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The Sands Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Double King size, Sea View
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Double Room, Sea View (Room 5) | Bathroom
View from property
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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32 Sands Rd, Paignton, England, TQ4 6EJ
  • Place, Fairy Cove
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Paignton Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Dartmouth Steam Railway
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Sea View (Room 2)

Classic Double Room, Sea View (Room 2)

Classic Double Room, Sea View (Room 2)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View (Room 6)

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View (Room 6)

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View (Room 6)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Sea View (Room 9)

Family Room, Sea View (Room 9)

Family Room, Sea View (Room 9)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Single Room (Room 3)

Single Room (Room 3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Twin Room (Room 11)

Twin Room (Room 11)

Twin Room (Room 11)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room (Room 4)

Family Room (Room 4)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Ground Floor (Room 1)

Deluxe Twin Room, Ground Floor (Room 1)

Deluxe Twin Room, Ground Floor (Room 1)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Sea View (Room 5)

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View (Room 5)

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View (Room 5)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Sea View (Room 8)

Classic Double Room, Sea View (Room 8)

Classic Double Room, Sea View (Room 8)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double King size, Sea View

Double King size, Sea View

Double King size, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Single Room (Room 7)

Single Room (Room 7)

Single Room (Room 7)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Paignton

The Sands Hotel places you steps from Pirates Bay Adventure Golf and within a 10-minute stroll of Geoplay Park. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include free valet parking and a bar/lounge. .This beach hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and luggage storage. Plus you'll find a snack bar/deli and a front desk safe. Each morning full breakfast is served between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .In proximity to this 3-property class Roundham hotel you'll find Dartmoor National Park.

What's nearby

  • Fairy Cove - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Paignton Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dartmouth Steam Railway - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Palace Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Goodrington Sands Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Paignton Station - 9 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cantina Kitchen & Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Harbour Light - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spinning Wheel Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Talk of the Town - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Upside Bar - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Sands Hotel

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly The Sands Hotel also features a terrace and a front desk safe. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Paignton hotel.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
The Sands Hotel offers 11 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. 19-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 8.50 for adults and GBP 4.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 19-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 7.50 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 8.50 for adults and from GBP 4.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

The Sands Hotel Hotel
The Sands Hotel Paignton
The Sands Hotel Hotel Paignton

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Sands Hotel?

The Sands Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Sands Hotel?

Yep, The Sands Hotel has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to The Sands Hotel?

Yep, The Sands Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Paignton Beach.

Does The Sands Hotel have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at The Sands Hotel, but Splashdown Quaywest is a short 13-minute walk away.

Does The Sands Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is offered daily between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Sands Hotel?

No, The Sands Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Sands Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at The Sands Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Pirates Bay Adventure Golf is a short 2-minute walk away.

The Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 104 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were very friendly and helpful. For example, when I asked if there was a communal fridge I could use, the landlady carried a spare fridge and put it in my room! Overall I was very impressed by the place, considering the very reasonable price. A pleasant stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Denis

Business traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay, on site parking, had a lovely view from our room, bed was comfy, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice l

Nice little hotel. Family run so service was very good. Comfortable base to visit family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

MARIA LOURDES

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very comfortable, good atmosphere. very friendly and amazing sea views from the room window
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cars and motorbiker racing there vehicles up and down the seafront. At inappropriate hour of evenings and early hours of the morning. From 10 pm to 1.30 am every night. Roaring/revving there vehicles outside the hotels. When guess are trying to have a relazing evening and a goodnight sleep. We have come home absolutely shattered. It puts people off staying in a beautiful area/place. I would like to say its not the owners of the hotels fault. Just persons being disrespectful. It would be very nice for something to be done about it. Hopefully the council and authority will do something about it. The hospitality was excellent, food was great and a lovely bedroom with a great view.
The view
The evening
Sunrise
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Had a lovely stay , we had room 2 sea view, view was great, room was ok we only slept and changed there maybe a bit dated but comfy, and clean , great location right by the harbour.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelagh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to dislike, excellent value for money and great welcoming hosts. A really relaxed friendly stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy

Great location clean and friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely owner , very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Grant

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No breakfast available for one of the days. Room was a bit dated but clean and comfortable, staff were helpful and friendly, location was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The couple that runs it very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A friendly family atmosphere made my stay at the Sands Hotel in Paignton vwry enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price. Friendly owners / staff. Very hospitable. Excellent breakfast. Had sea view room which was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly couple running the Hotel. I arrived at 13.30 by train. I didn't want to haul my luggage around until the 15.00 check-in time so I went straight to the hotel to ask if I could leave it there and call back to check-in. My room was ready so I didn't have to wait at all. I thoroughly enjoyed my long weekend break
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay. Very clean. Comfortable bed. Great view of the water. Generous supply of body products. Limited parking. No lift and stairs could be an issue for some.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DENEAL JUNE

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay here it is great

This is a really good hotel to stay in, the host is lovely and will do anything for you, the room is clean and lovely, it’s right near the sea and there are loads of places to eat.. This hotel really cares about its guest.. highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A fabulous and recommended place to stay

We had a 3 night stay, along with other family members staying 2 nights. The hotel is very conveniently located, close to the sea front and amenities in Paignton. Our room was so comfortable and homely, absolutely spotlessly clean. The welcome from the hosts was so friendly and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble throughout our stay and the communication was good from booking to leaving. We would certainly be sure to book again when visiting the area.Our choice for booking this hotel was made on previous good reviews and we would certainly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely weekend away.

This hotel is in a great location, right next to the beach. The rooms were clean and comfortable for our weekend stay. There isnt much parking at the hotel, only 2 cars could park at the front. Thankfully we found street parking at the back of the hotel, but it was very busy. Overall it was a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing really to dislike, my room was exceptionally clean and my bed was very comfortable, only issue I had was with the shower, had to run it for quite along time before the water would heat up, but everything else was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024