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St James Bay Golf & Pickleball Resort

855-229-5934
151 Laughing Gull Lane, Carrabelle, FL, US
4.5Excellent
Hotel amenities
Lounge
Parking
Gym
Non-Smoking

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About this property

St James Bay Golf & Pickleball Resort is a 3.5-star independent hotel located in Carrabelle, Florida, positioned oceanside and within a 1-minute drive of St. James Bay Golf Club. The property sits 7 minutes from FSU Coastal & Marine Lab, 9.7 miles from Ochlockonee River State Forest, and 10.1 miles from Carrabelle Beach, making it accessible to both coastal and forest recreation.

The resort offers 30 individually decorated guestrooms, each equipped with a full kitchen featuring an oven and microwave. All rooms include private balconies or patios, free wireless internet, cable television, in-room coffee and tea makers, and washer-dryer units. Guest comfort ratings consistently reach 4.5 out of 5 stars across accommodations.

St James Bay features an on-site golf course with a driving range and golf lessons available for guests. A cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for an additional fee. The property includes a restaurant and snack bar/deli for casual dining, plus a full-service bar and lounge. Recreation extends beyond golf to include an outdoor swimming pool, 24-hour fitness center, and bike rental. A banquet hall is available for group events. Nearby activities range from water sports—sailing, kayaking, scuba diving, water skiing, and windsurfing—to land-based pursuits like hiking, biking trails, fishing, hunting, and ecotours.

Check-in runs from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with check-out at 10:00 AM. The resort is smoke-free and welcomes up to two pets per room. Wheelchair-accessible facilities include parking, pathways, restrooms, the restaurant, and lounge areas. Free self-parking is provided, and luggage storage is available. The property maintains a guest recommendation rate of 86.4% based on 331 reviews.

Location & nearby attractions

Located in Carrabelle, St James Bay Golf & Pickleball Resort is by the ocean, a 1-minute drive from St. James Bay Golf Club and 7 minutes from FSU Coastal & Marine Lab. This golf hotel is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Ochlockonee River State Park and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Carrabelle Beach.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

St. James Bay Golf Club - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
FSU Coastal & Marine Lab - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Island View Park - 9.6 km / 6 mi
Alligator Harbor Aquatic Preserve - 11.8 km / 7.3 mi
Carrabelle History Museum - 12.6 km / 7.8 mi
Wilson Beach - 13.6 km / 8.4 mi
Ochlockonee River State Park - 15.6 km / 9.7 mi
Carrabelle Beach - 16.2 km / 10.1 mi
Camp Gordon Johnston Museum - 17.1 km / 10.6 mi
Shell Hammock - 17.6 km / 10.9 mi
Crooked River Lighthouse - 17.9 km / 11.1 mi
Chesley Island - 18.9 km / 11.8 mi
Thoms Island - 19.4 km / 12 mi
Bald Point State Park - 21.1 km / 13.1 mi
Myron B Hodge City Park - 22.3 km / 13.8 mi

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with ovens and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and washers/dryers.

Dining

You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of St James Bay Golf & Pickleball Resort, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Amenities & features

Practice your swing on the golf course and enjoy other recreational amenities, such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include a banquet hall, a vending machine, and bike parking.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

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Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Check-out 10:00 AM
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • This property is professionally cleaned
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. The check-in location differs from the property location. Check-in location: [Golf Pro Shop]. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets allowed

Fees & policies

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

Know before you go

  • Reservations are required for golf tee times and massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.