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About this property
Prime Beachfront Location: The Sands Hotel in Paignton offers direct beachfront access and a sun terrace. Guests can relax by the shore or enjoy the sunshine on the terrace. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, sea views, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and work desks. Family rooms and terraces provide additional comfort. Dining Options: A bar serves a variety of beverages, and breakfast options include continental, full English/Irish, and vegetarian. Warm dishes and juice are available each morning. Convenient Services: The hotel provides a paid shuttle service, lounge, housekeeping, outdoor seating, bicycle parking, express check-in and check-out, and free on-site private parking. Exeter International Airport is 28 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Beachfront
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Matthews
United Kingdom
“Easy to get to the beach and shops within walking distance we were made welcome from the time we got there will definitely go again thanks” - Alfred
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“Nice town, fascinating sea views, hotel owners are a nice and kind couple. They are ready to help anytime, I wish we could stay there longer.” - Sergey
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“The hotel staff were very helpful, arranging breakfast to match our needs (vegetarian option, high baby chair fir our child). The room was clean, nicely decorated, all facilities were in good condition. The location is excellent: just a minute...” - Stephen
United Kingdom
“Fantastic people, very friendly and helpful. Clean comfortable room with excellent views. Good breakfast to start the day. Parking on site and close to local amenities.” - Oliver
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“Very comfortable & clean. The breakfast was excellent. The staff were all very friendly & helpful.” - Julie
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“loved our time away have already booked for next year” - Richard
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“the owners are amazing. they cant do enough for you. they remember you year on year.” - Ian
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“The hotel was very well positioned for the event I was attending, the breakfast was great and the service of all staff was perfect. Unfortunately I had to travel alone as my wife was too ill to go and we had to shorten our original booking to four...” - Eileen
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“Stayed with my elderly mum for the weekend of the Torbay airshow. Super location - just over the road from the beach so we could pop back whenever we needed a comfort stop! Ideal. Airshow itself really worth seeing. The room had everything...” - Debbie
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“Extremely friendly and accommodating owners, great communication due to an issue on my end. Excellent location on the seafront, ample parking, spotlessly clean room with great sea view.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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
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.



The fine print
Please note that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, breakfast is not included in some room rates.
Please inform The Sands Hotel 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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.