The Sands Torquay

Hotels
9 (2185 reviews)
2 Sands Boulevarde , Torquay , au

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
High prices
Noisy dining experience

Categories

Cleanliness
8.39
Rooms are generally clean and well-kept as noted in reviews.
Service
9.86
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.4
Locations are praised for being convenient and beautiful.
Room Quality
8.35
Overall comfortable but some issues noted with specific beds.
Amenities
9.38
Good amenities including a golf course and restaurant options.
Value for Money
8.34
Considered a bit expensive but generally aligns with quality.
Food and Beverage
8.89
Breakfast was noted as expensive but tasty, with some variety.
Overall Experience
9.36
Positive overall experiences highlighted in multiple reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 19:40

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
The Sands Torquay offers air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities and stunning garden views. Each room is equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay, from a flat-screen TV to a private bathroom and a safety deposit box.

Fantastic Facilities
Enjoy a range of facilities during your stay, including an indoor pool, fitness centre, tennis court, and a 24-hour front desk. Whether you want to relax by the pool or stay active with a game of tennis, The Sands Torquay has something for everyone.

Convenient Location
Situated just 1.1 km from Fisherman's beach, with Point Impossible Beach and South Geelong Station also nearby, The Sands Torquay is the perfect choice for travelers looking to explore the beautiful surroundings. Book your stay now and experience luxury and comfort at The Sands Torquay.

Important information:

Please inform the property in advance of your stay if you plan to bring a dog.

Please note that this property can accommodate dogs but will not accommodate other types of pets.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MEL

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 2185 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.39
Service: 9.86
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 9.38
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 8.89
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Natalie couple au
10
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Daniel solo_traveller au
8
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Nikki couple au
9
Pros:

Very welcoming staff and couldn't do enough to help

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Matteo couple it
9
Hotel curato e con molti servizi all'inizio della Great Ocean Road!
Pros:

Camera di buone dimensioni e arredata con gusto.
Staff sempre gentile e disponibile (in particolare Tracy,spero si scriva così).
Abbiamo cenato, fatto colazione e pranzato nell'ottimo ristorante...tutto delizioso, in particolare una torta di mele spaziale!
Ci è stato permesso di tenere la camera oltre l'orario di check out dato che avevamo il volo la sera.

Cons:

C'è una piscina interna che però è aperta al pubblico o ai soci, quindi un po' affollata....ma per noi non è stato un problema.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Glenn couple au
9
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Kathryn couple au
9
Pros:

Great room friendly staff great location

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Monika solo_traveller au
9
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Louise couple au
10
We’ll be back 🙂
Pros:

Great location. Clean and quiet

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Teena couple au
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Location , pool and dining

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller au
10
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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michaela family_with_children au
10
I love this hotel, it was my second stay and will be back. Staff were awesome,
Pros:

Location was excellent for us 4 km walk to the shops, short walk to the beach. The rooms were lovely and the staff were super friendly.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Anthony couple au
9
Pros:

Staff member friendly and helpful, onsite food options were great, facilities clean, good location for walks and beach access. Breakfast was good as well.

Cons:

Coffee orders, the bill reflected an extra to upgrade to a larger coffee on top of normal prices for 2 coffees. No mention by staff that this would be the case and it wasn't a public holiday period.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Bruce couple au
10
Welcoming property with comfortable facilities
Pros:

Clean comfortable room with very good Bistro. Staff are efficient helpful and friendly

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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coruba solo_traveller au
10
Fantastic place to stay
Pros:

Staff were all amazing .the first person we met was Tracey at reception,.what an absolute gem she . Every business should have a Tracey🥰
We loved happy hour bar staff were lovely and food was great the gnocchi was amazing and my husband had chicken parmi both nights we were there he loved it that much Sydney or Cindy in the restaurant was lovely as were the boys in the bar . The Sands obviously hire quality staff because even when we checked out the young ladies on reception asked how our stay was and seemed genuinely interested in what we were up to next.
We will definitely recommend The Sands and will be back

Cons:

That we had to leave,
I didn't have one of the amazing looking pizzas last night but I knew I wouldn't eat it all at dinner and it would've been great to have FF or breakfast as st the next day ,but I had no where to heat it, but 8ts a very minor thing
oh and the pool , ...it was lovely but all those lap swimmers , it was exhausting watching them 🤣🤣

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Romy couple fr
8
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Marlee couple au
10
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Connor couple gb
10
Superb facilities and location, made all the better by the friendly and welcoming staff
Pros:

Staff were so friendly and welcoming, especially Tracy on the front desk. We had just arrived after a very long journey from Bristol in the UK and so Tracy’s greeting was just so nice.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Brittany solo_traveller au
10
Amazing!
Pros:

We have stayed here about 5 times in the past 2 months and we love it!

Cons:

Very clean and love the size of the rooms and the TV is excellent!

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Monica couple au
10
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Monica solo_traveller au
10
2026-08-15 via Nuitee