Club Med Sandpiper Bay Food Reviews

This is the perfect resort for couples and families who love to stay active both on land and in the water. The paddle boarding and kayaking on the St. Lucie River called my name each morning. For the adventurous ones ages 6 and up, the flying trapeze school is an amazing experience. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that my son will always remember. My family typically went between water and land sports and cooled off in the lap pool or family pool after playing a game of mini golf, tennis or beach volleyball. Serving breakfast , lunch and dinner , this centrally located restaurant is the main eating hub and where you are likely to spend most of your meals.

Feel free to let the kids free range here to fill their plates with their favorite things. Choose your table, indoors our outside on a terrace overlooking the river, then hit the buffet for a delicious selection of international foods. Breakfast has omelet stations, and all manners of hot bacon and potato dishes, as well as fish, fruit, smoothies, French pastries and more. There's so much selection at every meal, you'll hardly to be able to try it all in a day, not to mention a week.

There's usually a crepe station several times a week, which kids love, and GOs scooping out ice cream elsewhere. Moms appreciate the "Baby Corner" area, with microwaves and small plates and bowls for preparing baby meals. Sports are huge at this Club Med, so if your family is the active type, you're in heaven here. The Flying Trapeze Academy is as fun as it sounds -- an authentic chance for adults and kids to take lessons while flying along in a safe harnessed-in environment. The resort's excellent Tennis Academy has daily or weekly programs for both juniors and adults run by skilled coaches. There are 20 courts, including illuminated ones for night play, and lessons are available to kids ages 4 and up.

The resort's Fitness Academy, for those 16 and older, has a nonstop schedule of things like Zumba, Pilates, BODYPUMP and water aerobics. And the Golf Academy, held at the resort's 18-hole course, has group offerings for kids from ages 4 and up, too. There's even a Beach Volleyball Academy here with group lessons included in the all-inclusive rates. Other included sports include basketball, Ping-Pong and bocce ball.

Prepare for some exhausted kids come nighttime, in other words. Okay, if you think Utah weather is fun (snow in May?!?)… Florida weather is insane and my kids loved it. A sunny day turns into a torrential downpour, complete with hail, in a matter of seconds. We would be out playing a family game of basketball and then running for our lives when the sky starts instantly dumping buckets… or barrels of water. Then 5 minutes later, you're good to go back out and then the whole process repeats itself, but the next time you're in the pool, or playing volleyball, or golf. My kids were pretty impressed with the newly created lakes outside our room door.

As a huge Peppa Pig fan, Grace couldn't get enough of the 'muddy puddles! ' And, a lot of times we didn't even run for cover. Looking beautiful and having hair fuzz-free was the least of our interests.

… I think I wore lounge or workout clothes the entire time. Not one of my 'cute outfits' made it out of the suitcase, and I was totally okay with that. As with most all-inclusives, it's hard to go hungry at Sandpiper Bay. The main dining area is located in the Marketplace, which serves three enormous buffet style meals a day. There is a huge selection of international-inspired entrees for the adults and teens in the family, and a kid-oriented area with fare such as hot dogs and chicken nuggets.

Friendly chefs serve up a variety of choices at the pizza bar, plus fruits, salads and delicious handcrafted desserts. Club Med is at heart a French company and the variety of bread is amazing. If you visit, make a beeline for the chocolate bread . Although there are only three restaurants and only two open for each meal , I can't say anything bad about the food.

Because I was here for product training, my schedule was pretty full and I ate at the buffet for all of my meals. I have a problem with buffets where I can't seem to say no to anything that looks good so I tried a LOT! There are many different stations - salad, cheeses, soups, a carving station, pizza, chinese, curry, vegetarian, burger/hot dog, italian and dessert. Each station had a different choice for lunch and dinner and there was nothing repeated during the four days that I was there. There is an adults-only room to eat in if you are without children and plenty of seating, indoor and out, for everyone. The other option for dinner is their steak and seafood restaurant, which I didn't try, and requires reservations.

One other thing - if you only remember one thing about the food, remember chocolate bread. It was a bit cold earlier in the week but warmed up nicely by the end of the week. One of the other appealing things about Club Med and their "baby club Med" was that they offer childcare!

We wanted to spend a lot of time with Riese and to have a lot of family fun on the trip, of course, but we also thought it would be nice to have some adult only time, too. Traveling to an all-inclusive resort with children under four can be a challenge, as the majority of resorts tend to offer kids' clubs for the 4- to 12-year-old set. At most of their family- oriented properties, the children's programs start at 4 months, not 4 years. Other activities at the resort vary widely; each day a new schedule comes out with a theme such as Sports Day.

Yoga, poolside games, basketball, ultimate Frisbee and spinning classes are just a small sampling. There's even circus training onsite, complete with a flying trapeze that both kids and adults can try out. In short, this is a perfect resort for an active family with energetic kids who hate to be bored. Options for family members include age-specific programs ranging from playtime at a baby gym to circus school, art studio, cooking, dancing, and sailing. What an incredible time I've had here at Club Med Sandpiper Bay with all the water sports, activities, fantastic food, amazing staff. Don't forget call your travel agent when you're ready to explore Club Med.

What I loved about Club Med Sandpiper Bay was the staff was so fun and inviting. I loved the adults only area pool, it was in a beautiful spot on the river and so peaceful. I do think if I travel to the property with my family they would love the main pool as well. This all-inclusive family resort in Florida has something for everyone, from our kids splash zone to our adults-only infinity pool. Improve your form at our Sports Academy with top coaches in tennis, golf and football.

Try your hand at wakeboarding or sailing on the river. Or spot alligators with the kids on an airboat ride through the mangroves. Explore Florida your way at Club Med Sandpiper Bay. Take in the spectacular views of the Saint Lucie River while dining at this pool-front, non-smoking restaurant. Offering a range of international dishes, including Asian, Italian, Mexican and American cuisine, you'll never run out of scrumptious options to satisfy your every craving.

If you're looking to make healthier choices throughout your stay, look no further. We also offer a great selection of low-calorie, guilt-free dishes that are sure to delight your appetite. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this buffet-style eatery is the perfect spot for the whole family to chill-out while they munch-out. Every meal has a different theme… some nights the dinner buffet has Indian food, Mexican, etc. But, no matter what the theme is, there are always some other options. There are burgers, pizza, and hot dogs every night, as well as an Italian pasta and salad bar.

I must admit, the desserts leave something to be desired. Think 'cruise desserts' and you probably know what I'm talking about. Like, something super pretty that looks delicious, but has somehow had all trace of flavor sucked out of it.

Club Med, if you need some dessert recipes, I would be happy to share some. 😉 We did, however, like the crepes for dessert, despite the crepe lady being the grouchiest one at the resort. They would drag me with them to get their crepes. We thouroughly enjoyed the rest of the resort. The staff are so friendly, enthusiastic, and helpful. The food was great and choices are anywhere from extremely healthy, low fat, to decadent, high quality gourmet meals, to fast food type options.

The activities were well organized, and the night time entertainment was a lot of fun. The excellent quality and variety of food at Club Med is a chain-wide standard, and the Florida outpost is as excellent as any Club Med anywhere in the world. Families plan most of their meals at the buffet restaurant, The Market Place, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and with ample seating for groups. And there are a few other options, too, and all are family-friendly. Families have endless ways to spend their days here.

On property, there are Hobie Cats, SUP and kayak rentals for forays out into the river . The three onsite pools range from an adults-only pool to a splash pad for your youngest ones. Golf and tennis lessons and clinics are held throughout the day. And should you tire of all there is to do onsite , day trips to Miami, Orlando, the beach and even air boat rides in the Everglades can all be arranged. But you and the kids will hardly spend any time in your room, for all there is to do across the large property. The Kids Clubs, ages 4 months – 17 years, encouraged the children to participate in the flying trapeze, swimming and mini golf.

The Clubs traveled around the resort while experiencing new sports and making new friends from all over the world. A great Club Med perk is that kids under 4 stay free. Club Med's Sandpiper Bay is the perfect resort for the right person. Not every resort is the right fit for everyone.

If you go in with the right expectations and are looking for the type of experience that Club Med offers, you will be very satisfied with a vacation at Club Med Sandpiper Bay. It is especially inviting for active families who love sports and want to take advantage of the high-quality lessons offered. This resort isn't for someone who wants ultra luxury or is into partying into all hours of the night. Sandpiper Bay is geared towards families so it wouldn't be a top honeymoon choice to offer my clients. It does have a beautiful gazebo for destination weddings and would be a great place for a laid back multigeneration wedding.

Club Med Sandpiper Bay Reviews There is one buffet that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner that closes between mealtimes. There is no room service and no food is available after 11 pm. But when I checked prices for the summer, I was excited to see that a three-night, all-inclusive stay for my family of three would set us back just over $1,500.

While not inexpensive by any stretch, we'd enjoy all of our food, drinks and activities on property — including a kids' club. And that rate booked us right into a superior family room, with a separate area with bunk beds for our daughter. All sports activities -- including tennis, golf, flying trapeze, etc. -- are available all year long.

The sit down restaurant was closed so we ate 3 buffet meals every day. Did the tennis clinics 2 mornings which we enjoyed. Our last morning, we had to scrounge for chairs. Everything is included, in best Club Med style, and the instructors and children's club staff are top-notch. Its modern, village-style look extends to the gorgeous spa by L'Occitane, while the accommodations are spread out over seven three-storey buildings grouped along the riverfront.

There are many options for sports and other activities at the resort, but keep in mind many of these are on a schedule are only available at certain times. Our kids took part in the Kids Club, Mini Club Med a few times. My husband and I were not able to do many of the activities as most of the time the kids were with us. We did get to try the Stand Up Paddle Boards.

If you want to join any activities, then you can check the daily schedule of events on the Club Med app. For an all-inclusive stay with a focus on sports, Sandpiper Bay is the ideal Club Med Resort for an active family vacation. Located between Miami and Orlando, you can make the most of visiting other great American cities during your Florida vacation. Club Med in the United States, it is the only true all-inclusive resort in the U.S. This means that not only are all of the food and drinks included in your cost, but there are lots of activities for children as well as for adults.

Club Med is a French-owned company and because of that, there are more Europeans here than you might find at other resorts. I personally like the diversity and think it's especially great for kids. Such a wonderful family trip – we are so grateful to have been able to take the time to go!

It was a great week to travel – as I mentioned the resort was not full at all, and prices were way cheaper too (vs. this week or next week for Christmas). We would totally go to Club Med again, too – the whole baby/kid set up there is so nice to have that mix of adult only and fun family time. Apparently some of their international locations have the baby/kid clubs, too… might be fun! And it was nice and easy that it was all inclusive so we didn't have to worry about any added fees or anything either. You have a job responsibility, but also when the job is done you are expected to take part in activities with the guests. It is a lot of hours and only 1 day off a week.

You live on property (free; rent, laundry, food, travel, and booze). Long rewarding hours, primary and secondary duties take you long into the night, lunch and dinner with guests, multiple opportunities to find and build new skill sets. Multinational staff, employee rooms are decently clean, on days off, access to resort amenities. My family and I arrived and received a very warm welcome during check-in.

The kids enjoyed getting the opportunity to structure their stay in their own all-inclusive style, picking and choosing which kid-only events to go to as they pleased. Club Med Sandpiper Bay is not an oceanfront resort. It sits on the St. Lucie River and overlooks a lovely bay.