The Sands

Name: The Sands
Address: The sands Hotel - 485 The Promenade, Blackpool, England, FY4 1AZ, Blackpool, GB

Location: The sands Hotel - 485 The Promenade, Blackpool, England, FY4 1AZ, Blackpool, GB

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Scenic Garden Views
Immerse yourself in the tranquil garden views at The Sands during your stay in Blackpool.

Delightful Snack Bar and Lounge
Unwind and treat yourself to a bite at the snack bar, and enjoy your favorite drinks at the cozy bar/lounge.

Convenient Amenities
Take advantage of complimentary wireless internet, daily breakfast options, luggage storage, and more for a comfortable stay.

Indulge in a relaxing getaway near Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Book your stay at The Sands now for a memorable experience!

Important Information

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 07:30 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Amenities & Facilities

Free WiFi
Garden
Luggage storage
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor furniture
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
Snack bar/deli
Housekeeping on request
Change of towels (on request)
Change of bed sheets (on request)
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance

Rooms Available

Family Room, Sea View (Room 10)

2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Overlooking the sea

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle, free tea bags/instant coffee, and dining table
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request), local maps, and guidebooks; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Dining table
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
Standard Double Room, Resort View (Room 3)

1 Double Bed
Views of the sea and resort

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 19-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request), local maps, and guidebooks; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
Family Room (Room 9)

2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle, free tea bags/instant coffee, and dining table
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request), local maps, and guidebooks; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Dining table
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
Standard Double Room Single Use (Room 6)

1 Double Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 19-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request), local maps, and guidebooks; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
Family Room (Room 7)

1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request), local maps, and guidebooks; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
Family Room (Room 2)

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle, free tea bags/instant coffee, and dining table
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request), local maps, and guidebooks; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Dining table
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
Standard Double Room, Resort View (Room 4)

1 Double Bed
Views of the sea and resort

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 19-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request), local maps, and guidebooks; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
Standard Twin Room (Room 1)

2 Twin Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 19-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request), local maps, and guidebooks; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Room 5)

1 Double Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 19-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request), local maps, and guidebooks
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
Family Room (Room 8)

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Overlooking the sea

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle, free tea bags/instant coffee, and dining table
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request), local maps, and guidebooks; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Dining table
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)

Guest Reviews

Vicky (10/5): Great - Great stay! Host was very friendly and polite, thank you!
Kirsty-Ann (10/5): - deffo would recommend! would deffo be coming back, so friendly and welcoming!
Anthony (10/5): - Relaxing and comfortable
Colin (10/5): - 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
Jonathan (8/5): - Exelent location and sea view
Samantha (8/5): - Room was lovely and clean and value for money
Dena (10/5): - Very welcoming, we only stayed one night but planning to return for longer.
Nicole (8/5): - 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
Morganne (8/5): - 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.
Colin (2/5): - Nothing nice to say regarding sands hotel
Christine (10/5): - 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!
Shannon (8/5): - We stayed for 2 nights, the room was clean and good.. the owner was very friendly and helped when needed Thank you
Darren (6/5): - Curtain rail was hanging off the wall Door to the bath room was broken Was not the cleanest place
Harry (4/5): - 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.
Esperanza (4/5): 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.
Emma (10/5): - Doesnt look much from outside but nice inside, good value for money and close to everything we needed
Karen (4/5): Avoid - On arrival we were greeted with a dirty pair of pants in the bathroom. The tap in bathroom was stiff and wouldn’t turn off properly the shower was awful no power and smallest shower head possible was told there was toiletries but there isn’t as only on a 1 night stay took none luckily a spar round the corner. The room itself was dusty & very hot then to complete it all in the morning turned on tv for my little niece to watch but didn’t work. Plus point il never have to go to this cesspit agai.
John (8/5): - Friendly greeting when we arrived. Only a couple of small issues, the shower door was broken so we couldn't use the shower properly, but it was sufficient for the kids to wash off the sea water from their legs. The only other issue is that we booked a family room, which was on the top floor, I'm just glad our kids are older and didn't need carried up all the stairs. But that's not an issue with the hotel, just a mild inconvenience. Room was tidy, well insulated windows drowned out the sound of the pier at night, keycard access to allow you to come and go as needed. It seems like the building is getting upgraded and worked on, good luck to the proprietor with the works.
Daniel (10/5): - Clean tidy excellent price
Stacey (10/5): - Excellent service the host was welcoming and very friendly the room was clean and perfect for us. Great service. 😊
Laura (6/5): - We stayed over the weekend in the family room The lady who greeted us was very nice and showed us to our room The room was basic but clean Could do with another pillow each, blackout or darker curtains as the light flooded in at 5am and a bathroom mirror for shaving Other than that the room was okay Tea and coffee making facilities Seagulls very noisy ( not the hotels fault though ) Location was great and really close to everything Owner doesn’t live on site but gave us a number should we need her which was fine
Verified traveler (10/5): - Friendly welcome and a clean comfy room. Location is perfect for the pleasure beach and walking distance to the train station. Would definitely stay here again.
Gail (10/5): - Lady was really helpful and nice
Craig (8/5): Decent value - Decent Value. 1 nights stay. Lady that owns it was very friendly. Ideal to many locations I’d stay there again.
Harnarinder (10/5): - Good and comfortable place .Good place to stay with kids .
Dean (10/5): Fantastic hotel - We arrived for a day at the pleasure beach When we were greeted at the door we were shown to our room which is rare in Blackpool nice touch !! Brand new fresh carpet throughout We noticed some supplies which looked like new doors etc so this hotel is on the up Room spotless nice shower for a change in a hotel in blackpool Would definitely recommend again owner is is obviously trying to bring this hotel to its peak fair play Outside is a little dated but dont let that put you off very very homely experience
Semeni Perpetua (8/5): - It was not bad I saw they are working on it to better
Marie (8/5): - Defiantly going to stay again. We really enjoyed ourselves. Room was spacious. It had its own shower and toilet. Very happy.
anthony (8/5): - Just what we needed, clean comfy bed for the night.
Melanie (6/5): Very basic and no WiFi or heating - Stayed on 6/4/24 one night Very basic, TV with no remote, no smoke alarms present in the building, no WiFi due to building work, room was clean but got cold through the night, no heat from radiator Curtains were coming off the rails. This was a cheap deal so I suppose you just get basic.
Luke (10/5): What are delicious room - We had a delightful stay, Claire was very friendly. The room was lovely and clean. There was plenty of tea and coffee for the room. Had a lovely shower. What else can you ask for?
Stacey (10/5): - It was a lovely stay very welcoming nice staff. Confy and clean
Kevin (2/5): - AVOID walked in and was met by building materials in the reception area. And the owner manager in pyjamas. The room was dirty. Top drawer of unit was like a used ashtray. Paper peeling off the ceiling and bathroom walls. Cobwebs all over bathroom walls. Rusty shower head holder and dirty shower cubicle. Had no working lamp and only 1 bedside cabinet. The wardrobe had bits of blue tack and what looked like chewing gum too.all stuck down one side.was told TV remote was broken and they hadn't replaced so had to spend 10inutes stood looking through channels finding something to watch using buttons on TV. Hospitality tray had 4 t bags 6 sugar and 6 milk in a double room and No coffee at all (I dnt drink tea). Was looked at like I'd asked for the world when I asked for more.with wasn't there any there as the comment manager made.Kettle stopped working so phoned to ask for replacement to get told there was no one to help as she was out and if I didn't' like having to wait till she came back to property I could always get in my van and go Home. As apparently it's an unmanned hotel ?? Went to get the iron and board off the wall holder in the hallway to have it all fall off the wall onto me it pulled wall plugs out as we're not correct fixings for stud walling.iron landed on my foot.thankfully it was a small travel iron type thing so was just left with a bruise and pain when i put shoes on later.no breaks. The room was cold as heating wasn't on long enough to make a difference AVOID.
Richard (10/5): Superb hotel - From the minute we checked in to the minute we left. The hotel is absolutely fabulous room is lovely and clean and I would highly recommend. I will deafly be returning. I was so happy it was unbelievable. Claire is amazing
Rebecca (10/5): - Lovely host very friendly will definitely be staying again had a lovley time
Tariq (10/5): Brilliant - Great stay great service 10/10
Joanne (4/5): - I understand this is a "budget" hotel but...Certainly not as advertised online. It is very very "drab". The television didn't work, no signal at all, constant dripping tap Grubby grey towels, no toilet brush, no hand soap, no coffee in the tea caddy, nobody around when you need them. They advertise politely that you respect there are children living there and to be quiet between certain hours. The said children were actually the ones to keep us awake and woke us early in the morning by running up and down, shouting and banging up above us. Luckily, we just needed somewhere to rest our heads...it certainly was not restful but we were knackered. Will definitely not be returning
Claire (10/5): - Nice and warm, clean and comfortable room. Staff are very friendly. Outside doesn’t look much but the room was adequate. Would definitely stay again.
Kevin (2/5): Overpriced - Holey towels that were like sandpaper. Ceiling sagging in bathroom. Bed too small. Outdated. Had to put kettle on floor to boil. Slow to let us in, standing outside in pouring rain waiting on a reply to doorbell. Temperature in room was good though. Glad it was only 1 night. Not value for money
Joanne (8/5): - Very close to the plrasure beach and other facilities, nice comfotable beds and welcoming owner
Verified traveler (4/5): - Hotel in need of redecoration throughout. Paper coming off the walls, hot/Cole taps plumbed in back to front, no BBC channels on the TV, lights not working in the room, thin curtains not hung correctly so let the light in, bags of cement in reception and.only 1 sachet of coffee in the room.
sushil (10/5): - awsome experience and excellent if i talk about owner ,she is very nice and polite
Evelyn (4/5): - Cruby on outside cobwebs all over inside room was small attick room cobwebs on ceilings ok for one might
Steven (8/5): - We got a free room upgrade which was very welcome.
William (6/5): - We did not get the room we booked because there was someone in so they give us the room next door then we found out the room we pound for was free so we could have had that one
katie (2/5): - Stain on the bedsheets toilet didnt flush toiletroll stuck in windows we drove home instead of staying
Holly (6/5): - Host was very welcoming and friendly. Room was very spacious, beds comfortable. Place is a little run down in areas... there was a hole in the roof outside our room and a window was broken and unable to open. The chairs in our room were dirty.
Mark (6/5): - .
Kelly (8/5): - We thought this property was great in regards to the location and cleanliness but we were disappointed to find out on arrival that there was no bar as it was having a refurb. There was nothing that told us this before we arrived and it was for my birthday so it did put a bit of a downer on the evening after having a long day at the pleasure beach. It also mentions that the room has toiletries so I was expecting some shower gel and soap but there was nothing apart from a bit of hand soap which you were lucky to get any of as the dispenser was pretty empty. The rooms were spacious and clean and had coffee/tea making facilities which was a nice touch but nowhere for breakfast as it was closed and again no info on this either.
velga (2/5): - Positive: Location its amazing. Owner was polite. Negative: I took the standard room which was terrible. Bed sheets were used from previous visitors and wasn’t changed. Shower was dirty, rubbish in the bin and the shelf was dirty with toothpaste. The door had a big gap next to the locker which showed inside to your bed. The noise from the wind coming from the door was comparable to a hoover noise. Sorry, i have never received this terrible experience and hope that I will never get it again, but this hotel it will be for me on the blacklist.