Sandbanks Hotel

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7.8
/10
Pleasant
795 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Pam

10.0
/ 10
This hotel is located in an amazing location with Poole Harbour to one side and the sea to the other, both accessible from the hotel. The staff are polite and professional. The housekeeping is impressive. Although the building is looking a little tired, the ambience, staff members and service make up for it. Breakfast is as expected with variety on offer to cater to most dietary requirements. The dining/eating area could be made a little more attractive as the layout seems rather formal. However, the friendliness of the staff makes up for this. I’d definitely stay again.

Linda

10.0
/ 10
Lovely hotel in a prime position. View from the room was beautiful. We had a sea view and could see the sun rise from our bed. Breakfast in the restaurant was very nice with plenty of choice. We used the restaurant in the hotel which was an Italian. Although a little pricey, it was very nice. Room was cleaned daily and tea/coffee and biscuits replenished daily. We didn’t use the pool as it opened at 9:00 and we wanted an earlier swim. We were offered use of their sister hotel but didn’t use that. Not far from attractions such as Compton Acres and Poole Harbour for the ferry to Brownsea. All staff were friendly. I’d highly recommend and would definitely visit again.

Emma

10.0
/ 10
They asked to take me bags to my room very happy staff and lovely place great room love the whole hotel
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15 Banks Road, Sandbanks, Poole, England, BH13 7PS

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Restaurant
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
WiFi
Elevator
Near Sandbanks Beach
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Near Sandbanks Beach

Location


When you stay at Sandbanks Hotel in Poole, you'll be on the beach, a 4-minute drive from Sandbanks Beach and 9 minutes from Poole Harbour. This beach hotel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Bournemouth Beach and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from New Forest National Park.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Canford Cliffs Beach - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Sandbanks Beach - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Compton Acres - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Sandbanks Ferry Terminal - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Branksome Chine Beach - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Branksome Dene Beach - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Shell Bay Beach - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Alum Chine Beach - 3 km / 1.9 mi
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Durley Chine Beach - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Baiter Park - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Poole Park - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Bournemouth Beach - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Oceanarium - 4.8 km / 3 mi

The nearest airports are:
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 16.7 km / 10.4 mi
Southampton (SOU) - 60.5 km / 37.6 mi

The preferred airport for Sandbanks Hotel is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.).

Renovations


The property is closed between October 1 and May 2.

Facilities


Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and lifeguards on site.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Dining


You can enjoy a meal at Amalfi Italian Restaurant serving the guests of Sandbanks Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Rooms


Stay in one of 95 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles.

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General

  • Banquet
  • Reception hall
  • Parking
  • Terrace

Accessibilty

  • Accessible bathroom
  • Disabled access friendly
  • Accessible parking

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area
  • Safety deposit box
  • Elevator

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast
  • Snack bar

Things to Do

  • Sauna
  • Sun loungers

Business Facilities

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference rooms

Hotel Services

  • Porter
  • 24-hour Receptionist

Transportation

  • Limited parking

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Sandbanks Hotel

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Important Note
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
From 15:30
Check-out:
Before 10:30

  • Self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per night
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Service Animals Allowed

Property does not require health documentation at check-in, Professional property host/manager, Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

General Information

Popular Facilities
Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:30 - to 10:30
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Sandbanks Hotel
95
Number of floors in Sandbanks Hotel
3
Another facilities in Sandbanks Hotel
Banquet, Reception hall, Terrace, Accessible bathroom, Disabled access friendly

Frequently asked question in Sandbanks Hotel

What are available facilities at Sandbanks Hotel?
There are top facilites at Sandbanks Hotel such as Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Sandbanks Hotel?
The standard check-in time at Sandbanks Hotel is starting from From 15:30 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:30
Does Sandbanks Hotel provide breakfast?
Yes, Sandbanks Hotel provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Sandbanks Hotel?
Sandbanks Hotel is a 4.0-star hotel.
How many floors does Sandbanks Hotel have?
Sandbanks Hotel has 3 floors.
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7.8
Pleasant
From 795 reviews
Cleanliness

8.2

Room Comfort

7.8

Location

9.6

Service and Facilites

8.2

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Isabel
6.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

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Definitely not a 4 star hotel and not worth the price, but location is perfect and room is comfortable enough
Pam
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

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This hotel is located in an amazing location with Poole Harbour to one side and the sea to the other, both accessible from the hotel. The staff are polite and professional. The housekeeping is impressive. Although the building is looking a little tired, the ambience, staff members and service make up for it. Breakfast is as expected with variety on offer to cater to most dietary requirements. The dining/eating area could be made a little more attractive as the layout seems rather formal. However, the friendliness of the staff makes up for this. I’d definitely stay again.
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Graeme
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4.0
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Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

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Stay was good and the breakfast was great with check in staff being vey helpful. The only real issue I had that put a dampener on the stay was when I first went into the room it absolutely stunk of s**t really bad. I can only put it down to one of the cleaners using the toilet after cleaning the room and not having the curtisy of opening the windows before leaving. I had to open the windows wide and spray the room and leave for 10 minutes. Not expected for such a nice hotel and paying good money for a stay.
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Yvonne
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

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Staff were excellent. Had to move rooms as ours was on the 3rd floor and we could hear noise from the pipes. The hotel is a bit tired in parts. A bit too SAGA holiday for us but generally our stay was pleasant.
jon
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

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amazing views, friendly staff, good breakfast spread
Linda
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

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Lovely hotel in a prime position. View from the room was beautiful. We had a sea view and could see the sun rise from our bed. Breakfast in the restaurant was very nice with plenty of choice. We used the restaurant in the hotel which was an Italian. Although a little pricey, it was very nice. Room was cleaned daily and tea/coffee and biscuits replenished daily. We didn’t use the pool as it opened at 9:00 and we wanted an earlier swim. We were offered use of their sister hotel but didn’t use that. Not far from attractions such as Compton Acres and Poole Harbour for the ferry to Brownsea. All staff were friendly. I’d highly recommend and would definitely visit again.
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Jess
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Friends and Family Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

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Hotel is a bit dated but staff was very good and very clean.
Ruth
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

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Great view of the beach with a lovely balcony. Very comfy bed.
Emma
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

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They asked to take me bags to my room very happy staff and lovely place great room love the whole hotel
Helen
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

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Loved location. Shame one of windows was damaged and meant visibility was compromised. No aircon in this room. Only one restaurant ( Italian) with same menu for evening meal.
Mark
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Business with Children
6.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

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This hotel only really has the staff (who are all lovely) and the beach going for it. The hotel is very tired and in desperate need of some money spending on it. No wonder non of the other guests were friendly or made any attempt to smile!
John
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

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Disappointed that gym hours were between 9am & 6 pm.
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

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Expensive for what you get, swimming pool needs a complete overhaul
Nita
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

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Lovely it’s on the beach and quieter part. Nice bar area. Breakfast limited and slow service if you order porridge or eggs but overall the location is fab.
JANET
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

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We had a lovely 3 night break at Sandbanks Hotel, Poole to celebrate my husband’s birthday. This hotel is right on the beach, so suited our needs perfectly, We were given a lovely room overlooking the sea & right next to the lift (which made things easier for my mobility issues) The staff were most welcoming & friendly. We will be back.
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Megan
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

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This was our 8th stay at SandbankHotel and hope to return in late summer we no longer go abroad the hotel i situated on the beach food in restaurant fabulous maybe little pricey drinks definitely overpriced but as we only have 3 each per night not a problem fantastic walks on the beach roof top food available plenty seating of all types including subbed All stall great pleasant polite and professional
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Alexander
2.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago

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Room was a disaster for £1000+ for 3 nights. No bathroom had mold, a broken shower fitting on the wall so water leaked everywhere and the whole thing should have been updated 20yrs ago. The bedroom was ok until we realised we could not open the window without the ceiling tiles moving up and down with the wind with dust falling down. Cleaners didn’t come back the first day after we asked them to. 2nd day called reception and asked if they could clean room etc before 2pm, had to call at 3pm and asked if they could send someone asap. 6:30pm they came to clean which meant having to move our toddler out of the room just before dinner/ bedtime which was not ideal they also didn’t clean and forgot to leave toilet roll and showering products so had to come back again. They also had no beach towels for guest apart from ones you had to buy for £15 each and the towel was no good quality. Overall very poor
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Michele
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago

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Enjoyed our stay. Lovely large bedroom. Good choice at breakfast. On the beach with nice patio area serving food and drink
Nick
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Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

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Couple no children July Always wanted to stay here , easy parking on the beach . Initial impression was of a Tired Hotel that lacks identity … great shame ias it has a fantastic location … our room had a great sea view balcony but with a children’s playground directly below ! The room was clean but had a dated feel. The restaurant had great views but the food was basic . My partner and I went for a marvellous swim in the morning across golden sand and we ate a good buffet breakfast with a fabulous sea view although obscured by a big wooden shed ! So potentially 5star amenities but delivered (apart from the beach ) a very 3 star experience !!! Would I go again ? …. I think there’s better in this location for the money we paid !
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Joe
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

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Superb breakfast buffet.
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7.8
Pleasant
From 795 reviews
Cleanliness

8.2

Room Comfort

7.8

Location

9.6

Service and Facilites

8.2

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Isabel
6.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

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Definitely not a 4 star hotel and not worth the price, but location is perfect and room is comfortable enough
Pam
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This hotel is located in an amazing location with Poole Harbour to one side and the sea to the other, both accessible from the hotel. The staff are polite and professional. The housekeeping is impressive. Although the building is looking a little tired, the ambience, staff members and service make up for it. Breakfast is as expected with variety on offer to cater to most dietary requirements. The dining/eating area could be made a little more attractive as the layout seems rather formal. However, the friendliness of the staff makes up for this. I’d definitely stay again.
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Graeme
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4.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

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Stay was good and the breakfast was great with check in staff being vey helpful. The only real issue I had that put a dampener on the stay was when I first went into the room it absolutely stunk of s**t really bad. I can only put it down to one of the cleaners using the toilet after cleaning the room and not having the curtisy of opening the windows before leaving. I had to open the windows wide and spray the room and leave for 10 minutes. Not expected for such a nice hotel and paying good money for a stay.
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Yvonne
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Leisure with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Staff were excellent. Had to move rooms as ours was on the 3rd floor and we could hear noise from the pipes. The hotel is a bit tired in parts. A bit too SAGA holiday for us but generally our stay was pleasant.
jon
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Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

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amazing views, friendly staff, good breakfast spread
Linda
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Lovely hotel in a prime position. View from the room was beautiful. We had a sea view and could see the sun rise from our bed. Breakfast in the restaurant was very nice with plenty of choice. We used the restaurant in the hotel which was an Italian. Although a little pricey, it was very nice. Room was cleaned daily and tea/coffee and biscuits replenished daily. We didn’t use the pool as it opened at 9:00 and we wanted an earlier swim. We were offered use of their sister hotel but didn’t use that. Not far from attractions such as Compton Acres and Poole Harbour for the ferry to Brownsea. All staff were friendly. I’d highly recommend and would definitely visit again.
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Jess
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Friends and Family Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

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Hotel is a bit dated but staff was very good and very clean.
Ruth
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

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Great view of the beach with a lovely balcony. Very comfy bed.
Emma
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

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They asked to take me bags to my room very happy staff and lovely place great room love the whole hotel
Helen
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Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Loved location. Shame one of windows was damaged and meant visibility was compromised. No aircon in this room. Only one restaurant ( Italian) with same menu for evening meal.
Mark
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Business with Children
6.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This hotel only really has the staff (who are all lovely) and the beach going for it. The hotel is very tired and in desperate need of some money spending on it. No wonder non of the other guests were friendly or made any attempt to smile!
John
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Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

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Disappointed that gym hours were between 9am & 6 pm.
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

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Expensive for what you get, swimming pool needs a complete overhaul
Nita
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Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely it’s on the beach and quieter part. Nice bar area. Breakfast limited and slow service if you order porridge or eggs but overall the location is fab.
JANET
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We had a lovely 3 night break at Sandbanks Hotel, Poole to celebrate my husband’s birthday. This hotel is right on the beach, so suited our needs perfectly, We were given a lovely room overlooking the sea & right next to the lift (which made things easier for my mobility issues) The staff were most welcoming & friendly. We will be back.
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Megan
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This was our 8th stay at SandbankHotel and hope to return in late summer we no longer go abroad the hotel i situated on the beach food in restaurant fabulous maybe little pricey drinks definitely overpriced but as we only have 3 each per night not a problem fantastic walks on the beach roof top food available plenty seating of all types including subbed All stall great pleasant polite and professional
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Alexander
2.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Room was a disaster for £1000+ for 3 nights. No bathroom had mold, a broken shower fitting on the wall so water leaked everywhere and the whole thing should have been updated 20yrs ago. The bedroom was ok until we realised we could not open the window without the ceiling tiles moving up and down with the wind with dust falling down. Cleaners didn’t come back the first day after we asked them to. 2nd day called reception and asked if they could clean room etc before 2pm, had to call at 3pm and asked if they could send someone asap. 6:30pm they came to clean which meant having to move our toddler out of the room just before dinner/ bedtime which was not ideal they also didn’t clean and forgot to leave toilet roll and showering products so had to come back again. They also had no beach towels for guest apart from ones you had to buy for £15 each and the towel was no good quality. Overall very poor
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Michele
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Enjoyed our stay. Lovely large bedroom. Good choice at breakfast. On the beach with nice patio area serving food and drink
Nick
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Couple no children July Always wanted to stay here , easy parking on the beach . Initial impression was of a Tired Hotel that lacks identity … great shame ias it has a fantastic location … our room had a great sea view balcony but with a children’s playground directly below ! The room was clean but had a dated feel. The restaurant had great views but the food was basic . My partner and I went for a marvellous swim in the morning across golden sand and we ate a good buffet breakfast with a fabulous sea view although obscured by a big wooden shed ! So potentially 5star amenities but delivered (apart from the beach ) a very 3 star experience !!! Would I go again ? …. I think there’s better in this location for the money we paid !
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Joe
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Superb breakfast buffet.
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