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About this property

Situated on the beachfront in Tutukaka and boasting a garden, The Sands Motel has free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. All rooms include a patio with garden views. At the motel rooms have air conditioning, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom and a balcony with a sea view. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Wellingtons Bay Beach is a few steps from The Sands Motel, while Kowharewa Bay Beach is 2 km from the property. Whangarei Airport is 39 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

    • Free parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Tutukaka

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bernard
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Hosts were fantastic and the location is idyllic. Rooms a little dated but large and perfectly clean. Restaurants and cafe 8 mins drive away.
  • Karolyn
    Australia Australia
    stunning location on the beach . Sunset was magnificent Room was newly renovated spacious and comfortable . Booked an extra night Hotel managers were pleasant and helpful
  • L
    Lynda
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location was superb,quiet unit with beautiful outlook. Hosts very friendly,will definitely recommend to friends and family.
  • Alison
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Position right on a lovely beach is fantastic. Very clean and well equipped
  • Grant
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Outstanding location right on the most beautiful sandy beach with stunning views across the bay
  • Wailing
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location. Self contained. Parking was great. Lovely welcome and departure. Had 2 bedrooms, although we only used one. Great wifi
  • Andre
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very well located, right on the beach. Very clean and nice and spacey.
  • Karolyn
    Australia Australia
    Location was perfect , beach , trees, sunsets, indoor outdoor spaciousness . car space , friendly
  • Stephen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Such a wonderful location on the beach, lovely trees, barbeque area.
  • Kathryn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was perfect. Lovely and quiet. The hosts were very helpful. We would certainly stay at The Sands Motel again.

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Sands Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Sofa bed

Activities

  • Beach

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access

    General

    • Minimarket on site
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
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    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out
    From 08:30 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
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