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By a verified traveler on Thu 15 Sep 2016

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Hotel Description

3-star beachfront hotel with spa

On the beach

You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Golden Lake and 9 miles (15 km) of Homestead at Wolf Ridge with a stay here. Round Lake and Foy Property Provincial Park are within 12 miles (20 km).

Private beach, dining

This smoke-free hotel features a private beach, a full-service spa, and a restaurant. Enjoy the gym and perks like free self parking and free WiFi. There's a bar/lounge on site, and concierge services and barbecue grills are also provided.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$117* Per night/room Apr 20 - Apr 21

Deluxe Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Fireplace, Lake View

Bed Count 3 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Beach View

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Sands on Golden Lake ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.5 out of 5 3.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Sands on Golden Lake

Everyone (1) Family (1)
5 out of 5

Nice hotel right on the beach

Had dinner and breakfast at the hotel food was excellent

Posted by , from Ingersoll ontario on Sep 15, 2016

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Comment from Hotel Management

Sep 23, 2016 by JS

Thank you for your review. We work hard everyday to make our guests feel at home. We hope to see you again.

2 out of 5
Beautiful setting on lake with beach front options. Unfortunately the room we had booked was not cleaned so we unknowingly walked into dirty room with unmade bed, so kinda started off our stay on a sour note. Hoping to turn it around, we were told the manager was coming to talk to us. We waited and when he arrived- never introduced himself, kinda said sorry but always away from us never making eye contact, keep insisting he was upgrading us even though we didn't need 2 beds and were in an older room. Was not trying to welcome us or truely apologize just wanted to rush in, fix the problem and leave. Even made a comment to us about a glass of wine his friendly staff offered us as we were waiting. Like he had already gone above beyond with a $10 glass of wine. I know everyone is hard on money these expensive days but a little eye contact and making your guests feel welcomed goes a LONG way. The rest of the staff were very pleasant and we enjoyed the wonderful views. Could be a VERY sought out place to stay with some improvements.

Posted by on Apr 10, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Apr 17, 2023 by Innkeeper

Dear guest; Thank you for your feedback. You WERE initially directed to a room that housekeeping had not yet cleaned. We apologize for the human error that we made there. In my experience while travelling, when I have been mistakenly directed to the wrong room, I have returned to the front desk and simply been handed the key to another room. I am very surprised to learn that a personal apology from the general manager, him paying for your glasses of wine, and then a free room upgrade to a suite larger than the style you initially booked -- and you were given two upgraded room styles to choose from -- was met with complaint. The room you chose was not older than the room you were first sent to. In fact, it is a little newer and almost identical to the first room you were sent to, just larger. It seems your main complaint is that you felt that the general manager was not personable enough. Strange, as he usually is very friendly and makes great eye contact. Nonetheless, I have asked him to make sure that in future he greets the guests with a large smile and sustained eye contact. So, should you pass our way again, he will be sure to offer you the warmest of handshakes and hold his direct eye contact. I thank you for your feedback and hope that we shall see you again.

Property Features

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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • On private beach
  • Free WiFi

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking

Room Amenities

Sands on Golden Lake offers 19 air-conditioned 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.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer available
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to noon.

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

A private beach and a health club are featured at the hotel.

Spa Services

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.

  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Number of treatment rooms 2
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Facial treatments
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 15 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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.

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. 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.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM
  • Credit card pre-authorization
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No elevators
  • Contactless check-out is available

Fees

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 8–15 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 15 per night

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

Hotel Names

  • Sands Golden Lake Hotel
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You should know

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

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.