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Reviews of The Sandpiper

17 Sandpiper Street, 3936 St Lucia, South Africa

#18 of 29 B&Bs and inns in St Lucia

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Review Score

Based on 289 B&B reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free Wifi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: August 29, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We checked in on Friday and checked out on Monday.....on Sunday our toilet paper was not replaced and we had to buy our own to use for the rest of our stay.

    The staff was very accommodating

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location, friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2025

    10
    We had an amazing stay and would rebook this venue should we ever come to St Lucia again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast was superb - staff friendly and very helpful

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Evening meal could be better

    accommodation

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unfortunately we had a lot of noise from the air-conditioning units we counted 3 on our outside wall.

    Amazing staff special mention of Promise she was a great host Bed linen excellent

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We couldn't find anything to keep mozzies at bay, but to be fair, we didn't think to ask.

    Lovely location, very comfortable, excellent staff and food. Car wash was a great surprise.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2025

    8.0
    Enjoyable and tranquil in a beautiful part of the world.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing comes to mind.

    I was pleasantly surprised that my car was washed for no extra charge by the staff without me even asking.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2025

    10
    A small paradise, well kept, maintained ,spacious and lovely place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing to be honest

    Beautiful location, very quite and peaceful, away from the city but yet a mere or less than 5 minutes to reach the town. Friendly host, friendly staff, surrounded by the sounds of the bush, monkeys , birds, lovely pool, lovely breakfast and beautiful and spacious rooms too We loved everything

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2025

    10
    Again unforgettable after many times in ..Avalone . I remember Monica
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had to place the second suitcase on the floor or onto the comfortable fauteuil

    Fantastic, sitting outside or in our room very quietly Breakfast amazing

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2025

    10
    A beautiful tropical paradise to unwind and recharge your batteries.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The beautiful tropical gardens backing onto a nature reserve and the friendly staff

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room #3 needed a deflection / sealing strip to the shower as water leaked onto the floor. Also, a little more grout to the tiles would be helpful as the tile edges are a little sharp underfoot. A trailing plug would also be handy as there is only one plug (and 2 USB's) this meant a lot of swapping of camera, phone, watch, etc. chargers.

    Wonderful staff. Great breakfast. Lovely room. Excellent location. Car cleaning a very welcome suprise. We highly recommend this guest house.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2025

    10
    I really enjoyed my stay .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s privacy and the staff

    The breakfast was delicious and it catered for my health as I have the challenge of constipation.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 2, 2025

    10
    Wonderful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    One suggestion, a multiplug extension with 2 and 3 pin plug sockets would be useful for laptop, cellphone etc chargers

    Everything

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2025

    9.0
    Excellent family vacation facility
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (3 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was comfortable with my stay.

    The property is well kept, clean and beautiful. We were received exceptionally well and everything met, even exceeded our expectations. The owner and staff were helpful. They made suggestions to our itinerary to make our stay great.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2025

    10
    Perfect stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We really liked this guesthouse and stayed for two nights. We booked the larger room and had a small patio. The gardens are very green, there is an honesty bar and the breakfast is really good. There are multiple pools and everyone is very friendly. For us, this was the perfect spot to explore the area (eg we did a hippo tour and a midnight safari). Plenty of nice restaurants in the area.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Most rooms are tucked away on the ground floor which I couldn't really tell from photos. Had got the impression the guesthouse was larger but not a problem in reality.

    A lush little oasis. Best breakfast the whole trip especially the fruit bowl. Friendly efficient staff. Nice communal indoor and outdoor areas. Secure parking.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2025

    9.0
    A good reason to come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    As mentioned the room could have been a bit larger. However we would return there anyway.

    A little paradise with a beautifully maintained garden. The room was very nice however could have been a bit lager. The breakfast was very enjoyable and we were near the center but not necessarily by walking. Astonishing experience with the hippos walking around and grazing in the area. Very special. The national park was a short drive as well and the Elephant we saw was almost too close.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice, spacious, nice garden and pool

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    It was great to have a room which opened out to the beautiful gardens Breakfast was excellent, a great selection of fresh fruit, pastries as well as a cooked breakfast

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2025

    10
    Unforgettable Adventure
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Not well attended by kitchen staff. The front end staff was SUPERB!

    Great experience overall. Thanks to the owner/manager for advising on the best lake cruise ever

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2025

    10
    Definitely would stay here again. Great vibe and staff. Very clean and comfortable. Highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room and pool area were amazing!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2024

    10
    It was a nest please for us. Plus i like your car port
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Winning pool was clean and safe

    Breakfast was good. Only time for it must be review.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 22, 2024

    9.0
    Tropical retreat next to the greenbelt bordering the St Lucia dunes
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking may be a bit tricky, especially if other guests are travelling in large 4x4 SUV's. But overall really secure and safe parking bays.

    Next to the St Lucia greenbelt, nature is on your doorstep. The most beautiful gardens, sparkling blue pools and cascading water features filled with koi. Heart warming and fesh breakfasts daily with honesty bar facilities on the premises. The guesthouse has a standby generator incase of storm outages in the Hluhluwe area (or general power failures). The gardener washed our car early mornings for a small fee and this came out of his own initiative, very welcomed.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 19, 2024

    10
    A "serendipity" find...
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room (3 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No complaints at all.

    We had a wonderful stay at The Sandpiper from the time we arrived until our day of departure. We were welcomed by friendly and professional staff who were able to provide great advice for our visit to the wetlands. The breakfasts were outstanding with a variety of selections and options. The decor, ambience, friendliness and service from every staff member, was superb especially our hosts. Thank you. We will definitely be back.

    Stayed in December 2024

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