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Sands on Golden Lake

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with spa

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Explore the area

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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

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Beach View

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Beach View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Jetted tub

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Fireplace, Lake View | Living area

Deluxe Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Fireplace, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 93 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

About the area

Golden Lake

On the beach.You'll find Golden Lake and Golden Lake Marina within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Homestead at Wolf Ridge is within 9 miles (15 km) and Brewster Lake is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Golden Lake - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Round Lake - 32 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Bonnechere Caves - 40 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Logos Land Water Park - 46 min drive - 62.5 km
  • CFB Petawawa Military Museums - 55 min drive - 83.1 km

Getting around

  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Engine House Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪BeaverTails - ‬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

3-star beachfront hotel with spa
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. At Sands on Golden Lake, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities like a health club.

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Self parking is free.

This 3-star North Algona Wilberforce hotel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: CAD 21 for adults and CAD 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 21 for adults and CAD 12 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Sands Golden Lake Hotel
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Sands On Golden Lake Hotel Golden Lake
Sands Golden Lake Hotel North Algona Wilberforce
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Hotel Sands on Golden Lake North Algona Wilberforce
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Sands on Golden Lake North Algona Wilberforce
Sands on Golden Lake Hotel North Algona Wilberforce

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sands on Golden Lake to the airport?

Sands on Golden Lake is 98.1 mi (124-min drive) away from the Ottawa International Airport (YOW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sands on Golden Lake?

As of May 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sands on Golden Lake on May 19, 2026 start from CA $179, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sands on Golden Lake have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sands on Golden Lake.

How close is Sands on Golden Lake to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sands on Golden Lake offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sands on Golden Lake, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of CAD 21 for adults and CAD 12 for children.

Is there a casino at Sands on Golden Lake?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sands on Golden Lake?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sands on Golden Lake?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sands on Golden Lake have a pool?

Sands on Golden Lake does not have a pool.

Does Sands on Golden Lake have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sands on Golden Lake have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features facials, mani/pedis, and massages.

How close is Sands on Golden Lake to downtown North Algona Wilberforce?

Sands on Golden Lake is 5.4 mi away from Golden Lake.

Sands on Golden Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 344 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 344 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 344 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 344 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 344 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Bob

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Marguerite

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The scenery was fine, but ths staff, such as there were, were unfriendly and unhelpful. Restaurant was closed three days of the week, but there was no microwave in the room, and nowhere closeby to have a meal.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m giving this place 5 stars mainly for the beautiful location and calm atmosphere. The room I got was a bit older and could use a few updates, but everything felt generally clean, no unpleasant smells, just a little dust here and there. What really makes Sands on Golden Lake special is the view, absolutely magnificent in the early morning, and at night the sky is filled with stars and even a glimpse of the Milky Way since it’s tucked away in the quiet countryside. It’s a beautiful spot for anyone who wants to relax, disconnect, and enjoy nature’s beauty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room immaculate and spacious, though the external building surfaces need cleaninf and sweeping. The waiter with the vikings tattoos was very freidbly and helped my husbans fins gluten free food and beer
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

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

8/10 Good

WITOLD

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kuk Ja

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view, but very inconvenient. Amenities are just shampoo and soap. No teas Staff didn’t stay at the property, had to make a phone call to reach, even no answer. They said there‘s a grab and go breakfast, but no staff showed up with breakfast at the office until 8 a.m.which was locked up over night. Won’t come back to this hotel again,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived late but our room had been set up, and someone came back into the office to welcome us. The room is comfortable and clean, but the real stunner is the view. You can sit outside your door and have an uninterrupted panoramic view of a big lake, which is spectacular at sunset and when the stars come out. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

juanpa

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived after sunset and left around s foggy dawn, so we didn't get to see much of the lake view. But the room was very nice; wedstay there again. Our only disappointment was that breakfast wasn't available until 8, and we needed to be on the road before then.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

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

Don’t be fooled by the website.

Stopped for one night. Definitely would not recommend. Dirty, not very friendly staff at the check in nice lady on duty in the morning. Breakfast was an experience, muffin, banana, coffee out of a dirty coffee pot and a limited choice of cereal out of 3 old beaten boxes, actually looked like the breakfast was put together from what they could find in the owners kitchen cupboards, this did give us a chuckle though as never seen anything like it. Biggest complaint is how dirty the place is. Clean bedding and towels but everything else was dirty, old and tired. Great view of the lake and nice (misleading) website.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

francis

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

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

10/10 Excellent

Shelagh, Park City

Travelled with group
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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