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The Sands Hotel

3.0 star property
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View
Exterior
Standard Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Private kitchen
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Spa
    Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Queens Highway, Cockburn Town, San Salvador
  • Bonefish Bay Beach
    17 min walk
  • 4SURFERS Bahamas
    4 min drive
  • East Beach
    31 min drive
  • Cockburn Town (ZSA-San Salvador Intl.)
    17 min walk

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Standard Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Standard Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Cockburn Town

With a stay at The Sands Hotel in Cockburn Town, you'll be steps from Lucayan Archipelago and a 4-minute drive from 4SURFERS Bahamas. .This beach hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Bonefish Bay Beach and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from French Bay.

What's nearby

  • Bonefish Bay Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • 4SURFERS Bahamas - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Dixon Hill Lighthouse - 19 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Snow Bay Beach - 30 min drive - 24.6 km
  • French Bay Beach - 37 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Cockburn Town (ZSA-San Salvador Intl.) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Christopher's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪La Pinta - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Azul Beach Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Drift Wood Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Paradis Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Sands Hotel

Beach hotel with a full-service spa and airport shuttle service
The Sands Hotel offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 19-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. 19-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Sands Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
The Sands Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Free 24-hour return airport shuttle

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Full-sized fridge
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - on the beach
  • Massage - Swedish

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down duvet
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 19-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dishwasher
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop

More

  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per week, plus a deposit of USD 100.0 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 40 lbs per pet
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 75.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 256.2 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 100.0 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 75.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Sands Hotel Cockburn Town
Sands Cockburn Town
The Sands Hotel Hotel
The Sands Hotel Cockburn Town
The Sands Hotel Hotel Cockburn Town

The Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Valley Stream

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safiya and the staff are amazing. She picked us up from the airport and had our room and atv ready. The grounds are immaculate with a nice intimate restaurant and small pool. The room we had was super comfortable and steps to the ocean. The staff will give you all of the best beaches and spots to take in.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuri De

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love feeling safe while on vacation. I don’t want to stress out about possible dangers. This place was not only stunningly beautiful, it offered me the peace, and tranquility I needed during my stay. No one bothers you, and all the people are very lovely on the island. Definitely recommend this hotel and their lovely chef. The food was delicious and a tad expensive but it was worth it! I’m definitely booking this place again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safiya was awesome.
Safiya was so nice and cooked food for us so delicious. The room was clean and comfortable, great ocean view.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Clean and comfortable. Staff is accommodating. They go out of their way to ensure your needs are met. They took care of the rental car, making reservations at a local restaurant, and picking us up at the airport. Great place to stay right on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ivor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were friendly and welcoming. The upgrade was very much appreciated
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner managers treat you as family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sands more than met our expectations for a relaxing and romantic getaway. The hosts Jai and Alexis went above and beyond to arrange transportation for us, answer our questions and guide us. The accommodations were stunning, comfortable, and immaculate, with a perfect view of the ocean. Located on a private, pristine beach, steps from our room - great for both swimming and snorkeling. The rest of the staff were friendly, helpful and flexible - the dining staff especially made an extra effort to provide us with special meals that were absolutely delicious! They are currently renovating their pool and hot tub area, which looks gorgeous and we can’t wait to come back to enjoy it. The people of San Salvador are welcoming and kind and we left feeling like we were saying goodbye to good friends and family. Highly, highly recommend to anyone looking for some quiet time in paradise!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Kenderick, Freeport, Bahamas

The property has a fantastic beach to the west of it and is less than a mile from the airport
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hospitality is great. They even offered a tour of the island. Very much appreciated!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place has everything going for it! The room was comfortable and plenty roomy. It overlooked the beach and had a large porch with loungers. The AC and hot water worked great. Likely the best part was the staff! The most extremely accommodating and friendly I have ever met. I will be back in no time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Olive

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet weekend getaway. Scenic view of the ocean that Columbus saw
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cet hôtel est étonnant. En fait, il y a eu un changement de propriétaires, donc oubliez toutes les photos et commentaires précédents. Tous les services sont inexistants: pas de restaurant, ménage assuré tous les trois ou quatre jours, pas de bar, réception presque toujours fermée. Ce n'est plus un hôtel mais une sorte de "pension". En tout cas, très loin d'un 4 étoiles. Les chambres ont été belles, mais se dégradent. La clim fait un bruit d'enfer (modèle des années 70, monobloc, percé à travers une fenêtre) et est inutilisable la nuit. Manque de chance, le ventilateur au-dessus du lit fait lui aussi du bruit et montre des signes de faiblesse... Dangereux, à priori... L'internet dans les chalmbres? Non, sur le balcon, en se penchant bien, pour piquer une réception faiblarde de deux chambres plus loin... Bref, un rapport qualité prix désastreux, malgré le très peu nombreux personnel sympathique et qui découvre le travail en hôtellerie. Dernier point: voiture de location indispensable car il n'y a rien à manger à l'hôtel, l'épicerie la plus proche se trouve à 1;5 Km. On a aussi trouvé un site où il était mentionné la présence d'un night club, de repas à thèmes, etc... Amusant. Il n'y a absolument rien de tout cela. Nous avons été pendant les dix jours de notre séjour souvent les seuls clients. On peut le comprendre.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2019