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Reviews of The Sandbanks

Marine Parade, Barmouth, LL42 1NE, United Kingdom

#11 of 13 hotels in Barmouth

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 927 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    8.0
    No frills comfort for an easy stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was good value for money so cannot fault for the price

    Clean & comfortable, friendly staff, great location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Carpet marked & worn out . Rooms need refurbishment but the only way to do that would be to strip the hotel back to the bare bones . Felt this was reflected in the price anyway.

    Excellent location . Clean room,bedding was clean ,bed was comfy ,shower was hot, there were towels, toiletries & a hairdryer and it was a nice dog friendly atmosphere.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyable stay fabulous hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fabulous sea view

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    TV was all apps ,no normal TV guide had to get codes for BBC I player and channel 4. All very long winded for a comfortable nights viewing!?

    Good location on the coast near the train station.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit tired in its decor but very comfortable

    Very friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    7.0
    Interesting to stay in a old traditional seafront hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was smaller than anticipated (cramped). Staff seemed overworked.

    An older seafront hotel with friendly zealous young staff.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    8.0
    Amazing
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are a bit small

    The food was amazing and the view from the room is spectacular

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    8.0
    Sandbanks Barmouth
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very enjoyable stay. Basic but clean hotel walking distance to Barmouth where there were nice bars and shops. Opposite the beautiful beach. Food good, staff were lovely. Would go back. The whole of Barmouth is very dog friendly as well.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dissapointed breakfast was extra was included in price last year also couldn't work out how to use telivision appeared to be I player which I'm not familiar with

    Breakfast wasn't included in price like location across from Barmouth beach

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    8.0
    Picturesc and enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We both struggled to sleep in the bed, although that could be us being fussy, everything else was brilliant.

    Gorgeous view out over the beach, very friendly staff, great location and the room was lovely.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    8.0
    Really enjoyable and good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were a bit tired and dated and bathroom had a clear window which was overlooked

    Excellent location , clean and staff were friendly and helpful, easy check in and check out

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    7.0
    You get what you pay for and the cost reflected this.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No top up of coffee, milk and biscuits for second night of stay. Shower soda dispenser empty when I arrived.and not filled up despite mentioning to housekeeper.

    Clean. Very good value for the money.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    8.0
    Excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mattress was too soft. Rooms need a few minor repairs and could be modernised.

    Excellent location very short walk from train station & shops. The staff are wonderful, very welcoming & happy. We'd stay here again if we visit Barmouth in the future

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    7.0
    It’s a nice hotel but does need a refresh
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite dated, the one room needs decorating. I think the price is quite high for the basis rooms. £190 for 2 adults and 2 children is a lot for what we booked. The cooked breakfast wasn’t the best, but I didn’t complain so I can’t moan too much. There was cereal, fruit, yogurt and toast as well which was nice so we didn’t go hungry.

    I have mixed reviews on this hotel as well had 2 rooms. There was an issue with the light in the one that we booked so one of the rooms were upgraded. The upgraded room with a sea view was lovely. The cheaper room was poor and was in need desperate need of a refurb. The staff are lovely, they couldn’t help anymore with the issues we had with our room. When we went for breakfast the lady was very pleasant and explained where everything was.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    7.0
    Handy for walking into town. Nice welcoming hotel. Lo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedrooms are looking very tired and in need of a freshen up.

    Friendly staff. Nice bar. Downstairs decor very modern and smart. Good quality and nicely made breakfast. Great views over the bay and mountains.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedrooms very dated. Think cost could have some sort of breakfast included

    Lovely staff and location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2024

    7.0
    Confortable and conveniently located
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A bit dated facilities

    Live music events

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable stay, friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No real problem to advise of.

    Location on the sea front and near public transport.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2024

    6.0
    Enjoyed our stay, liked the beach, enjoyed the bar good variety of breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were a bit dated and there was handles missing from wardrobe and mould round the bathroom window with holes in the wall where shelves were. No private car park had to find a spot in the next road

    The location was good and we enjoyed the breakfast. The one staff that looked after us was brilliant he worked very hard from evening to morning. He needs a pay rise. The bar was nice and dining room decorated nice.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms could do with a fresh lick of paint

    Lovely hotel staff absolutely lovely it's our third trip in a few months xx

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms need a re vamp

    Location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only real complaint was that the TV didn't seem to be able to play most of the services supposedly on offer. Oh, and despite the WiFi supposedly being free, I was unable to access it.

    The continental breakfast was very good. The staff were lovely.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could do with giving gluten free option, especially on theme nights.

    Beds were very comfortable. Rooms spacious. Overlooking the sea and not too far to walk into the town.

    Stayed in August 2024

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