Sandpiper Gulf Resort

The front desk is very personable and helpful. We arrived prior to check in and were loaned beach towels and used the lobby bathroom to change in. They offer hot coffee and dispensers of water outside the office. We didn't get a chance to go in the pools- but they looked nice. The location is great - right on the beach and a short drive to Publix and restaurants. We did use the grills and they were super clean! We had an "island view" room in the taller separate building - but had a view of the Gulf. The room was a good size, clean and had the essentials needed for cooking - which we used since the COVID-19 issues had just started up. The escalation of the pandemic caused us to check out and fly home early. The desk was very understanding and credited the daily room fee immediately and worked with Expedia to help refund unused nights. We are hoping to return to this hotel someday!

It was very cheery, welcoming & lots to do. Being close to the ocean was a big plus.

Perfect location on island and proximity to Gulf. Road noise, children noise and road construction noise almost unbearable. I think the courtyard arrangement amplified the noise level. I would stay there again if I got beachfront instead of beach view / courtyard. Place was very clean and well maintained other than that.