluff
FFFamily First

Curtain Bluff

$$$$ Per night, avg.

Curtain Bluff delivers a refined all-inclusive experience on the Caribbean coast, making it a suitable choice for families seeking an active, screen-free vacation. With direct access to two palm-lined beaches, children and parents can enjoy watersports and tennis in a tranquil setting.

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
Curtain Bluff
St. James's Club & Villas, Antigua
Kids Club
Not included
✓ Yes
Family Rooms
Not included
✓ Yes
Price
$$$$
$$$$
Best For
Best for families with elementary-age kids and teenagers who enjoy active pursuits and a digital-free environment.
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✓ Spa✓ Beachfront
AROUND THE RESORT

Nearby Highlights

CURTAIN BLUFF
→Morris Bay / Curtain Bluff Beach — Directly on
→Darkwood Beach (with inflatable water park) — ~10-15 min drive
→Nelson's Dockyard — ~20-25 min drive
→Antigua Rainforest Zipline Tours — ~20-25 min drive
→Stingray City Antigua — ~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

CURTAIN BLUFF
✓All-inclusive with extensive complimentary motorized and non-motorized watersports, including waterskiing and tubing
✓Dedicated Cee Bee Kids Club for ages 3-12 with varied outdoor activities
✓Two distinct beaches: a calm Caribbean bay and a wilder Atlantic surf beach
✓Oceanfront rooms and suites, with ground-floor options for direct beach access
✓Exceptional staff known for long tenure and genuine care for children
✓Excellent food, all-inclusive, with daily changing menus and kid-friendly options
✓Included ground sports like tennis, squash, pickleball, basketball, bocce
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

CURTAIN BLUFF
!A refined, country club style all-inclusive, not a mega-resort with waterslides or mascots
!Some dining areas have a formal dress code for dinner, including trousers and collared shirts
!Under-threes require adult accompaniment or paid babysitting for kids' club access
!Rooms do not have in-room TVs, encouraging unplugged family time
!Babysitting services are available day and night for an additional fee
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

Full Profiles & Booking

Curtain Bluff
Full Profile →
Booking.com →Expedia →Hotels.com →
St. James's Club & Villas, Antigua
Full Profile →
Booking.com →Expedia →Hotels.com →
Browse All Resorts →