The Sandpiper

–Excellent location - show map
+53 photos
Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

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About this property

Set amidst a subtropical garden, The Sandpiper offers accommodation in St Lucia, neighboring the St Lucia Nature Reserve. The guest house offers a 10-meter 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 organise 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 212 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

  • Situated in the best rated area in St Lucia, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

  • 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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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
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3 single beds
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1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
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2 single beds
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1 sofa bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Nkanyiso
South Africa South Africa
“Everything, the place was amazing, the team was also great. Came with my car a bit dirty, when I woke up it was properly washed!! Thats amazing customer service 👏🏾”
Diederick
South Africa South Africa
“Breakfast was superb - staff friendly and very helpful”
Shelley
South Africa South Africa
“Amazing staff special mention of Promise she was a great host Bed linen excellent”
Linda
New Zealand New Zealand
“Lovely location, very comfortable, excellent staff and food. Car wash was a great surprise.”
Johan
South Africa South Africa
“I was pleasantly surprised that my car was washed for no extra charge by the staff without me even asking.”
Barry
South Africa South Africa
“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...”
Anton
Switzerland Switzerland
“Fantastic, sitting outside or in our room very quietly Breakfast amazing”
Anne-kathrin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The beautiful tropical gardens backing onto a nature reserve and the friendly staff”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful staff. Great breakfast. Lovely room. Excellent location. Car cleaning a very welcome suprise. We highly recommend this guest house.”
Nonhlanhla
South Africa South Africa
“The breakfast was delicious and it catered for my health as I have the challenge of constipation.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.5Based on 521 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

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

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Sandpiper
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

The Sandpiper takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots 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 must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help 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 minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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

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