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The Sands Resort

4.5 star property

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
2 Bedroom Ocean Front Apartment First Floor | Living area
2 Bedroom Ocean Front Apartment Top Floor | Terrace/patio
On the beach, white sand
3 Bedroom Penthouse | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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20-21 Pacific Parade, Yamba, NSW, 2464
  • Place, Pippi Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Yamba Golf and Country Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Yamba Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Grafton, NSW (GFN-Clarence Valley Regional)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

2 Bedroom Ocean Front Apartment Ground Floor

  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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2 Bedroom Garden Townhouse

2 Bedroom Garden Townhouse

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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3 Bedroom Luxury Villa

3 Bedroom Luxury Villa

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds OR 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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3 Bedroom Ocean Front Apartment Ground Floor

3 Bedroom Ocean Front Apartment Ground Floor

  • 150 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds OR 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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3 Bedroom Penthouse

3 Bedroom Penthouse

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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2 Bedroom Ocean Front Apartment First Floor

2 Bedroom Ocean Front Apartment First Floor

  • Ocean view
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

2 Bedroom Ocean Front Apartment Top Floor

  • Ocean view
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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3 Bedroom Ocean Front Apartment First Floor

3 Bedroom Ocean Front Apartment First Floor

  • Ocean view
  • 150 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds OR 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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3 Bedroom Ocean Front Apartment Top Floor

3 Bedroom Ocean Front Apartment Top Floor

  • Beach view
  • 150 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds OR 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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3 bedroom Superior apartment Top Floor

3 bedroom Superior apartment Top Floor

  • Beach view
  • 150 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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3 Bedroom Superior Apartment First Floor

3 Bedroom Superior Apartment First Floor

  • Ocean view
  • 150 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds OR 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

3 Bedroom Superior Penthouse

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds OR 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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3 Bedroom Superior Villa

3 Bedroom Superior Villa

  • Garden view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Ocean Facing Apartment

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom First Floor Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Two Bedroom First Floor Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Villa

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Yamba

When you stay at The Sands Resort in Yamba, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Dolphin Park and Pippi Beach. .This beach aparthotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from South Head Park and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Yamba Golf and Country Club.
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What's nearby

  • Pippi Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Dolphin Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Yamba Golf and Country Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Yamba Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Yamba Lighthouse - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Grafton, NSW (GFN-Clarence Valley Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yamba Shores Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wobbly Chook Brewing Co - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Yamba's Fisho - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pacific Hotel - ‬20 min walk

About this property

The Sands Resort

The Sands Resort offers 45 accommodations with washers/dryers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 4.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Yamba aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with outdoor tennis courts.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 45 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include outdoor tennis courts. Additional features at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, barbecue grills, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach

Pool/Spa

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 25 per stay

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 0-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Weekly housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In the suburbs
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Near the ocean
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Window guards
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 45 units
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 25.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 25.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 500.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 25.0 per stay
  • High chair fee: AUD 25 per stay

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 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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests must contact this hotel in advance to reserve a trundle bed.
Property Registration Number 2464

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Sands Resort Yamba
Sands Yamba
The Sands Resort Yamba
The Sands Resort Aparthotel
The Sands Resort Aparthotel Yamba

The Sands Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 303 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 303 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 303 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 303 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 303 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Witold

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort right next to the beach and clise to shops and other attractions
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation, great service, great location, and for anyone with a 4WD it’s got great secure parking! Beach is a stroll over the road. Short walk up the hill to the pub. Best place to stay in Yamba. Rooms for a family are just awesome, so much room and everything you could need!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great space. Nice air flow. Bathrooms could be more modern.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location, great apartment and great service..can't ask for better than that!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean, with a lovely balcony that faced the ocean across the road. Although we were on the ground floor and couldn't see the ocean due to the trees, we could still hear the waves and enjoy the refreshing sea breeze. The two pools were fantastic, featuring a shallow area for the little ones. The resort also boasted great barbecue areas and fantastic tennis courts. If you decided to leave the resort, the beach, golf and bowling clubs, and the main street were all within an easy walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

inderjit

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Extremely spacious apartment over 2 floors.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlyn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious apartment overlooking the beach. Spa bath is amazing. Location couldn’t be better, basically across the road from the beach access. Pippi beach is beautiful and dog friendly. It’s a really fun for playing on the sand and hunting sea creatures, there’s also a rockpool nearby. We didn’t swim as the water is still very cold. We also really liked the feet wash station on the side of the apartment block to make sure we don’t go inside with sandy feet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely apartments and beautiful beach view opposite Pippi Beach. Pool towells ready for us in the room, well equiped kitchen and comfortable bedding. Be aware there are only stairs available to access rooms so no good for the elderly and unfit!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

GRAEME

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Beach very good. Apartment was very roomy and very clean and tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular views of the ocean. Great beach location. Undercover parking. Apartment had a real holiday vacation vibe.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Undercover parking convenient. Easy access to amenities.The unit was perfect for our golf group. The unit was mostly clean and tidy. The bathrooms were clean but the grouting needs a good scrub with mould killer or grouting replaced. The drain in the 2nd bathroom was not draining properly. There was a broken glass in the pantry. We would still recommend The Sands for our trip next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beach right across the road. Complex very resort style with the comfortable homely feel in the apartment. Very nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the place was very clean and well appointed. Great bed. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very spacious, clean apartment, perfect for families, with the resort having 2 pools and a spa for the kids. Location was excellent right by the ocean and a short walk to the town centre. My only feedback, was it would be nice to see some basic condiments in the apartment such as oil or salt/pepper - but really my only comment
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a Villa. Nicely presented. Short walk to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Amazing view

Amazing view from our deck. Quiet area within walking distance to everything. Lovely well maintained property with everything we needed for a relaxing stay. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne B

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location and facilities. Would definetely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Relaxing and quiet

A very nice stay at a well equipped apartment. Very close to the beach and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

We felt very welcome and well looked after

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location . Fantastic apartment - loved the decor !! Great reception staff- thanks for the warm welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great Stay

Great service and the room was exceptionally clean and a spectacular view
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romani

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025