The Sandbanks

Hotels
7.6 (1613 reviews)
Marine Parade , Barmouth , gb

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Cashless payment available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Lovely views
Comfortable stay
Cons:
Dated rooms
Inconsistent room amenities
Some noise disturbances

Categories

Cleanliness
6.78
Some reviews mentioned tired and dated rooms, impacting overall cleanliness perception.
Service
8.27
Numerous reviews praised the friendly and helpful staff consistently.
Location
8.27
Multiple reviews highlighted the great location, close to the beach and local attractions.
Room Quality
6.78
Some rooms were described as dated, with fixtures needing updates, affecting room quality.
Amenities
7.28
Several reviews noted that while there were good amenities, some aspects were lacking or outdated.
Value for Money
7.78
Guests generally felt they received good value for the price, despite some issues.
Food and Beverage
8.27
Strong positive feedback on breakfast and evening meals, indicating high satisfaction.
Overall Experience
7.37
Mixed feelings but overall satisfaction with notable positives from various reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 18:16

Property Description

Luxurious Stay by the Beach

Prime Location: Nestled in Barmouth, The Sandbanks offers immediate access to the stunning Barmouth Beach and is within proximity to popular attractions like Portmeirion and Harlech Castle.

Comfortable Accommodation: The hotel boasts well-equipped non-smoking rooms with modern amenities including free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms. Some rooms even provide picturesque sea views for a truly relaxing stay.

Convenient Services: With a shared lounge, bar, and helpful reception staff, guests can unwind, socialize, and easily gather information for exploring the area.

Ready to experience a blissful beach getaway at The Sandbanks? Book your stay now and indulge in comfort and convenience by the sea.

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 1613 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.78
Service: 8.27
Location: 8.27
Room Quality: 6.78
Amenities: 7.28
Value for Money: 7.78
Food and Beverage: 8.27
Overall Experience: 7.37
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Keeley • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Lane • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Very friendly staff

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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adrian • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Friendly staff, clean room

Cons:

Rooms abit dated

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Burns • couple • gb
10
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
8
Relaxing stay in beautiful location
Pros:

Great location with sea view. Room had been recently renovated. Staff friendly

Cons:

With it being off season bar closed early so got back to hotel too late for a drink

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Kateobrien • couple • gb
7
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Paula • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Perfect location.. Friendly, hospitable. Great view

Cons:

Loved it all

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • family_with_children • gb
6
Pros:

Lovely clean room , fresh towel s tea n coffee great price lovely hosts , and fabilous location across from beach and minutes away from train station .

Cons:

Breakfast was good apart from seasoned mushrooms , down to personal choice

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • couple • gb
8
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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vincent • solo_traveller • fr
8
A tenter
Pros:

C'est un hôtel tenu par des particuliers, ce n'estbpas une grande chaine. Il est face a la mer, et bie que les salles de bains souent viellotes, tout est propre. La vue est vraiment bien, les proprietaires gentils et il n'est pas très cher pour un pays comme l'Angleterre

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
6
Staff superb. Room was ok
Pros:

Location, views

Cons:

Bed was uncomfortable. Room layout

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Marie-ann • couple • gb
5
Lovely view
Pros:

Great view lovely staff

Cons:

No we’re robot clothes needs updating decor

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Staff super friendly

Cons:

Mattress on the beds thin and cheap no sleep springs coming through, no bedside light or table had to walk across room for light and put stuff on floor, bathroom light didn't work

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Eileen • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • gb
10
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Emma • extended_group • gb
8
Ideal location
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Rooms are looking a but tired but it was clean and the for the price we paid we wasnt expecting much

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • extended_group • gb
9
Pros:

The view was amazing. The manager was really helpful and changed a room we booked for a room more suitable for my disabled mother.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Therese Wallace • couple • gb
7
Great location for a short stay
Pros:

Very good location.

Cons:

Kitchen was not open but it was out of season. There was a lot of noise from other rooms.

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee