Name: The Sandpiper
Address: Holetown, Folkestone, BB24017, BB

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Nic

Outstanding hotel!! Highly recommend staying here. Beautiful setting, so well maintained and the staff are incredible!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

David

My stay at The Sandpiper was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel genuinely welcomed, cared for, and valued. Every detail was handled with warmth, professionalism, and true Bajan hospitality. 🌴☀️

The service was absolutely top-tier — attentive, accommodating, and always delivered with a smile. The resort itself is beautiful, peaceful, and perfectly located, but what truly made this trip unforgettable was the people. The team went above and beyond to ensure every moment felt special, relaxing, and effortless.

This was easily one of the best trips I’ve ever taken, and I’m incredibly grateful for the experience and memories created at The Sandpiper. If you’re looking for luxury, tranquility, world-class hospitality, and an authentic Barbados experience, this is the place to stay.

Thank you again to the entire Sandpiper team for making this trip one for the books. I will absolutely be back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Philip

We stayed (with friends) for in early April. The weather was great and we really enjoyed the snorkeling. The sun was more intense than we expected so take precautions.
As for the Sandpiper - we've never stayed at a place with a nicer and more helpful staff. Everyone was great and they got to know us. The grounds were immaculate. you could ell they took great pride in their resort.
Also great was the food. After a week in one place I usually get tired of the food but here the quality was great and the selection varied. We didn't feel the need to go offsite (but we did - had to explore the island). We could almost always get our favorite table overlooking the water. Drinks were tasty.
The beach is small and informal but we always managed to find chairs to relax in. The pools were a nice alternative to the beach - especially after swimming in the ocean. The ocean was clean and clear.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Andrew

The Sandpiper is a luxury boutique hotel in a great location on the west coast of Barbados. You get what you pay for, it is expensive but worth it. The staff are courteous and well trained, and nothing is too much trouble. It is clear why this is one of the small luxury hotels of the world.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

JORGE

We stayed at The Sandpiper from Tuesday to Monday and had a truly phenomenal time. The hotel grounds are absolutely beautiful and peaceful — the perfect place to relax. What really stood out was the service: everyone on the staff was incredibly kind and attentive. Any time we needed something, they were quick to help, and even if it wasn’t readily available, they found a way to assist. Overall, a wonderful stay and an excellent experience. We hope to return!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2024

Ann

Note that breakfast is not included if you book your stay with Expedia. It was an additional $45 per person.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2024

Kelly

This was our 1st time at The SandPiper and everything about our experience was exceptional from the time we arrived until we left. No delay in being taken to our room, our luggage already waiting allowing us to get settled in.
The entire place was clean and tidy. The staff takes a lot of pride in the hotel. We had a garden view room and we loved having a cup of coffee on the deck each morning. The breakfast was amazing as well as our beautifully presented meals. Given the resort is on the west side of the island, the view of the sunsets each night was amazing. We ate dinner in the restaurant and had bar food a couple of times during our stay, both were great. We had a wonderful stay at The SandPiper and we'd definitely recommend. A perfect stay.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Jan 2024

Verified traveler

Pleasant Stay

We had a very pleasant stay at The Sandpiper.
The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Our room was in need of a little refresh and update.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2023

Stephen

Intimate and Chic

We had an excellent 3 night stay at this lovely small chic boutique hotel. The cuisine and staff service were top class. The setting and location is lovely. We would very much like to return in future.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2023

James

Overall great, rooms a bit dated

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2022

Travis

Wonderful

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2022

anna

There is nothing that I did not like! Everything was superb-the grounds, the rooms, the service, the beach. The staff of this hotel deserves a post on its own as it was the friendliest, most caring team ever. Can’t wait to return to The Sandpiper!!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2022

Barbara

Beautiful property, friendly/helpful staff...the warmest welcome I have ever received.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2022

Julie

Very relaxing, friendly tean

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2022

Jerrard

Hotel and staff were all great and very accommodating with any requests.

Harold's bar and beach staff were very friendly, would recommend this hotel without hesitation.

Partner

4/10

Poor

28 Mar 2022

James

Facility is quite dated, patronized by older British couples. For 2 day stay, check-in was late afternoon but prematurely forced out of room on departure day prior to 11 am.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2021

Angelica

This was an amazing hotel to stay in.
Staff were so polite and helped us so much.
I would highly recommend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2021

Lawrence

Beautiful hotel - superb location & great service

Great hotel - suite was excellent - elegant, with great views and with a beautiful terrace and outside area. Perfect location for getting onto the beach, into Holetown and a base to explore the island. Staff were superb!

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2021

James

Short business trip

Excellent hotel in Holetown directly on the beach and a short walk to all the shops and restaurants. Lovely staff, good food and well furnished large rooms in a traditional Barbados style. I stayed there for a work trip but it is a great base for a holiday. I will return

Business

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2021

David

Outstanding in every regard.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2020

ANTONY

Absolutely superb!

Amazing hotel, as a returning guest, all the staff were as helpful as ever delivering a personal yet professional service. It’s great to have them all back after 6 months of closure! They also arranged my fast track at the airport, transportation and my Covid test which came back in 20 hours meaning quarantine was a short process!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Everything at this hotel is perfect , have been here many times before and still returning, the staff are exvelent etc.,etc,

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2019

Brenda

Exceptional service; would revisit again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Best hotel in the world!!! Can’t wait to go back next year.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2019

Ted

Beautiful property and incredibly friendly staff. Our stay was just too short and I can see returning for a longer stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Th resort was absolutely wonderful - the food was outstanding and the staff was beyond nice and helpful! There are a few things for consideration - the hotel could do a better job giving information and options on activities to do - boat tours, snorkeling, hikes, spa treatments at the sister hotel etc. As someone who doesn't know what the island has to offer, you rely on the staff to help guide you. The other thing, which is sort of out of the hotel's control is the presence of children. Since the property is small and you will either lounge at the pool or beach, if they are in both places, it's hard to escape their noise etc.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2019

Andrew

Fantastic service

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2019

Charles

Sandpiper is Great!

Nice hotel, clean and excellent service. High prices for food at the hotel and a taxi to other locations like Bridgetown. Will cost you about $55 USD roundtrip. The other option is to take the bus with the locals but being first time in Barbados, we werent sure about taking the bus and not knowing where we were going. Overall felt safe during our stay. Nice people! Recommend Sandpiper, in a good location, if you can afford it .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely gardens, staff who are incredibly friendly and helpful, and amazing food and evening entertainment.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2019

MARINA

Superb resort!

We just came back from this wonderful place. We have been to Barbados many times before and stayed in various hotels and resorts. This is by far the best place we have ever stayed at- terrific experience!! beautiful sea-side property with testefully decorated rooms and great beach. Staff are courteous, non-intrusive but attentive- they go above and beyond to insure their guests are happy and taken care of. This hotel is well-situated and is within short walking distance to Limegrove and to a supermarket. There is no doubt we will be back and will refer our friends and family to this wonderful property.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Staff, cleanliness, attitude, and over property was absolutely impeccable !! EVERY guest we met have been coming to the Sandpiper repeatedly for years- which I now see why and speaks volumes. We will be one of those guests. Never rate or post but felt compelled to for people like myself who want 5-star and very much received it at the Sandpiper.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2019

Shawn

An oasis in paradise

An amazing boutique hotel in a great location !!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2019

Mark

Beautiful hotel in so many ways - really magic setting with tranquil gardens. Food was exceptional - from the breakfasts to wonderful local seafood at dinner. The staff we amazingly attentive and had the gift of being incredibly efficient yet still maintaining a relaxing Bajan atmosphere.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2019

Laura

Pure bliss

Amazing. Beautiful location and accommodations. Lovely service.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent service and facilities. The staff go out of their way to provide a personal service

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

What an awesome and unique hotel and experience. Just steps from the beach and a short walk to Holetown means it's perfectly situated. Everyone was so friendly, the food and drinks were so good, and loved the breakfast in our rook each morning and the 11am sorbet on the beach!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Beautiful hotel , amazing breakfast buffet and wonderful staff with the most beautiful ocean....
Would definitely love to return !

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

My husband and I just spent a glorious week at The Sandpiper and it was amazing. Right from the 'non check-in' arrival where a manager simply walks you through the resort to your room and asks you to complete the paperwork at your convenience to as we left where it was like leaving a family. We are fortunate enough to travel to many beautiful places so not easily impressed, but we absolutely loved this place. Loved the food, location and staff. The rooms were fabulous and so clean. Great to either eat in or take a short walk to the nearby restaurants. Thoroughly recommend for couples out of school holidays and also to families at holiday times.

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2018

Jai

Disappointing experience....

Disappointing experience. The hotel looks like a dated English style country club - small and boutique yes, but the design is poor.
Even though the hotel was not full, we got a room right at the rear of the hotel, which just happens to be near the main road. This meant we got little peace due to the road noise and services also located there. Not quite what we wanted from a Caribbean experience.
Food orders at the beach bar took very long to organise, however the cocktails were amazing.
Dinner was actually quite prompt and the food was great.
The hotel is nothing special in terms of design. I’m sure there are better hotels on the island, especially for the rates they are asking.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2018

Verified traveler

Good location great service and food

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2018

Verified traveler

One of my favorite in Barbados

Excellent complete package. I've stayed at many other hotels and definitely prefer this one. High quality rooms, great privacy and very interested.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2018

Chloe

A real 5 stars experience

Very charming and quiet hotel perfect to get some rest. Both pools are very well maintained and there’s always chairs available. Beach is clean ! The staff is professional, fun, smiling. We went 2 times for dinner at the hotel restaurant and every item from the soup all the way to dessert were delicious. Live singers and musicians. I would not only recommend the hotel to my friends but I would also consider going back.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2018

Ann

Lovely oasis in Barbados

We loved this beautiful, tropical hotel and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Barbados!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2017

Tom

Great hotel and wonderful staff

This is a great place to stay and the staff are very attentive. If I had to criticize one aspect, it would be that the restaurant is a bit on the pricy side. Expect $100-$125/per person to eat there...more if ordering alcohol. Still, the food was good, and the restaurant nearly always has live entertainment as well. Rooms were spotlessly clean and well decorated. The beach and pools are wonderful!

Partner

4/10

Poor

09 May 2017

Donna

Disappointing and overpriced hotel

Suite 7 wasn't worth the money we paid. The view from the balcony was of the restaurant! No sea anywhere. Morning alarm call was the clanking of plates laid for breakfast at 6am and no chance of an early night as the rostrum used for the evenings entertainment was right under our bedroom window so a range of caterwauling songsters serenaded us every night until 10:30pm and no escape! I suppose is was good to be woken so early as you had to be on the beach by 6:30am if you wanted a sunbed in the sun! Not good enough for a 5 star hotel at all. Neither of the two swimming pools were anywhere near the sea and one had sun beds in the shade all day.

On the plus side Harolds Bar was a nice spot for lunch, if you could get a table! And the staff were courteous and helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2017

Aidan

Paradise

From the moment we arrived we found the whole experience to be the most perfect end to our holiday in Barbados. We will be back !

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2013

Verified traveler

Happy Barbados!

A very relaxed and well run hotel. A most pleasurable stay.