See all properties

The Sands Torquay

4.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Sands Torquay

A stone wall with large, rust-colored letters spelling "THE SANDS".
A modern living room with large windows, a flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating.
65-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV
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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $150
$137 nightly
$150 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24

Explore the area

View in a map
2 Sands Boulevarde, Torquay, VIC, 3228
  • Place, Torquay Sands Golf Club
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Torquay Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Epic Surf School
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Urban Classic - FAMILY

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Urban Classic - FAMILY

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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
(28 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Urban Classic King

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Urban View 1 Bedroom Suite

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Golf Classic Twin

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Urban Classic Twin

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Urban Classic Accessible Twin

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Urban View 2 Bedroom Suite

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Golf View Junior Suite

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Golf View Junior Suite

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

View all photos for Urban View Junior Suite

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Golf View 1 Bedroom Suite

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Golf View Junior 2 Bedroom Suite

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Golf View Junior 2 Bedroom Suite

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

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Golf Classic Family

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Urban Classic Family

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Urban Classic Family

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

View all photos for Urban View 2 Bedroom Suite

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Urban View 2 Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Urban Classic Twin

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Urban Classic Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Similar properties

Exterior
Wyndham Resort Torquay
Torquay
  • Pool
  • Kids pool
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
4.0 out of 5, Very Good, 1,000 reviews
$136 nightly
The price is $149
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Wyndham Resort Torquay

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
  • ‪Pond Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fisho's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pholklore - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬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.
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 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Bunker - This restaurant serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full 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

  • 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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • 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

  • 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 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: anytime
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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 50.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 35 for adults and AUD 20 for children
  • 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. 453 out of 671 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 671 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 671 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 671 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 671 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Kiley

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

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such great staff at the restaurant. Cindy the manager was so very friendly and happy and welcoming. Fabulous weekend.
Room with a view
Friendly neighbours
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Reagon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great size room. Modern. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maree

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

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

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable accommodation, with pleasant view of the golf course from the balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fantastic and tidy. So quiet and just perfect. Have stayed here before and adore it! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alister

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pleasant place to stay. Plenty of parking. Free bottled water in room. Pool was more of a fitness centre but still good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garry

We loved our stay at The Sands and wish we could have stayed longer! Tracy at reception was so welcoming and made us feel right at home!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

kao

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

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, modern room. Restaurant /bar very nice and staff super friendly and efficient. Only let down was that the pool was closed for 1 day and when open was zoned in lanes, so not a hotel/holiday vibe at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

SIMON

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very spacious and well laid out. The resort has excellent facilities. Obviously you would benefit most if you are a golfer. The in-house gym and pool and fitness Centre is also excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trav

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything very relaxing, look forward to going back
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely and clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful on check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great, overlooking the golf course which was lovely. The staff are so friendly and happy too. This is our second stay and we look forward to coming back again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful room and very comfy bed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Almas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place with well appointed rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no information about restaurants for breakfast or whether it was included in the room rate. parking good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026