
voco Sandpiper Resort
Best for families and guests who want an all-inclusive, activity-focused riverfront resort with included meals and watersports.
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voco Sandpiper Resort is an all-inclusive, riverfront Port St. Lucie resort focused on family activities and included dining; read this if you want an activity-packed, watersports-friendly stay. Best Western Downtown Stuart is a 3-star, downtown Stuart hotel with complimentary breakfast and meeting space; read this if you want a well-known downtown base close to Stuart’s Riverwalk and theaters.
Updated · about 4.7 miles apart (≈7.6 km)

Best for families and guests who want an all-inclusive, activity-focused riverfront resort with included meals and watersports.

Best for travelers who need a compact, centrally located Stuart base with free breakfast, meeting rooms and straightforward downtown access.
When voco Sandpiper Resort wins: choose voco if you want included meals/drinks, daily activities for kids and teens, on-site non-motorized watersports, multiple heated pools including an adults-only infinity pool, and flexible event/wedding venues — it’s built around resort recreation on the St. Lucie River.
When Best Western Downtown Stuart wins: pick the Best Western if you want a smaller, downtown Stuart stay with a complimentary buffet breakfast, on-site meeting space and easier access to Riverwalk, Lyric Theater and downtown attractions.
Bottom line: pick voco for an all-inclusive resort experience and waterfront activities; pick Best Western Downtown Stuart for a simpler downtown stay with free breakfast, meeting rooms and straightforward access to Stuart’s town center.
| Category | voco Sandpiper Resort | Best Western Downtown Stuart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | All-inclusive riverfront resort with active family programming and multiple pools. | Practical downtown hotel with conference space and complimentary breakfast. |
| Location | Port St. Lucie on the St. Lucie River (resort waterfront). | Downtown Stuart, near Riverwalk and Lyric Theater (central Stuart). |
| Size | Large resort — room counts vary by source (listed as 249–335 rooms depending on listing/phase). | 119 air-conditioned rooms. |
| Ages / audience | All-ages resort; family programming plus a separate adults-only infinity pool. | All ages; not an adults-only property. |
| Pools / waterfront | Multiple outdoor pools (family pool, adults-only infinity pool, third pool noted), heated, towel service; river access with non-motorized watersports included. | One outdoor pool onsite; no riverfront or beach listed in supplier details. |
| Dining & bars | Several on-site venues included in rate (Riverside Market buffet, Lucie's beachfront bites, Solara seasonal, sports bar Match Point, pool bars). | Complimentary buffet breakfast daily; other on-site dining details not published in supplier listing. |
| Spa & wellness | Rejuvenating spa treatments are offered but not included in the all-inclusive rate (no distinct branded spa name published). | Not published |
| Meeting & events | Large event inventory including ballrooms, multiple indoor/outdoor wedding lawns and meeting rooms (many spaces with capacities to several hundred). | Conference space ~1,679 sq ft with 2 meeting rooms and business center; suited for smaller meetings. |
| Known for | All-inclusive programming, watersports, family/teens activities and river views. | Downtown Stuart location, complimentary breakfast and practical business amenities. |
| Parking | On-site self-parking available for a daily fee; accommodates buses/RVs. | Free self parking onsite. |
voco Sandpiper Resort sits on the St. Lucie River in Port St. Lucie and focuses on waterfront activities and easy drives to local beaches and gardens.
Choose voco for a riverfront resort setting with water-based activities and short drives to beaches and nature.
Best Western Downtown Stuart sits in downtown Stuart, within minutes of Riverwalk and Lyric Theater.
Choose Best Western Downtown Stuart for a central Stuart base near town attractions and waterfront promenades.
voco offers a mix of standard rooms and multi-bedroom suites configured for families, with many room types sold on an all‑inclusive basis.
voco is structured for families and groups who want suite options and included dining/drinks across venues.
Best Western Downtown Stuart offers straightforward, air-conditioned rooms suited to solo travelers, couples and business stays.
Best Western’s rooms suit shorter stays or business trips where simple comforts and accessibility matter.
voco’s all-inclusive model covers most meals, house drinks and many dining venues across the resort.
voco is best if you prefer included, on-site dining options and casual pool/beachside outlets.
Best Western Downtown Stuart includes a complimentary buffet breakfast daily and otherwise offers practical on-site vending and nearby dining options.
Best Western is a straightforward pick for a no-fuss start to the day with downtown dining a short walk or drive away.
voco emphasizes multiple pools and included non-motorized watersports along the river.
Pick voco for extensive pool options and included river activities.
Best Western Downtown Stuart has a single outdoor pool listed in supplier details; waterfront access is not part of the hotel listing.
Choose Best Western for a simple hotel pool and easy access into downtown Stuart rather than on-site waterfront recreation.
voco runs fitness classes, kids’ and teens’ programs and nightly entertainment as part of its all-inclusive offering.
voco is activity-rich on site, with fitness, evening programming and courts included; spa services are available for extra charge.
Best Western Downtown Stuart provides a fitness facility and business-friendly services with fewer on-site entertainment offerings.
Best Western is more oriented to business or practical downtown stays; go off-site for nightlife and larger activity options.

voco — meals, kids’ programs, pools and many activities are included in the rate.

Best Western — central Stuart location, complimentary buffet breakfast and business meeting space.

voco — riverfront setting with included kayaking/paddleboarding and multiple pool options.

Best Western — business center, conference space and express check-out make short stays simple.
voco Sandpiper Resort operates all-inclusive packages that include most meals, snacks and house beverages; Best Western Downtown Stuart includes a complimentary buffet breakfast but not an all-inclusive meal plan.
Best Western Downtown Stuart is in downtown Stuart near Riverwalk and Lyric Theater; voco is on the St. Lucie River in Port St. Lucie about 4.7 miles away.
Yes — voco is explicitly family-focused with kids’ programs and family pools; Best Western Downtown Stuart is all-ages (not adults-only) and offers standard family-friendly rooms.
voco includes pool access in its all-inclusive rate; Best Western’s outdoor pool is listed as an amenity with no separate pool fee published.
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