We stayed at St James (family group of 6 adults 2 generations). Our trip was enjoyed by all - great location. At the time there was building work going on near the main pool, but since we preferred the other pools, or the beach this did not affect us. We had asked for a room on an upper level, but this did not happen.

This hotel is used by Virgin flight crew, and we were disturbed by some roudy members. We complained to the hotel and to Virgin, but nothing came of it.

The food, especially in the Italian restaurant across the bay were fantastic.

I would recommend this resort.

Recently had 10 days at The Beach Club, at St James' in Feb this year. Overall the resort has everything you need, two beaches, tennis courts, 4 restaurants, kids club, beach activities etc. Infact I would highly recommend the resort for families. We were all adults and therefore I personally wouldn't go back, as we generally prefer all adult resorts and smaller resorts than this.
We thought the food was pretty good for an all inclusive, I mean they are all a bit of a muchness. Roast meats, pasta, curries, etc etc. The breakfasts at Coco's Restaurant were good, with fresh eggs being cooked and crispy bacon, a toast maker, and plenty of fruit and ecereals. The Staff varied, I found you had to work quite hard with them at this resort, most seemed miserabl to begin with but if you chatted and made an effort they soon responded. The windy beach on the side of the Beach Club, is VERY windy most of the time, but it's a lovely quiet beach, and fairly good swimming, it looks worse than it is. The water also seems warmer on this side, strangely enough. The Mamora Bay side, is more crowded, but a lovely beach and Bay, with calm waters for swimming, you have to pick your spot as there is sea weed in a lot of areas.The rooms are very spacious, with good sized balconies, though the bathrooms need a bit of attention, with wobbly taps, noisy systems, and low water pressure at peak times. But all in all they served us well. Wardrobe doors are heavy and stiff, but plenty of hangers and spacious. Beds are comfortable, tho pillows not the best as usual for Caribbean.
All in all its a good resort, but big, and family orientated and not for those wishing a quiet holiday. In my view too much time and money was being spent on the timeshare Villas on the resort and not enough on the bedrooms of the Beach Club. I have tried to give its worse points as well as best, and hope it is of help to people thinking of going.

Returning to St James's after a couple of expensive unsatisfactory experiences in St Lucia (Windjammer Landing and Almond Morgan Bay) where we endured building works (and worst - see my reviews) we were delighted to find things much as we remembered back here.
The Beach Club is separate to the main hotel and exclusively for Virgin guests. With bigger rooms and a quiet location on the beach they should be your first choice, let alone that they are a much cheaper option than the hotel.
It's all inclusive - the food, drink and service is overall pretty good. Many of the staff have been there for years and remember previous guests.
Travelling with two teenagers the motorised watersports were a big attraction. Previously part of the all-inclusive, we expected to have to pay separately this time. Unfortunately there have been no motorised watersports here for over a year, this despite the Virgin brichure and the in-room info which stated otherwise. Despite two disappointed teenagers this didn't spoil the holiday.
If you want a peaceful Caribbean break with relaxation, sufficient privacy on either of the two beaches (plus the great beach drinks buggy), little/no nightlife, decent food/drink etc then you won't be disappointed here.
And remember to book the Beach Club, our research and previous experiences elsewhere suggest it's difficult to beat. Let us know if you do!

Had the fortune of staying at a 2 bed beach side villa at St James Club in Feb of 2008. The week after the kids half term. The place was very quiet and that most probably helped. I thought the place was great. I did a few days self catering & then went on the all inclusive option, which was $75 per person per day. I thought it was good value for money, the food was very good, buffett for breakfast & lunch, a la carte for evening meal. Plenty of it & plenty of choice. Certainly would go back there again !