When can I check in and check out of Golden Sands Holiday Park?

On-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Golden Sands Holiday Park?

From $30.31 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Golden Sands Holiday Park

View prices & book Last booked 13 hours ago 8.6 144 reviews

Swimming pool (added by manager 19 Aug 2022)

Family park a short stroll from the seaside town of Dawlish Warren
Daily entertainment, adventure play and restaurant facilities
Indoor and outdoor pool complexes, kids' club and dining area

You’ll strike gold with a family holiday or short break at Golden Sands Holiday Park, on the doorstep of some of Devon’s top scenic spots and family attractions, a short stroll away from famed Dawlish Warren beach and nature reserve… and with a goldmine of first-class facilities and entertainment on offer. As it’s a Park Holidays site, Golden Sands is aimed towards making breaks as hassle-free as possible: the excellent amenities in this lush countryside location include heated indoor and outdoor pool complexes, a kids’ club, amusements and the Adventure Land Play Area. There's also a dining area and takeaway, a mini mart shop to pick up essentials, and a launderette and washing-up area for whoever you can bribe to do the chores. The clubhouse has free wifi and Sky Sports; guests can also use the facilities at the other Park Holidays site nearby, Dawlish Sands, where there’s an entertainment venue with live acts in the evening as well as an indoor and outdoor pool. Dawlish Warren and the area around Golden Sands are justifiably popular with families: the beach is safe and sandy, backed with pretty dunes, and packed with good old-fashioned seaside attractions: think fairground attractions, crazy golf and ice cream among more… and then there’s the nature reserve, and the spectacular short train journey along the seawall to Teignmouth (take the line in the other direction and it will bring you to the city lights of Exeter).

Campground type

Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Group bookings of 5 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The outdoor swimming pool is open between 04/07 and 09/10 (subject to weather conditions).
The restaurant is open between 04/05 and 10/31.
Entertainment and activities are available between 04/05 and 10/31.
The grocery shop is open between 04/05 and 10/31.
The indoor swimming pool is open between 04/05 and 11/02.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Single-sex parties of three or more people under 25 are not permitted on site. Please show your entertainment pass (included in the price) for free swimming pool access.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 22 to Thu, Oct 31 2024

Campsite types & availability

Offer

Camping pod

4 people maximum
4 people maximum

Please bring your own towels, duvets, pillows and cooking equipment.

Year of manufacture: 2018

1 room

Open space 1 x Bunk bed, 1 x Double bed

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Car 2 included, 2 max.

Other restrictions

Current offers

40% off 40% September Sale Tue, September 10, 2024 –
Mon, September 30, 2024
10% off 10% Season Sale Tue, October 1, 2024 –
Thu, October 31, 2024

Extras

Bed linen rental (1 max) £15 (£15) per stay
Dog (2 max)

£1 (£1) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
Arrival days

From £22.80 (£22.80) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

would recommend this campground to a friend

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Nice place…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Sep 2024

Camping pod

Liked: Nice place

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall a good place to stay

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	4

Anonymous Sep 2024

Camping pod

Liked: The pods: new clean cosy with electric sockets and phone charging. Pod Site: was on a grassy hill Club house: was pleasant environment and had entertainment Toilet/Shower Block: near by ... showers had good pressure Access to Town: Shops, pubs, fairground Reception: Friendly and efficient Swim Pool: warm, with friendly life guards

Disliked: Showers: Flooded, no place to leave clothes, water pressured at door so shoes and clothes get wet. Toilets in club house did not flush, some leaked so floors were wet, toilets blocked with toilet paper Entertainment had children running on dance floor all night Bingo at £10 was too expensive for entertainment. Pages were one line only and no house, chance of winning not good as obviously linked to other sites. Pod: Window above bunk bed did not open so no way to get cool in bunk beds

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good for money not clean bathrooms or facility's

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	4

Michaela S. Sep 2024

Camping pod

Liked: Toilets unclean toilet roll thrown all over floor snd toilet door locks damaged unable to lock and shower water runs from 0ne cubical to the other dirty water runs on to person next to u no hand wash in bathrooms and when walking from pods to toilet when it rains can become very dangerous and slippery there is lighting but it isn't put on when dark and can be quite dangerous to walk up slope pod it's self was clean oould do with a small tv and a kettle as lacking one on sight luckly I brought one was all in all a nice holiday good for money

Disliked: Toilets unclean toilet roll thrown all over floor snd toilet door locks damaged unable to lock and shower water runs from 0ne cubical to the other dirty water runs on to person next to u no hand wash in bathrooms when showering u have to put all your clothes in a bag to avoid them getting soaked no chair to sit to get dressed or wash if u was disabled and when walking from pods to toilet when it rains can become very dangerous and slippery there is lighting but it isn't put on when dark and can be quite dangerous to walk up slope pod it's self was clean oould do with a small tv and a kettle as lacking one on sight luckly I brought one was all in all a nice holiday good for money

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Really nice no issues at all…

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Aug 2024

Camping pod

Liked: Really nice no issues at all

Recommend to friends Visit again

The swimming pool was amazing, great temperature and lay out. The pods…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

John C. Aug 2024

Camping pod

Liked: The swimming pool was amazing, great temperature and lay out. The pods we stayed in were good, the location was brilliant with a short walk to the beach. Reception staff lovely as were the bar staff.

Disliked: The sign posts to get around were rubbish, and the food was pretty bad as well.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Camping pods were comfortable and clean

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	6

Emma T. Aug 2024

Camping pod

Liked: Camping pod was lovely, really clean and had everything you needed Would be warm in the winter so could stay out of season Clean sheets and airer to put your towels etc

Disliked: Couldn’t find an area to put your freezer blocks for the cool box No recycling points A travel kettle in the pods would be a great idea

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site if staying in a caravan avoid the pods as over priced.

Overall	6/10
Location	6
Value for money	4
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	6

Peter P. Aug 2024

Camping pod

Liked: The site was close Dawlish Warren and the views from the pod were lovely

Disliked: The facilities are to far from the pod we stayed in. The caravan owners had a gate they could use to walk there dogs off the lead in the pod field not the dog field which leads to their dogs approaching guests eating by their pod. The same gate would cut down the walk to the toilets yet pod guests are not allowed to use it. Sadly i have stayed with park holidays several times but the pods feel like a badly thought out after thought as its constant walking to do anything. Paying not much less than a caravan you should get better.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice enough but lacking in some areas.

Overall	6/10
Location	6
Value for money	6
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	4

Polly P. Aug 2024

Camping pod

Liked: The swimming pool, and closeness of the park

Disliked: Toilet / shower block were not the cleanest and the camping pods were a long way from the main area. Also, one hour booking slots for the swimming pool which need to be booked at 9am with a lifeguard wasn't great. WiFi was £14.99 for 4 days.

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We stayed in a pod whilst at Golden Sands and it was…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Lizzie S. Aug 2024

Camping pod

Liked: We stayed in a pod whilst at Golden Sands and it was amazing! Parking beside the pod, the onsite park a few steps away with an amazing view of Exmouth.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent facilities, friendly and helpful staff

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

sharon s. Aug 2024

Camping pod

Liked: The facilities for the pod area the showers toilets were always very clean and tidy well done to the team. The clubhouse and children’s entertainment was great and the two gentlemen that were the entertainers were so good the children were really enjoying it. Cinderella pantomime was fantastic and again the children were so engaged but also the adults Swimming facilities were exceptional and thoroughly enjoyed using it.

Disliked: Paid for WiFi and didn’t load properly so was a waste of money

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Golden Sands Holiday Park

Week Lane

Dawlish

Devon

England

EX7 0LZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.5961°N
-3.4567°W

Nearest transport

Bus

1.2 mi The Green

1.3 mi Westcliff Road

2.2 mi Opposite Rail Station

Rail

0.6 mi Dawlish Warren Rail Station

1.1 mi Dawlish Rail Station

2.2 mi Starcross Rail Station

Ferry

2 mi Exmouth Ferry Landing

2.2 mi Starcross Ferry Landing

4.2 mi Teignmouth Ferry Landing

Airport

9.5 mi Exeter International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Dawlish Warren is a safe and clean family beach with all the old-fashioned activities kids will clamour for: Punch and Judy, amusements and crazy golf among the decorative dunes, as well as chuffing along the sea wall on the train journey to Teignmouth or wandering among the wildfowl and wading birds at the Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve. Slightly further afield there are coastal resorts like Paignton and Torquay, cantering on horseback in Dartmoor National Park and exploring the gardens and history of Devon: the secret gardens of Powderham Castle will keep the kids enthralled, and they’ll also have a swashbuckling time at the Golden Hind, the replica of Sir Francis Drake’s 16th-century ship moored at Brixham. Or you could just pack everyone up and head out of Golden Sands to see where your feet or pedals take you: this area of the country is renowned for its walking and cycling routes, whether you’re cruising along the coastline, foraging through forests, ambling through the area’s villages or making your way around spectacular Dartmoor.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Dawlish Warren	0.8 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dawlish Town	1.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove	1.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Teignmouth Holcombe	2.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Exmouth	2.6 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Crealy Great Adventure Park 7.9 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 9.3 mi

Living Coasts 10 mi

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 11.1 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 13 mi

National Trust

A la Ronde 3.9 mi

Compton Castle 10.6 mi

Killerton: Clyston Mill 11.6 mi

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 11.7 mi

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 13.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

STONELANDS HOUSE 1.6 mi

LUSCOMBE CASTLE 2.2 mi

Exmouth, Geoneedle, Coast Path and Knowle Walk 2.8 mi

MAMHEAD PARK 2.8 mi

OXTON HOUSE 3.4 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 30 day(s) of arrival.
Modifications are subject to a £20.00 ($25.84) fee.

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

A state-issued fishing license is required (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).
Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Entertainment and activities are available between 04/05 and 10/31.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
The grocery shop is open between 04/05 and 10/31.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The restaurant is open between 04/05 and 10/31.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 5 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Pool

Only park guests are authorized to use the pool.
The indoor swimming pool is open between 04/05 and 11/02.
The outdoor swimming pool is open between 04/07 and 09/10 (subject to weather conditions).

Reception

Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. between 03/29 and 10/31.
Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Open fires are prohibited.

Sites

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
No vehicle movement between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Additional terms

Single-sex parties of three or more people under 25 are not permitted on site.

Please show your entertainment pass (included in the price) for free swimming pool access.

Payment terms

Offers

Camping pod

40% off 40% September Sale Tue, September 10, 2024 –
Mon, September 30, 2024
10% off 10% Season Sale Tue, October 1, 2024 –
Thu, October 31, 2024

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Golden Sands Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Golden Sands Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Golden Sands Holiday Park? Dawlish Warren is a safe and clean family beach with all the old-fashioned activities kids will clamour for: Punch and Judy, amusements and crazy golf among the decorative dunes, as well as … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Golden Sands Holiday Park?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Golden Sands Holiday Park? From $30.31 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.