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About this property

Located on the beachfront in Tutukaka and featuring a garden, The Sands Motel has free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around a few steps from Wellingtons Bay Beach, 1.2 miles from Kowharewa Bay Beach and 20 miles from Northland Event Centre. The motel has family rooms. At the motel rooms have air conditioning, a closet, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroomand a balcony with a sea view. The rooms are equipped with an electric tea pot, while certain rooms come with a patio and others also feature garden views. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The Sands Motel has a grill. Ah Reed Kauri Park is 19 miles from the accommodation, while Town Basin Marina is 20 miles from the property. Whangarei Airport is 24 miles away.

Couples in particular 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 twin beds
and
1 full 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

  • Mark
    United States United States
    The motel is located directly on a massively beautiful beach, with easy access, and every unit has a really good view. The staff are attentive and friendly, and rooms were clean, spacious and well kept. They accommodated our toddler with a cot.
  • Kathryn
    United States United States
    right on a lovely beach, was convenient to where we wanted to be, well equipped Beds were comfy, rooms big enough. No concerns, felt homey
  • Ansje
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Absolutely beautiful surroundings. Clean and fully equipped. Comfortable beds. Comfortable living area. Lovely hosts. Very kind and happy people. Polite and helpful. They really made us feel welcome.
  • Donald
    Japan Japan
    Amazing location- it grounded us after flying into NZ the morning we checked in. Very clean, fully fitted out for cooking meals.
  • Marsh
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The hosts' the property' the everything' absolutely no complaints. If anything' that's my new go too🩵
  • Jeanne
    United States United States
    The location is amazing, the apartment clean and comfortable, bed was great, and Shelley and Ross are the best hosts!!
  • Susie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location was perfect. Very clean and tidy, Friendly and very helpful staff, welcoming, spacious family unit for 4, safe beach.
  • Lindsey
    United States United States
    The location is just so beautiful, right on a gorgeous stretch of beach! And the waterfront room suite is very spacious and was a very relaxing place to unwind after a long drive! The staff was very friendly and helpful too! A lovely stay!
  • Keith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean comfortable lounge and bedroom very well equipped kitchen. Walk out of the door on to a beautiful beach.
  • Rickang
    Canada Canada
    We were in the area specifically to dive with a local dive company to Poor Knights Islands. This location was only 5 minutes away from the dive shop and had a beautiful small beach right in front of the property. The living area was very spacious,...

Area info

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

Most popular amenities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • 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
  • Sitting 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 available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles

    Safety & security

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

    General

    • Convenience store 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 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
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    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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