Boutique Beach Hotel
The Sandpiper, a family-owned boutique hotel in Holetown, evokes classic West Indian style along St. James Beach on Barbados' Platinum West Coast.
The 50 suites display wooden fretwork and island tones with air conditioning, flat-screen televisions, refrigerators, kitchenettes, minibars, and private bathrooms stocked with premium toiletries. Private balconies or terraces overlook the ocean or gardens, providing peaceful couple retreats in a welcoming family-managed atmosphere.
The Sandpiper Restaurant delivers buffet breakfasts rich in fresh starfruit that lead into eclectic Caribbean-international dinners featuring local seafood beneath sea-view canopies. Harold's Beach Bar prepares rum punches and casual lunches, with live acoustic performances most evenings adding gentle rhythm. Nearby Lemongrass Noodle Bar introduces Thai noodle and grill options, while vegan dishes appear across the menus for inclusive dining.
Two swimming pools include a mosaic-tiled main area and a 60-foot adults-only lap pool set within landscaped grounds. Access to The Spa at sister property Coral Reef Club, reached by a two-minute luxury transfer, offers coconut-infused massages and facials in a colonial oasis complete with a Crystal Steam Room. A fitness centre supports workouts, complimentary yoga sessions promote balance, and floodlit tennis courts include coaching. Snorkeling and kayaking equipment launch from the beach, with weekly garden tours revealing the property's mature tropical plantings.
Steps from St. James Parish Church, 10 kilometres from Bridgetown, 22 kilometres from Silver Sands, and 24 kilometres from Grantley Adams International Airport, The Sandpiper connects the west coast's historic Holetown with Barbados' broader coastal and cultural offerings.
Half Board · Breakfast · Room Only
The sandpiper is a lovely oasis in a great location ( walking distance of shops, bars and restaurants) It has a lot of repeat guests , the reason being that EVERY single member of staff is like a...
Just the most wonderful hotel which cannot be faulted. The location is perfect, with a beautiful quiet beach and clear calm seas. The hotel has seen some really lovely updates since we last visited...
The best holiday experience in a decade. Absolutely everything my wife & I could have possibly wished for in a hotel experience. From initial booking experience with Sharon in the Reservations Team...
Went to The Sandpiper for husbands birthday We started with drinks at Harold’s bar, then meal in the Restaurant. We had prebooked the meal and mentioned we were coming for a birthday. We have eaten...
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