Having recently undergone a very extensive refurbishment and new build, the original 'Beachcomber Suites Hotel' on Paynes Bay, St James, has been transformed into the 'Number One' Luxury Apartment Hotel on Barbados, and has now been reopened and renamed 'The St James'.

This is a high quality establishment, which has attracted an unprecedented volume of excellent comments from the industry, the media, the local population and our guests. Both the interiors and the exteriors of the property have been completed to the highest standards and convey a friendly atmosphere of quality, comfort, elegance and style. To complement this building, The St James is positioned on one of the finest Beaches on the Island, at the centre of the fabulous 'Gold Coast' and looks out across golden sands and the renowned calm waters of the azure coloured Caribbean Sea on the West Coast. Our guests have a wide stretch of beach on which to relax on their sun loungers under sunshades.

An added attraction for the St James is the intimate presence of a large family of friendly turtles who have made their home in the waters in front of the hotel. The opportunity to swim with the turtles each morning has become a unique experience for our guests.

So, start your day with breakfast in the privacy of your own balcony, overlooking the Ocean, then you are free to relax in the tropical sunshine on the golden sands. A few steps out from The St James and you are swimming in crystal clear, calm waters, with the turtles to keep you company. When evening approaches, wander down to the beach with your favorite sundowner in hand, and sit and watch the sunset. Then fix your own barbeque on the sands and dine under the stars, with the gentle sounds of the ocean around you.