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voco Sandpiper All-Inclusive Resort by IHG

Port Saint Lucie, United States

4(2,921 reviews)

Family

voco Sandpiper is a genuinely new idea for American travelers: a full all-inclusive that never leaves the country. It opened in January 2026 as IHG's first U.S. all-inclusive, on the old Club Med Sandpiper Bay site on the St. Lucie River in Port St. Lucie, and one rate covers the buffet and all resort food and drink outlets, a house selection of cocktails, wine and beer, the pools, daily activities and live music. The draw is the river and the sports rather than a beach: kayaks and paddleboards are included, and the courts and games list runs from tennis and pickleball to basketball, sand volleyball, billiards and a 9-hole mini golf course. The resort advertises a second-place finish in the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Award for best all-inclusive resort.

Traveler Insights

Pros

+IHG's first all-inclusive resort in the United States, opened in January 2026 on the former Club Med Sandpiper Bay site, so there is no passport, no international flight and no currency to think about
+Kayaks and paddleboards on the St. Lucie River are included through Salty's Water Sports, a calmer kind of water day than an ocean resort, with boat and jet ski rentals available for extra
+A long included sports list: tennis, pickleball, basketball, sand volleyball, ping pong, shuffleboard, cornhole, billiards, a 9-hole mini golf course and clinics in tennis, pickleball and soccer (offerings vary)
+Two pools with their own poolside bars: a family pool for splashing around and an adults-only infinity pool looking out over the river, which is the quiet spot couples rave about
+Riverside Market runs live cooking stations with rotating global menus, from breads baked in tandoor ovens to bowls of pho, and the casual spots (Solara's street-style tacos by the infinity pool, Lucie's sliders and tacos, Match Point's sports-bar bites) are easy grazing between activities
+A supervised Kids Zone plus a daily schedule of arts and crafts, sip and paint, karaoke, movie nights and live music keeps families busy without paying for every activity
+IHG One Rewards members earn on the stay, and the resort advertises a second-place finish in the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Award for best all-inclusive resort

Cons

−No ocean surf: the resort sits on the St. Lucie River, so anyone expecting Caribbean blue water or reef snorkeling will be disappointed, and the Atlantic beaches at Jensen Beach and Hutchinson Island are a drive away
−The included bar pours a house selection (cocktails made with Conciere spirits, Silver Gate wines, and beers like Sandpiper Bay Lager, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra and Modelo); premium cocktails, wine and beer cost extra, which surprised early guests expecting a full open bar
−Several things still cost extra: specialty dinners, the arcade, boat and jet ski rentals, marina slips, tee times at The Saints Golf Course, early check-in and late check-out, and self-parking at $15 a day
−Still early days: the splash pad and playground are listed as coming soon as of October 2026, and launch coverage talked about more restaurants and a spa that the resort has not yet put on its site or dated
−The resort's own FAQ lists three restaurants, so after a week the dining rotation can feel short compared with a big Mexican or Caribbean all-inclusive
−Port St. Lucie is suburban Florida rather than a resort strip, so there is little to walk to off property for dinner or nightlife, and the resort runs no complimentary local shuttle
−With the resort open only since January 2026, the body of guest feedback is still thin and early reviews mix praise with launch-period hiccups
−Some early guests noted that dining venue hours and variety fell short of what was advertised while the full program was still coming online

Day to day, Riverside Market is the main restaurant, with chefs working live stations on rotating global menus, backed by casual spots: Solara for street-style tacos by the infinity pool, Lucie's for tacos and sliders, Match Point for sports-bar bites, a cafe for coffee and pastries, and The Hideaway Bar and Sunset Bar for drinks. Families get a family pool and a supervised Kids Zone, while adults get an adults-only infinity pool over the river, and both pools have poolside bars. Rooms range from king rooms with river or garden views to two-bedroom suites that sleep a family. The catches are the ones early guests flag: the included bar is house pours only, a fair list of extras (specialty dinners, the arcade, jet skis, golf tee times, parking) costs more, and the splash pad and playground were still listed as coming soon in October 2026.

voco Sandpiper makes the most sense for IHG loyalty members, families who want all-inclusive convenience without passports, and active travelers who would rather play pickleball and paddle the river than lie on a reef beach. Compared with flying to Cancun or Punta Cana it is a different product, a river resort in suburban Florida with dogs welcome, so judge it on those terms. PGA Village golf and the Atlantic beaches at Jensen Beach and Hutchinson Island are the nearby outings, and the resort sells day passes, so locals will be around on weekends.

Common Questions

Is there a real beach at voco Sandpiper?

Not an ocean one. The resort sits on the St. Lucie River, and while some of its room names refer to the waterfront as a beach, there are no ocean waves. Guests who came for kayaking and paddleboarding find it works well. For the Atlantic, Jensen Beach and Hutchinson Island are a short drive away.

What water sports are included?

Non-motorized water sports are included: kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding on the river through Salty's Water Sports. Boat and jet ski rentals cost extra, as do marina slips. The included land sports cover tennis, pickleball, basketball, sand volleyball, ping pong, shuffleboard, cornhole, billiards and a 9-hole mini golf course.

Are premium drinks included?

No. The rate includes a house selection: cocktails and frozen drinks made with Conciere American Distilling Co. spirits, Silver Gate wines, and beers including Sandpiper Bay Lager, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra and Modelo. Premium cocktails, wine and beer are available at extra cost, and so are specialty dinners.

Can IHG One Rewards members earn points here?

Yes. It is a voco property, an IHG brand, and IHG's first all-inclusive in the United States, so stays count toward IHG One Rewards. That makes it an unusual domestic option for travelers sitting on a large IHG balance; check the rate rules when booking with points.

Is this resort good for families with young children?

Yes, with a caveat. There is a family pool, a supervised Kids Zone with crafts and games, mini golf, and a daily schedule of arts and crafts, movie nights and live music, and the two-bedroom suites sleep a family. The splash pad and playground were still listed as coming soon as of October 2026, so do not count on them yet. Parents can slip off to the adults-only infinity pool.

Can I bring my dog, and are there extra fees to know about?

Dogs are welcome: up to two per room with no weight limit, at $75 a night for one or $100 for two, according to the resort's FAQ. Self-parking is $15 a day, there is no complimentary local shuttle, and check-in is from 4pm with check-out at 11am. Early arrival and late departure are sold separately when available.

Restaurants (3)

Type	Restaurants
Buffet	Riverside Market
Mexican	Solara
International & fusion	Lucie's

From the resort's own dining pages. Only restaurants the resort lists are shown. All are covered by the all-inclusive rate, per the resort.

What's nearby

Downtown Stuart and Riverwalk
20 min drive · 7.5 mi
Savannas Preserve State Park
25 min drive · 9.1 mi
House of Refuge at Gilbert's Bar
30 min drive · 13 mi
National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum
45 min drive · 21 mi

More things to do (26)

Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens · nature11 min drive · 2.8 mi
Oxbow Eco-Center · nature25 min drive · 10 mi
Jensen Beach · beach25 min drive · 10 mi
Sailfish Splash Water Park · water park30 min drive · 10 mi
Clover Park (St. Lucie Mets) · adventure park30 min drive · 11 mi
Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center · wildlife30 min drive · 12 mi
Elliott Museum · museum30 min drive · 12 mi
Stuart Beach · beach30 min drive · 12 mi
PGA Golf Club · golf30 min drive · 13 mi
Heathcote Botanical Gardens · nature30 min drive · 14 mi
Sailfish Marina (Stuart) · marina30 min drive · 13 mi
St. Lucie Inlet sandbar boat trip · excursion30 min drive · 13 mi
Deep-sea fishing charter · excursion30 min drive · 13 mi
Bathtub Reef Beach · beach35 min drive · 14 mi
Fort Pierce · town35 min drive · 16 mi
Walton Rocks Beach · beach35 min drive · 16 mi
Manatee Observation and Education Center · wildlife35 min drive · 16 mi
Fort Pierce City Marina · marina35 min drive · 16 mi
Indian River Lagoon dolphin and manatee boat tour · excursion35 min drive · 16 mi
A. E. Backus Museum · museum35 min drive · 16 mi
Blind Creek Beach · beach40 min drive · 18 mi
St. Lucie County Aquarium · wildlife40 min drive · 17 mi
Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge · nature40 min drive · 18 mi
Pepper Park Beachside · beach45 min drive · 21 mi
Fort Pierce Inlet State Park · beach50 min drive · 21 mi
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse · historic site55 min drive · 28 mi

Amenities

Tennis

Kids Club

Water Sports Rentals

Free Wi-Fi

Nightly Entertainment

Buffet Dining

Google Reviews★ 4 · 2,921 reviews

Matthew C.

3 weeks ago

“Shout out to Mackenzie @ the front desk. Made me feel like I was at the Ritz Carlton really great customer service. Went above and beyond helping me find everything explained the events I was shocked to find out he wasnt some sort of coordinator or m...”

Alyssa C.

4 months ago

“I remember coming here when I was younger with my mom and 2 other people. It was so amazing and I’m looking forward to them reopening soon! Beautiful resort and amazing food! So many different activities to explore also! (The soft serve ice cream mac...”

brandi p.

6 months ago

“My now-husband and I stayed at the resort in the summer of 2023, when construction was underway but the resort was still open. Despite some things being closed and some construction areas, we had the best time ever, and actually wished we spent less...”