Sands Inn & Suites

The Resort and Its Setting

Sands Inn & Suites is an independent timeshare property affiliated with RCI, located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. As an independent resort, it runs its own operations and sets its own house rules rather than following a branded chain's standards, while the RCI affiliation gives owners access to RCI's exchange system if they want to trade their week for a stay elsewhere. The resort sits within easy reach of the Colorado River and the London Bridge, placing guests close to the waterfront activity that defines this part of Arizona.

Lake Havasu City and What's Around

Lake Havasu City built its reputation on the Colorado River waterfront and the London Bridge, moved here from England in the 1960s and now lined with shops and restaurants. Lake Havasu State Park, a short drive from the resort, has beach access, picnic areas, and boat launches onto the lake. Further out, the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge protects river habitat and is a good spot for birdwatching. Boating, jet skiing, fishing, and swimming are the main draws here, and most of it runs on rentals from local outfitters rather than resort-run equipment. The desert climate means long sunny stretches for most of the year, with summer heat that keeps the busiest crowds to spring, autumn, and winter.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Sands Inn & Suites and want to sell or rent it out, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week, set your own asking price, and interested buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission on the sale — sellers pay a single, one-time listing fee to post their week, and that's it.

Because Sands Inn & Suites is an independent resort, resale isn't handled through a brand-wide resale desk the way some larger chains operate. Instead, transfers typically go through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management. Before agreeing on a price with a buyer, both parties should confirm directly with the resort: the current transfer fee, whether the resort or association holds any right of first refusal on the sale, and the current annual maintenance fee. These figures aren't standardised across independent resorts, so getting them in writing from the resort avoids surprises for both seller and buyer.

A resale buyer at Sands Inn & Suites takes on the usage rights of the week itself and, where applicable, continued access to RCI exchange, but typically does not inherit any loyalty perks, bonus points, or promotional credits that may have been tied to the original purchase — buyers should always ask the seller or resort to clarify exactly what does and doesn't transfer with the week.

Practical Notes for Buyers and Renters

Renters and buyers considering a week here are usually drawn by the river and lake access rather than resort-specific amenities, so it's worth asking current owners about room configuration, views, and which week of the year is included, since usage periods affect both resale value and rental appeal. Anyone travelling with a pet should check directly with the resort, as pet policies at independent properties vary and aren't standardised through RCI.

Timing Your Stay

October through April brings the most comfortable temperatures for exploring the London Bridge area and getting out on the water, while summer months run very hot. Owners renting out their week should flag the season clearly in their listing, since demand for outdoor activities shifts noticeably between summer and the cooler months.