We were in unit 21 which is a top floor ocean facing one, so we could sit on the sizeable balcony and watch the whales and dolphins frolic. Very short stroll to the beach. The unit is spacious, well appointed and very comfortable. It’s a short drive to the main part of Yamba with plenty of decent restaurants and take-aways. The fresh prawns from the Co-op are outstanding. Excellent value for the money.

There’s no lift and it’s 3 flights of stairs from the car park (which we were told before the booking was confirmed). Nonetheless it’s worth it for the view from the apartment.

Very close to the beach, apartments were comfortable and very well-equipped. The apartment was reasonably clean however quite a few items in the kitchen cupboards were not washed properly. We chose a ground floor apartment for ease of access - the ground floor unit we were in, there was a break in the trees across the road so we could see the beach. Some of the other ground floor units would only have a view of the trees, which is still nice, but we were happy we could see the beach. You need to climb up 3 steps at the front of the complex to take your luggage in, so not completely accessible if you have a bung knee. Once in the apartment though, we were delighted with the layout of the apartment and the facilities - the pool area in particular is really lovely and the gardens well maintained. We found the complex very peaceful as well. Will definitely be back as we enjoyed our stay.

We enjoyed our stay in a beautiful apartment with a lovely view. I wish there had been a lift to help us carry our bags and things to the room on the top floor. Once inside it is worth it for the position and view though - but it felt like we did lots of trips up and down the stairs (including groceries, etc). Getting old! The apartment was beautifully decorated in a beachy theme, the bedroom was a good size and the bed very comfortable. The kitchen was huge and had almost everything we needed. There was an air conditioner but we didn't need it as unfortunately we had quite grey and drizzly weather. I would definitely stay here again, but ask for a room on a lower level. The location was good if you want a view and stay near the beach. We needed to drive to restaurants, pubs and shops. But that was us - probably could have tried Uber or walked if we were younger and fitter or if the weather had been better. Only about one or two kms away. The resort had a beautiful pool and relaxing area but we didn't get to use it. Reception staff were lovely as well and we were happy to have secure on site parking.

Would have loved a lift.

We loved the location, right opposite Pippi Beach & we enjoyed some lovely walks along the beach. We had fabulous views & loved watching the sea & the rain clouds coming in! We stayed in Unit 23. The unit had everything we needed to live very comfortably for 5 days and everything was in good condition and worked as it should. The underground car park was really easy to access.

Unit 23 is up 3 flights of stairs from the ground floor & 4 from the car park. The unit itself is 2 stories, so we had lots of stairs to cover. If you are staying here, it is best to travel light.

Everything was well set out and easy to use. Close to the beach, and the pool and spa were amazing. Beds were comfy and the bathrooms well appointed. Kitchen facilities were great. The staff at the reception were a great help for a couple of issues that we had. The couldn't help enough.

The only disappointing aspect of the whole apartment was the bedrooms did not have any air-conditioning in them. They got quite warm during the night even with the windows open and made sleeping uncomfortable.

Yamba is a great location for a holiday, so great that we have driven up from Sydney almost every year over a number of years. The Sands resort has been our chosen accommodationbecause of its unique position and amazing views.

As we get older climbing those stairs whilst carrying our luggage all the way from the carport to the top floor is becoming a challenge. To add to the inconvenience when we entered our apartmentwe discovered that our bedroom was up yet another flight of stairs.

well appointed accommodation, highly maintained accommodation complex. great location. engaged, active caretakers onsite eg. garage door lock was malfunctioning, but caretaker fixed it immediately when notified. 2 swimming pools incl. heated spa, 2 tennis courts and 2 BBQ areas.

minor issues eg. 1 bath towel short (immediately rectified when told), no soap at kitchen sink (again, immediately addressed when notified), garage door lock not working (again, fixed straight away)

The apartment was fully equipped, clean, lovely furnished and the beds were very comfortable, and having a washing machine was very handy. Two awesome pools and two tennis courts to choose from, the apartment came with tennis rackets. The resort is opposite the beach, and about a 5 min drive to main shops

Can't really complain about anything except the ensuite had a very high step over to get in /out of shower / bath, which is not fun for the average height person

Warm welcome and good information from the reception. Facilities were well looked after and the pool.was great. So close to the beach. The unit had everything we needed and was well maintained. Even though quite a large complex it was lovely and quiet at night.

It would have been great to have a tap or similar to wash down from the beach before you headed back to.your room, I felt bad about all the sand we must have been tracking around. There may have been some but none I could see in the immediate vicinity of our unit.

Location was across from the beach. The unit was very clean and comfortable. Over supply of cooking equipment . Reception staff are so lovely, especially Renae. She was so accomodating with a request for early check-in. Lovely facilities but we didn’t use any because we just love the easy access to beach.

Stairs to the unit and only 1 air conditioning unit leaving the 2nd bedroom very hot to sleep in, with the humid weather. Windows could not be opened in the 2nd bedroom too, but the main bedroom was perfect.