The Sands
71 Hall Rd, Carrum Downs Victoria 3201, Australia
Why you'll love The Sands
- Quality food & beverage
- Private & versatile function space
- Friendly & professional team
Here at The Sands Hotel we offer great service paired with quality food & beverage. Our private & versatile function space The Dunes can cater for corporate or private events & parties of any occasion & size. With a fully stocked bar, dance floor, AV facilities, smoking courtyard with outdoor heating (shared) & plenty of on-site parking, we are equipped to make your event a success. Our friendly & professional team understand that every event is unique & will work with you to ensure yours is one to remember.
The Sands Function Rooms

The Function Room
Located within the main building of the venue, The Function Room is the perfect space for lunches/dinners, corporate events, after funeral services, and other intimate affairs. With an exclusive entry point, The Function Room comes equipp...

The Boardroom
Located within the brand new accommodation building, the Boardroom can host up to 10 guests. Offering plenty of natural light and a wall-mounted plasma TV, the space is perfect for meetings, presentations, team-building days and other corpo...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at The Sands?
Events at The Sands start from 0.
This may be subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, duration and your specific requirements. For an accurate quote for your event please send an enquiry or contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
What type of events can be hosted at The Sands?
The following types of events can be held at The Sands:
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if The Sands is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if The Sands is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if The Sands is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.
What catering / food and beverage options are available at The Sands?
No food or beverage / catering options have been selected for The Sands. For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.
What steps are involved in booking an event at The Sands?
There are a steps involved in booking an event at The Sands and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you.
Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your:
- Event type
- Number of people attending
- Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible)
- Budget (per person or total)
- Room layout
- Food and beverage / catering requirements
- Any other requirements
Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at The Sands to check:
1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times?
2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements?
This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible.
If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with The Sands to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so).
VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by The Sands if you book via us.
I have more questions. How do I get in contact?
There are a number of ways you can get in contact:
1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST
2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen
3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page
The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.