Name: The Sandpiper
Address: 17 Sandpiper Street, 3936 St Lucia, South Africa, 17 Sandpiper Street, KwaZulu-Natal, 3936, South Africa
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at VND 1,381,724 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.0

Beach

Airport shuttle

The Sandpiper

17 Sandpiper Street, 3936 St Lucia, South Africa – Excellent location - show map

You're eligible for a Genius discount at The Sandpiper! To save at this property, all you have to do is sign in.

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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Show me more

Property highlights

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.

Free private parking available on-site

You could save 10% or more at this property when you sign in

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type

Number of guests

Family Room (3 Adults + 1 Child)

1 single bed

and

1 extra-large double bed

and

1 sofa bed

3 single beds

and

1 sofa bed

King or Twin Room

1 extra-large double bed

2 single beds

Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

1 extra-large double bed

and

1 sofa bed

2 single beds

and

1 sofa bed

Budget Room

2 single beds

1 double bed

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.6

Facilities

9.1

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.4

Value for money

9.2

Location

9.4

Free WiFi

8.6

See what guests loved the most:

Rosemary
South Africa
“From the moment we arrived, we were overwhelmed by the friendly staff. The ambience was relaxed and peaceful. The rooms were cleaned daily our car was washed daily. They took care of all our needs. Will definitely return soon.”
Dumani
South Africa
“Friendly and professional staff. Woke up to find my car had been washed. That was amazing.”
Flowers
South Africa
“It is a nice location to get away to a quiet destination with nice beaches and great game reserve drives. The dinner we ordered was delicious and looked forward to the breakfast everyday. A lovely needed break.”
Hendrik
South Africa
“Beautiful location next to a forest. Very friendly staff and a special mention to Promise. Excellent breakfast”
More-blessing
South Africa
“The tranquility and the beauty of the surrounding nature”
Bradley
New Zealand
“The guest service received was absolutely sensational, best I've received in South Africa. Kind, genuine and generous. Would not hesitate to reccomend. Thanks for making a memorable stay for our last couple of nights in SA.”
Daimy
South Africa
“The Family room was nice and clean. A quiet place and friendly staff”
Adri
South Africa
“Peace full, Generator for load shedding time, lots of space, well maintained garden and swimming pools, healthy breakfast and continental breakfast, vehicles was under sunshade and most of the time staff washed the the cars in the morning and many...”
Liesel
South Africa
“The breakfast each day was a 10/10. Excellent. The Staff was very friendly, dedicated and always there to help even in the pouring rain. Staff definitely a 10/10. The room was clean and neat. The pool was clean and beautiful. The garden is...”
Sebastian
Germany
“Very friendly staff, excellent breakfast, nice pool, very clean, big fridge in the room, conscientious cleaning of the room (including new bed sheets after 2 nights)”

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: 9.6Based on 476 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

Facilities of The Sandpiper
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

The Sandpiper takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 18:00

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Sandpiper accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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.

Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
Room options at The Sandpiper include:
- Family
- Twin/Double
The Sandpiper has 1 restaurant:
- The Sandpiper
The prices at The Sandpiper may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
The Sandpiper is 1,000 yards from the centre of St Lucia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
The Sandpiper offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Walking tours
- Beach
- Horse riding
- Temporary art galleries
- Bicycle rental
- Swimming Pool
- Bike tours
- Game drives
- Tour or class about local culture
Check-in at The Sandpiper is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
The nearest beach is just 850 yards from The Sandpiper. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

Search