The Sands Motel
The Sands Motel
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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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Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Beachfront
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Mark
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
“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
“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
“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
“The hosts' the property' the everything' absolutely no complaints. If anything' that's my new go too🩵” - Jeanne
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
“The location was perfect. Very clean and tidy, Friendly and very helpful staff, welcoming, spacious family unit for 4, safe beach.” - Lindsey
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
“Very clean comfortable lounge and bedroom very well equipped kitchen. Walk out of the door on to a beautiful beach.” - Rickang
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 MotelGreat 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
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree 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
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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.


