Sandals St. Vincent Map (2023 – 2022)
Sandals St. Vincent sits on a 50 acre valley-to-cove site in Buccament Bay, with two central multi story blocks, beachfront villas, and overwater villas arranged along a linear axis toward the sea. Key choices involve staying near the active main pool and beach club, the quieter river and heart shaped pool, or the secluded overwater and beachfront villa enclave at the edge of the cove.
| Area / Zone | Best For | Key Tip | Watch Out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beachfront & Parisol Beach Club | Quick beach access, sunsets, social vibe | Base here for easy beach, Parisol pool, and evening cocktails in one compact strip. | Music and activity energy can run late compared with river or villa areas. |
| Linear Main Pool & Jerk Shack Strip | Daytime action and central convenience | Choose this zone for swim up bar access and fast walks to lobby and major dining. | Loudest area on property, with DJs, games, and heavier foot traffic. |
| River Side & Heart Shaped Pool | Quiet, nature heavy relaxation | Look for cottages and loungers here for softer soundscape and garden or river outlooks. | Slightly longer walk or bike ride to beach and beachfront restaurants. |
| Lady Palm Central Hub | Balanced access and Club level comfort | Upper floors give better views while keeping short routes to Sora, lobby, and main pool. | Mid building floors face activity zones, so expect some ambient pool noise. |
| Bamboo Palm & Garden Side | Value stays and calmer building feel | Great if you want modern rooms, shorter money, and easy access to grounds and bikes. | Entry level views skew garden or pool, not the most dramatic ocean panorama. |
| Beachfront Villas Row | Direct sand access and high privacy | Ideal for guests who want private pools, screened patios, and immediate step out to sand. | Farthest from some central services, with more walking or butler coordination. |
| Overwater Villas Boardwalk | Maximum seclusion and unique cove views | Expect a boardwalk walk and immersive sea outlook, especially from upper villa levels. | Not wheelchair friendly and removed from main pools and restaurants. |
2025 Sandals St. Vincent Map + Printable PDF
The current layout reflects a full ground up rebuild that opened in March 2024 on the former Buccament Bay Resort site, so maps align closely with on the ground reality. Rooms are spread across Lady Palm and Bamboo Palm plus villa clusters, all feeding toward the long central pool and beachfront promenade. Core dining lines the central and beachfront zones, while quieter lounging and some cottages sit deeper in the valley near the river and heart shaped pool.
2025 Sandals St. Vincent Map Guide
Use the map by thinking in three axes: valley to beach, quiet to active, and rooms in towers versus villas. Movement is mostly flat and walkable, with Dutch bicycles shortening trips between the lobby, central pool, and beach club, while boardwalks serve the overwater villas. Active travelers can anchor near the linear pool and beachfront restaurants, while couples prioritizing calm can target river side rooms, quiet pools, or the more secluded villa enclaves.
How is Sandals St. Vincent laid out, and where are the main resort zones and amenities located?
Sandals St. Vincent runs valley to cove, with towers central, villas on the shore and overwater, and main pools and dining on the beachfront spine.
The resort sits in a straight valley corridor that runs from the river and mountains down to Buccament Bay, so everything lines up toward the beach. Lady Palm and Bamboo Palm, the two 5 story accommodation blocks, sit at the center of the property, anchoring most Club and Luxury rooms near the lobby, Sora, Gatsu Gatsu, Imoro, and Blum.
From the lobby, the 300 foot linear main pool runs toward the sea, forming the active zone with the swim up bar and Jerk Shack beside it. The beachfront strip holds Scrimshaw, Butch’s, and the Parisol beach club and infinity pool. Beachfront villas form a low rise row along the sand, while the Vincy Overwater Villas sit off a boardwalk in the protected cove. The river side cottages and heart shaped pool create the primary quiet zone deeper in the valley.
Where exactly on St. Vincent is Sandals St. Vincent located, particularly around Buccament Bay?
Sandals St. Vincent sits on a 50 acre site in Buccament Bay on the island’s southwest leeward coast, in a river valley cove west of Argyle Airport.
The resort occupies Buccament Bay on the leeward, or western, coast of Saint Vincent. The property sits on the island’s southwestern shoreline in a flat alluvial plain where the Buccament Valley opens to the sea. The site lies about 10 miles in a straight line from Argyle International Airport on the opposite, windward coast.
The grounds fill a natural amphitheater formed by rainforest covered ridges that wrap around the bay. The Buccament River runs along one edge of the property and empties into the cove beside the resort. Breakwaters protect the bay, so the beachfront, overwater villas, and marina style elements all sit inside a calm, enclosed coastal pocket.
What transport options and typical travel time are there from Argyle International Airport (SVD) to Sandals St. Vincent?
From SVD, shared Sandals shuttles take about 45–60 minutes by road, while Butler boat transfers cut the trip to roughly 20 minutes.
Most guests clear customs, enter the Sandals lounge, then choose between road or, for Butler level, sea transfer.
- Shared Sandals shuttle by road is the standard option for Luxury and Club guests, taking about 45 to 60 minutes on winding coastal and mountain roads.
- Butler Elite guests can prebook a complimentary boat transfer that uses a nearby dock and reaches Buccament Bay in roughly 20 minutes along the south coast.
- Private car transfers on the same road route are available for a fee and typically match the 45 to 60 minute driving time, with more privacy and flexible stops.
- Third party taxis and tour operators also offer paid transfers, useful if you want a narrated island drive or a customized schedule outside Sandals group shuttles.
How does Sandals St. Vincent compare with Sandals Grenada, other St. Vincent all-inclusives, and Beaches resorts for families?
Sandals St. Vincent favors space, seclusion, and new room concepts over short transfers, party energy, and family waterpark style features.
| Option | Location & layout | Best for | Key tradeoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandals St. Vincent | 50 acre valley to cove site in Buccament Bay, low density, new build | Couples who want seclusion, nature, and very modern rooms | Longer airport transfer, dark volcanic water tones, quieter overall vibe |
| Sandals Grenada | Compact clifftop and beachfront at Pink Gin Beach, near airport | Adults who want quick access, strong dining, and lively social feel | Smaller footprint, older room mix, less of a “last frontier” destination |
| Older SVG all inclusives | Pre Sandals properties like Buccament Bay, now closed or small scale | Past focus on mixed demographics and family friendly setups | Sandals is the new flagship, prior tower style layouts were removed |
| Beaches resorts | Family centric, dense layouts with kids’ clubs and waterparks | Multi generation trips, kids’ activities, and constant entertainment | Not adults only, more noise, less of the quiet, nature immersive atmosphere |
Sandals St. Vincent behaves like an adults only, nature framed counterpoint to Sandals Grenada’s convenience and Beaches’ family focus. It suits guests who will trade a longer transfer and subtler nightlife for a modern, low density layout, communal Vincentian dining at Buccan, and unique room types like two story overwater villas and fitness or media room suites.
Where are the restaurants at Sandals St. Vincent located within the resort?
Restaurants cluster along the central pool and beach spine, with Sora central by Lady Palm and Buccan, Parisol, Scrimshaw and Butch’s on the shore.
Most venues sit either in the central hub by Lady Palm or along the main pool and beachfront promenade.
- Sora sits in the central core beside the Lady Palm building, convenient to most Club and Luxury rooms.
- Gatsu Gatsu is also in the central zone, a short walk from the lobby and main pool, with outdoor seating.
- Imoro anchors a central grab and go point near Lady Palm, handy between pool time and activities.
- Blum, the coffee and pastry shop, occupies a central spot that effectively acts as the lobby café.
- Buccan lies just off the main linear pool, to the right side near the Jerk Shack, in the active zone.
- The Jerk Shack is directly poolside along the main activity strip beside the 300 foot linear pool.
- Scrimshaw sits on the beachfront promenade, giving open air sea views steps from the sand.
- Butch’s Island Chop House is next to Scrimshaw on the beachfront side, forming a compact upscale dining cluster.
Which areas or room categories at Sandals St. Vincent are best for quiet stays and for top ocean views?
For quiet, target river side cottages and heart pool zones; for views, pick Bamboo Palm upper floors, beachfront villas, or overwater villas.
Quiet focused guests should pick accommodations that sit away from the main linear pool and beach club activity.
- River side cottages sit near the Buccament River and the heart shaped pool, so the soundscape skews toward water and gardens rather than DJs.
- The heart shaped pool zone is explicitly designated as a quiet area, so nearby rooms suit light sleepers and relaxation focused trips.
For the strongest ocean outlooks, elevation or proximity to the shoreline matters most.
- Bamboo Palm upper floors, especially levels 4 and 5, clear the trees and landscaped grounds for wide cove and sunset views.
- Beachfront villas trade height for immediacy, putting you at sand level with unobstructed sea views just outside your plunge pool or patio.
- Vincy Overwater Two Story Villas sit directly above the protected cove, so upper decks capture panoramic views plus extra privacy away from the main resort.
What nearby attractions, excursions, and dive sites can you access from Sandals St. Vincent?
From Sandals St. Vincent you can kayak to Bat Cave, boat to nearby reefs, dive critter sites, and day trip to La Soufrière and the Grenadines.
The main options cluster into on water micro adventures, signature island tours, and specialty diving.
- Bat Cave kayak: Paddle 20–30 minutes from the resort beach to a 300 foot volcanic fissure, with optional snorkeling at the cave’s reefed mouth.
- Nearby reef snorkeling: Join boat trips from the resort to local reefs such as Anchor Reef for clearer water and concentrated marine life.
- Scuba diving: Explore Saint Vincent’s “Critter Capital” muck sites, walls, and wrecks, with rare species like frogfish and seahorses and up to two tanks daily for certified divers.
- La Soufrière volcano: Commit to a strenuous full day hike to the active crater in the island’s north, trading effort for volcanic scenery and panoramic views.
- Pirates of the Caribbean tour: Take a boat excursion to Wallilabou Bay to see shoreline settings associated with the film’s production.
- Grenadines island hopping: Use ferries or private charters from Kingstown for day trips to Bequia or Mustique, sampling the wider Saint Vincent and the Grenadines archipelago.
Where are the different room and suite categories located across Sandals St. Vincent?
Most Butler suites cluster in villas by the cove, while Club and Luxury rooms concentrate in Lady Palm and Bamboo Palm near the central spine.
Room and suite locations follow the valley corridor from river side quiet zones out to the cove and beach.
- Lady Palm holds most Club Sandals suites plus the fitness room and media room categories on mid floors near the central hub.
- Bamboo Palm carries many Luxury level rooms, with lower floors facing gardens or swim up areas and upper floors gaining wider ocean views.
- Beachfront villas line the sand in a low rise row, housing high tier Butler suites with private pools and direct beach access.
- Vincy Overwater Two Story Villas sit off a boardwalk in the protected cove, forming the most secluded Butler enclave above the water.
- River side cottages and nearby rooms sit deeper in the valley by the heart shaped pool, attracting guests who prioritize quiet over instant beach access.
- A small set of accessible rooms appears within the main tower inventory, close to elevators and ramped routes that feed into the lobby and pool decks.
How large and walkable is Sandals St. Vincent, and what are typical walking times between key amenities?
On a flat 50 acre site, most walks take 5–10 minutes, with Dutch bikes and central towers keeping pools, beach, and dining easy to reach.
The resort spreads over about 50 acres along a valley floor, so paths stay mostly flat and straightforward rather than steep or terraced. From the furthest accommodation blocks to the beach, the walk typically runs 5–10 minutes depending on pace. Guests in Lady Palm and Bamboo Palm sit near the middle, so their walks to the lobby, linear main pool, and beachfront restaurants remain short. Dutch style bikes help shrink distances further, especially for rides between river side quiet zones, the main pool strip, and the Parisol beach club.
How accessible is Sandals St. Vincent for guests with mobility challenges, including step-free routes, ramps, and elevators?
Core areas are fairly flat with ramps and elevators, but only a few rooms are fully accessible and villas, beach, and boat transfers have limits.
Sandals St. Vincent sits on a valley floor, so the main circulation paths between lobby, Lady Palm, Bamboo Palm, central pools, and most restaurants are relatively flat. Ramps connect these core zones, and the primary multi story buildings use elevators, which helps guests who rely on wheelchairs or who avoid stairs. A small inventory of dedicated accessible rooms in the main blocks adds roll in showers and wider doors close to ramped routes.
Limitations concentrate at the edges of the map. Overwater villas use a boardwalk and two story layout, so they are not wheelchair friendly. Beachfront access usually needs a beach wheelchair, available on request. The butler boat transfer involves stepping down into a vessel, which can be difficult for guests with more severe mobility challenges, making the road shuttle the more practical option.
What are the best ways to get around St. Vincent when staying at Sandals St. Vincent?
Rely on Sandals excursions, vetted taxi and tour drivers, and ferries from Kingstown rather than self driving to explore St. Vincent.
Most visitors skip self navigation and use organized options that handle the island’s winding coastal and mountain roads for them.
- Sandals shared shuttles mainly cover airport to resort transfers, giving a low friction way to cross from the windward to leeward coasts.
- Private car services replicate the shuttle route but add privacy and the option for photo or culture stops along villages and banana plantations.
- Third party operators such as Topdawg Taxi and Tours can be booked for custom sightseeing drives as well as standard transfers.
- Island Routes excursions bundle transport with guided experiences such as the La Soufrière volcano hike or Pirates of the Caribbean themed coastal tours.
- Ferries and private boat charters from Kingstown provide access to Bequia, Mustique, and other Grenadines islands for day trips beyond the main island.
When was Sandals St. Vincent constructed and opened, and have there been any major renovations since?
Sandals St. Vincent opened on March 27 2024 on the razed Buccament Bay Resort site, rebuilt from the ground up under the Sandals 2.0 vision.
The Buccament Bay Resort originally occupied this 50 acre Buccament Valley site, operating from about 2010 until its closure in 2016 after financial failure. When Sandals Resorts International acquired the property, they chose not to retrofit the existing high rise towers. Instead, they demolished the prior buildings and executed a full new build with low density blocks, villas, and overwater structures focused on privacy and outdoor integration.
The result, launched in March 2024, is effectively a brand new 301 room resort rather than a renovation of the old hotel. It functions as a flagship for the Sandals 2.0 approach, with modern tech, media and fitness room options, and two story overwater villas. Given the fresh opening, there are no major post opening renovation cycles noted yet, only normal punch list refinements and service adjustments.
Where are the pools at Sandals St. Vincent located, and what distinct features does each pool offer?
Sandals St. Vincent has four main pools spread from lobby to beach, with separate zones for party energy, chill lounging, quiet retreat, and sunsets.
Most pool time centers on a linear axis from the lobby toward the cove, with smaller pockets off to the river side and beach club.
- Linear Main Pool sits between lobby and beach and acts as the social hub, with a long 300 foot lane, swim up bar, music, and daytime games.
- Crescent Pool lies near the main pool but slightly offset, giving a relaxed, semi quiet option with cabanas close to the action but not in it.
- Heart Shaped Pool is tucked by the river and cottages and is designated as a quiet zone, with softer ambience and a whirlpool for low key soaking.
- Parisol Infinity Pool fronts the beach club at the shoreline, a crescent infinity edge ideal for daytime lounging and prime sunset viewing over the bay.
What is the beach setup at Sandals St. Vincent, and is it effectively private for resort guests?
Sandals St. Vincent sits on a calm public cove with imported white sand, where the managed resort frontage feels semi private for most of the day.
The beach follows the natural contour of Buccament Bay, a protected volcanic cove that creates very calm water with breakwaters smoothing out incoming waves. Native sand here is dark and volcanic, so Sandals has overlaid imported white sand along its frontage to create a classic bright beach experience where loungers and umbrellas line the resort section. The water itself stays clear but appears deep turquoise or emerald over the darker seabed.
Legally, the beach is public, and locals may use nearby stretches, especially on weekends. In practice, the resort manages its loungers, bar service, and Parisol beach club along the main frontage, so it feels functionally private for guests while still retaining a light connection to the local shoreline scene.
Archive Sandals St. Vincent Map
Below is the official map version released for Sandals St. Vincent 2024.
2024 Sandals St. Vincent Map
