
voco Sandpiper Resort
Best for families and active travelers who want meals, non-motorized watersports and on-site entertainment included.
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voco Sandpiper Resort is an all-inclusive, family-friendly riverfront resort on the St. Lucie River; this guide helps travelers who want activity-packed stays with meals and many onsite programs. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port St. Lucie West is an IHG select-service hotel aimed at budget-conscious or business travelers looking for a practical, no-frills stay in Saint Lucie West.
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Best for families and active travelers who want meals, non-motorized watersports and on-site entertainment included.

Best for short stays, events or travelers who want a straightforward, budget-friendly IHG hotel with free breakfast and meeting space.
When voco Sandpiper Resort wins: choose voco if you want an all-inclusive experience with included meals and drinks, multiple pools (including an adults-only infinity pool), daily activities for kids and teens, water sports like kayaking and paddleboarding, and several on-site dining and bar options. It's the better pick for families and guests who want to stay onsite and use resort facilities.
When Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port St. Lucie West wins: pick Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port St. Lucie West if you need a straightforward, select-service stay — clean rooms, a free buffet breakfast, a 24-hour front desk, meeting space and easy access to Saint Lucie West attractions like PGA Village — at a lower nightly complexity and usually lower rate than an all-inclusive resort.
Bottom line: voco Sandpiper Resort is for guests who plan to use resort activities, dining and waterfront access and prefer the convenience of an all-inclusive package. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port St. Lucie West is a practical alternative for cost-conscious, business or short-stay travelers who prioritize location/meetings and a reliable IHG experience.
| Category | voco Sandpiper Resort | Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port St. Lucie West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | All-inclusive riverfront resort with family programming and nightly entertainment. | IHG select-service hotel focused on practical stays and meetings. |
| Location | On the St. Lucie River, resort grounds with on-site marina and beaches reachable by short drive. | In Port Saint Lucie (Saint Lucie West), near Superplay USA and close to PGA Village. |
| Size | Large resort — multiple published room counts (sources list 249–335 rooms depending on listing/phase). | Mid-size hotel — 93 guestrooms. |
| Ages / audience | Family-friendly (kids’ and teens’ programs) with an adults-only infinity pool. | All-ages; standard hotel guest mix for families, business and leisure. |
| Pools | Multiple outdoor pools (family-friendly main pool + adults-only infinity pool; third pool referenced in some listings); heated, with towel service and activities. | 1 outdoor pool; wheelchair-accessible pool and pool hoist on site. |
| Restaurants & bars | Several on-site venues included under the all-inclusive plan (Riverside Market buffet, Lucie's, Solara, Match Point, Sunset Bar, pool bars). | No signature on-site restaurants listed; property offers complimentary buffet breakfast and limited food options typical of select-service hotels. |
| Spa / wellness | Spa treatments available (listed as chargeable); fitness center and fitness classes included. | Not published |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive event and wedding venues (multiple ballrooms and outdoor ceremony lawns; capacities up to ~480). | Conference space of ~1,066 sq ft and a single meeting room; business center on site. |
| What's included | All-inclusive rate covers meals/snacks, house cocktails/beer/wine, non-motorized watersports, many activities, fitness classes, kids’ programs and Wi‑Fi. | Standard hotel inclusions: free Wi‑Fi, free buffet breakfast, parking, business center and fitness center. |
| Accessibility | Resort provides accessible infrastructure and parking; some sources list rooms as not specifically wheelchair accessible — contact property for details. | Multiple accessible room types and accessible features (pool hoist, visual alarms, Braille signage). |
voco Sandpiper Resort sits on the St. Lucie River with resort grounds, a marina and easy drive access to Treasure Coast beaches.
Choose voco if riverfront access and onsite water activities matter.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port St. Lucie West is located in the Saint Lucie West commercial/residential area near Superplay USA and PGA Village.
Choose Holiday Inn Express & Suites for a convenient base near PGA Village and Saint Lucie West attractions.
voco offers a mix of Standard Rooms and multi-bedroom suites configured for families and groups.
voco is focused on family-friendly room options and suites for longer or multi-person stays.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites offers standard rooms and a variety of accessible room and suite layouts for practical stays.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites is a reliable choice for straightforward, accessible rooms and suites.
voco Sandpiper Resort includes most meals and house drinks as part of the all-inclusive package, with multiple on-site venues.
voco is the clear food-and-drink choice if you want most dining and house drinks included on-site.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites provides a complimentary buffet breakfast and standard select-service food options.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites works for travelers who want a dependable free breakfast and minimal on-site dining complexity.
voco emphasizes pools and water activities as core resort features.
If pool time, water sports and daily programming are your priority, voco is the stronger fit.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites offers a single outdoor pool and standard hotel recreation options.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites suits travelers who need a pool and fitness options but are not seeking resort-scale water activities.
voco provides fitness classes, evening entertainment and casual nightlife on property.
voco blends daytime activities and evening entertainment for guests who want onsite programming.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites focuses on practical wellness offerings and meeting-ready services.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites is best if you need reliable fitness and meeting amenities but plan to go off property for nightlife.

All-inclusive meals, kids’ and teens’ programs, watersports and nightly entertainment make voco the easier family pick.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites provides free breakfast, meeting space and predictable select-service value.

voco’s riverfront location, marina access and included non-motorized watersports give it the edge for water-focused stays.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites lists many accessible room types, a meeting room and a business center for event-focused stays.
voco Sandpiper Resort is all-inclusive (meals, snacks, house cocktails, beer and wine included); Holiday Inn Express & Suites offers a complimentary buffet breakfast only.
voco Sandpiper Resort — it lists kids’ and teens’ programs, family pool activities and included entertainment. Holiday Inn Express & Suites is suitable for families needing a basic hotel stay.
Yes. voco has extensive event and wedding spaces (multiple ballrooms and outdoor venues). Holiday Inn Express & Suites has conference space (~1,066 sq ft) and a meeting room for smaller events.
No — spa treatments at voco are offered but are chargeable and not included in the all-inclusive rate.
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