
voco Sandpiper Resort
Best for families or active travelers who want inclusive meals, on-site kids’ programs, daily entertainment and waterfront activities included.
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voco Sandpiper Resort is an all-inclusive, family-friendly resort on the St. Lucie River that includes meals, activities and waterfront pools; this guide is for travelers who want a resort stay with on-site entertainment and included dining. Residence Inn by Marriott Port St. Lucie is a 3-star extended-stay hotel with kitchen-equipped suites and complimentary breakfast; this is for longer-stay travelers or Marriott Bonvoy members who prefer suite-style rooms and self-catering options.
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Best for families or active travelers who want inclusive meals, on-site kids’ programs, daily entertainment and waterfront activities included.

Best for longer stays, business travelers, or guests who want kitchen-equipped suites, complimentary buffet breakfast and Marriott loyalty benefits.
When voco Sandpiper Resort wins: pick voco if you want an all-inclusive experience—meals, house drinks, kids’ and teens’ programs, nightly entertainment, non-motorized watersports and multiple heated pools are bundled into the rate.
When Residence Inn wins: choose Residence Inn for longer stays, work-friendly suites with kitchens and free wired/wireless internet plus complimentary breakfast and simple meeting facilities.
Bottom line: voco is the resort-style, activity-forward choice with included dining and waterfront programming; Residence Inn is the practical, suite-based Marriott option for extended stays and guests who prefer self-catering or Marriott perks.
| Category | voco Sandpiper Resort | Residence Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Resort, activity-focused, family-friendly and waterfront. | Extended-stay, practical, apartment-style suites and business-friendly. |
| Location | On the banks of the St. Lucie River; resort grounds include marina and river access. | Located in Port Saint Lucie’s entertainment district near PGA Village and local attractions. |
| Size (rooms) | Large resort with multiple published room counts (sources list 249–335 rooms) — exact current count varies by listing. | 125 guestrooms (individually decorated). |
| Ages / audience | All ages — family programs plus an adults-only infinity pool. | All ages; not adults-only (offers family-accessible suites). |
| Pools | Multiple outdoor pools including a family-friendly main pool and an adults-only infinity pool; heated with towel service and umbrellas. | One outdoor pool; wheelchair-accessible pool noted. |
| Restaurants & bars | Several on-site venues included under the all-inclusive plan (Riverside Market buffet, Lucie's beachfront, Solara, Match Point sports bar, pool bars). | Snack bar/deli and complimentary buffet breakfast; limited on-site bar/restaurant options compared with a resort. |
| Spa & wellness | Fitness center and fitness classes included; spa treatments advertised but NOT included in all-inclusive rate and may be limited/no distinct spa name. | Fitness facilities and 24-hour fitness center; no full-service spa published. |
| Known for | All-inclusive meals and activities, waterfront location and wedding/meeting venues. | Marriott extended-stay suites with full kitchens and complimentary breakfast. |
| Meetings & events | Extensive meeting and wedding venues (multiple ballrooms, outdoor ceremony lawns, capacities up to ~480 in some ballrooms). | Conference space ~635 sq ft and one meeting room; business center and event support. |
| Parking & transport | On-site self-parking available (published fee); resort is near I-95 and regional airports by car. | Self parking (surcharge) and preferred airport noted as Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. (FLL). |
voco Sandpiper Resort sits on the St. Lucie River with on-site marina access and a waterfront setting.
Choose voco if you want a waterfront resort base with on-site water activities and easy access to nearby beaches and nature.
Residence Inn by Marriott Port St. Lucie is in the city’s entertainment/business area, near PGA Village and local attractions.
Pick Residence Inn for practical access to Port St. Lucie attractions and PGA golf venues rather than a riverfront resort setting.
voco Sandpiper Resort offers a range of rooms and multi-bedroom suites marketed for families and groups.
voco’s room mix is built around family and group stays with all-inclusive pricing across room types.
Residence Inn has apartment-style rooms and one-bedroom suites designed for extended stays.
Residence Inn is better when you want a kitchen and suite layout for multi-night or self-catered stays.
voco Sandpiper Resort includes most meals and house beverages as part of the all-inclusive rate across multiple venues.
If included meals and on-site variety matter, voco offers a clear all-inclusive dining model with multiple casual venues.
Residence Inn provides limited on-site dining with a snack bar/deli and daily complimentary buffet breakfast.
Residence Inn is best for guests who prefer making some meals in-room or who only need light on-site dining plus breakfast.
voco Sandpiper Resort emphasizes multiple pools and waterfront activities as core amenities.
voco is the pick for pool-focused stays, family activities and included water recreation.
Residence Inn offers an outdoor pool and fitness facilities suited to longer-stay needs.
Residence Inn provides basic recreation and fitness amenities that support longer stays, but not the multi-pool, activity-heavy resort experience.
voco includes a fitness center and scheduled fitness classes plus nightly entertainment for guests.
voco combines organized fitness programming with evening entertainment; spa services are available at extra cost.
Residence Inn focuses on fitness and practical services rather than on nightly entertainment or full spa services.
Choose Residence Inn if you need straightforward fitness and business amenities; it does not compete with a resort’s nightly programming or spa offerings.

voco — kids’ and teens’ programs, family pool, included meals and on-site activities make family logistics easier.

Residence Inn — suites with full kitchens and laundry facilities suit extended visits or business relocations.

voco — most meals, house cocktails, beer and wine and many activities are included in the rate.

Residence Inn — Marriott branding and Bonvoy benefits are useful for repeat business and points earners.
Choose voco Sandpiper Resort: the all-inclusive rate covers meals, house drinks, pool activities, fitness classes and kids’ programs.
Residence Inn — every room type includes a kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer and stovetop.
voco is explicitly family-focused with kids’ programs and a family pool; Residence Inn accepts families too but is structured for longer stays rather than resort entertainment.
No — voco advertises spa treatments but lists them as not included in the all-inclusive rate; Residence Inn’s supplier listing does not publish a full-service spa.
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