The Resort has 307 rooms, located in 7 different 2-storey buildings (with lift) on the banks of the St Lucie River. Some of the buildings are a considerable distance from the communal areas.

Deluxe

Our Deluxe Family accommodation enables parents with young children to gain maximum benefit from their holiday at Sandpiper Bay. The ideal location and specific facilities for children, a guarantee of happy holidays!

Your choice of room in the Deluxe category: Deluxe Room, Deluxe Room – Family, Deluxe Room – Interconnecting

The facilities

• Air-conditioning
• Bathroom
• Coffee machine
• Hair dryer
• Ironing kit
• Minibar
• Security safe(s)
• Telephone
• Television(s)
• U.S. electrical sockets / 110 Volts

Services

• Bottle of water
• Bathrobes
• Slippers
• Guest amenities
• Your luggage delivered to and picked up from outside your Suite
• Dry cleaning service (at extra cost), your clothes picked up from and delivered back to your room
• Turndown service

Club

Comfortable and elegant Club Room with a lounge area, dressing room and furnished terrace or balcony. Treat yourself to a spacious and elegant Club Room with a magnificent view over the St Lucie River from your terrace or balcony.

Your choice of room in the Club category: Club Room – Family, Bay Side, Club Room – Family, Bay View, Club Room – Family, Bay Side, Interconnecting, Club Room – Family, Bay View, Interconnecting, Club Room – Family, Bay View, Centre, Club Room Club Room – Family, Centre, Club Room – Suitable for People with Reduced Mobility

The facilities

• Air-conditioning
• Bathroom
• Coffee machine
• Hair dryer
• Ironing kit
• Security safe(s)
• Telephone
• Television(s)
• U.S. electrical sockets / 110 Volts

Restaurants

Treating yourself to lunch, dinner or both really is a holiday thing, which is why we strive to create delicious and creative cuisine all served in a fantastic environment. Put your trust in our chefs and let them spoil you with wonderful, flavoursome food that will take your taste buds on a journey they’ll never forget.

The Market Place

900 indoor seats and 75 outdoor seats

Enjoy views over the St. Lucie River and the main swimming pool in a central location at this restaurant which welcomes the whole family in the morning, lunchtime and in the evening. Choose from our range of international dishes, including Asian, Italian, Mexican and American cuisine, and selection of low-calorie dishes. Tables in this non-smoking restaurant sit 2 to 8 people, and an area is reserved for adults. High chairs and booster cushions are available.

The Riverside

space for 120 guests – 60 inside and 60 outside

Located near the main restaurant and featuring a charming view over the river, the Riverside Grill & BBQ serves a selection of local specialties, and a selection of gourmet dishes* (including a lobster menu) and fine wines*.

At night, for 10 years old and up, make a reservation to enjoy a selection of local specialties, gourmet dishes* (including a lobster menu) and a selection of premium wines* with full table service. You will love the charming view over the St Lucie River.

Our special Sunday Brunch* menu with an open-air American grill includes delicious barbecued meat! This non-smoking restaurant is open 5 days a week. Book directly with the Market Place restaurant to avoid disappointment. Booster cushions are available for children. This restaurant is also open to non-Club Med customers. * At extra cost

Baby corner special service

This Baby corner, located in the Market Place restaurant, has savoury and sweet baby foods and all the equipment necessary for preparing babies’ meals.

Bars

Refreshments are available all day and evenings in the Resort bars during their opening times. If you wish to carry on into the night, refreshments are also available in the Resort nightclub. Our staff are on hand to provide you with the best service during your stay.

The Slice

Situated between the main bar and the theatre, The Slice welcomes families and couples alike for a slice of paradise. With so many options to choose from, it is the perfect place for adults and kids to relax in between activities. Kids can hang out with mum in the lounge area, while dad can head to the sports bar for a drink and a game.

Waterskiing and Wakeboarding*. Beach Volleyball Academy. Flying Trapeze Academy with circus activities. Tennis Academy. Fitness Academy. Golf Academy and so much more!

Leisure and relaxation included in your package:

Petanque (boules) , Table tennis , Main swimming pool , Quiet pool and hot tub , Children’s swimming pool and water park , Training pool , Lounge and festive evenings.

Excursions

• Airboat ride: discover Florida’s authentic nature and native alligators.
• Cape Carnaveral : excursion recommended by our Discovery Centre.Learn the history of the space shuttles during a visit to this totally unique site
• Horse ride along the beach: enjoy a horse ride and a picnic on the beach.
• Miami tour: enjoy the beauty of Miami, and explore the Art Deco, Miami Beach, Bayside and Lincoln Road neighborhoods.
• Sea scooter ride: discover the joy of gliding fast over the St Lucie River.
• The Orlando theme parks: spend the day in Orlando and visit world famous Disney World, Epcot Centre, Universal Studios and much more!

*At extra cost

CLUB MED SANDPIPER BAY
4500 S.E PINE VALLEY STREET
PORT ST LUCIE FL 34952
Telephone: (1) 772 398 51 00
Fax: (1) 772 398 51 03

GMT time difference : -4 hours in summer / -5 hours in winter

Getting to the Resort

Transfer:

Your package includes return flights and transfers to and from the Resort.

For customers who have not purchased the Transfer package:

You can book transfer to the Resort, at extra cost:
We come and pick you up at the airport on arrival, and take you to the Resort.
At the end of your holiday we take you back to the airport.
May be pre-booked, subject to availability and terms of sale.

Airport / Resort, transfer by taxi*:

• West Palm Beach Airport is 72 kms (45 miles) from the Resort Transfer (by taxi): 1 hour
• Fort Lauderdale Airport is 153 kms (95 miles) from the Resort Transfer (by taxi): 1 hour 30 minutes
• Miami airport is around 180 kms (110 miles) from the Resort. Transfer (by taxi): 2 hours
• Orlando airport is around 192 kms (120 miles) from the Resort. Transfer (by taxi): 2 hours

Price:

• West Palm Beach airport / Resort: From 1 to 3 people: 121 US Dollars From 4 to 6 people: 143 US Dollars
• Fort Lauderdale airport / Resort: From 1 to 3 people: 193 US Dollars From 4 to 6 people: 220 US Dollars
• Miami airport / Resort: From 1 to 3 people: 286 US Dollars From 4 to 6 people: 297 US Dollars
• Orlando airport / Resort: From 1 to 3 people: 297 US Dollars From 4 to 6 people: 303 US Dollars

Airport / Resort, transfer by hire car*:

Cars rented at West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Miami airports can be returned to the Resort, and vice versa. Hertz has offices 15 minutes’from the Club Med Resort.

Transfer to/from :

• Palm Beach airport*
• Fort Lauderdale airport*
• Miami airport*( takes around 2 hours)
• Orlando airport*(takes around 2 hours 15 minutes)
• Miami harbor*

The price given corresponds to private transfer for all members of your party. You can book this service with your main holiday booking, or later on, by going onto your Customer Area. Can be booked up to two days before the start of your holiday.

Local transport

Car rental*:

– Hertz is a 15-minute drive from Club Med Sandpiper Bay. Club Med guests enjoy preferential rates and a good selection of cars to choose from. Hertz staff come and pick you up at Club Med and take you to the Hertz office. You can leave the car at the Club at the end of your stay, at no extra cost.

*at extra cost

Club Med car park(s)

Outdoor, manned car park with 300 spaces.

No charge, no reservation required.

Passports and visas

A valid passport is essential when you travel abroad. A full 10-year passport is required for holidays to all countries featured on our website. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your return date with one blank visa page.

Make sure your passport is valid and check with the embassy or the consulate of your destination country if you need a visa for your chosen destination prior to travel. It is vital that the name given when booking your holiday (printed on the ticket and itinerary) is exactly the same as written on your passport. Any child, however old, must have his/her own passport.

Currency:  US Dollar

The Club Med Pass®is an internal payment card that you can use for all your purchases in the Resort during your stay. The card is issued against payment of a 200 US dollar deposit (pre-authorization by Visa, Club Med Amex, Amex, MasterCard or Discovery card).

Cards accepted:

• American Express
• Eurocard/MasterCard
• Visa
• Discovery
• Travelers checks in US dollars
• Checks are not accepted
• Cash (local currency)

Currency exchange:

At the reception : CAN dollars, Euros, Swiss francs, GBP

Cash point: In the Reception lounges at the Resort

Hotel facilities and services

To make life easy during your stay, we propose a whole range of services:

• Beach towels
• Deposit required (for Club Rooms only)
• Conference room(s)*
• Ice machine
• Photographer*
• Pro shop*
• Tumble-dryer*
• Washing machine*

Internet* :

WiFi access:

1 hour: 5 USD, around 4 Euros /1 day: 15 USD, around 11 Euros / 1 week: 50 USD, around 37 Euros

Health formalities

The indoor areas and rooms are non-smoking areas (electronic cigarettes are included in the no-smoking rule).

Vaccinations and medical treatments:

It is your responsibility to check all the necessary formalities before departure.

Vaccinations recommended:

Polio, Tetanus, Hepatitis A and B

Mosquitos can transmit certain viruses and parasitic diseases, so you are strongly advised to use tropical mosquito repellents for skin and clothing.

American law (state of Florida) prohibits topless bathing, serving alcoholic drinks to young people under the age of 21 and selling tobacco to under-18.

The closest hospital is in St Lucie, about 3 kms (1.8 m) from the Resort.

Florida in brief:

• Surface area: 170,41 sq km
• Capital: Tallahassee
• Official language: English
• Currency: the Dollar

Culinary specialties of Florida:

• Starters: crab claws, oysters
• Dishes: alligator, snapper, grouper, mahi-maha, fish fritters and fried fish
• Desserts: Key lime pie

Flora and fauna native to Florida:

Flora:mangrove, oak, tamarind and cypress trees

Fauna: alligators, panthers, lynx, wild cats, manateex

Shopping in Florida:

There are plenty of shopping malls and factory outlets

Make the most of your stay at Sandpiper Bay Club Med to discover the natural beauty and fascinating culture of the region:

• 90 km from Palm Beach, a wealthy coastal town
• Around 180 km from Club Med, you can visit: Miami, with its Little Havana, Coconut Grove and Miami Beach neighborhoods, and the famous Art Deco street; Fort Lauderdale, for the true spirit of southern Florida: the famous Orlando attraction parks including Universal Studios, Disney World, Hollywood Studios, Kennedy Space center and Sea World.