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The Sands Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with free valet parking and bar/lounge

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Beach/ocean view
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View (Room 6)
Front of property – evening/night
Located in Roundham, The Sands Hotel combines comfort with convenience. Travelers appreciate the relaxing bar and scenic terrace for unwinding, while practical amenities like luggage storage and valet parking make arrival stress-free.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Classic Double Room, Sea View (Room 2)

Classic Double Room, Sea View (Room 2)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View (Room 6)

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View (Room 6)

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View (Room 6)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Sea View (Room 9)

Family Room, Sea View (Room 9)

Family Room, Sea View (Room 9)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room (Room 3)

Single Room (Room 3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room (Room 11)

Twin Room (Room 11)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (Room 4)

Family Room (Room 4)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, Ground Floor (Room 1)

Deluxe Twin Room, Ground Floor (Room 1)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Sea View (Room 5)

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View (Room 5)

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View (Room 5)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Sea View (Room 8)

Classic Double Room, Sea View (Room 8)

Classic Double Room, Sea View (Room 8)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double King size, Sea View

Double King size, Sea View

Double King size, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Single Room (Room 7)

Single Room (Room 7)

Single Room (Room 7)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
32 Sands Rd, Paignton, England, TQ4 6EJ

What's nearby

  • Paignton Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Goodrington Sands Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Paignton Zoo - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Torre Abbey Sands - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Princess Theatre - 7 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Paignton Station - 9 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costero Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Upside Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Talk of the Town - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Henry's Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Scoffs - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Sands Hotel

Hotel located in Roundham
The Sands Hotel provides amenities, such as a terrace and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), ping pong and a billiards/pool table
  • Secured bike storage, luggage storage and books
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 19-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • LED light bulbs, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 8.50 for adults and GBP 4.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 19-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 8.50 for adults and from GBP 4.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Sands Hotel Hotel
The Sands Hotel Paignton
The Sands Hotel Hotel Paignton

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sands Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 7.50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Sands Hotel?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sands Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Sands Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Sands Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Roundham hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Pirates Bay Adventure Golf, Fairy Cove and Paignton Beach. Geoplay Park and Paignton Pier are also within 10 minutes. Paignton Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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The Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 102 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Had a lovely stay , we had room 2 sea view, view was great, room was ok we only slept and changed there maybe a bit dated but comfy, and clean , great location right by the harbour.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The couple that runs it very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Happy

Great location clean and friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Lovely hotel very friendly and in a good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Herman

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

AAmazing views

Amazing sea views very comfortable room and nice shower room friendly owner and convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Justyna

Thank you soo much to Marzena and Shazh for an amazing stay.They made me feel at home.I will be back very soon:) They are an excellent hosts😁.Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly couple running the Hotel. I arrived at 13.30 by train. I didn't want to haul my luggage around until the 15.00 check-in time so I went straight to the hotel to ask if I could leave it there and call back to check-in. My room was ready so I didn't have to wait at all. I thoroughly enjoyed my long weekend break
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

MARIA LOURDES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very comfortable, good atmosphere. very friendly and amazing sea views from the room window
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cars and motorbiker racing there vehicles up and down the seafront. At inappropriate hour of evenings and early hours of the morning. From 10 pm to 1.30 am every night. Roaring/revving there vehicles outside the hotels. When guess are trying to have a relazing evening and a goodnight sleep. We have come home absolutely shattered. It puts people off staying in a beautiful area/place. I would like to say its not the owners of the hotels fault. Just persons being disrespectful. It would be very nice for something to be done about it. Hopefully the council and authority will do something about it. The hospitality was excellent, food was great and a lovely bedroom with a great view.
The view
The evening
Sunrise
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelagh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to dislike, excellent value for money and great welcoming hosts. A really relaxed friendly stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely owner , very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No breakfast available for one of the days. Room was a bit dated but clean and comfortable, staff were helpful and friendly, location was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A friendly family atmosphere made my stay at the Sands Hotel in Paignton vwry enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price. Friendly owners / staff. Very hospitable. Excellent breakfast. Had sea view room which was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay. Very clean. Comfortable bed. Great view of the water. Generous supply of body products. Limited parking. No lift and stairs could be an issue for some.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DENEAL JUNE

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

Stay here it is great

This is a really good hotel to stay in, the host is lovely and will do anything for you, the room is clean and lovely, it’s right near the sea and there are loads of places to eat.. This hotel really cares about its guest.. highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

A fabulous and recommended place to stay

We had a 3 night stay, along with other family members staying 2 nights. The hotel is very conveniently located, close to the sea front and amenities in Paignton. Our room was so comfortable and homely, absolutely spotlessly clean. The welcome from the hosts was so friendly and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble throughout our stay and the communication was good from booking to leaving. We would certainly be sure to book again when visiting the area.Our choice for booking this hotel was made on previous good reviews and we would certainly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

A lovely weekend away.

This hotel is in a great location, right next to the beach. The rooms were clean and comfortable for our weekend stay. There isnt much parking at the hotel, only 2 cars could park at the front. Thankfully we found street parking at the back of the hotel, but it was very busy. Overall it was a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing really to dislike, my room was exceptionally clean and my bed was very comfortable, only issue I had was with the shower, had to run it for quite along time before the water would heat up, but everything else was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host was friendly and nothing was too much trouble, fantastic views from our room , perfect location to walk to harbour. Town or goodrington , very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very relaxing holiday. 7 night stay. Hotel is on the sea front, close to the shops and train station for the steam train. I had no issues with parking but you can get blocked in on the back carpark. The hotel and room was clean and comfortable. Slept well. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. Good value. I would visit here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Maggie

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely place not easy to find. One bed room very good value but shower did not produce hot water. I tried running hot tap in bathroom as advised until got hot water and ran shower for another 10 mins but no hot water produced. When turning on hot water tap in shower no water produced firm tap so I left note for people to repair shower tap or repair hot water pipe into shower……….
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely people who were willing to do anything to make it a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room fantastic view everything clean lovely and very kind hostess would love to come back again ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024