Sands on Golden Lake

3.0 star property

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Interior
Couples treatment rooms, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony | Lake view
Balcony
Restaurant

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
The current price is $145
$128 nightly
$145 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16

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13163 Highway 60, North Algona Wilberforce, ON, K0J 1X0
  • Place, Golden Lake
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Bonnechere Caves
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Logos Land Water Park
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Beach View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Fireplace, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1000 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Golden Lake

When you stay at Sands on Golden Lake in North Algona Wilberforce, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Golden Lake and Golden Lake Marina. .This beach hotel is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Homestead at Wolf Ridge and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Brewster Lake.

What's nearby

  • Golden Lake - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Bonnechere Caves - 40 min drive - 25.7 miles
  • Logos Land Water Park - 46 min drive - 38.8 miles
  • CFB Petawawa Military Museums - 55 min drive - 51.6 miles
  • Petawawa Point - 55 min drive - 48.4 miles

Getting around

  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BeaverTails - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Engine House Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Green’s Chip Truck - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kokomish Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Golden Lake Chinese Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Sands on Golden Lake

Sands on Golden Lake offers 19 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This North Algona Wilberforce hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and a fitness center.

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

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and manicures and pedicures.

The spa is open select days. Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Stay in one of 19 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (44 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 CAD 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 15.0 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Sands on Golden Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 348 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 348 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 348 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 348 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 348 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was in order, the location and view was super pleasant. I really appreciated the host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love our annual overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property on a really nice lake!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice view and staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Manijeh

Liked: Amenities
Very nice and cozy location with good quality service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view by your room!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. A bit rundown and dated but clean and very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and knowledgeable staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible stay at the Sands on Golden Lake. We arrived by snowmobile, and Zach checked us in, gave us the keys to our chalet, and also made us takeout. He even delivered the food to us! The chalet was perfect, looked to be newly renovated and had everything we needed. We departed by snowmobile in the morning and there was a grab and go type of breakfast for us. Perfect! The OFSC snowmobile trail goes right through the property. Move love needs to be given to the Sands, and it should be a haven for passers through, and snowmobiling. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Despina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The beach at the lake is amazing. Very convenient stopover on the way from Algonquin to Ottawa.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!!!!! Large room, very comfortable beds and the beach was right outside our door. The restaurant offered great food at a great price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nils

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view on the lake is just amazing. Private beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

juanpa

Liked: Amenities
Zack and team were awesome to us. Wonderful place that we’ll for sure come back. Ideal place to take a few days off. Unfortunately we couldn’t enjoy the spa, but we’ll do that next time; we’ll make sure to book it in advance
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location for business
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Motorcycle stop over

Staff were awesome, good breakfast burritos. Very nice beech
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelagh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zach was very helpful at check in and extremely personable in the dining room. This place is a hidden gem. Sweet rooms all with wonderful lake views. I’ll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Or stay at the Sands was absolutely excellent every room has a view of the water the room was clean and was comfortable every room has a balcony so you can sit outside covered as well and Overlook the water very peaceful already planning our next stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room, atmosphere and dining. Would recommend a stay here to everyone
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very spacious and clean. A large share walkout overlooking the water. Perfect for a short stay or overnight during a road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed for one night but it was perfect for what we needed. The view is gorgeous!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Amenities
All rooms face the lake so the view is great. Rooms are clean and the staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ryun

Great location with lake view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

gail

We had a lovely lake side room, very quiet. The staff was very friendly, food was good as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023