The Sandpiper  

On Barbados’s west coast in Holetown, right on the beach and a short walk to Holetown Beach, Sandy Lane Beach and Mullins Beach. Minutes from Lime Grove Shopping Centre, Limegrove Cinemas and St. James Parish Church, this 4.5-star beachfront hotel puts sand, shops and island life within reach.

The Sandpiper keeps things relaxed and contemporary across 50 air-conditioned rooms with private balconies or patios and iPod docking stations. Bathrooms feature separate tubs and showers with complimentary toiletries, and rooms include safes, irons/ironing boards and hair dryers for easy stays.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool, serve an ace on the outdoor tennis court, or sweat it out in the fitness center before renting a bike to explore the shore—wake up to sea-breeze mornings and unwind at the beach bar. On-site spa facilities include a massage room, hamam and hair salon, plus concierge service, a complimentary daily reception and room service (limited hours). Free self-parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge) are available.

For work or meetings the hotel offers a business center plus complimentary wired and wireless internet access, dry cleaning and a 24-hour front desk.

An on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with local Barbadian flavors on the menu, while the bar/lounge and beach bar keep cocktails flowing. Grab in-room dining when you want to linger on the balcony.