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Sands on Golden Lake

3.0 star property
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Boating
Balcony
Interior
Deluxe Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Fireplace, Lake View | Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym

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Map
13163 Highway 60, North Algona Wilberforce, ON, K0J 1X0
  • Golden Lake
    16 min walk
  • Golden Lake Marina
    2 min drive
  • Sands on Golden Lake
    1 min walk
  • Pembroke, ON (YTA-Pembroke Area Municipal)
    53 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Fireplace, Lake View

Deluxe Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Fireplace, Lake View | Living area

Deluxe Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Fireplace, Lake View

  • 93 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View

  • 13 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Beach View

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Beach View

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Beach View

  • 15 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • 19 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Jetted tub

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 19 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Golden Lake

When you stay at Sands on Golden Lake in North Algona Wilberforce, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Golden Lake and Golden Lake Marina. .This beach hotel is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Homestead at Wolf Ridge and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Brewster Lake.

What's nearby

  • Golden Lake - 16 min walk
  • Golden Lake Marina - 2 min drive
  • Round Lake - 27 min drive
  • Bonnechere Caves - 39 min drive
  • Festival Hall Centre for the Arts - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BeaverTails - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sands on Golden Lake - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Golden Lake Chinese Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Fry Guys - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Killaloe Sunshine Cafe - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Sands on Golden Lake

Beachfront hotel with full-service spa
Sands on Golden Lake offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This North Algona Wilberforce hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A private beach and a health club are featured at the hotel.
The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and manicures and pedicures.

The spa is open select days. Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a health club. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to noon for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and noon.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–noon: CAD 8-15 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open selected days

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 112
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Local maps

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 15 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 8 to 15 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 15 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Sands on Golden Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 281 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 281 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 281 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 281 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 281 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great spot to unwind, relax and recharge.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Doug

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like that it was on the water, very nice views of the lake. Would like to have seen a luggage rack in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Diana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Golden lake is the best option to enjoy summer time with family and friends. The option of the chalet is great for a family and the magnificent lake is the most enjoyable experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sheila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet,clean and comfortable. Dining a bit of a wait, only one server.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mathew

Travelled with family and small children
Staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room with lovely dining area overlooked beautiful lake. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

VASANTH

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Lake and beach nice and sandy. The rooms are spotless so clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lena

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely secluded hotel and location by the Lake
We had a nice large room with a whirlpool bathtub and view of the lake. The hosts were very friendly. There is a breakfast offered but we just happened to have made other arrangements during our stay. There is a well equipped gym in the building across the road from the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

mumtaz

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room are clean and bed are good, the Lakeside is very nice . Its under new management. Short of staff, But if the New Owner can make a lot of difference by painting the property. And adding more staff .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Murray

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view from the room is great. Nice beach and lake is nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Helena

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Location is great, but hotel was a little worn and neglected.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Shan

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kirstie

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were a party of 4 seniors sharing a cottage that was very comfortable and well supplied in the kitchen, bedrooms,bathrooms and living space. We enjoyed the fireplace and the bonfire pit on the beach We would suggest that your online dining menu is updated to describe what is actually on the menue.Other than that we really enjoyed our. 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy, Sutton West

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

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lissa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view is breathtaking, the duck poop all over the beach and floating in the water less so, but I understand that the ducks float to this property because at this time of year, they’re not hunted
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Wesley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Meh
Cabin was advertised air conditioned but is not. staff was snarky when asked about it( 40’C that weekend). Had to buy a portable one from walmart. Bathtub was dirty. Great location, lake is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Rhianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Cyndi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms were clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023