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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.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the top-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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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
3 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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.
  • Ahmed
    India India
    Sandpiper is the ideal stay while in St Lucia, perfectly located right between the city and the beach.
  • Flatearth
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Nice place to see st lucia and surroundings. St lucia is amazing and there are many activities to do. Next time I ll stay longer if possible.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 553 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

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Game drives
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Tour desk

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Heating
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Outdoor swimming pool

      Spa

      • Beach umbrellas
      • Beach chairs/Loungers

      Languages Spoken

      • Afrikaans
      • English
      • Zulu

      House rules

      The Sandpiper takes special requests – add in the next step!
      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
      Cancellation/ prepayment
      Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
      Children & Beds

      Child policies

      Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

      Crib and extra bed policies

      0 - 3 years
      Crib upon request
      Free

      The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

      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
      VisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted
      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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