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About the Hotel

The Sands Hotel 32, Sands Road, Paignton, United Kingdom, TQ4 6EJ

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Double or Twin Room Sea View

Max:

2 persons

18 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Sea view

Shower

Heating

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Triple Room Private Bathroom

Max:

3 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

Shower

Heating

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Double Room Sea View

Max:

2 persons

17 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Sea view

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Getting around

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City Centre

Paignton500 m

Airports

Exeter International (EXT) 45.7 km

Bus

Bus stop 5.1 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Thoughtful Amenities

“The room was equipped with good surprises like high-quality tea, biscuits, and complimentary bottled water, making my stay so much more enjoyable.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast

“The breakfast was fantastic, offering a customizable full English that was cooked to perfection and served early to fit my schedule.” view full review

Quality Toiletries

“The shower was invigorating with excellent pressure, and the provided toiletries were of great quality, providing a touch of luxury.” view full review

Comfy Retreat

“The bed in my room was incredibly comfortable, ensuring a restful night's sleep after a busy day exploring.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Parking
Safe deposit box
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Billiard tables
Table tennis

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Beach access
Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

The Sands Hotel 32, Sands Road, Paignton, United Kingdom, TQ4 6EJ

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The Sands Hotel 32, Sands Road, Paignton, United Kingdom, TQ4 6EJ

City landmarks

Harbour

Paignton Pier

790 m

Zoo

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

2.2 km

Park

Splashdown Quaywest

1.2 km

Kirkham Street

Kirkham House

1.2 km

Oldway Mansion Torquay Road

Oldway Mansion

1.3 km

Park

Victoria Park

730 m

Tanners Rd

Family beach visit

1.0 km

Goodrington

2.1 km

Park

Goodrington Park

1.2 km

Eastern Esplanade

Paignton Sands

620 m

Beach

Goodrington Sands

1.2 km

Beach

Preston Sands

1.3 km

Church

St George's Church

1.7 km

Beach

Goodrington Beach

1.1 km

Totnes Rd

Primley Park

1.5 km

Dartmouth Road Three Beaches

Waterside Holiday Park

2.1 km

Beach

Saltern Cove

1.9 km

Oyster Bend

Oyster Cove

1.7 km

Paignton TQ4 6NJ

Sugar Loaf

1.9 km

Beach

Hollicombe Beach

2.0 km

Torbay Rd

Hollicombe Park

2.0 km

Park

Cockington Country Park

3.4 km

Torquay

Occombe Valley Woods

2.9 km

Nearby

Beach

Paignton Beach

40 m

Paignton Harbour North Quay

Roundham Head

160 m

Marina

Paignton Harbour

330 m

Esplanade Rd

Pirates Bay Adventure Golf

230 m

Roundham

530 m

Amusement Park

Geoplay Park

400 m

Beach

Fairy Cove

400 m

Restaurants

The Harbour Tearoom & Bistro

80 m

63 Roundham Road

Olive Tapas Style Eatery

130 m

59 Roundham Road Paignton Harbour

Harbour Light

160 m

North Quay

TJ's Restaurant

270 m

44 Cliff Road Paignton Harbour

Curious Crab Bistro

250 m

The Harbour

Shoreline

310 m

Esplanade Road Paignton Seafront

La Scala

410 m

28 Queens Road

Factory Bar Kitchen

390 m

42-44 Torbay Road

Players

370 m

55 Torbay Road

The Local Gastro Bar and Grill

420 m

30 Torbay Road

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

54%

liked the hotel and would stay again

5.4/10

Guest rating

Rooms

6.0

Location

8.3

Service

5.7

Dining

5.0

Arthur

United Kingdom, April 2024

6.0/10

The hotel offered stunning sea views from the room, ideal for a relaxing stay, although the presence of a dead bird outside was a bit off-putting. The location is perfect at the end of the main promenade, showcasing great potential despite some clutter issues. The dining experience was disappointing without breakfast service as advertised, leading to an unplanned extra cost for breakfast outside. A mixed experience with some notable positives and negatives.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms had spectacular sea views and were convenient for vaping without leaving the room.

Service

6.0

The service lacked clear communication about WiFi access, and the previous owner's influence was noticeable.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location at the end of the main promenade offers great views but needs attention to clutter issues.

Dining

5.0

The absence of breakfast service was a significant letdown, resulting in an unexpected additional cost for meals.

Facilities

5.0

The hotel lacks breakfast service as advertised, impacting the overall dining experience.

George

United Kingdom, April 2024

5.0/10

The hotel had a very outdated room with a really old carpet and poor cleanliness issues in the bathroom. The location was excellent, with great views, but some maintenance issues were present. The service was not satisfactory, with aggressive behavior from staff. Dining experience was disappointing, and breakfast had to be paid for separately.

Rooms

5.0

The room with the old carpet was very compact, outdated, and had cleanliness issues.

Service

5.0

The service was not good, with aggressive staff behavior and cleanliness problems.

Location

7.0

The location was excellent with great views, but some maintenance issues were noticeable.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was disappointing, with additional charges for breakfast.

Facilities

5.0

John

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.8/10

I couldn't have asked for a better location. The hotel owners were fantastic and made sure every detail was perfect. The easy access to Paignton harbor, seafront, and town center was a huge plus. However, the uncertainty about breakfast arrangements and the additional charges were a downside to an otherwise great stay.

Rooms

8.0

I upgraded to a sea view room, which was totally worth it. The view over the seafront was breathtaking, although the initial room wasn't as expected.

Service

9.0

The service was fantastic. The staff members were welcoming and accommodating, making me feel right at home. They were friendly and helpful.

Location

10.0

The location was ideal, near the beach and town center. It was easy to explore the area on foot and enjoy the beautiful views.

Dining

5.0

Unfortunately, there was confusion about the breakfast arrangements, leading to us having to go out for breakfast. This unexpected extra cost was a letdown.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel had all the necessary facilities for a comfortable stay, but the uncertainty surrounding breakfast affected the overall experience.