2 Sands Boulevarde, 3228 Torquay, Australia
#20 of 96 hotels in Torquay
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1286 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 15 February 2024
Richter
AustraliaCarpets in common areas looking a bad sad amd bathroom a touch outdated
Staff were amazing! Rooms lovely and modern.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Annd
SwitzerlandI had to wait more than 1 hour to get the free room. There's been a problem in the booking system on behalf of the hotel, which has been apologized.
Nice place in the middle of the golf course, next to the sea, at the edge of the town. Very calm. Got an unexpected uprade to a suite.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Lucinda
AustraliaCheck in was easy, staff so friendly. The property has a nice feel and is really nice. Also my room was upgraded which was lovely- so clean & comfortable. AC was good, also nice big sliding doors with a balcony. I’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Nicola
AustraliaThe swimming pool requires maintenance. Loose tiles on the pool bottom need replacing. The shower & bathroom need the grout cleaned. Breakfast wasn't great.
Comfortable bed, staff were great
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Leanne
AustraliaLovely location Cafe had a gorgeous view Clean and spacious lovely decor rooms
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Leah
AustraliaExtremely clean, comfortable room with bathroom amenities (shampoo, conditioner, body wash etc) provided.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Tamara
AustraliaUrban means car park and was very noisy with trucks and general conversation. Early conversation for people- not guests - for early morning golf game
Location to the beach
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Richard
United KingdomThe opening hours of the bar and restaurant. The bar closes at 9pm and the restaurant stops serving at 8.30pm. Both of which were also closed on a Monday & Tuesday evenings.
The Sands is situated in a lovely location, not far from a beautiful beach. Just like our room, the hotel is clean, spacious, light and airy. It’s just over a mile from the centre of Torquay and the many great places to eat and drink. The hotel offers some great dishes and a nice breakfast. The staff were generally friendly, polite and helpful.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Olivia
AustraliaMeal options at dinner
The location and view of the course available
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Kitkit
New ZealandCleaning could be improved
Love the location, quiet area, close to beach and short drive to the center.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Joanna
AustraliaThe bed was very roomy and comfortable, the bathroom amenities were great
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 February 2024
Elaine
AustraliaNothing
Convenient for what we needed
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Danielle
AustraliaNeeds a late night snack bar.
Pet friendly, and a nice place to stay.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Cheryl
AustraliaIt was a shame the restaurant was closed on a Monday and Tuesday but there wasn't anything we didn't like.
The hotel is clean and the staff are so friendly and welcoming. The room is very stylish and a great size, and the bed was so comfortable, which was a blessing after a full day out. I would like to give a special mention to Tracey. She was great at getting us checked in, recommended some fabulous places to go and was extremely helpful.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Paul
CanadaA little too far out of town to walk
Large room . Nice bathroom. Bar, restaurant onsite .
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Michael
CanadaThe breakfast is very average
Staff and specially Nancy at the reception , exceptional!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Megan
AustraliaNA
Very friendly service, beautiful refurbished room with excellent view of golf course. Easy walk to the beach, golf course was a highlight too. Very clean rooms and facilities.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Robert
AustraliaNothing
Perfect location to beach and town centre
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Vengtasamy
AustraliaThe environment, the beach, the people, the staff and all the facilities that Torquay has to offer. We certainly will come back again.
Wonderful place. Make us feel that we are in Australia .
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Neil
AustraliaRelaxing environment. Pity I did not make use of the golf facilities, enjoyed the pool.
Setting and cleaniliness
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Trish
AustraliaStaff were exceptional. From reception, housekeeping and restaurant, all staff were attentive and outstanding in customer service.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Sofia
AustraliaA little bit more costly than I would normally pay for accommodation. Although I think it was worth it, would not recommend this place for people looking for a cheaper stay.
Wonderful place to stay. Had great facilities, 24 hour reception, room was comfortable and had ample space, plenty of parking available, nice views of the golf course. Within walking distance of beaches, and reasonably close to the town centre.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Kate
AustraliaI loved the size and style of the rooms. They were very comfortable and clean. The location was beautiful, we overlooked the golf course and walked along the beach into torquay in the evening.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Debbie
AustraliaThe food in restaurant was delicious, staff very attentive to our needs, would recommend this resort to friends.
Beautiful property, lush golf course.
Stayed in January 2024
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