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  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms

Stylish and contemporary, these 5-star luxury apartments have a magnificent location on Scarborough’s North Bay, on Yorkshire's rugged and beautiful East Coast. The Sands are luxurious, award-winning apartments and have been given a 5-star Gold rating by VisitBritain. All apartments have modern 5-star furnishings, flat-screen TVs, DVD players and designer kitchens. Free WiFi is available. The bathrooms come complete with luxurious toiletries and bathroom products. Each sea-view apartment has a grand balcony, where you can look out to Scarborough Castle and admire the stunning sea views. Breakfast will be served at Taylor's Bar & Kitchen located at The Sands Complex. All breakfast vouchers will be collected on check in from The Sands Reception. Every apartment is allocated one free parking space in the secure car park. There is a state-of-the-art gym for the exclusive use of guests.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Scarborough, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Reliable Info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 king bed
4 twin beds
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2 queen beds
4 twin beds
and
1 king bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ns_ns
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Georgie and rest of staff were excellent and helped us settle in to the stay
  • J
    Jayshree
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Every thing location was excellent property from inside was great very private and beautiful place
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Entry and parking excellent, very secure. Apartment very spacious and comfortable with everything you need.

Managed by Escape 2 The Sands Ltd

Company review score: 9.5Based on 988 reviews from 3 properties
3 managed properties

Company info

We love the beach and our local area. Any events that are on at the Open Air Theatre, Spa or SJT we try to get to - we are all very excited for the new waterpark which will be opening close by in July 2016.

Property info

THE SANDS, SCARBOROUGH ARTICLE BODY Winners of The Welcome To Yorkshire Self Catering Accommodation Of The Year. Our sixty 5-star luxury self catering apartments have a magnificent location on Scarborough’s North Bay Beach, on Yorkshire’s rugged and beautiful East Coast. The Sands Scarborough have 1, 2 and 3 bedroom holiday apartments and penthouses and have been given a 5-star Gold rating by Visit Britain. All self catering apartments have modern 5-star furnishings, panoramic balconies, designer kitchens, free on-site car park and free Wi-Fi is also available. The bathrooms come complete with luxurious toiletries and bathroom products. Each sea-view holiday apartment has a grand balcony, where you can look out to Scarborough Castle and admire the stunning sea views. Every apartment is allocated one free parking space in the secure car park. There is a state-of-the-art gym for the exclusive use of guests.

Neighborhood info

Just 40 yards away is the golden sandy beach of North Bay, Nearby the stunning music venue and historic surroundings of the Spa. The world famous Harbour Bar with its award-winning ice cream is a 10 minute walk. Sea front amusement parks, delicious fish and chip restaurants, the Futurist theatre and Rotunda museum, as well as contemporary cafes and bars, are all a short walk from Harbourside. Also nearby are the North Bay Railway, the Stephen Joseph Theatre in the Round (home theatre to Sir Alan Ayckbourn), the Sea Life Centre and Seal Sanctuary, Scarborough Castle, Peasholme Park and the spectacular 6000 seat Open Air Theatre, opened by HRH The Queen in 2010. New to 2016 is a brand new multi-million pound waterpark to Scarborough. Alpamare Waterpark will be one of the biggest in Europe with state of the art slides, wave pools and infinity pools it really is an attraction not to be missed.

Languages Spoken

Czech,German,English,Spanish,French,Japanese,Dutch,Polish,Swedish,Chinese

Area info

Amenities of The Sands
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Bar
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Blu-ray player
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony
Spa
  • Fitness center
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Transportation
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Shops
  • Convenience store on site
Miscellaneous
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe
Languages Spoken
  • Czech
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Japanese
  • Dutch
  • Polish
  • Swedish
  • Chinese

House rules

The Sands takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Cash is not accepted The Sands accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Kindly note the property cannot process payments from American Express credit cards, and an alternative card will be required.

When booking, you must give your expected check-in time.

Only one secure car parking space is allowed per apartment.

Extra beds can be provided upon request and at an additional charge.

Please note the property have electric car charging points, subject to availability and a surcharge of £30 per day may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Sands of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about The Sands

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at The Sands (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 4 guests
    • 6 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at The Sands may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Sands on this page.

  • The nearest beach is 350 feet from The Sands. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Sands offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Water park
    • Beachfront
    • Bicycle rental
    • Beach

  • Yes, The Sands is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at The Sands is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The Sands is 0.8 miles from the center of Scarborough. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at The Sands (subject to availability) that have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms
    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.