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The Sands

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, 4-minute walk to Blackpool Pleasure Beach

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Located near Blackpool Pleasure Beach, The Sands features a welcoming garden with outdoor furniture for relaxing in the sun. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar, connect to WiFi, and benefit from the helpful staff that consistently receives positive reviews from visitors.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 10 of 10 rooms

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Resort View (Room 4)

Standard Double Room, Resort View (Room 4) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Resort View (Room 4)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Resort View (Room 3)

Standard Double Room, Resort View (Room 3) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Resort View (Room 3)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Room 5)

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Room 5) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Room 5)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room (Room 1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room Single Use (Room 6)

Standard Double Room Single Use (Room 6) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room Single Use (Room 6)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room (Room 2)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Room (Room 9)

Family Room (Room 9) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Room 9)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room (Room 8)

Family Room (Room 8) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Room 8)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Room, Sea View (Room 10)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Room (Room 7)

Family Room (Room 7) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Room 7)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
The sands Hotel - 485 The Promenade, Blackpool, England, FY4 1AZ

What's nearby

  • South Pier - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sandcastle Waterpark - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Blackpool Promenade - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Blackpool Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Blackpool South Station - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Velvet Coaster (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bentley's Fish & Chip Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Eating Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪W G Beans Cafe & Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Sands

Hotel near Blackpool Pleasure Beach
The Sands provides amenities like a garden and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Sands include amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Guidebooks and local maps
  • Heating and housekeeping

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  • Free WiFi
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Sands Bar

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from April 8 2025 to October 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 10.00 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sands pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Sands?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sands?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sands located?

Located in South Shore, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Grosvenor G Casino Blackpool and Blackpool Pleasure Beach. South Pier and Karting 2000 Raceway are just steps away. Blackpool South Station is 13 minutes by foot and Blackpool Pleasure Beach Station is 14 minutes.

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