This hotel gives great value for money, even if it has really seen better days. The pool got progressively nastier in terms of hygiene the longer we stayed and the more visitors who arrived (we got there before Christmas, and as more guests arrived just after Boxing Day, it got to be pretty opaque looking--probably no chlorine, or at least not anywhere near enough), but the laid back atmosphere and reasonably priced rooms more than compensated. Poolside bar and quite a decent restaurant, breakfast was included, rooms are clean. Our bedding and towels were fine. Showers had pretty low water pressure, and tended not to be too warm by day's end. The early bird gets the warmest shower...Sometimes a little noisy in the late evening, particularly as more families populated the rooms, but was always quiet at night. A few sort of sketchy "regulars" populate the pool deck (seems a number of people who have boats moored in the lagoon are spending their days there), but were all very friendly. The thrice weekly drop in yoga classes were great!

We checked in, nice enough staff. Rooms were old but ok. Pool was old and the surface very slick. Our kids still enjoyed their time at the pool. My wife went to the bar to order drinks and was was back after 15mins without drinks. Simply could not get the bartender to serve her. I watched and realized he was busy with the "regulars". That night the party started and sounded like it was right outside our room. We have no problems with people enjoying themselves but by 2am we knew this was not our place. Staff wanted to help but their money is made with the gringos who party late and sleep in late. We checked out the next day.

We love Barra and one of the reasons is how lovely and inexpensive it is. We have stayed at the Bungalows Marvida before and I would say they were a little bit nicer. We had a 2 bedroom, 2 bath "suite". The rooms were very clean and tidy with kitchenette, dishes, etc. Towels were very old as were the mattresses, sheets, pillows, etc. The price was soooo good (approx. $75 US/night) that it was worth it. The location is awesome....right in town and close to the panga dock. They have a great bar and for the single rooms apparently, the room fee includes breakfast. Pool is old but apparently super fun.
If you stay here (or anywhere in Barra for that matter), bring your own pillow and if you can afford the suitcase space, a thermarest or similiar mattress. These beds are HARD, the pillows are OLD and the sheets are THIN. If you are picky, stay at the Grand Bay. If you are comfortable with shabby chic and have a high tolerance for noise, the price is right at the Hotel Sands.
The staff was friendly, trustworthy and accommodating...warning that the rooms here are not secure at all so don't bring expensive equipment that you can't carry on you. They do have free wifi for guests.

the made took our toiletries the rooms were in ruins nobody help you there at least the shoud give you some nails and a hammer to repair your room, the photos in their page are 50 years old .