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Reviews of The Sands Torquay 4 stars

2 Sands Boulevarde, 3228 Torquay, Australia

#31 of 109 hotels in Torquay

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Review score

Based on 1470 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.7

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  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Golf View 2 Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great space. Plenty of room for the entire family. Kids also loved the facilities. Very convenient to have the restaurant downstairs to eat dinner etc

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Urban Classic King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rotten apple found under bed Pool being closed without warning before arrival

    Price, location, late check in

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    10
    A perfect getaway for relaxing and unwinding!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Urban Classic Twin
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved everything.

    Excellent facilities and very clean comfortable room. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. A warm, cosy, light filled room with lovely decor.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    8.0
    Only very short stay. Sleep and breakfast only
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Golf Classic King
    • Stayed 1 night

    nil

    Nice place friendly helpful staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    10
    My cousin and I needed a girls night away and so I booked this based on ratings, and I’m so glad I did! We had an amazin
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Golf Classic King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Zero notes, loved it all!

    It was incredible! So beautiful, so clean, all the staff were so lovely, the food was incredible, the room was spacious and the bed was SO comfy.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    9.0
    Nice property, good location and amenities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Urban View Junior 2 Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location nice, scenic, nice rooms, great staff and customer service. nice amenities. good food options. nice golf course.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    9.0
    Loved the experience and golf club so easily accessible.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Golf Classic King
    • Stayed 11 nights

    The accessible room did not have a good view. I would have preferred a buffet breakfast rather than a la carte. The main dining area was closed during our stay.

    The room was nice and spacious with good grab rails in the bathroom for my disabled wife. Good TV.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Urban Classic Twin
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Reception staff were amazing upon arrival, very friendly and communicative. I enjoyed the gym and pool, accessible for all hotel guests. gym had new machines. Balcony view of golf course was serene. Room was clean and comfortable. Room had a ~55inch Smart TV.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Urban Classic King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The free wifi is not very good, very poor

    Very roomy, comfortable, clean, great size tv,

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Urban Classic King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Friendly and clean

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    8.0
    Nice resort especially for golfers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Urban Classic Accessible Twin
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bed (single) was a little saggy/too soft. View to car park was boring. Too far from beach and town.

    Was nice not to wake up to traffic noise.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    9.0
    Unpretentious quality and vibe
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Golf Classic King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would love to see additional offerings such as a sauna and jacuzzi! Could wipe down the dust from the outdoor seating so I could sit and enjoy the outside without getting dusty. But these are just small things.

    The Sands is an unpretentious place to relax and unwind. I was travelling solo and it offered just that. The room facilities are good, the bed comfortable. Smart TV worked well and was good quality. The bistro food was yummy, Italian made pizza and the breakfast too. Staff were polite and helpful. The location is exceptional as well. Stones throw to the beach. I would definitely come again and bring my family too.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    10
    Best in Torquay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Golf View 1 bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    lack of washing machine or dryer but I was only there 1 night

    The little things ie plenty of towels , spare blanket, complimentary goodies Julie recommended your restaurant...food and service was great

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Golf Classic King
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Stunning place to stay. Very quiet and tranquil, a peaceful getaway. Super friendly staff - Julie in particular has an infectiously positive nature! The rooms are clean and spacious. I'll be returning!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Golf Classic King
    • Stayed 1 night

    We had breakfast at the golf cafe. One breakfast was forgotten although paid for. So particularly poor service. Also, the food was very ordinary - not the sort of food you expect from an upmarket resort. Would recommend going out to Torquay and finding a good cafe.

    We had car issues on our journey so arrived very late. The staff were lovely and gave us a complimentary late check out. We only stayed one night but would have loved a longer stay.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Urban View Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Smoke alarm, which was removed upon request due to loud beeping. Well handled.

    Fantastic from easy check-in process to Touchless check-out! Excellent and attentive staff, excellent facilities and very close to the beach for walkers. Great place to stay with the family.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    10
    The Stay at The Sands.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Golf Classic King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No room service.

    Marcus, Sheena, Ady, Kramer, Cafe staff and beautiful cleaners made my stay extra awesome! I intended to stay a few days, stay a week! Didnt want to leave! The pool is awesome and nice and warm! Great location!!!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    10
    I would highly recommend The Sands, we did not play golf but the course looked amazing as the sun came up.did not play g
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Golf Classic King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    Fresh, clean, great water pressure,comfortable bed, comfortable room temperature and great staff Dinner was typical pub quality. Really friendly knowledgeable staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Golf Classic King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful. Lively room and view of golf course. Great position. Good value

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    9.0
    Large, modern rooms - exactly as the pictures.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Golf Classic King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have liked robes and slippers - especially in winter, also would have been good to go to the pool. No lockers in pool area - there but they don’t use them - if I had known would have left my handbag in my room. Didn’t like that the entire pool was divided into swimming lanes. Surprisingly no amenities in the bathroom - shower cap, cotton pads, etc.

    The staff - very friendly before and during our stay. Tracey and Marcus at reception, and the staff in the bistro. Rooms were large , clean and comfortable. Onsite bistro. Swimming pool.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Urban Classic King
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only feedback I would give is that the Bar was shut for our stay however it was in the advertised photos. That was a little let down. Also being winter, we only had a thin dooner cover on the bed, which was too cold in Winter.

    Staff were exceptional, in particular the lady who checked us in and assisted us with our air con, getting additional items for our room and also personally walked us to get a table at the restaurant. The customer service was beyond exceptional.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Golf View 1 bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room and view.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Golf Classic King
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The stuff was friendly and the food very good

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    10
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Urban Classic Twin
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant- went to have dinner but didn’t know where to go no staff to assist so we went else where

    Location, pool, great staff

    Stayed in June 2025

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