The Sandpiper

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Set amid a subtropical garden, The Sandpiper offers accommodations in St Lucia, neighboring the St Lucia Nature Reserve. The guest house offers a 10-yard long outdoor pool. Free WiFi is available. All rooms at The Sandpiper are air-conditioned and equipped with satellite TV, a small fridge, tea-and-coffee making facilities. A hair dryer and wall safe are available. Some of the rooms have a patio, overlooking the spacious garden, nature area and pool. Breakfast is served every morning and restaurants are within 10 minutes' walk. St Lucia is the gateway to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. The property can help you organize activities in the surrounding area, such as hippo and crocodile boat tours, Big 5 Game safaris, night safaris, kayaking, horse riding, bird watching, Zulu culture tours, walking safaris, whale and turtle watching in season. King Shaka International Airport is 132 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Located in the top-rated area in St Lucia, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Breakfast to go

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Mbuli
South Africa South Africa
“The location is perfect for a quite night after work, even on vacation. The place is very serene, very clean and the breakfast was fresh and very tasty.”
Mathieu
Canada Canada
“The terrace in my room was great, the pool is fantastic, very intimate and cozy. The host is very welcoming. The breakfast was perfect”
Gabor
Hungary Hungary
“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...”
Mandi
South Africa South Africa
“Breakfast was very good The receptionist is wonderful”
Thato
South Africa South Africa
“Everything was great, the breakfast was 👌 and dinner was also very well served. I love this place. It's also 6 minutes away from the. Beach”
Jocelyn
South Africa South Africa
“The staff were so helpful and friendly ! I even got a surprise car wash 💕”
Laura
United States United States
“Amazing property! The pools and back lawn were beautiful and the terraces were tranquil. The room was well appointed and quiet. Staff was fantastic. The gardener even washed our dirty camper truck for us in the morning, unbeknownst to us!”
Ecem
Austria Austria
“Great location, and super friendly staff. Special thanks to Precious!”
Lucila
United States United States
“The room and bathroom were super spacious. The ambiance of the entire place is welcoming and relaxing. We liked the breakfast and the staff were really kind. Highly recommend!”
Gordon
South Africa South Africa
“The quiet. The service and friendliness. The breakfast.”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.4Based on 458 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

The Sandpiper Guesthouse is situated in South Africa, in the heart of Kwazulu-Natal. One of the jewels of the Zulu Kingdom. This luxury guesthouse is located in the town of St Lucia. Gate way to Isimangaliso Wetland Park bestowed with UNESCO World Heritage status in 1999. The park got the oldest and highest sand dunes in Africa. The Sandpiper Guesthouse is set amidst in a subtropical garden neighboring the St Lucia Nature. Animals and birds visiting our garden. St Lucia is a birds watching paradise. We offer: Big 5 Game safari, horse riding, bird watching, Zulu Culture tours, walking safari, whale & turtle watching ( in season). Bicycle rides in and around the town. Hippo & Crocodile boat tours. Beautiful beaches to relax and soak up the sun. Take a swim in the warm Indian Ocean or snorkel at Cape Vidal. St Lucia is the place where the hippos run

Neighborhood info

The Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Park is the second oldest in the world. The park is home to Africa's big five game. The park is a prime birding destination and is home to 340 bird species. A large variation of mountains, bush, rivers and savanas. The Wetland Park and Cape Vidal - World Heritage Site. The park got 5 different eco-systems. Lots of antelope, Rhino and Leopards in the park. At the stop points you can get out of your car to do site seeing. At Cape Vidal you can do snorkeling and swimming. The Dukuduku nature reserve, you will be able to see Elephants and Giraffes. Do the tours organized or on your own. Visit the nearby Zulu Culture town, and see how they are living.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English,Zulu

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Sandpiper
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of The Sandpiper

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note, arrivals after 18h00 have to be arranged with the property in advance.

Please inform The Sandpiper of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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