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The Sands Torquay

Property class: 4

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A stone wall with large, rust-colored letters spelling "THE SANDS".
A spacious living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, and a balcony with a view of the countryside.
A modern building with a flat roof and large windows, surrounded by tall grass.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white walls and large windows.
A modern living room with large windows, a flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $167
$152 nightly
$167 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31

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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, Breamlea Flora and Fauna Reserve
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Golf Classic King

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a desk, and a view of a golf course.

Golf Classic King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a bedside table, and a small round table.

Urban Classic King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 364 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Urban View 1 Bedroom Suite

  • City view
  • 859 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Golf View 2 Bedroom Suite

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of a golf course.

Golf View 2 Bedroom Suite

  • Golf view
  • 1223 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and large windows with sheer curtains.

Golf Classic Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 364 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and large windows with sheer curtains.

Urban Classic Twin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 364 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and large windows with sheer curtains.

Urban Classic Accessible Twin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 364 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Urban View 2 Bedroom Suite

  • City view
  • 1223 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Golf View Junior Suite

  • Golf view
  • 729 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Urban View Junior Suite

  • City view
  • 729 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Golf View 1 Bedroom Suite

A hallway with wooden paneling, a white door, and a counter with kitchen items.

Golf View 1 Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Golf view
  • 859 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Golf View Junior 2 Bedroom Suite

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Golf View Junior 2 Bedroom Suite

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

View all photos for Urban View Junior 2 Bedroom Suite

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Urban View Junior 2 Bedroom Suite

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a desk, and a view of a golf course.

Golf Classic Family

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Urban Classic Family

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a desk. There is a window with a view of trees and a door leading to a balcony.

Urban Classic Family

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

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About the neighborhood

Torquay

Located in Torquay, The Sands Torquay is a 1-minute drive from Torquay Sands Golf Club and 11 minutes from Bellbrae Estate Winery. .This golf hotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Bell's Beach and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Point Addis Marine National Park.

What's nearby

  • Torquay Sands Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Torquay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Breamlea Flora and Fauna Reserve - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Epic Surf School - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Point Impossible Nudist Beach - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Doc Hughes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Dog Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe El Nido - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bomboras Cafe Bar & Pizzeria - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Sands Torquay

The Sands Torquay offers 112 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 65-inch Smart televisions come with digital 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 digital 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.
Satisfy your appetite with Italian cuisine at Sabbia, a brasserie which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Sabbia - This brasserie specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AUD 35 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Sabbia

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

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets 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 digital 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: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 100 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 35 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • Pet fee: AUD 100 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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

The Sands Torquay Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 488 out of 711 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 711 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 711 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 711 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 711 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A distance from town but a quiet and safe entry to the coastal walks and beaches
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was large very clean lovely balcony also Staff helpful well presented and polite
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great stay, Beautiful views of the Golf Course
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. The on site breakfast was a very handy way to start the day with our toddler.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely short stay overall.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good Good location near beach and very good golf course
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay staff were great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
welcoming staff , clean rooms , overall Great experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staffs were so welcoming as soon we walked in. Clean, Comfortable room and bed and walking distance to the beautiful Esplanade
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a beautiful stay. It’s a lovely resort. The staff were so friendly and helpful. We tried the pizza - absolutely delicious. Just sad that we only stayed one night. We’ll definitely be back. Couldn’t fault it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms and facilities, friendly and helpful staff. Restaurant provides rooms service - nice food, prompt dining and in room service. It would be great if rooms provided robes for the trip to and from the indoor pool.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay . Deff stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time we will return
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is lovely, shame the bar closed at 9.30! Other than that a lovely stay and the staff are/were lovely
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, lovely views across the golf course. Food was great (seafood linguine) Pool was nice for a morning swim
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff beautiful restort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation was perfect in every way. Best comfy bed, amazing restaurant that was handy after travelling to have on site. Best puffed bread ever with a drink at night overlooking the golf course with kangaroos and wallabies. Breakfast was amazing also. Staff were very accommdation also. Easy parking also.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful resort, great staff, beautiful room, great bed. Loved this place. Look forward to coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort style hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and had friendly staff—very quiet and close to the torquay town. We had a good relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful two days at The Sands. From the front of House / restaurant team and the cleaning Staff were all very friendly and very efficient. Our room was very spacious overlooking the golf course and very clean. Overall a lovely time and we looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026