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The Sands Torquay

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

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Exterior
Indoor pool
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
65-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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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
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Urban Classic - FAMILY

  • Sleeps 4

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Golf Classic King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Urban Classic King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)
  • 364 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Urban View 1 Bedroom Suite

  • City view
  • 859 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Golf View 2 Bedroom Suite

  • Golf view
  • 1223 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Golf Classic Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 364 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Urban Classic Twin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 364 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Urban Classic Accessible Twin

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 364 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Urban View 2 Bedroom Suite

  • City view
  • 1223 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Golf View Junior Suite

  • Golf view
  • 729 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Urban View Junior Suite

  • City view
  • 729 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Golf View 1 Bedroom Suite

  • Golf view
  • 859 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Urban View Junior 2 Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Golf Classic Family

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Urban View 2 Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Urban Classic Twin

  • Sleeps 2

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Golf Classic Twin

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Urban Classic Accessible Twin

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Urban View Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Golf View Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Urban View 1 Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Golf View 1 Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Urban View 2 Bedroom Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Golf View 2 Bedroom Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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65-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV

Golf View 2 Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Golf Classic - Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Urban Classic - KING

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Golf Classic - KING

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

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 - 0.2 miles
  • Torquay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Epic Surf School - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Point Impossible Nudist Beach - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Bell's Beach - 16 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

  • Waurn Ponds Station - 18 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Salty Dog Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Doc Hughes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fisho's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Torquay Larder - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe El Nido - ‬3 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
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • 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 premium cable 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 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AUD 35 for adults and AUD 25 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 premium cable 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 25 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 Mar 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sands Torquay on Apr 22, 2026 start from $130, including 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 25 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 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. 419 out of 626 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 626 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 626 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 626 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 626 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at The Sands Torquay for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and it was such a lovely experience. We had a golf course view, which was beautiful to wake up to — and we even got to see kangaroos just chilling on the course, which felt so special and very Aussie. The room was spacious, clean, and really comfortable, perfect for a relaxed holiday stay. On Christmas Day, the team surprised us with a stocking filled with little treats, which was such a thoughtful touch and made the day feel extra special. Overall, it was a peaceful, welcoming, and memorable Christmas stay. We felt very looked after and would absolutely stay again. 🎄✨
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff. Great comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hotel to stay. Clean,Modern and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fresh, very clean and the staff were really friendly. Great location, facilities and outlook to the golf course was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was on ground floor ,staff were great and didn’t have breakfast.. Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great setup and surrounds, and room size
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, facilities were great and every hotel staff very friendly. Restaurant doesn’t match the service provided of the resort and was a little underwhelming. Avoid the coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were fantastic, friendliest out of any of our stays in Melbourne, Vic. Our room was beautifully furnished and very clean. We would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

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

10/10 Excellent

nicolas

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Brett

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very dirty. Aircon filter had never been cleaned Dead bugs on the floor Dirty bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bellroy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel but could be cleaner
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025