There were only two things that made these apartments bearable

(1) We have two small kids and as there was a pool outside the door of the apartment, the kids were able to go in and out by themselves:

(2) There was a cartoon and movie channel in English which the kids also loved as they were two small to be out in the sun all day.

The restaurant is the only one I have visited in the course of my life that I would genuinely describe as disgusting. I could not eat anything they served despite being hungry having travelled that day. That is the Hacinecda restaurant. The other one, the Mai Tai was fine - typical English away from home fare.

The cleaning staff were very friendly and nice and the reception staff could be described as efficient.

Oh the supermarket was very good and made the self catering easy. They even had "kerrygold" butter which means real butter to an Irish person as opposed to that awful white stuff that is called butter in Spain!

Yitka, the physio was really great also. Didn't want to leave her out.

Overall, not sure would go back though.

We were moved within one hour of our arrival the room was shabby the bedding was thread bare we were upgraded to a bigger villa but at our expense.

The reception staff were not at all helpfull the entertainment was very holiday camp style with an emphasis on camp

Great place! Clean and well equiped villa.

We stayed in a Beach Front Villa - really recommend for families with young children. Our little 3 year old loved it!

Sands Beach has a man-made lagoon of shallow water with a very clean, golden sand beach. From the beach front villa you are only 10 ft from the sand.

The walk into town is flat (great for pushchairs) making this a well located hotel.

We arrived just as school term started and it was quite quiet. Certainly no worries about space on the beach!

We used the babysitting service (10 euros per hour) that was offered by the girls on reception.

This was our second visit (last time Sept 03). Can't recommend highly enough.

Don't miss their ice-cream - the chocolate is to die for!

This hotel is rated as 5 stars and I cannot believe how they get away with it. I booked because the brochure looked nice, but we got a poor villa, in need of total refurbishment.

There is a bad smell in bathroom, and that same smell is apparent in the lagoon, so I don

We've been to Lanzarote several times and have always stayed in Costa Teguise.

This was our first visit to 'Sands Beach Villas', and on arrival we were very impressed with the complex. It has approximately 6 swimming pools, as well as a man made beach lagoon. We initially booked a studio apartment, however on inspection, this just consisted of 1 large room with a fold down bed and a sofa bed, and was just not suitable for a family. As such, we upgraded to a 1-bedroom 'Key Largo' apartment, which was ideal. You just opened your patio doors, walked a few feet across the astro turf around the pools, and went for a swim.

I would definitely recommend 'Sands Beach Villas' for both families and couples. It has everything - 2 restaurants, a supermarket, bars, entertainment, Movies of the apartment TVs, loads of pools etc.

The only negative point is that none of the apartments have air conditioning. Even the most expensive only have a ceiling fan. This proved a real problem when we went in August. It was so hot in the evenings that it was difficult to sleep. Most people resorted to hiring a fan from reception and sleeping with their patio doors open. Even this though, made little difference to the stifling heat.

We stayed in Sands Beach villas, Costa Teguise and this was our first time holidaying in the canary Islands so we were a bit nervous. Went with our 16yr old son, 12 year old daughter and her friend. Hotel was excellent - good shop, restaurants, location, facilities, entertainment, staff and health and beauty facilities. Cleanliness in villas was average. Found it ideal for children of all ages, 16yr old met loads of like minded people who are one step away from no longer going on family holiday so this provided them with a bit of freedom as the disco went on until 2am and the resort was small enough that I was comfortable when he was out with friends. Activities were provided all day and while the 12year olds didn't attend they were happy at the pool.

The variety of entertainment was excellent, most of the shows were 1st class. I particularly enjoyed one put on by the reps - it was very professional.

I have to say this hotel was great, not just for myself and husband, but my 3 kids had a great time and want to go back again.

My children are aged 12, 10, 8 and they made lots of friends, and had agreat time in the disco and around the complex.

The intertainment was good, but very warm as it was all indoors.

The rooms where very clean and maids came in daily. Some coachroaches but not enough to put me off going back again.

I would not rate this complex as 5 star maybe a 3 or 4 but enjoyable all the same.

I would have no hesitation in recommending this complex to any family. not ideal for couples on their own, very family orientated.

We enjoyed our holiday at Sands Beach. This is our second time here went July last year and will be returning again next year. It is a great family resort you don

Great accommodation, very clean, very spacious. Stayed in Plaza del Sol.

Great food at the Hacienda [on site]

My family were staying 5 minutes down the road at Los Zocos.

great private beach at Sands Villas kept very clean.

Would come here again.

My wife and I ended up here when our friends booked it before us and we agreed to go along with them. We arrived late at night and we were disappointed with the "villa" (we later called them chalettes, not a spelling mistake, it's how you say it!) it was pretty basic and worn out.

It was not very clean and the bedding was disgusting. We had booked a 1 bed apartment but they had put us in a studio with a pull out bed that was a joke. My wife and I go camping a lot so we are used to just getting on with it and laughing. Then we realised there was nothing in the place to make a drink with and it was 11pm. At that our friends arrived and apologised to us for booking the place. They had a beach front villa which was woorse than ours. They also have two children and they too had nothing to make a drink with. So, off we go to reception to see if they can help. Oh no problem, you can have a starter pack for your villa. Great we thought, then they hand us two carrier bags with tea bags, coffee, powdered milk, a loaf of stale bread and some dodgy looking cheese. That will be 17 euros each. We begrudgingly paid it and went off.
Apart from that, we were moved two days later (after having the travel agent contact them) to a 1 bed villa. It was OK but not 5 star, no way.

Love the layout of the place with multiple pool choice and so near the ocean.

We had a few great nights in the compex (wish I could remember the name of the band) up singing with the band.

Staff were good and friendly.

Glad I didn't pay the price my mate paid though, they were angry most of the holiday and I'm sure their review would be a lot worse. Oh and their villa was broken into and they lost cash/valuables. Bear this in mind if you have a beach front. Anyone can walk in from the sea front.

The staff weren't very helpful with them. Unfortunately, they claimed that it might have been one of the cleaners so the villa didn't get cleaned for days!.

Like I said, my wife and I make the best of every holiday and carry on regardless. Would I go back, no, but if you can get it cheap based on a three star then I think it's good for families on a budget.

The general feeling about the place was that people felt misled by the 5 star claim.

Oh the restaurant - rubbish. Go into town and eat, much better.