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Sands on Golden Lake

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with spa

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Front of property - evening/night
Outdoor wedding area
Balcony
Deluxe Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Fireplace, Lake View | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym

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13163 Highway 60, North Algona Wilberforce, ON, K0J 1X0
  • Place, Golden Lake
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Golden Lake Marina
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Round Lake
    ‪30 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)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Beach View | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Beach View

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

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • 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)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Fireplace, Lake View | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Fireplace, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1000 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

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 - 1.1 miles
  • Golden Lake Marina - 2 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Polish Kashub Heritage Museum - 20 min drive - 18.6 miles
  • Round Lake - 30 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Bonnechere Caves - 38 min drive - 25.5 miles

Getting around

  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kokomish Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪BeaverTails - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Engine House Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Green’s Chip Truck - ‬9 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
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

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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 Nov 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sands on Golden Lake on Nov 12, 2025 start from $127.63, 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 mani/pedis, facials, 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.

Reviews

Sands on Golden Lake Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 333 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 333 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 333 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 333 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 333 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and knowledgeable staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

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

8/10 Good

Manijeh

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very nice and cozy location with good quality service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. A bit rundown and dated but clean and very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nils

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view on the lake is just amazing. Private beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Motorcycle stop over

Staff were awesome, good breakfast burritos. Very nice beech
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

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

Cute hotel an

A cute hotel on Golden Lake with views from the room. Low pressure on the washroom taps and seemingly not a lot of hot water for a shower Exhaust fan in room needed some cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marion

Traveled with family

Disappointing visit to The Sands on Golden Lake

Lovely spot but invaded by Canada Geese so lots of poop on the beach. Restaurant was sub par. Asked about early checkin and was told no the maids need their time— no Im sorry but—- when I commented the chicken wrap tasted off the manager said he trued it and it was fine. Lovely view though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Despina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The beach at the lake is amazing. Very convenient stopover on the way from Algonquin to Ottawa.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice view and staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allister

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very spacious and clean. A large share walkout overlooking the water. Perfect for a short stay or overnight during a road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness
The view is absolutely amazing ! The rooms and overall buildings are dated and could use some sprucing up .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Or stay at the Sands was absolutely excellent every room has a view of the water the room was clean and was comfortable every room has a balcony so you can sit outside covered as well and Overlook the water very peaceful already planning our next stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

stan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I never actually met a staff member as I had a late check in and just had to put my key in a basket the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mae

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gary, St Thomas

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location for business
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025