Sandy, UT

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Sandy

Bordered by the Wasatch Mountains, this bustling suburb of Salt Lake City has entertainment, shopping, dining and sports, including snowing in winter and mountain biking in summer.

Watch a concert under the stars or play in dozens of parks in Sandy City. Pioneers settled Sandy in the 1860s. Just a decade later, it had transformed from a small farming village to a bustling mining town. Today, it is a major suburb of Salt Lake City and one of the largest cities in Utah.

Learn more about the area’s history at Sandy Museum. Find the museum in an early Sandy City storefront where farmers, miners and Native Americans bought and traded goods.

Enjoy the great outdoors in Sandy City. Explore miles of trails snaking through its 32 parks. Use the sporting facilities at Flat Iron Mesa Park, Sandy City’s largest park, including baseball diamonds, tennis courts, soccer fields and jogging trails. Check out the fields, pavilions and playgrounds at Lone Peak Park and Falcon Park, the city’s other large parks. In summer, watch an outdoor feature during the popular “Movies in the Park” series.

Attend a soccer game under the open sky at Rio Tinto Stadium. Cheer on the home team, Real Salt Lake, a Major League Soccer club. The stadium also hosts concerts and other performances throughout the year.

Enjoy shopping in Sandy City. Purchase anything on your list at The Shops at South Town, a beautifully airy and light-filled mall containing over 150 stores and restaurants. Sit back and enjoy a film at Jordan Commons, a large entertainment complex complete with a cinema and various dining options.

Have an unforgettable experience at the Sandy Amphitheater. Relax at a concert accompanied by views of the Wasatch Mountains to the east and the sun setting to the west.

For winter sports excitement, drive to one of eight ski resorts within a 45-mile (72-kilometer) radius of Sandy City. Ski the slopes of world-famous resorts such as Alta or SnowbirdOpens in a new window. Visit Sundance in January to see screenings at the world-class Sundance Film Festival.

Visit Sandy City any time of year. Pack appropriately for hot summers and cold winters.

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Where to stay in Sandy

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If you're spending some time in Granite, Wasatch-Cache National Forest and Dimple Dell Regional Park are top sights worth seeing.

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Hyatt House Salt Lake City/Sandy

Hyatt House Salt Lake City/Sandy

3 out of 5
9685 South Monroe Street Sandy UT
$127 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$149 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sandy. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Ingrid at front is a wonderful young lady an asset to the Hyatt House .

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Hyatt House Salt Lake City/Sandy
Hilton Garden Inn Salt Lake City/Sandy

Hilton Garden Inn Salt Lake City/Sandy

3 out of 5
277 W Sego Lily Dr Sandy UT
$122 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$143 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Sandy. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Bed & pillows were uncomfortable. Toilet needed repair & when I checked out I informed the staff.

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Salt Lake City/Sandy
Best Western Plus CottonTree Inn

Best Western Plus CottonTree Inn

2.5 out of 5
10695 Auto Mall Dr Sandy UT
$104 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$122 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sandy. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
The breakfast was much worse than in the previous 5 years.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Best Western Plus CottonTree Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Fall Special! 15% off until November Dec 19!

Fall Special! 15% off until November Dec 19!

Sandy UT
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Sandy. Enjoy laundry facilities, mountain biking on site, and patios. Popular attractions Dimple Dell Nature Park and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Good safe neighborhood. Big house, plenty of room. Host was quick to make corrections if needed. Steep stairs, something to be aware of. Overall excellent, would stay here again.

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

Fall Special! 15% off until November Dec 19!
The Ivy Cottage in Little Cottonwood, Sandy Utah

The Ivy Cottage in Little Cottonwood, Sandy Utah

Sandy UT
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Sandy. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (287 reviews)
Great location for access to ski resorts. The host are very accommodating. Very clean and well stocked.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

The Ivy Cottage in Little Cottonwood, Sandy Utah
***Luxury Mountainside Retreat***

***Luxury Mountainside Retreat***

Sandy UT
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Sandy. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (161 reviews)
Yes, things were fine... lots of notes

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

***Luxury Mountainside Retreat***
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Sandy

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
151
5 - Excellent 45%
4 - Good
135
4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
39
3 - Okay 12%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Really enjoyed my staÿ

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

During the current Coronavirus pandemic, people were everywhere, not practicing social distancing. So much traffic when people are supposed to be staying home. My hotel was awesome, but I will never return to Utah again. Worst drivers ever.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Close to all the best stores

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Convenient location but no culture or history just strip mall, restaurants and hotels

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Basic anywhere USA suburb.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

This is a stunningly beautiful part of the world with amazingly friendly people and a lifetime of outdoor options to explore.

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