Overlooking the St. Lucie River on the Atlantic coast, Club Med Sandpiper Bay is Club Med’s only all-inclusive resort in the US and home to the first L’Occitane branded spa in the US. This 216-acre resort offers everything unlimited and is perfect for guests seeking the active wellness experience with personalization, sports, rejuvenation and nutrition. Guests can explore premium sports academies for golf, tennis and beach volleyball with world-class instruction. The entire family can enjoy a variety of land and water activities together such as sailing, standup paddle boarding and for the extra adventurous, the flying trapeze. Families can spend time together, as well as allowing parents time to reconnect, with Club Med Sandpiper Bay’s Baby, Petit, Mini and Juniors’ Clubs, offering expert childcare and programs for ages 4 months to 17 years. While parents relax, kids may enjoy the Kidz Village, offering many activities throughout the week – circus school, sports, arts & crafts and more. The best part? Kids under 4 stay free! Nestled among lush mangroves and tucked along the shore of the St. Lucie River in Port St. Lucie, Florida, Club Med Sandpiper Bay is a short two-hour and 45 minute drive from Tampa.
- Accommodations:
- 307 Rooms: 227 Club Rooms (173 Family Rooms) + 80 Deluxe Rooms (30 Family Rooms)
- Club Med Spa by L’OCCITANE features 7 indoor treatment rooms, a manicure and pedicure room, a hair salon, the L’Occitane Retail Boutique and a Zen lounge garden.
- Restaurants & Bars
- Marketplace: Located in the center of the village with views of the St. Lucie River, the Marketplace is the main restaurant of the village. This restaurant welcomes the whole family for breakfast, lunch and dinner to a wide buffet-style selection of international dishes. Our Baby Corner is available for parents to prepare meals for their little ones. *Upper portion terrace currently closed for renovations. (Breakfast: 7-10am; Lunch: 12-2pm; Dinner: 6-9pm).
- Riverside Grill & BBQ: Riverside is a fine-dining establishment with a la carte menu offerings for dinner that showcase local Florida cuisine. Riverside also offers a premium menu. Diners must be 10+ years old and reservations can be made at Marketplace. (Dinner: 6:30-9pm).
- Soleil: This waterfront restaurant offers many “grab & go” options throughout the day. The menu features a range of beverages, breakfast delights, savory all day bites and more, all freshly prepared daily by our Chef. (Open 2-5:45pm and 9-11pm).
- Slice Bar: Open all day and night until 1:00am, the Slice Bar welcomes you and your family for a refreshing drink and relaxing atmosphere during the day and a convivial, festive atmosphere at night. Watch your favorite sports teams with our flat screen TVs or lounge with friends and family inside (10am-1am).
- The Infinity Bar: The dedicated bar of the Calm Pool located next to the pool and Jacuzzi (10:30am-5pm).
- Activities:
- Sports Schools: tennis, golf fitness, volleyball, flying trapeze
- Open access: beach volleyball, basketball, soccer, sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding, kayaking, basketball, soccer, water polo, table tennis, bocce ball
- Facilities: 4 swimming pools, including adults-only Calm Pool
- Facilities for Children:
- Baby Club Med* - from 4-23 months old
- Petit Club Med* - from 2 to 3 years old
- Mini Club Med – from 4-10 years old
- Club Med Passworld – from 11-17 years old
- Golf: on-site 18 hole golf course, outdoor driving rage, putting & chipping green, Pro Shop with indoor hitting bay & putting green, PGA/LPGA facility
- Tennis: 14 hard courts & 6 clay courts, Official International Tennis Federation Training Center for the Americas
- Volleyball: 8 sand championship courts, National Volleyball League’s official training center
- Fitness: Cardio training room, yoga & fitness classes
Available at an extra cost*
- Sea scooter
- Waterskiing and Wakeboarding
- Surf lessons
- Swimming lessons
- Tubing
- Club Med Camp
- Flyboard
- Family Friendly & All-Inclusive
- Club Med is the pioneer of the all-inclusive resort concept celebrating 68 years
- Today the brand welcomes 70% families
- The all-inclusive market is booming (especially in Mexico, Caribbean and now with Club Med is bringing an all-inclusive product to the Chinese Middle Class) and other brands like Hard Rock Hotels, Hyatt, etc. are getting more involved.
- Never resting on its laurels, Club Med continues to evolve its offerings, services and amenities to ensure its guests are having the most all-inclusive vacation (not just a F&B, accommodations pairing but Kid’s Clubs, countless water and land sports, city stops, off site cultural excursions). Club Med Punta Cana is a good flagship to reference in this market:
- Club Med CREACTIVE by Cirque du Soleil debuted at Club Med Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. The pilot program is performing well and rolled out at Club Med Opio in summer 2017.
- Club Med Zen Oasis launched at Club Med Punta Cana. Sophisticated and stylish, the Zen Oasis adults-exclusive area is a relaxing haven within the resort focusing exclusively on adults and couples looking for rest, relaxation and wellbeing.