The Sandpiper

Booked The Sandpiper for 8 nights in January 2025 for a winter getaway. Barbados absolutely surpassed all my expectations and this amazing place was absolutely a major contributing factor to that feeling! What a place. A little slice of heaven. From the moment we were accompanied to our room by the General Manager Ken, I knew we were in for a special time. It is the first time I have ever stayed anywhere (and I have stayed at a lot of top venues around the world) where I have been walked around the resort and to the room by the GM. Our room was absolutely beautiful. A suite overlooking the most tranquil and beautiful beach along the west coast of Barbados. The location is paramount to what makes this hotel so great. However, and this is key for me, there is one absolute key ingredient to what makes The Sandpiper simply one of the most amazing places I have ever stayed. It is all about the staff! It would seem like they have found all the most amazing people on this planet and plonked them in to The Sandpiper as a team. The gardeners, the cleaners, security, reception, bar teams, restaurant staff, management, everyone, absolutely everyone at this resort was incredible. No one would walk past you without a greeting, no one would walk past you without a smile. In a world where hospitality struggle to recruit and keep good people, The Sandpiper is the complete opposite. Everyone we spoke to had been working at the hotel for many many years. From 3 years up to about 40 years. So many staff have worked here for years and that showed from the level of commitment us as guests received from the staff. These people believe in customer excellence, they care about hotel guests having the most memorable experience, and that, that is absolutely priceless. Wherever you were, at breakfast, lunch, dinner, at the bar there was always someone waiting to assist you. I never had to fill up my water glass or wine glass myself. The staff are absolutely on it and absolutely incredible. The best I’ve experienced. It is no wonder that so many of the guests we spoke to had been on their 3rd 4th or 10th return visit to The Sandpiper. The hotel is the perfect size to not be overwhelming and maintain that personal touch. We simply loved everything about Barbados and the Sandpiper and if we return to Barbados which is absolutely certain I would not even think about booking anywhere else. Nothing to fault here, it’s a 10/10 all the way. I joked to the GM that his job was made easy by the loyalty and commitment of his team and he agreed. So The Sandpiper management team, kudos to you guys, however you maintain this loyalty, whatever it is that keeps your team so focused on service delivery, keep doing it, as you guys have created a little slice of heaven on this beautiful island.

This was our third visit to Sandpiper and it just gets better.This hotel is a hidden gem 5 minutes walk from the hustle and bustle of Holetown .From the minute you arrive until the minute you sadly leave nothing is too much trouble for the amazing staff and management. Our room a garden bungalow was absolutely perfect …beautiful sea view right on the deck .We were fortunate enough to spend Christmas Day here with a fabulous buffet lunch and drinks beforehand.As a couple we have travelled extensively to all 7 continents and we can honestly say that Sandpiper is without doubt one of our top three hotels . All the staff are fantastic and nothing is a problem for them….The only problem we had was having to leave !!! Thanks so much to each and every one of you for a wonderful holiday….we will be back .

I cannot praise this hotel enough. Everything always runs like clockwork. The rooms are really well maintained. All the staff are simply delightful nothing is ever too much trouble . I’m so glad we made the decision to return and definitely will be back again. Thanks All.

5 star rated hotel, with 5 star facilities and service. Staff are all really dedicated to making your stay a pleasure. Option for smart evening dining, or casual beach bar dining make this hotel better than before. The menu is varied and the food presentation excellent. Breakfast buffet is great, and there are some cooked options I have never tried before, which was fun.

A friendly boutique hotel easy to get to from the Airport on the west coast. Lovely beach with fantastic snorkelling off the beach. Two swimming pools and delicious cocktails. Two restaurants, one smarter with live entertainment and one on the beach more bistro style.

This has become our home from home. We are lucky to be able to stay at least twice a year, every member of the staff deserve praise for the exceptionally high level of service, friendliness and making a holiday special. I have read some of the reviews with some surprise. Having eaten all over the island the quality of the food is at the highest level. The serving staff are extremely attentive, Kyle, Melissa, Anthony and the Somelier Wayne. Everyone should be on this list, including Antonia who makes the perfect Omelette. Our special place is the bar adjacent to the restaurant, Jerome, Wayne, Jeroni Tajin and of course the ever exuberant Saichin. I nearly forgot Mario, nothing is too much trouble, he ahs a great memory I suppose you could say he enhances the entertainment on an evening. The beach location is superb, the ambassadors Raheem, Patrick & Victor, look after your every need. Finally, Harolds bar. Now open until 9:00pm, serving great cocktails and a lighter menu. The General Manager, Ken, has this idyllic location working like a well oiled, machine, I think they have captured the best team on the island, they genuinely seem to enjoy their jobs, which makes for a relaxed and pleasurable vacation for guests. Everytime we checkout, we've already booked for our next visit, keep up the fabulous work. Thankyou.