23.02.21 ‘What does the latest government announcement mean for South Sands?’

South Sands is closed until the 12^th April (the earliest date possible) when we will start our phased approach to re-opening.

Phase 1, 12^th April (earliest date):

• Open the Beachsuites for self-catering accommodation
• Open the terrace for food and drink, including the bar!

Phase 2, 17^th May (earliest date):

• South Sands fully re-opens all our hotel rooms
• South Sands fully opens the restaurant and bar for dine-in, terrace dining and take-away

South Sands has 5 self-catering beachsuites all equipped with 2 bedrooms, lounge, dining area, open plan kitchen + either a balcony or private terrace area.

Bookings can be made online, on the phone (01548 845900) or by email (reception@southsands.com). Our reservations team are available Monday – Friday 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-1600. The suites are accessed from a separate entrance to the main hotel but there will still be staff members working on site to answer any questions you may have during your stay.

Outside hospitality will be available for soft drinks, alcohol, wine and snacks from our bar hatch. We will also be serving food all day as take-out or to be eaten on our terrace. Further detail will follow. We just could not wait to get our message out that ‘we are opening!’ Hopefully you are as excited as we are!

What did we do during our closure?

Whilst we have your attention we would like to share a little bit about what lockdown 3 has meant for South Sands. Naturally, with the hotel being closed the majority of staff have been staying safe, staying at home and taking part in ‘explore from your door.’ So with that, the majority of our hotel bedrooms now have some lovely new artwork from local photographer and South Sands Ambassador Imogen Yeoman. We have switched much of our soft furnishings into eco recycled materials such as cotton blankets and new LED lighting. Essential maintenance has also been undertaken including the painting of the hotel and replacing the beachsuites balcony patios. We really do hope you like what you see on your return.

What now?

Please continue to follow government guidelines so this date stays securely in our diaries and we all stay safe and well.

South Sands has missed you!

Freya Pearce
General Manager

TEL 01548 845900

southsands.com – enquiries@southsands.com

Please note that during the pandemic, things are changing quickly, so please liaise with our team for the latest availability. Sometimes our Online Booking System can take a while to update – due to the pandemic our bookings are constantly fluctuating, even if a room type shows as full (online), please give us a call – we might still have something available!

South Sands has 5 self-catering beachsuites all equipped with 2 bedrooms, lounge, dining area, open plan kitchen + either a balcony or private terrace area.

Bookings can be made online, on the phone (01548 845900) or by email (reception@southsands.com). Our reservations team are available Monday – Friday 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-1600. The suites are accessed from a separate entrance to the main hotel but there will still be staff members working on site to answer any questions you may have during your stay.

Bookings: 01548 845900

southsands.com – enquiries@southsands.com

South Sands Hotel – Pandemic Safety Action Plan

Your entire guest’s journey has been traced and all points considered in great depth, to ensure the utmost safety and reassurance for your stay.

Pre Stay

• A pre arrival email will be sent to all guests.
• Our reservations team are on hand on the phone and via email for any questions prior to arrival. 
• If you are displaying any COVID 19 symptoms please do not come to the hotel, stay at home.  Please call to re-book free of charge. Call 111 for further guidance or www.111.nhs.uk/covid-19 
• Bring a face covering or mask, as wearing face coverings/masks is mandatory in public areas.
• Making payments during your stay should all be done by contactless, if possible. 

Arrival

• A check-in time from 4pm is now in place to allow extra cleaning time. 
• The car park barrier access panel and Tesla charging points will be frequently sanitised, please press the ‘call’ button on arrival to alert the team you are here.
• We are advised not to assist with luggage or opening of any doors so please do come prepared for this.
• Hand sanitising stations available around the hotel public areas

Check In

• Maps available on request, taxi list and room instructions are available in the bedrooms
• Unfortunately we cannot store luggage prior to check in or after check-out.

Public Areas

• Encourage social distancing around the hotel.
• Enhanced cleaning and sanitising of high contact points in all the public areas. New chemicals have been sourced to ensure the highest of levels.
• Encourage guests to use bedroom facilities
• All stand alone marketing has been removed to avoid contamination. Artwork is still displayed, please avoid touching it.
• As many doors as possible will be pinned open during daylight hours.

Bedrooms

• Bedrooms will be ‘sealed’ once they have been deep cleaned and properly ventilated, for guest arrival to ensure no contamination.
• Where possible bedrooms will have been left ‘out of service’ for 72 hours before use for guests.
• For staying guests, the housekeeping team will only be cleaned on request, extra or replacement towels, sheets, toiletries on request only.
• Hand sanitiser provided in rooms
• Bedrooms to have a minimum of amenities such as: magazines; blankets; spare pillows etc have removed
• For any extra amenities guests require these must be requested specifically.

Covid-19

• If you are displaying any COVID 19 symptoms at any time during your stay, please return home.  You will not be charged for any remaining nights.  Call 111 for further guidance or www.111.nhs.uk/covid-1

Our Team 

• All staff have received comprehensive COVID-19 staff induction to explain how to interact and deliver service in line with the latest government guidance, to include reading the COVID-19 risk assessment, social distancing requirements.
• All staff will be temperature checked and certify that they are healthy and fit to work (signing disclaimers) before each shift. Any staff member showing any symptoms will be immediately sent home and told to self isolate for 7 days prior to returning to work.
• All uniforms to only be worn in the work environment. Change on arrival and departure in the designated area. The hotel will be cleaning key staff uniforms on site.
• Appropriate PPE Equipment is provided
• Increased handwashing to every 30 minutes and hand sanitiser available throughout the hotel.
• Staff have been trained across departments to minimise extra footfall.

Restaurant and Bar

• Tables will be at least 1m apart to ensure social distancing.
• Staff will ensure that tables and chairs are thoroughly sanitised in between guest use
• All restaurant reservations must be booked in advance
• Table service only

Check Out

• Our receptionists can take payment over the phone at the end of your stay, if it is preferred.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

Safety guidelines during Covid-19 can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19

Call 111 for further guidance or www.111.nhs.uk/covid-19

HSE COVID 19 enquiries phone: 0300 790 6787 Mon – Fri 08:30-17:30

Our small friendly team are ever ready to help each other, to ensure that our guests receive genuine hospitality.

Be a part of our team; meeting new challenges, meeting both new people and welcoming return guests. Learn new skills in the ever changing environment that is modern hospitality.

If you want to learn, you want variety in your life, you take pleasure in doing things well and want to be part of a team, then contact us to find out more about available positions.

Please send your CV and covering letter to;
Freya Pearce, General Manager;
enquiries @ southsands. com