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Reviews of The Sands Torquay 4 stars

2 Sands Boulevarde, 3228 Torquay, Australia

#20 of 92 hotels in Torquay

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1252 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    Absolutely amazing. Exceptional service by the staff. Will definitely stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Golf Classic King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff and service provided was exceptional. I had contacted the property wanting to have roses on the bed and a bottle of champagne. The staff were super helpful in doing this for me and allowed me to write a card and wrote my partner a card too. Even the presentation of the roses and champagne was stunning. They also upgraded our room for free, was such an amazing experience, will definitely stay there again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    great place with great facilities.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Urban Classic Accessible Twin
    • Stayed 1 night

    i thought my stay included buffet breakfast, but unfortunately did not

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Golf Classic King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food was poor in the restaurant and over priced

    View of golf course from balcony

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Urban Classic King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    10
    I was there to compete in a bike race so the comfort was perfect
    • People with friends
    • Urban Classic Accessible Twin
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything about it 👌🏽

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Great stay for the GOORC cycling event I was participating in
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Golf Classic King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s looking a little tired. We ate at restaurant, whilst the food was good it was a little overpriced

    Very comfortable, great location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Urban Classic Twin
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lovely customer service team! Thank you

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    9.0
    Communication from The Sands was excellent and my friend and I were very pleased with quietness and location.The only th
    • People with friends
    • Urban Classic Accessible Twin
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough plain black tea bags

    Most things were great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Quick and easy check in, the room was very comfortable and large, and the facilities are new and well equipped.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Urban Classic King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower head was large and the water pressure odd but the room was otherwise lovely

    Easy check in and plenty of parking, it was close to what we had planned. Full size toiletries. We didn’t use the pool or gym but they looked to be very nice and clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    10
    Super easy stay, would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Urban Classic Twin
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was lovely, with beautiful views

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Urban Classic King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to move rooms late at night due to the horrible humming/ vibrating noise in room 123. Hope the management rectify this.before letting it again. Hats off to Tatania the night receptionist who came up, listened, agreed it was unacceptable and within 20 minutes had prepared another room and moved us. Top-class customer service from Tatania. Food in the restaurant Saturday evening was ordinary, it appeared to be pre-prepared, warmed-up with a few added garnishes- hardly home- cooked as advertised.

    Comfortable large room, good shower, very good gym and pool. Lovely setting

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Golf Classic Twin
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Relaxing environment and good easy restaurant

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Golf Classic King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was terrible

    Location and the rooms were great

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    7/10 possibly stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Golf Classic King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stay at the sands quite regularly. Have noticed a decline in cleanliness. Shower not cleaned properly. Leftover hairs from previous guests on walls and floors. Also the blinds covered in dead bugs. Fly screens broken. Windows dirty.

    Close proximity to everything in Torquay. Golf facilities. Restaurant attached. Beach a five minute walk.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    7.0
    Good for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Urban Classic King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom could have used a deep clean as there was pink mold and hair in the shower before I even got to use it. It was also quite noisy - whilst in bed trying to sleep, we could hear doors in the hallway opening and closing, along with random noises during the night (suspect old pipes or buzzing).

    It’s in a great location and has all the essentials.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Had a lovely time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Golf Classic King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a bit expensive for drinks

    Room the bar the pool

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent facility
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Golf Classic King
    • Stayed 1 night

    Rather busier than we would have preferred - however this is a high-end facility, as well as non-resident golfers around. Some rather unruly children around the outside area - despite signs urging parents to manage/control ! - meant we left to go elsewhere. A little too far 'out of town' to walk.

    All facilities very well appointed, huge car park (which was needed!), large bar/dining options. Very friendly staff at check in - made good suggestions for trip into town centre and places to eat.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Urban Classic King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have rated this place a solid 8/10 however the shower curtain in the bathroom was absolutely disgusting. Was moulding and smelt terrible.

    Lovely room and staff were a 10/10

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    10
    Wonderful stay and will hopefully do it again soon.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Golf Classic King
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing

    Staff very helpful and friendly. Beds very comfy and the room was quite large for a king room. Quiet location with ample parking. Would definitely stay again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    7.0
    A very nice hotel but in need of a few tweaks
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Urban Classic King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool area was a bit dirty- I guess from people wearing shoes. We also went to eat at the restaurant after looking at the menu but we didn’t end up staying as it was lacking in atmosphere and friendly customer service. We’re glad we did as the restaurant we went to in Torquay was great. The hotel is a bit further from the centre of Torquay than we expected, but the reception staff were helpful with advice about parking etc.

    The room was lovely, nicely designed, loved bathroom with great toiletries. The reception staff were very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    8.0
    It was a very comfortable calm place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Urban Classic Twin
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower curtain was very dirty at the bottom

    Food and drinks really good and good value Live music great Pool warm Really good gym

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Urban Classic King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice breakfast, but could have been hotter Very pleasant staff at reception Great environment.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    9.0
    Great stay, lovely hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Urban Classic Twin
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little further out of Torquay than I thought, but still walking distance

    Beautiful, very clean with great amenities

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    So relaxing and enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Urban Classic King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing bad to say

    It was wonderful - the location, free parking, comfortable and stylish room, lovely staff, beautiful views, live music in the outside bar, breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

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