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Reviews of The Sandbanks

Marine Parade, Barmouth, LL42 1NE, United Kingdom

#13 of 14 hotels in Barmouth

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Review score

Based on 1367 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.4

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  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    7.0
    Overall good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact the bathroom door didnt close and coffe cup was dirty and found a large amount of hair in the shower.

    Bed was comfty and there was no noise at night .

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Honestly, no complaints.

    We got one of the bigger rooms from what we saw on the floorplan so that was nice. It was clean and comfortable. We really loved the bar with craft beers and a good view.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    8.0
    Staff friendly on arrival and departure room was a good size beds comfortable and view was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would not say there was anything I didn't like. The room was a little noisy. The door was quite thin, so I could hear everyone going past

    Perfect location on the sea front. Comfortable bed and room, good availability, staff were friendly, great breakfast

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    7.0
    A nice break but disappointing room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room 11 needs a complete revamp.

    The public area's bars, reception and restaurant We're very good. However.. room 11 was a huge disappointment. It was tatty. Sorry

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    9.0
    Great location, views, facilities and staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hotel had an entertainer/loud music on both Fri and Sat night (bank holiday weekend). I was on the second floor so not too bad, but can certainly be heard if windows open. Good to eat before 7.30/8pm if you like to avoid the louder music while sat in the restaurant. Got caught out by parking after going out to Castle Harlech on the Sat. Parked on the promenade for c£15 for 24 hours. Might be cheaper in town. Got caught out by Booking.com that offered cancellation up to 14 days, however hotel refused to acknowledge this despite calls and emails to both hotel and booking.com and took payment immediately. Went ahead with booking, but could be a problem if you did want to cancel > 14 days.

    Fantastic location, close to town and to the beach. Great facilities including bar and restaurant. I had a sea view which was wonderful, especially when you don't see the sea too often. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Lift to second floor.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    7.0
    Great sea front location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We managed to park on a nearby side road, so parking wasn't too bad, but a bit awkward, we avoided having to pay. The room and bathroom were very dated, clean but dated. Pre-ordering breakfast the day before was off putting for me personally. Travelling with children who might change their minds by morning it was easier to go nto town. Not a big problem just something for people to be aware of.

    Fantastic location, just a short walk into the town. Beautiful view from the bay window right out across the beach to the sea. I loved being able to hear the sea during the night and sit and have a cup of tea looking out to sea first thing in the morning. The beds were comfortable, tea and coffee facilities provided with a good selection of biscuits and bottles water, A very niche point, but it was perfect for us to visit the local parkrun which we participated in during our visit, just a few mins walk along the sea front.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    9.0
    Lovely place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower leaked and some mould on bathroom tiles and bathroom outdated too but that is not a complaint it didn't matter as.such .

    Staff friendly, comfy bed, great bar and entertainment.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely view friendly staff great location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our shower needed attention - the head was leaking.

    The hotel was right on the beachfront. The staff were friendly and helpful. Our room which overlooked the beachfront was a twin room and there was plenty of room - it was very comfortable We were within easy walking distance of everything the town had to offer.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom old fashioned but clean Bed/mattress not very comfortable in our room

    Breakfast good value Great location on promenade

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    8.0
    Great location, food and friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Excellent breakfast and evening meal. Good value for money. Friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food ordered French fries got very old chips should of sent them back but.....shame ruined perfect evening. Told the lady who bought them but not bothered.

    Friendly easy location lovely room.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A good traditional feel b and B.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the rooms was very warm and stuffy. Breakfast was quite expensive

    Great location, lovely staff, fab Irish bar, happy with our room and being put next to each other.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

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

    View area facility

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    9.0
    Thank you so much for friendly and nice staffs
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The facility needs improve will more efficiently

    Good location,very friendly and nice staff , valued for family trip , nice food very easy for hotel customers.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    7.0
    It achieved my goal
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed

    Breakfast and hospitality was good. bed lumpy

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have done with another chair in room.basicly good.the single room for daughter.was bit squashed.shower poor

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    7.0
    The staff were very helpful and pleasant. Breakfast also very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No cask ales

    Sea view

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Brilliant sea views. Quite location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room could of done with some brightening up dark blue 🤔

    The location is great

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was fine no issues

    Friendly welcoming staff. Good location.

    Stayed in July 2025

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