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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 balcony with a sea view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. 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. The nearest airport is Whangarei Airport, 24 miles from The Sands Motel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 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
9.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.9
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for Tutukaka
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  • 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 of America United States of America
    The location is amazing, the apartment clean and comfortable, bed was great, and Shelley and Ross are the best hosts!!

Area info

Amenities of The Sands Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

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

    Property practices

    This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules
    The Sands Motel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out
    From 08:30 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

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

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
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    FAQs about The Sands Motel

    • The prices at The Sands Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at The Sands Motel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The Sands Motel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Beachfront
      • Beach
    • The nearest beach is 150 feet from The Sands Motel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, The Sands Motel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Room options at The Sands Motel include:

      • Family
    • The Sands Motel is 2.4 miles from the center of Tutukaka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.