had a lovely family easter break at the sands, brian,lorraine and johnathon was very welcoming hosts and nothing was to much for them they were extremely child friendly we had such a laugh and really enjoyed our evenings in the bar looking forward to going back there. would definatly recommend to everyone

I just LOVE it! It's like putting on the most comfortable pair of slippers ever! I mean where else can you get a penguin egg for beakfast? More's to the point ... perfect boiled eggs too! Going to The Sands is like visiting friends. Lorraine and Brian are just made for the job. Everything is so well oiled, it just... More

The Sands is situated at the end of the Paignton promenade, with lovely panoramic views across Torbay from the seaward facing rooms. We have stayed at The Sands on three previous occasions, and have found the proprietors Brian and Lorraine (and not forgetting Johnathan and Scooby), very welcoming and helpful on all occasions. Nothing is too much trouble for them,... More

We stayed at the Sands from 23rd-28th September and had a lovely stay. Brian, Lorraine and Jonathan were wonderful hosts and could not do enough for you. The room although small was lovely, well maintained, clean and had everything you needed to make your stay comfortable. Breakfast was fantastic, plenty of food and the coffee was fab. Brian, Lorraine and... More

There's not a lot more to say, it's been said in the earlier reviews. This is an excellent place to stay in Paignton. We've stayed in a quite a few B&B's in the area but this one is in the top three so far. It has a great location and wonderful hosts, that's why we went back this year. If... More

We have just returned from a fabulous week at the sands. You could not ask for a better place to stay Brian Loraine Johnathen and Donna are all so freindly and caring nothing is too much trouble. The food is excellent and the Hotel is spotlessly clean. You even get a warm welcome from Scooby the dog.s The views from... More

Just got back from yet another great stay at the Sands, Lorraine,Brian, Jonathan and Scooby the dog,they make everyone welcome, we will be going back in September. The breakfast was delicious and the room! well we could'nt fault it. If you are looking for a hotel in Paignton then try the Sands because you really could'nt get better.

Just come back from spending 4 days at the Sands, i can say with all honesty this is a realy great hotel, the hospitality is second to none. Brian Lorraine and Jonathan made us feel very welcome, the place is spotless and the Breakfast is fantastic, my wife and i will be back next year.

Third time visiting the Sands and as before absolutely great weekend away. Welcomed as ever by all the staff and Scooby the dog-this really is such a friendly place to stay. Very relaxing stay (apart from watching the England match) and defo will be returning next year, for sure. Would not even consider going elsewhere now when visiting Paignton, everything... More