South Shore stay.At this South Shore hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Sandcastle Waterpark, both within a 5-minute walk. Grosvenor G Casino Blackpool and South Pier are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
Sandcastle Waterpark - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
South Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Blackpool Pleasure Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Blackpool Central Pier - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Blackpool Tower - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Blackpool South Station - 13 min walk
Restaurants
The Velvet Coaster - 2 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min walk
Notarianni Ices Blackpool - 4 min walk
Pablo's Fish and Chips - 1 min walk
Cafe Rendezvous - 3 min walk
About this property
The Sands
3-star hotel near 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 a 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 showers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Family friendly
Snack bar/deli
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:00 AM: GBP 10.00 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
1 bar
Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Shower
Towels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Guidebooks/recommendations
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Local maps
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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.
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 GBP 10.00 for adults and 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 onsite 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.
The Sands Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 155 reviews
10 - Excellent
61
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 155 reviews
8 - Good
42
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 155 reviews
6 - Okay
19
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 155 reviews
4 - Poor
17
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 155 reviews
2 - Terrible
16
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
Kirsty-Ann
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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
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
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.
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!
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.
Harry
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
2/10 Terrible
Sherzad
13 Aug 2024
Sherzad
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
Dominic
11 Aug 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dominic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
Esperanza
Travelled with family
8 Aug 2024
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.