If you have to save money, this place is ok. We stayed in an end room on the second floor overlooking the shuffle-boards and the awesome beach. Beautiful views of the gulf! The people are very friendly and helpful. The pool is awesome. It was very clean, and the water was at a perfect temperature. People were grilling every evening,... More

Just spent an amazing weekend at The Sands.....Although an older hotel, everyone is friendly, pleasant and right on the beach --- what more can you ask for. We had a poolside room which had a full kitchen, living room and bed room. We'll be back again next month! Thanks to everyone who made our stay wonderful!

Place is very old, sign says built in 1947, and not up dated since. Great location on the beach, very nice pool area and great place to watch the sunset. However the room was a little edgy. Beds a little rough, fitted sheets kept slipping off because of the plastic mattess pad. Sink, stove, frig., which didn't work so we... More

If you're looking for a cheap place, on the beach... this is definitely it! Yes it's dated. It looks like it's never been redone since the 60's, but it doesn't show wear. The rooms are super cheap, including the bed, with a kitchenette in it. They also have apartment style rooms with 2 bedrooms, a fold out couch and a... More

My lovely bride and I decided to spend a week or so traveling for our 25th anniversary. First stop was New Orleans over Christmas 2012. We always love NOLA but after 3 nights we were excited to get down to Treasure Island, FL. We are in the antiques business and wanted to find an old retro '50's motel. The Sands... More

After a very stressful few weeks, I needed a place to get away for the night and stumbled on this place by accident. I wanted a retro looking hotel that was quiet and empty where no one would bother me. I drove up and down the beach, from Clearwater to Pass-A-Grille, but no place seemed to have that 'lost-in-time' feel... More

My family and I stayed at the Sands June 15-17, 2012. We had a wonderful time! The rooms were spacious, clean and very well maintained due to the age of the facility! After seeing the pictures and reading all of the reviews prior to our trip, I was apprehensive (due to being used to modern facilities) but convinced this place... More

This was our first stay at the Sands but it won't be our last. My husband, 13 & 15 year old, and I were very pleased. Our room was poolside and just a short walk to the gulf. Room had a full size fridge and stove and dishes were supplied. Kids had beds in the front room and we had... More

We have been coming to the Sands at the same time each year for years for what is now an "extended family" reunion (that is, we see many of the same people who return year after year and who have become good friends!). The Sands is an old fashioned "motor-hotel", but the set-up is great for family and friends. The... More