
voco Sandpiper Resort
Best for families and active guests who want meals, non-motorized watersports and on-site entertainment included.
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voco Sandpiper Resort is an all-inclusive, activity-driven IHG resort on the St. Lucie River that targets families and active travelers. Holiday Inn Port St. Lucie is an IHG full-service, conventional hotel suitable for business travelers, families on standard stays, and meeting groups — read on if you’re deciding between an activity-rich all-inclusive stay and a straightforward hotel in Port St. Lucie.
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Best for families and active guests who want meals, non-motorized watersports and on-site entertainment included.

Best for travelers who want a conventional hotel stay with meeting space, basic on-site dining and no all-inclusive package.
When voco Sandpiper Resort wins: choose voco if you want an all-inclusive getaway with included meals, kids’ and teens’ programming, multiple pools (including an adults-only infinity pool), daily activities and watersports on the St. Lucie River.
When Holiday Inn Port St. Lucie wins: choose the Holiday Inn if you need a straightforward IHG full-service hotel with conference/banquet facilities, simple cooked-to-order breakfast options, free parking and a standard business-hotel layout.
Bottom line: pick voco Sandpiper Resort for an all-included, activity-packed riverfront resort experience; pick Holiday Inn Port St. Lucie for a practical, no-frills IHG hotel in Port St. Lucie with meeting rooms and standard hotel services.
| Category | voco Sandpiper Resort | Holiday Inn Port St. Lucie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | All-inclusive resort with active programming, nightly entertainment and family-focused amenities. | Full-service midscale hotel aimed at conventional guest stays and meetings. |
| Location | On the banks of the St. Lucie River (waterfront resort setting). | In Sandhill Crossing area of Port Saint Lucie (near medical center and parks). |
| Size (rooms) | Multiple sources list varying counts (249–335 rooms); property marketed as a large resort with many room types. | 142 rooms. |
| Ages / audience | All-ages resort; family programs and a separate adults-only infinity pool. | All-ages hotel; family rooms and suites available. |
| Pools | Multiple outdoor pools (family-friendly main pool, adults-only infinity pool, and a third pool noted on some listings); heated with towel service and umbrellas. | One outdoor pool and one hot tub; wheelchair-accessible pool and pool hoist available. |
| Restaurants & bars | Several on-site venues included in the rate: Riverside Market (international buffet), Lucie's (beachfront bites), Solara (seasonal), sports bar and poolside bars. | One restaurant (Gatwick’s Gathering Place) with bar/lounge and limited room service; cooked-to-order breakfasts available (fee). |
| Spa / wellness | Fitness classes and a fitness center included; spa treatments are offered but not included in the all-inclusive rate (no distinct spa brand published). | Fitness facilities on site; no branded spa published in supplier listing. |
| Known for | All-inclusive meals and drinks, watersports, kids’/teens’ programs, nightly entertainment and riverfront pools. | Convenient local hotel with meeting space, free self-parking and straightforward on-site dining. |
| Event & meeting space | Extensive indoor/outdoor event spaces and ballrooms, multiple named venues and large capacities (beachfront lawn, ballrooms, boardrooms). | Conference space, banquet hall and meeting rooms suitable for local meetings and events. |
| Pets | Pets allowed (IHG policy on site lists dog fees and amenities; verify with property). | |
voco Sandpiper Resort sits on the St. Lucie River and markets easy access to river activities and nearby Treasure Coast attractions.
Best if you want a waterfront stay with easy access to paddleboarding, kayaking and river views.
Holiday Inn Port St. Lucie is in the Sandhill Crossing area, near medical centers, parks and shopping.
Best for guests who want a conveniently located Port St. Lucie hotel close to local services and parks.
voco’s rooms are sold as all-inclusive options and include access to included meals, drinks and many activities.
Rooms are structured to support an all-inclusive stay with family and activity options.
Holiday Inn offers standard midscale hotel rooms and suites with common in-room conveniences.
A conventional hotel room setup that fits business and family stays without an all-inclusive package.
voco includes most on-site dining and house beverages in the all-inclusive rate across multiple venues.
Best if you prefer several casual dining and bar choices covered by the rate.
Holiday Inn has one main on-site restaurant and a bar/lounge; dining is more limited and generally not included.
Choose Holiday Inn if you want straightforward on-site dining and don’t need an all-inclusive plan.
voco centers its guest experience on waterfront pools, non-motorized watersports and daily activities included in the rate.
The riverfront pools and included watersports are voco’s signature draw for families and activity-focused guests.
Holiday Inn offers a single outdoor pool and a hot tub for hotel guests, with accessibility features listed.
Holiday Inn’s pool is fine for a standard hotel stay but lacks the included programming of a resort package.
voco offers fitness classes, onsite sports courts, and nightly entertainment as part of the resort experience.
Plan voco for active days and programmed evenings; expect additional charges for spa or premium services.
Holiday Inn provides a fitness facility and meeting spaces; nightlife offerings are minimal on site.
Holiday Inn serves business and meeting needs with basic fitness options rather than resort-style entertainment.

voco Sandpiper Resort — meals, kids’ programs, watersports and nightly entertainment are included.

Holiday Inn Port St. Lucie — conference rooms, banquet hall and meeting services for business groups and local events.

voco Sandpiper Resort — riverfront pools, kayaking, paddleboarding and organized fitness classes.

Holiday Inn Port St. Lucie — straightforward rooms, free self-parking and a standard on-site restaurant.
Yes. voco Sandpiper Resort operates all-inclusive rates that include most meals, snacks and house drinks; Holiday Inn Port St. Lucie offers on-site dining but breakfasts and other meals are generally charged separately.
Holiday Inn Port St. Lucie is a conventional full-service hotel with published conference and banquet facilities suitable for meetings; voco also has extensive event space but is marketed as an all-inclusive resort with larger, resort-style venues.
No. voco Sandpiper Resort includes nightly entertainment and kids’/teens’ programs as part of the all-inclusive offering; Holiday Inn Port St. Lucie does not publish nightly entertainment as part of its standard offerings.
Both properties list pet-friendly options in public listings, but fees and rules differ — confirm the current pet policy with the property before booking.
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