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The Sands Hotel

3.0 star property

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A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the street, and a potted plant.
A room with a large window overlooking a coastal area, a desk with a lamp, and a dresser with drawers.
A room with two chairs, a small table, and a pool table. The room has a view of a garden and a building outside.
A coastal area with a marina, a white building labeled 'The Paignton Club', and a road with parked cars.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

9.2 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, Paignton Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Dartmouth Steam Railway
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Paignton Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

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

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a lamp, and a view of a street through a window.

Classic Double Room, Sea View (Room 2)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A neatly made bed with patterned pillows, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a window with a view of a bridge and water, a radiator, a nightstand with a vase of flowers, and a framed picture on the wall.

Family Room, Sea View (Room 9)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Single Room (Room 3)

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a power outlet.

Single Room (Room 3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twin Room (Room 11)

Twin Room (Room 11)

Twin Room (Room 11)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room (Room 4)

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a window with curtains, and a lamp on the nightstand.

Family Room (Room 4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a bed with floral-patterned pillows, a bedside lamp, and a door with a patterned wallpaper.

Classic Double Room, Sea View (Room 8)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double King size, Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a window with a view of a cityscape, and a radiator.

Double King size, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Single Room (Room 7)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Single Room (Room 7)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Paignton

The Sands Hotel places you steps from Pirates Bay Adventure Golf and within a 10-minute stroll of Paignton Beach. 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. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Roundham hotel, attractions include Princess Theatre and 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
  • Paignton Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Goodrington Sands Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 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
  • ‪Talk of the Town - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Spinning Wheel Inn - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Sands Hotel

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 to 10 for adults and GBP 4.50 to 5 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

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • 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: approximately GBP 8.50 to 10.00 for adults and GBP 4.50 to 5.00 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near the sea side and amusement arcades. Staff were kind and welcoming, although i did not require much during my stay, staff were available if required while not interupting otherwise.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

VuyelwaFrancis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clear staff was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Lovely hotel very friendly and in a good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Shelagh

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
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8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an enjoyable stay with friendly owners
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

John

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

Excellent Hotel!!

Excellent hotel, staff was friendly and could not do enough for you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely owner , very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Dean

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

Host were excellent

Hotel was clean host were very friendly I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice sea view, convenient for the harbour each room was quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

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
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room fantastic view everything clean lovely and very kind hostess would love to come back again ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

DENEAL JUNE

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
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely people who were willing to do anything to make it a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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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
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8/10 Good

Herman

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

AAmazing views

Amazing sea views very comfortable room and nice shower room friendly owner and convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
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8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great hosts, we will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host was friendly and nothing was too much trouble, fantastic views from our room , perfect location to walk to harbour. Town or goodrington , very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

MARIA LOURDES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025