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The Sands Torquay

4.0 star property
4-star golf hotel near Torquay Sands Golf Club

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A stone wall with large, rust-colored letters spelling "THE SANDS".
A modern building with a flat roof and large windows, surrounded by tall grass.
A modern living room with large windows, a flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white walls and large windows.
65-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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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, Epic Surf School
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Urban Classic - FAMILY

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Golf View 2 Bedroom Suite

  • Golf view
  • 114 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 114 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Golf View Junior Suite

  • Golf view
  • 68 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 68 sq m
  • 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
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

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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
  • 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
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Urban Classic Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Torquay

Steps from the beach.A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Torquay Sands Golf Club and 6 miles (10 km) of Bellbrae Estate Winery. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Bell's Beach and Point Addis Marine National Park.

What's nearby

  • Torquay Sands Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Torquay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Epic Surf School - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Point Impossible Nudist Beach - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Bell's Beach - 15 min drive - 14.7 km

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

4-star golf hotel near Torquay Sands Golf Club
The Sands Torquay offers its guests a golf course, an outdoor tennis court, and an indoor pool. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

A fitness center, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Sands Torquay. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Torquay hotel is smoke free.

  • 112 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Indoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

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

  • 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

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
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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

The Sands Torquay Hotel
The Sands Torquay Torquay
The Sands Torquay Hotel Torquay

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Sands Torquay to the airport?

The Sands Torquay is 27.1 mi (39-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sands Torquay?

As of Jul 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sands Torquay on Jul 26, 2026 start from CA $165, 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 The Sands Torquay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Sands Torquay.

How close is The Sands Torquay to the beach?

This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Torquay Beach and 6.9 mi (17-min drive) from Bell's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Sands Torquay offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Sands Torquay, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 35 for adults and AUD 20 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Sands Torquay?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Sands Torquay?

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

Is there free parking at The Sands Torquay?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Sands Torquay have a pool?

The Sands Torquay features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does The Sands Torquay have a restaurant?

The Sands Torquay is home to Bunker, which features light fare.

Does The Sands Torquay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Sands Torquay to downtown Torquay?

The Sands Torquay is 2.1 mi away from Torquay.

The Sands Torquay Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 447 out of 665 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 665 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 665 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 665 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 665 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time we will return
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kiley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay . Deff stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

Ricky

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

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

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
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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
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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
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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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Trav

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything very relaxing, look forward to going back
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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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
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
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort style hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aldonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the stay at The Sands Torquay. It's a beautiful place and peaceful location. Service is very attentive and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Felicity

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing! Staff were so friendly and accomodating. Everything was easy and clean and better than expected
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are clean and staff are great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025