Just had our staff Christmas party here and I have to say, there is nothing negative about this place! The hotel itself was lovely, well maintained and clean. The rooms were so big, with amazing views and everything we needed.
Our Christmas dinner was delicious and the waiters/waitresses were very attentive to our needs and all done with a smile on their face. Then, to help us work off all those calories, they put on the perfect Christmas disco with not only all the old cheesy tunes (think Wham, 80s power ballads/rock, 70s and 60s classics!) but the D.J had some current ones too. What ever we asked for, he had it!!
The bar staff were very patient with us, as I got the impression they thought they were in for an early night. Oh, how wrong they were! So I'd like to apologise, to Jay especially, for keeping him up way past his bed time and to thank him for his excellent customer service, for keeping the shots coming (oh, and the late night chocolate fix too!)
Overall, I can't fault the place and will be returning.
P.S I hope the Reindeer wasn't too traumatised!
P.P.S My apologies if we kept anyone awake with our late night Air Hockey/ Table Tennis tournament in the games room (something for everyone, so much fun!)

We stayed at the Sands Resort with our two children aged 5 and 6 during October half term and had one of our best family holidays ever.

Rooms - we had a contempory suite on the second floor which had fantastic high ceilings and lots of space. There was a TV and DVD machine in the children's room which was great for rainy afternoons. There are plans for all the rooms on the website which is really handy if you are booking online. We used the listening service every night - it was lovely to relax and enjoy dinner on our own in the "adults" dining room (in addition to the early children's tea there is also an option to eat slightly earlier in a different dining room with older children which we may use in future).

Facilities - there is so much for the children to do here that it was difficult to get them to leave the hotel. They loved the soft play and the swimming pool - I think that we used both every day. Outside there is the maze, playgrounds, mini golf, tennis, football pitch, giant chess - lots for all ages.

Children's entertainment - as we were staying at half term there was something for the children to do every night eg party games, circus skills. This was a great way to fill the hour between supper and bath time and our two (even the 5 year old who doesn't normally enjoy this sort of thing) thoroughly enjoyed all of them. There were also visits from the Newquay aquarium and a falconry centre - all included in the price of the holiday.

Food and drink - the food was very good for a 3 star hotel. There was always bread, ham etc available at children's tea in addition to the two hot main courses and the staff provided plain pasta for our fussy daughter. Breakfasts were a buffet with lots of choice and dinners were tasty with large helpings.

Value for money - we were on a dinner, bed and breakfast package and since we were staying for a week one of the children went free. Compared to similar hotels, I think that the Sands Resort offers amazing value for money especially if you have children who will enjoy all the entertainment on offer.

Overall - we will definitely be returning to the Sands Resort again - I just wish that we'd discovered it sooner as I think that it would have been great to visit during term time when the children were toddlers. The children would both go back tomorrow if they could - we just wish that it was a bit closer to home!

We visited the Sands Hotel for the second time this Summer and like the first time could have asked for more. We were even lucky enough to get some warm sun which allowed us to use the outdoor pool!.
Our room was great - we had an apartment suite which has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a living area with sea view.
So what gives it the 5 star review - well as has been mentioned the child-care is great, the staff can't do enough for you and on a purely selfish level adult meals for 2 looking out to sea with wine are always good for the soul....We've already booked for next summer - can't give it any higher recommendation

Have just returned from the Sands Resort and had a really great time, from the 1st enquiry through to the checkout going home ( didn't want to leave).
The staff were all very attentive and made our party very special, all the food was lovely , piping hot and served promply .
The rooms mainly have views and are all huge and comfortable and the resort has great facilities which some of my friends used .
Can't wait to return with family and for another xmas party next year .