Sango Sands Oasis Reviews Summary

Category: Campground

Address: Sangomore, Durness, IV27 4PZ, United Kingdom

Rating: 4.6
based on 386 reviews.

Location

Pros:

  • "This location was breathtaking! We loved that we could see the beach and the sea as we lay in bed!"
  • "There is direct access to the beach via a number of sandy paths of varying steepness."
  • "The location for this site could not be better! Perfect access to some of the most beautiful coastline and wonderful views."
  • "Amazing view over the bay."
  • "The caravan site has a perfect setting on the cliff edge overlooking the beautiful sango sands beach."
  • "The location is stunning right on the beach with a viewpoint."
  • "Location location location! Just the best."

Cons:

  • "Very little shelter from the wind, and when it's perched on a cliff edge facing the North Sea the wind is a massive factor."
  • "Unfortunately, some campervan and motorhome owners are selfish and we witnessed quite a few of them parking across the seaview."
  • "It's VERY frustrating not to be able to book."
  • "Only the campervans get a great view."
  • "Yes, there are some nice views and a good beach but realistically most of the pitches don’t face the view."
  • "Beautiful Beach is close by but not easy access."
  • "The views are spectacular and ever changing due to the nature of the weather."

Staff and Service

Pros:

  • "The staff were amazing, they make you feel very welcome when you arrive."
  • "The staff are amazing and so helpful."
  • "The staff are very kind and helpful."
  • "A very warm welcome from the staff upon arrival."
  • "The lady on reception and other staff were pleasant and accommodating."
  • "The staff were more than helpful, i read a review that made the owners sound awful and this was not the case! Big smiles and she even walked around in the rain this morning to ask if we were staying another night."
  • "The people who run this place were above and beyond friendly, at the bar, at the breakfast kiosk and reception."

Cons:

  • "The bartenders were efficient but not very friendly."
  • "Stunning location, shame about the grounds keeper."
  • "Was confronted by a disgustingly rude woman who’s father owns the site."
  • "Been staying here every year for 8 years pre covid and it was one of my go to stops because of the views and beach, came on site today and got booked in by a very sarcastic and rude foreign woman."
  • "Another member of staff was very rude to my wife who accidentally put dog waste in the recycling."
  • "As soon as she saw me her attitude changed, went cold on me."
  • "Staff weren’t very friendly."

Facilities

Pros:

  • "Facilities were lovely and clean!"
  • "The place is also offering really nice food at decent prices if you are not into camp cooking."
  • "The site also had a bar and restaurant next to it of the same name and the food was good and also arrived quickly."
  • "Family showers were a good size and the breakfast bar is very handy."
  • "They have family shower areas and unisex shower areas with separate cubicles. The showers were spotless and hot."
  • "Facilities were more than adequate, showers were hot and there were plenty of recycling points for glass/tins/plastic."
  • "The facilities are great. 2 toilet blocks, 2 shower blocks."

Cons:

  • "Shower blocks were standard, and the toilets could be nicer."
  • "The showers are communal which I hate personally. The toilets are unheated."
  • "Dated and sub-standard facilities, ridiculous service areas unprotected from the galeforce winds."
  • "The toilets and showers were not the best and the campsite was loud."
  • "The toilets are really dirty showers were rubbish with massive lines of people waiting they would give you 30 second bursts of cold water."
  • "The toilets and showers however, need updating."
  • "The shower and toilet blocks could do with an upgrade but were generally clean and tidy."

Value for Money

Pros:

  • "Food from the on-site restaurant was lovely and great value for money!"
  • "The delicious pizzas are must and the bar is fantastic."
  • "Great value for money 1 night - no electricity £22"

Cons:

  • "Food was priced as you would expect up here, pizza and fish around 20 pounds and accepted card."
  • "£14 tho for a 9 inch pizza is expensive, especially when it's shop brought and had a few toppings added."
  • "The takeaway was a bit of a p*** take with the frozen pizza for £13."
  • "Went to the pizza place for dinner, and as per other reviews, the price does not match the quality at all, worse than supermarket pizza for £13 each roughly."
  • "Be warned the prices are steep for hot drinks and are out of a drinks machine not freshly made."
  • "£66 for 2 nights (2 adults & 2 children in a tent, no electric)."
  • "The pub/restaurant was highly priced for not so great food."

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