The Sandpiper, is a quiet family run hotel, with 47 rooms/suites situated at the heart of the fashionable West Coast of Barbados. Owned by the O 'Hara family, which also own The Coral Reef Club located a few hundred yards further North. The atmosphere at Sandpiper is friendly, intimate, and a wonderful place for a holiday hideaway. Over the past few years The Sandpiper has undertaken major renovations including the addition of the 2 fabulous Tree Top suites and now has overall a more stylish look, just a few reasons for being a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World along with its sister hotel, the Coral Reef Club.
The Sandpiper is nestled amongst 7 acres of extensive manicured and very colourful gardens leading to the white sands of the beach. The interior décor is that of a subdued traditional Bajan theme with its pickled pine ceiling, curtains and prints of old-time Barbados.
Accommodation :The rooms are located in separate buildings along the edges of the property encompassing the free form swimming pool and dining room in the centre. The buildings vary in style from Bajan coral rock, or stucco and wood, decorated to a theme of brown or black on white, with overhanging balconies. Guests receive a warm welcome, with a complimentary cocktail and flowers in their room on arrival.
There is a choice of accommodation, from standard rooms, to one and two-bedroom apartments/suites which have larger space, but all have either a balcony or terrace, looking out on the surrounding greenery, air-conditioning, fridges, toasters, hair dryers, CD player/clock radios and safes and bathrooms that have combination showers and bath. The one and two bedroom apartments have also have a kitchen and a living room. Dressing gowns and Moulton Brown shampoos are provided in the bathrooms.
The renovated rooms have calmer colours - light blue, beige and green, in place of the chintz, floral furnishings and traditional wicker, with now furniture brought in from the Far East. The latest addition to the accommodation are the 2 Tree Top Suites, interiors British designer
Helen Green and each has a private plunge pool.
Garden Rooms have a garden view and accommodate two adults only.
One Bedroom suites have a separate living room with a sofa bed (will take either 3 adults or two adults and 2 children), kitchen, and give either an ocean or garden view.
Two bedroom suites are larger but similar, have two bathrooms and will accommodate up to six people (with two on a sofa bed in the living room).
Tree Top Suites: These two 1 bedroom suites are wonderful and are Sandpiper top room category, they both have sea views, a covered terrace and open sundeck with private plunge pool (12ft x 9ft), a spacious living room with TV, DVD player and CD player (selection of DVDs and CDs), bedroom with dressing area and large bathroom with tub and a large separate walk-in shower (all air-conditioned). Suites accommodate two adults, one has a 4 poster king bed and the other has a king bed, which can convert to two twins.
The Beach House ( previously Helena) is a delightful 3 bedroom beachfront villa in Barbados, now part of the adjoinng Sandpiper hotel in Barbados so has access to the facilities of the hotel and is only a few feet away from the front deck patio to the Caribbean Sea below - a real beach lovers paradise.
The curved bay is lined by the sandy beach, shaded by the almond and palm trees, with some wooden decking with sun loungers and on the calm waters of the West Coast for good swimming, and access to complimentary water-sports. During the day tables are set next to Harold's Beach Bar in the garden above the beach where guests enjoy lunch under the shade of the parasols.
Complimentary water skiing, snorkeling, kayaking, fun rides, Sunfish and Hobiecat Sailing. (year round)
Complimentary tennis coaching with resident pro from 4.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m. daily (except Sundays). Adults and children welcome. (Applicable year round)
Exchange Dining with other luxury hotels for guests on Half Board. (Applicable year round)
ServicesComplimentary -
Weekly Manager's cocktail party
Tennis pro programme.
Shuttle service to Bridgetown (Monday-Friday)
Swimming pool
Gymnasium – Restaurant- Bar - 2 floodlit hard tennis courts.
Unisex boutique, Beauty & Masseuse Clinic, Hairdresser and film processing all nearby at Coral Reef Club, the sister hotel
Other Services: Exchange dining with other luxury West Coast hotels for guests on half-board (subject to availability) - Facilities for wheelchairs available on request.
Television available for hire in room US$50/week
| Room details |
| Room | Room Type | Aircon | Ceiling
Fan | Ensuite |
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| 1 | Garden Room | Yes | No | Shower over Bath |
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| 2 | 1 Bedroom Suite | Yes | No | Shower over Bath |
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| 3 | 2 Bedroom Suite | Yes | No | Shower over Bath |
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| 4 | Tree Top Suites | Yes | Yes | |
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