The Sandpiper

We wanted somewhere special to spend my husband's 60th Birthday and we were not disappointed with our choice. Our family of 4 spent 10 nights in this fabulous hotel. On arrival Ken showed us round the lush hotel grounds and took us to our 2 bedroom suite. There we had a cocktail and cold towel brought to us - the level of service is faultless. The beach is beautiful and I enjoyed using the lap pool too. We made use of the watersport facilities through Bob ,who always greeted us with a smile. When I wanted to book a catamaran trip, Natalie on reception was so helpful and Olinda and David always had a smile and a chat with us. In the restaurant Shaunette made our eggs each morning and we shared so much laughter with her. Great service too from Jamal and David. I had made a reservation for my husband's Birthday at The Tides restaurant back in February and was devastated a few days beforehand when I got an email to say the reservation had been cancelled. I spoke to Harold and he sorted it all out for me and we had a wonderful night there. Harold and Ken made my husband's 60th Birthday so special. Two gentlemen who are kind and patient and seem to genuinely care about the people they interact with They are an asset to the hotel. The daily sorbet at 1100 is a lovely touch and ensured my teenage son came out the bedroom to join us too! Those are the positive comments - now for the negative comment - we only had 10 nights!!!

We have just returned last week from 8 nights in Barbados staying at The Sandpiper. Our trip was delayed and moved a number of times over the past 1.5 years but we finally got there and it was very worth the wait! This trip was my gift to my partner for his 50th birthday, and we left the kids at home. The hotel has 50 odd rooms and has old colonial/boutique style to it. The grounds are green and lush and extremely well kept. The front of the hotel is on the main coast road, but the second you pass the front gate you are in another world. We only ate in the restaurant twice as we like to go out for dinner and made lots of reservations in advance, but both meals we had were wonderful and id say as good as the meals we were having in places such as lonestar, tides, qp bistro and champers. Breakfast is also great with plenty of choice, and 6 days out of 8 we had it delivered to our room and we ate in the privacy of our own balcony. There is no tray charge for this, we just tipped well. The hotel is quiet and peaceful, yet there is still life and things going on. I think the place is ideal for all types of travellers, except maybe anyone looking for loud music day and night! We would definitely bring our children here as they are happy at the beach all day and don???t need entertainment 24/7 to enjoy themselves. However if it???s water slides and entertainment round the pool all day that you want then this is def not the place for you. All the children we encountered were having a lovely time and very well mannered and behaved. The hotel is located in a great location, close enough to walk to all the amenities of Holetown. Barbados on the whole is very safe compared to other islands, but in Holetown I feel particularly safe. For me the jewel in the crown is the beach. Crystal clear water with healthy reef just a short distance from the shore with many fish. Bring your snorkel and waterproof case for your phone to take pics! The beach had no stones or shell at all and the shoreline slopes gently so getting in and out the water wasn???t painful on your feet like it can be on some beaches. Possibly one of the nicest all round beaches I???ve ever been to. We stayed for 4 nights in a 1 bedroom suite and then upgraded to the Sanderling tree top suite for another 4 nights (this was all pre-booked before we arrived). We were allocated suite number 1 on arrival which was ocean front and on the first floor - it was absolutely wonderful! The suites are a great size, and furnished lovely. The balcony is large with a comfy table and chairs and nice loungers. We sat out there many hours listening to the waves crashing at sunrise/sunset. You can not get a 1 bedroom suite closer to the ocean or with a better view. We felt spoilt and wondered how it could be any better when we moved to a treetop. When we did move to the treetop suite we were simply blown away. Slightly further back from the ocean, but this didn???t matter as views still great, but the suite itself is out of this world! The outside terrace with plunge pool, loungers, dining table and outside bar/kitchen was beyond our expectations. The living room/bedroom/bathroom and dressing room are huge, beautifully furnished and everything has been thought of. It is so private up in the suite, you really are in your own little world. I???d stay again in the 1 bedroom suites in a heartbeat, but if your budget can stretch to a treetop suite then it???s worth every penny. The final thing to mention about the Sandpiper is the service! Every single person who works here gives the most amazing level of service I???ve ever encountered. They are all polite, helpful and cannot do enough to make your stay enjoyable. From the contact we had over email before our trip, to the welcome we received on arrival, to the waiting/bar staff and beach boys, to the reception team who secretly sourced red roses for my partner to give to me??????every single person wears a smile and gives you the time/service you need. The Sandpiper - your staff are a credit to you! Sometimes when I travel I find the service over the top and false, not here, it???s top level whilst being natural. I would highly recommend this hotel. For us, it ticked every box and we will most definitely be returning soon. I could go on and on about this place but as you can tell I only have good to say. No negatives at all from us. I???d love to upload more photos but it will only allow me 10, so these are from the sanderling treetop suite.