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On Our Radar: Club Med Sandpiper Bay

Family Friendly & All-Inclusive Resort in Port St. Lucie, Florida

June 8, 2018

Overlooking the St. Lucie River on the Atlantic coast, this all-inclusive resort, is a stone’s throw from West Palm Beach, 113 miles from Miami and 130 miles from Orlando. Nestled along the St. Lucie River, the multi-sport resort center is comprised of 20 tennis courts, an 18-hole on-site golf course and is home to the Club Med Academies. The resort counts more than 20 sports and activities including windsurfing and flying trapeze. Amenities include multiple pools, a sandy beach, a fitness center, a Club Med spa by L’Occitane, three restaurants and a bar/lounge area.


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

Special programs*: Pajama Club, teen spa and Club Med Academies

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

Discovery:

  • Miami tour, Key West, Palm Beach outlet shopping day, Orlando theme parks, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station
  • Meet the dolphins, Airboat ride through the Everglades, Fishing tour, Hovercraft tour, Lion Country Safari
  • Horseback riding, Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, Jet Skiing
  • Waterskiing included in July & August

*At extra cost


The Club Med Academies

4 sport schools for all levels and any age

Professional coaches and specialists amongst the best in the world that have helped develop some of the world’s top athletes, including Gold Medalists & World Champions and MVPs

3 types of programs available all-year round: Full-time junior programs, junior camps and adults active programs

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


Additional Activities

There is so much to explore at Club Med Sandpiper Bay! Numerous activities outlined below. Be sure to check the Club Med app for more details.

  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Volleyball
  • Water polo
  • Club Med Gym® Cardio training and Weight room
  • Kayaking
  • Paddle Board
  • Cooking Class
  • Nutrition class
  • Daily and nightly entertainment
  • Sea scooter*
  • Waterskiing and Wakeboarding*
  • Surf lessons*
  • Swimming lessons*
  • Tubing*
  • Club Med Camp*
  • Flyboard*

Available at an extra cost*