St. James's Club

This remote, 40-hectare (99-acre) resort on Mamora Bay on two sand beaches tries for glamour, but it falls far behind Carlisle Bay, Curtain Bluff, and Jumby Bay, and it doesn't have the state-of-the-art maintenance of those properties, either. Midrange package tours from Britain and America continue to fill many of the rooms on occasions. But the sports facilities are among the Caribbean's best. Some of the rooms are standard and medium-size, but others are spacious. The resort has never been able to escape the architectural curse of its former existence as a somewhat banal-looking Holiday Inn. Despite that, all units have sliding-glass doors that open onto private balconies or patios. Pricey two-bedroom villas and hillside homes are also available. If you're looking into a package all-inclusive deal, be aware that the cuisine here is merely average. Many enjoy gambling in the glamorous but small European-style casino.

Facilities:
4 restaurants; 5 bars; babysitting; kids' playground; fitness center; dance club; room service; 4 outdoor pools; smoke-free rooms; spa facilities; 6 tennis courts; watersports; deep-sea fishing; marina

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