The Sands Torquay

4.0 star property

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View from property
Indoor pool
View from room
65-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Explore the area

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2 Sands Boulevarde, Torquay, VIC, 3228
  • Place, Torquay Sands Golf Club
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Torquay Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Impossible Nudist Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

Urban Classic - FAMILY

  • Sleeps 4

Golf Classic King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Urban Classic King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Urban View 1 Bedroom Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Golf View 2 Bedroom Suite

  • 114 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Golf Classic Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Urban Classic Twin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Urban Classic Accessible Twin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Urban View 2 Bedroom Suite

  • 114 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Golf View Junior Suite

  • 68 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Urban View Junior Suite

  • 68 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Golf View 1 Bedroom Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Golf View Junior 2 Bedroom Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Urban View Junior 2 Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Golf Classic Family

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Urban Classic Family

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Urban View 2 Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Urban Classic Twin

  • Sleeps 2

Golf Classic Twin

  • Sleeps 2

Urban Classic Accessible Twin

  • Sleeps 2

Urban View Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Golf View Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Urban View 1 Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Golf View 1 Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Urban View 2 Bedroom Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Golf View 2 Bedroom Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Golf View 2 Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Golf Classic - Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Urban Classic - KING

  • Sleeps 2

Golf Classic - KING

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Torquay

Located in Torquay, The Sands Torquay is a 1-minute drive from Torquay Sands Golf Club and 6 minutes from Point Impossible Nudist Beach. .This golf hotel is 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Bellbrae Estate Winery and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Bell's Beach.

What's nearby

  • Torquay Sands Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Torquay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Point Impossible Nudist Beach - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Torquay Central Farmers Market - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Bell's Beach - 15 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Waurn Ponds Station - 18 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Dog Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe El Nido - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Kyn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fisho's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Sands Torquay

Hotel with a golf course, steps from Torquay Sands Golf Club
The Sands Torquay offers 112 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 65-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels.

This Torquay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including an outdoor tennis court. In addition to an indoor pool, other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 112 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
While the golfer in the family is out on the course, try one of the other recreational amenities offered, such as an indoor pool or an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this hotel include babysitting and a communal living room.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Bunker, for dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Bunker - This restaurant serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare.
Shirley's - Onsite brasserie. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Bunker - This bar serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AUD 35 for adults and AUD 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bunker
  • Bunker
  • Shirley's

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Fitness classes
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Pro golf shop

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Indoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 60

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 35 for adults and AUD 25 for children
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 60 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

The Sands Torquay Hotel
The Sands Torquay Torquay
The Sands Torquay Hotel Torquay

Reviews

The Sands Torquay Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 329 out of 512 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 512 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 512 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 512 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 512 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ross

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice & quiet!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Amica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaliyah

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Janifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Very disappointing.

Very Disappointing. Receptionist checking me in not very interested in the guest. Poor explanation of where to find my room so I got very lost. No information given on the facilities. I asked if they had room service, “no, but you can get takeaway and have it in your room was the reply’ !!!! No information given on breakfast options. I did not even know there was a restaurant onsite until I read the dossier in my room at about 10.00 pm that night. A map of the place showing where everything is would have been very helpful. I stayed overnight to attend a function at the hotel, a presentation preceded by dinner. That dinner was also disappointing, tables set with no bread and butter plates, so people used their paper napkins to butter their bread rolls on. When I asked staff if we our table could have bread n butter plates brought out, he said ‘side plates’??? I said yes, I’d prefer to butter my bread roll on a plate, rather than the tablecloth. No condiments on the tables. Then, Alternate drop meals that were luke warm. Heating in my room not working properly. Truly, I could not wait to get out of there this morning. Never again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jannine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing venue and will be back. Great service, facilities and location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Sands. Beds were comfy, room was quiet and food was good in the restaurant. Great place to rest for the night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel

Beautiful hotel with gorgeous surroundings and exceptional customer service. Would happily stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ashlee

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brendan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, amazing service, very clean my only gripe was there where no block out blinds which affected us from having a restful sleep. Outside of this, it was a fabulous stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kassia

Beautiful and very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in May 2025