Sands on Golden Lake

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with a full-service spa and a private beach

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Deluxe Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Fireplace, Lake View | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Interior
Outdoor wedding area
Balcony
Escape to the tranquility of Sands on Golden Lake, where you can unwind with a massage at the onsite spa or stroll through the serene garden. Enjoy American cuisine at the restaurant, relax on the terrace, and stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 470
AED 531 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 13 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Beach View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Jetted bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Fireplace, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 93 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
13163 Highway 60, North Algona Wilberforce, ON, K0J 1X0

What's nearby

  • Golden Lake - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Golden Lake Marina - 2 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Polish Kashub Heritage Museum - 20 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Round Lake - 30 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Bonnechere Caves - 38 min drive - 41.0 km

Getting around

  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kokomish Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪BeaverTails - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Engine House Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Green’s Chip Truck - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Golden Lake Chinese Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Sands on Golden Lake

Hotel by the lake
Consider a stay at Sands on Golden Lake and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a facial, or a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy American cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a health club.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), 1 meeting room, and a banquet hall
  • Newspapers in the lobby, concierge services, and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Sands on Golden Lake offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • A personal chef, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: CAD 21 for adults and CAD 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (44 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 21 for adults and CAD 12 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 15.0 per night

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sands on Golden Lake pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sands on Golden Lake?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sands on Golden Lake?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sands on Golden Lake?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sands on Golden Lake located?

Nestled on the beach, this North Algona Wilberforce hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Golden Lake and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Golden Lake Marina. Homestead at Wolf Ridge and Brewster Lake are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Sands on Golden Lake Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 331 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 331 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 331 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 331 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 331 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property on a really nice lake!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love our annual overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

juanpa

Liked: Amenities
Zack and team were awesome to us. Wonderful place that we’ll for sure come back. Ideal place to take a few days off. Unfortunately we couldn’t enjoy the spa, but we’ll do that next time; we’ll make sure to book it in advance
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view by your room!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice view and staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Manijeh

Liked: Amenities
Very nice and cozy location with good quality service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!!!!! Large room, very comfortable beds and the beach was right outside our door. The restaurant offered great food at a great price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room immaculate and spacious, though the external building surfaces need cleaninf and sweeping. The waiter with the vikings tattoos was very freidbly and helped my husbans fins gluten free food and beer
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and knowledgeable staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. A bit rundown and dated but clean and very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelagh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zach was very helpful at check in and extremely personable in the dining room. This place is a hidden gem. Sweet rooms all with wonderful lake views. I’ll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived late but our room had been set up, and someone came back into the office to welcome us. The room is comfortable and clean, but the real stunner is the view. You can sit outside your door and have an uninterrupted panoramic view of a big lake, which is spectacular at sunset and when the stars come out. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nils

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view on the lake is just amazing. Private beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Despina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The beach at the lake is amazing. Very convenient stopover on the way from Algonquin to Ottawa.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived after sunset and left around s foggy dawn, so we didn't get to see much of the lake view. But the room was very nice; wedstay there again. Our only disappointment was that breakfast wasn't available until 8, and we needed to be on the road before then.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Motorcycle stop over

Staff were awesome, good breakfast burritos. Very nice beech
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed for one night but it was perfect for what we needed. The view is gorgeous!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute hotel an

A cute hotel on Golden Lake with views from the room. Low pressure on the washroom taps and seemingly not a lot of hot water for a shower Exhaust fan in room needed some cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very spacious and clean. A large share walkout overlooking the water. Perfect for a short stay or overnight during a road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Or stay at the Sands was absolutely excellent every room has a view of the water the room was clean and was comfortable every room has a balcony so you can sit outside covered as well and Overlook the water very peaceful already planning our next stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location for business
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness
The view is absolutely amazing ! The rooms and overall buildings are dated and could use some sprucing up .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marion

Disappointing visit to The Sands on Golden Lake

Lovely spot but invaded by Canada Geese so lots of poop on the beach. Restaurant was sub par. Asked about early checkin and was told no the maids need their time— no Im sorry but—- when I commented the chicken wrap tasted off the manager said he trued it and it was fine. Lovely view though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025