Sister hotel to Coral Reef Club and a member of small luxury hotels of the world, this family-run hotel has a wonderfully friendly atmosphere and is managed by Karen and Wayne Capaldi, part of the O’Hara family. Set within seven acres of tropical gardens, this beautiful property boasts excellent facilities and fine attention to detail. But you could be forgiven for simply coming here to eat, as The Sandpiper is renowned for its cuisine and has an award-winning restaurant beside the romantic torch-lit pool.

40 minutes' drive from the airport.

In Holetown on the west coast, 8 miles from Bridgetown.

The 50 spacious Garden Rooms and One and Two Bedroom Suites are located in beautiful tropical gardens leading to the beach. Each has air conditioning, a CD player, fridge and comfortable terrace or balcony overlooking the gardens, pool or ocean. The suites have a kitchenette and separate sitting room with sofa bed. The Whimbrel and Sanderling Tree Top Suites are particularly stylish with a four poster bed, sitting room, dressing room, magnificent bathroom and a wraparound terrace with private plunge pool. The Sandpiper’s stunning Beach House is a spacious three-bedroom villa located directly on the beach - the two ground floor Oceanfront Suites and the gorgeous Curlew Tree Top Suite on the upper floor can each be reserved independently, or in its entirety. The Beach House is perfect for families or small groups.

The Sandpiper’s excellent restaurant is surrounded by torch-lit tropical gardens and tranquil koi ponds and is regarded by many as one of the best in Barbados. An eclectic à la carte dinner menu is served five nights per week with decadent buffets and barbecues offered on Wednesdays and Sundays. There is also an elegant cocktail bar featuring live entertainment most nights, and the legendary Harold’s Beach Bar where you can enjoy a casual beachfront lunch and sample Harold’s wonderful cocktails.

Bed & Breakfast Half Board

These include two swimming pools, a gym, tennis courts, daily tennis coaching and complimentary non-motorised watersports including sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding and snorkelling. Transportation is provided to The Spa at Coral Reef Club and complimentary WiFi is available throughout the property.

The hotel will be closed between 23 August–08 October. Children are accepted year-round, however, children under 5 yrs are not permitted in the restaurant or bar after 7pm.