The Sands Resort

4.5 star property
4.5-star beachfront aparthotel with 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Front of property
3 Bedroom Ocean Front Apartment Ground Floor | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Beach/ocean view
2 Bedroom Ocean Front Apartment First Floor | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

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20-21 Pacific Parade, Yamba, NSW, 2464
  • Popular LocationDolphin Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationYamba Beach15 min walk
  • Popular LocationYamba Lighthouse19 min walk
  • AirportGrafton, NSW (GFN-Clarence Valley Regional)59 min drive

Room options

3 Bedroom Penthouse

10/10 Exceptional
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds OR 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

3 Bedroom Ocean Front Apartment Ground Floor

10/10 Exceptional
  • 1615 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds OR 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

2 Bedroom Ocean Front Apartment Top Floor

10/10 Exceptional
  • 807 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

3 Bedroom Superior Apartment First Floor

  • 1615 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds OR 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

2 Bedroom Garden Townhouse

10/10 Exceptional
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

3 Bedroom Luxury Villa

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds OR 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

2 Bedroom Ocean Front Apartment Ground Floor

10/10 Exceptional
  • 807 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

3 bedroom Superior apartment Top Floor

  • 1615 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

3 Bedroom Ocean Front Apartment First Floor

  • 1615 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds OR 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

3 Bedroom Superior Penthouse

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds OR 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

3 Bedroom Ocean Front Apartment Top Floor

  • 1615 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds OR 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

One Bedroom Ocean View Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

3 Bedroom Superior Villa

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

2 Bedroom Ocean Front Apartment First Floor

8.8/10 Excellent
  • 807 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Yamba

On the beach.You'll be steps from Dolphin Park and a 5-minute walk from Pippi Beach. Convent Beach and Yamba Golf and Country Club are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Dolphin Park - 1 min walk
  • Pippi Beach - 2 min walk
  • South Head Park - 12 min walk
  • Yamba Beach - 15 min walk
  • Yamba Lighthouse - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Grafton, NSW (GFN-Clarence Valley Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wobbly Chook Brewing Co - 16 min walk
  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Yamba Shores Tavern - 7 min drive
  • Palmers Store - 10 min drive
  • Clarence River Fishermens Co-Op - 4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

The Sands Resort

4.5-star beachfront aparthotel with 2 outdoor pools
The Sands Resort offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and outdoor tennis courts. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the luxury The Sands Resort. Free self parking is available.

This 4.5-star Yamba aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
The Sands Resort offers 45 accommodations with washers/dryers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 4.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Yamba aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach

Pool/Spa

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 25 per stay

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 0-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk

Location highlights

  • In the suburbs
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Near the ocean
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts on site
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Window guards
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 45 units
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM
Guests will receive lockbox information
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 25.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 25.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 500.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 25.0 per stay
  • High chair fee: AUD 25 per stay

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 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; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Guests must contact this hotel in advance to reserve a trundle bed.
Property Registration Number 2464

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Sands Resort Yamba
Sands Yamba
The Sands Resort Yamba
The Sands Resort Aparthotel
The Sands Resort Aparthotel Yamba

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Sands Resort to the airport?

The Sands Resort is 44.4 mi (59-min drive) away from the Grafton, NSW (GFN-Clarence Valley Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Sands Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Sands Resort.

How close is The Sands Resort to the beach?

This aparthotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Sands Resort offer free breakfast?

The Sands Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Sands Resort?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at The Sands Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Sands Resort?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does The Sands Resort have a pool?

The Sands Resort features 2 outdoor pools.

Does The Sands Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is The Sands Resort to downtown Yamba?

The Sands Resort is 0.6 mi away from Yamba.

The Sands Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 242 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another amazing stay. I cant wait to come back in 12 month. Highlight of my year
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Paloma

Traveled with family
Unfortunately the master had no aircon and the blinds were terrible as they had a massive gap in the middle that goes straight into the bed but other than that it was really good!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob and Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Fabulous Accomodation & Location.
Fabulous accomodation. All needs were catered for. Stunning interiors. We stayed within villa 66, and couldn’t have been happier.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great townhouse, well equipped design, good facilities, close to beach. Great stay, would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edelweis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized apartment. Nicely cleaned and smelt amazing as soon as the door was opened. A great variety of cooking equipment. Loved the location, nice and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location- quiet views close to beach no elevator was an issue
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location opposite beautiful beach but still close to town. Nice apartments and facilities, with friendly staff.

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Has everything you need in a great spot across the road from the beach. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023