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Reviews of The Sands This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

623 Rocks Road, 7011 Nelson, New Zealand

#25 of 101 vacation rentals in Nelson

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 371 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free Wifi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: April 2, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No TV in bedroom. All great otherwise.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2025

    8.0
    Clean and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    we didn't get the room we booked with an ocean view. This was also not discounted at all

    Location, clean and quiet

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2025

    10
    Wonderful experience. Definitely be returning
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We were upgraded to a Seaview room by the wonderful man in reception. The room and view was gorgeous. We didn't want to leave. The room had everything you could need.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2025

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2025

    10
    Another super stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior One-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Happy all around

    Loved the location overlooking the waterfront. Also the amazing coffee shop underneath the apartments

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2025

    8.0
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No Sky sport available No compendium to tell you about the facility and what’s available

    Directly opposite the beach Bar and Restaurant down stairs Coffee shop under the accomodation Great views from room 307 Local shops nearby

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2025

    8.0
    Overall, a good stay apart from the bed. Great staff and location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior One-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was as hard as rocks, feels like it is well past its use by date while all other amenities were modern and in great shape. The outdooo furniture and deck area are also in need of a thorough clean and chairs are in need of replacement.

    Location and spacious room. Beautiful outlook to the beach and handy to all amenities.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2025

    10
    lovely and worthwhile a great place to unwind
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    not much not to like as was a great stay. if being very picky I would say the master bed could do with replacing as it dipped on each side .

    location perfect as we wanted a beach vibe. - 5 min walk to the beach Having the restaurants and bar downstairs was very convenient. View was lovely looking out to the ocean.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2025

    8.0
    Good location with secure carpark
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The bedroom was dark. Due to the layout of the apartment, there were no windows in the bedroom. But the light bulbs can be changed to brighter ones. Noise pollution from the pub downstairs and the ain road traffic.

    Good location which was across the water front/beach. The car parking was secured. Handy to have cooking facilities and washing machines.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice and comfortable and clean good location

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2025

    9.0
    Brilliant brilliant brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Holiday ended haha

    Brilliant location beach over the road restaurants within walking distance close to the airport

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2025

    9.0
    Absolute delight!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Although the apartment facilities were clean and nicely presented, there was staining on the carpet and dining chairs which was a shame

    fabulous apartment with stunning beach views and only a short distance to city centre

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2025

    10
    Most enjoyable and fully equiped with everything you could need.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior One-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Amazing view from a lovely balcony looking over at the Tahuna beach,only a few minutes walk to the beach. Lovely cafe and restaurant at the bottom level of the building and the car park is fully locked so our car was very secure.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2025

    8.0
    Room with a stunning view
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bedrooms are at back of the apartment and are dark and windowless, and no option for air in back twin bedroom as window goes onto inside carpark. Bathroom was clean and good shower pressure - but needs shelving and more hooks. Could easily pop a corner shelf on the floor by the basin or suspend shelving. Would be helpful to top up milk and coffee for 2-or more night stay (I could have asked but didn't.)

    Great location and stunning view. Right across from beach, and above excellent coffee shop with extraordinary breakfast buns. Neville was very personable. Apartment had lots of space. Nice kitchen facilities, great shower (except leaky door).

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Carpet was dirty. Could do with a professional clean or replacement as lots of stains and ingrained dirt. Curtains were also quite dirty on the lining. Property was nice just a little tired in places. Missing glassware, only 1 wine glass, 3 tumblers and 3 champagne glasses. Wasn't a massive issue but would be good to restock.

    Very spacious apartment, great position, lovely views of mountains. Kitchen was fairly new and nice. Overall a nice setup. Beds were soft but surprisingly super comfortable which was brilliant. Gated parking was a nice bonus.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior One-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needs some sort of unit in the bathroom to put your toiletries etc.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2025

    10
    Would stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 13 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A lot of traffic passing between hotel and beach

    Close to beach and great view from terrace

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2025

    8.0
    Great location, close to the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior One-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The outside light in the parking garage remained on all night and shone quite brightly into the bedroom of our unit, perhaps sensor lights or block out curtains would solve the problem. We did not find the bed very comfortable.

    Great location close to the beach. Great being able to cook a meal and wash and dry the laundry.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had the corner apartment so the traffic noise was loud with the doors open.

    The apartment was the best appointed apartment we have stayed in,super cosy beds,an amazing restaurant and bar below and excellent swimming and paddle boarding just across the road.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Aprtment could have been cleaner. You could see where under the fridge, TV cabinet, and behind the couch. There was a kind of musty smell in the bathroom and you could see that the ventilation system vent in the bathroom needed a good clean (build up of dust). The air conditioner remote batteries were going flat - so the remote would only work sometimes.

    The view looking out to the water, on-site parking, shops/restaurants on the ground floor. Great sized apartment with wardrobes. Well equipped kitchen with utensils. Bed was really comfortable. Great having an outdoor area that was accessible.by a big ranchslider.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location, close to Nelson airport. Clean apartment with everything you need.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Easy location to get to.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Loved the location, the view, the size of the apartment, the heat pumps where great for air conditioning.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Location, views, shops underneath

    Stayed in February 2025

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