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The Sands

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, a short walk to Blackpool Pleasure Beach

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Standard Double Room, Resort View (Room 3)
Family Room (Room 8)
Family Room (Room 8) | Bathroom
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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The sands Hotel - 485 The Promenade, Blackpool, England, FY4 1AZ
  • Sandcastle Waterpark
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • South Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Blackpool (BLK-Blackpool Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Resort View (Room 3)

Standard Double Room, Resort View (Room 3)

Standard Double Room, Resort View (Room 3)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room (Room 2)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Room 5)

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Room 5)

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Room 5)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room (Room 1)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room Single Use (Room 6)

Standard Double Room Single Use (Room 6)

Standard Double Room Single Use (Room 6)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room (Room 8)

Family Room (Room 8)

Family Room (Room 8)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Room (Room 9)

Family Room (Room 9)

Family Room (Room 9)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Sea View (Room 10)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Resort View (Room 4)

Standard Double Room, Resort View (Room 4)

Standard Double Room, Resort View (Room 4)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room (Room 7)

Family Room (Room 7)

Family Room (Room 7)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Front of property

Trivelles Seaview

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping
  • Soundproof rooms
3.8 out of 5, Good, (333)
The price is NZ$125
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Trivelles Seaview

About the area

Blackpool

At The Sands you'll be within steps of Grosvenor G Casino Blackpool and South Pier. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .Sands Bar is the hotel's own bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. .Attractions within a short walk of this 3-property class South Shore hotel include Blackpool Pleasure Beach and within a 30-minute walk you'll find Blackpool Central Pier.

What's nearby

  • Sandcastle Waterpark - 2 min walk
  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach - 4 min walk
  • Blackpool Central Pier - 2 min drive
  • Blackpool Tower - 3 min drive
  • Winter Gardens - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Blackpool South Station - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Velvet Coaster - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Laughing Donkey - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Notarianni Ices Blackpool - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pablo's Fish and Chips - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Sands

Hotel with a bar, a short walk to Blackpool Pleasure Beach
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Sands also features a garden and coffee/tea in common area.

This 3-star Blackpool hotel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Sands offers 11 accommodations. This Blackpool hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Sands Bar

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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: from approximately GBP 10.00 for adults and from GBP 7.50 for children

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Sands?

Yep, The Sands is a short 5-minute walk from Blackpool Beach.

Does The Sands have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at The Sands, but Sandcastle Waterpark is a short 2-minute walk away.

Does The Sands serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Sands?

No, The Sands does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Sands?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Sands?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Sands Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 155 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the friendliness of the host: the location (opposite south pier) & the room(sea view). The hotelier was very kind & on seeing how lame I am, gave ma a room on a lower floor. I would happily stay there again. There was confusion reaching the hotel because a rival, calling itself the Sands Venue, is under construction & the name is so close to the Sands that I can imagine other future guests getting confused. The upstart venue should be made to change its name
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exelent location and sea view
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was lovely and clean and value for money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming, we only stayed one night but planning to return for longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gemma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is in a great location tram stop straight across from hotel. Staff is lovkey warm and welcoming rooms were comfortable hotel is a bit dated and does have a lot of stairs no disabled access oversll we had a good and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Morganne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed over at the weekend, great room for the price. Big enough for my family of 4. Room was clean & fresh bedding & towels available along with a kettle & tea & coffee facilities. Only downside was our eldest was gutted the tv had no signal - not a bad thing though really. Would return in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Colin

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing nice to say regarding sands hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked my room 4, lovely seaview room so great views and looks right onto the south pier, all rooms are shower only; lovely lady Claire - nice to meet you Claire. Plenty places to eat nearby hotel, had a nice lunch at Wetherspoons which has plenty spaces to eat, some tables on the rooftop. The hotel does not have any meals but that was OK; hotel is spoilt for transport options with tram stops and bus stops right opposite and now you can get a tram direct from Blackpool North Station to either up north or down south. Some guests may not like the bingo games from the south pier as you can hear it from the room, starts around 10am till 10pm, though I quite enjoyed hearing it. Lovely being there for the switch-on of lights, my first time and also my first time staying down south, I'm usually up north. A lively area whereas up north is quieter. Very reasonable to stay at this hotel too. Will return soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for 2 nights, the room was clean and good.. the owner was very friendly and helped when needed Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Darren

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Curtain rail was hanging off the wall Door to the bath room was broken Was not the cleanest place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Harry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wifi not working. No staff to communicate to, we were looking lost when we needed anything. No soap in bathroom. The surroundings did not look nice. Etc.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sherzad

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Dominic

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Esperanza

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disappointing Hotel Despite the Location
This is not a hotel where you would want to stay for either a short or long holida….it’s something else entirely, and frankly, I’m surprised such a place still exists in the UK. It’s disappointing to see such a lack of standards in the hospitality industry. To be fair, we were a group of five (2 adults and 3 kids), so perhaps others may have a different experience. However, aside from a place to sleep, this hotel has absolutely nothing to offer. I am truly at a loss for words to express just how let down I am. The only redeeming quality of this hotel is its convenient location next to Pleasure Beach and directly opposite South Pier. Highly not recommend it, pay a bit more and get a decent hotel in this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Doesnt look much from outside but nice inside, good value for money and close to everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Karen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Avoid
On arrival we were greeted with a dirty pair of pants in the bathroom. The tap in bathroom was stiff and wouldn’t turn off properly the shower was awful no power and smallest shower head possible was told there was toiletries but there isn’t as only on a 1 night stay took none luckily a spar round the corner. The room itself was dusty & very hot then to complete it all in the morning turned on tv for my little niece to watch but didn’t work. Plus point il never have to go to this cesspit agai.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly greeting when we arrived. Only a couple of small issues, the shower door was broken so we couldn't use the shower properly, but it was sufficient for the kids to wash off the sea water from their legs. The only other issue is that we booked a family room, which was on the top floor, I'm just glad our kids are older and didn't need carried up all the stairs. But that's not an issue with the hotel, just a mild inconvenience. Room was tidy, well insulated windows drowned out the sound of the pier at night, keycard access to allow you to come and go as needed. It seems like the building is getting upgraded and worked on, good luck to the proprietor with the works.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean tidy excellent price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024