Before arrival I called up to find out if I had to pay a bond on arrival, I was informed that I did not then when I arrived I was told I owed $350 for bond. When I couldn't pay that the onsite manager told me she could reduce it to $200 but I had only budgeted for a short,... More

great location.but very tired needs updating.big room with some of the best views.one block from cavill ave.need to bring your own beach towels,I think the so called witch may well be misunderstood,I think she may be sick of the young punks who yahoo all hours of the night.

stayed a couple of days at the sands apartments,recently. great location with beautiful ocean views. room was very clean and comfortable bedding. manager very helpful with all my queries on where to go for dining and entertainment. Very good value for your money at these apartments.

I had the unfortunate experience of staying here on Saturday night. I should have known when I first called up with an enquiry and spoke to a lady on the phone with the worst manners ever and then when trying to book this night, found the whole way backwards by having to fax her your information.... Who uses faxed nowadays?!!!!!... More

Upon arrival at the sands where we had booked just for the night for 2 people in a one bedroom apartment we struggled to find our way in. There was no signage for people arriving late. When we managed to find our way into reception it was all closed up. We rang the site manager who advised the key was... More

Myself and three friends aged 18 - 21 years made a booking 4 months in advance for 11 nights. The day before we arrived we were advised the that the previous guest in our booked room didn't want to move out and we would have to take another room. Eh !! why wasn't this person told to move !!!! While... More

My partner and I stayed at the sands just recently, for five nights. When we arrived we were met with a building which appeared a lot more run down than what the website images would have you believe. We walked into the front foyer after buzzing to get into the car park numerous times. We were met with the manager, who... More

For such a good location and cheap simple accomodation, the onsite manager makes you out to be a crimianl from the outset. Pay $100 -$200 more somewhere else and you will not regret it. The manager will try and scam more money out of you for the littlest piece of what we call customer service. Customer service is SEVERELY LACKING... More

We actually went in 2003 but I was not on Trip Advisor then and we really enjoyed our Australia visit so I thought i would add the places we stayed in if I could remember! After a one night stay in a Hostel in Brisbane (Can't remember the hostel name but it wasn't anything special) we were excited to pull... More