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The Sands Torquay

4.0 star property
4-star golf hotel near Torquay Sands Golf Club

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Restaurant
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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Map
2 Sands Boulevarde, Torquay, VIC, 3228
  • Popular LocationTorquay Sands Golf Club1 min walk
  • Popular LocationTorquay Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationPoint Impossible Nudist Beach6 min drive
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)75 min drive

Room options

Urban Classic King

  • 364 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Urban Classic Accessible Twin

  • 364 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Golf View Junior 2 Bedroom Suite

  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Golf Classic Twin

  • 364 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Urban View 2 Bedroom Suite

  • 1223 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Golf View 2 Bedroom Suite

  • 1223 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Urban Classic Twin

  • 364 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Urban View Junior 2 Bedroom Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Urban View 1 Bedroom Suite

  • 859 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Urban View Junior Suite

  • 729 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Golf View Junior Suite

  • 729 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Urban Classic Family

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Golf Classic King

  • 366 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Golf View 1 Bedroom Suite

  • 859 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Golf Classic Family

  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Torquay

Steps from the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Torquay Sands Golf Club and 2 miles (3 km) of Point Impossible Nudist Beach with a stay here. Bellbrae Estate Winery is within 6 miles (10 km) and Bell's Beach is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Torquay Sands Golf Club - 1 min walk
  • Torquay Beach - 5 min walk
  • Torquay Central Farmers Market - 5 min drive
  • Point Impossible Nudist Beach - 6 min drive
  • Bell's Beach - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Marshall Station - 21 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ocean Grind - 5 min drive
  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Sandbah Cafe - 5 min drive
  • Doc Hughes - 5 min drive
  • Fishos Torquay - 4 min drive

About this property

The Sands Torquay

4-star golf hotel near Torquay Sands Golf Club
The Sands Torquay offers its guests a golf course, an outdoor tennis court, and an indoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

A fitness center, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Sands Torquay. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Torquay hotel is smoke free.

  • 112 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Sands Torquay offers 112 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Smart televisions come with premium cable channels.

This Torquay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Indoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AUD 30 for adults and AUD 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf
  • Fitness classes
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Pro golf shop

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 60

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: AUD 115 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls, an off-leash area, and litter boxes are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 90.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 continental breakfast: approximately AUD 30 for adults and AUD 30 for children
  • Pet fee: AUD 115 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 60 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 90.0 per night

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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

The Sands Torquay Hotel
The Sands Torquay Torquay
The Sands Torquay Hotel Torquay

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Sands Torquay to the airport?

The Sands Torquay is 27.1 mi (39-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sands Torquay?

As of May 12, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sands Torquay on May 29, 2024 start from $126.48, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Sands Torquay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Sands Torquay.

How close is The Sands Torquay to the beach?

This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Torquay Beach and 1.4 mi (6-min drive) from Point Impossible Nudist Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Sands Torquay offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Sands Torquay, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 30 for adults and AUD 30 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Sands Torquay?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Sands Torquay?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Sands Torquay?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Sands Torquay have a pool?

The Sands Torquay features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does The Sands Torquay have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Sands Torquay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Sands Torquay to downtown Torquay?

The Sands Torquay is 2.1 mi away from Torquay.

The Sands Torquay Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 260 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 260 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 260 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 260 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 260 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

chizuru

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and amenities, friendly staff, and comfortable bed. Could hear noise in corridor and outside of the room from other guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easily accessible parking, room size is nice.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic front desk check in staff, made it all so simple and easy, cleaned daily and great amenities and parking, close to the beach, great locatio !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clem

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay at the Sands.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding, stunning rooms, beautiful decor, location was peaceful and relaxing. Staff went out of their way to help, esp at reception, Tracey in particular. Would highly recommend this hotel and will def stay here again when we come back to Australia.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy, Toronto

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property! Loved the facilities and the wildlife on the golf course in the evening.