The Sandbanks

Hotels
7.6 (1824 reviews)
Marine Parade , Barmouth , GB

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Bar
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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Several reviews noted that while there were good amenities, some aspects were lacking or outdated.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 1824 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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Andrew • extended_group • gb
8
Very good
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Michael • extended_group • gb
8
It does everything it says it does.
Pros:

Easy to find. Good location right on the front. Small amount of parking which is excellent for motorbikes. Friendly and professional staff. There is a lift if you have a lot of gear or don’t do stairs. Great well stocked bar. Rooms are dated and need a refurb but are clean, well appointed and the shower was hot.

Cons:

Nothing really. It’s not five star but at the price it’s ideal.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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holt • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Jeffrey • solo_traveller • gb
10
Cons:

Bed was a little uncomfortable

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Jones • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Just what I needed

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Viktor • extended_group • cz
9
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Miruna • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Amson • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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ELEANOR • couple • gb
10
Lovely relaxing weekend..
Pros:

Friendly staff and a warmth welcome thought out. Breakfast was lovely and worth the money.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Robin • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Dyczkowska • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Nice location and big room

Cons:

No air conditioning

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Armando • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Eveythink

Cons:

Eveythink

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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john • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Guido • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • gb
3
stayed at the sandbanks hotel for 1 night the day core was horrid dark grey and dark blue
Cons:

Every thing

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
9
Great views and very clean room
Pros:

The view, and how clean the room was and the facilities for an old building.

Cons:

The mattress was a bit soft for me.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • gb
10
Loved my first visit to Barmouth, made better by the hotel and staff here.
Pros:

Lovely hotel great staff, great entertainment

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Karl • couple • gb
8
Pros:

DJ set in the evening.

Cons:

Breakfast should be included in the price.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • gb
9
Loved it!
Pros:

Lovely room with a phenomenal view. Super friendly and helpful staff. Amazing location. I wish I’d had longer!

Cons:

Bathroom taps need new washers and the loo cistern drips, but these are very minor complaints. I had a lovely stay.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • gb
9
Great location nice staff.
Pros:

Great location , motorbike parking

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee