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Located on the beachfront in Tutukaka and featuring a garden, The Sands Motel has free WiFi throughout the property. Offering barbecue facilities, the property is located within a few steps of Wellingtons Bay Beach. 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. Kowharewa Bay Beach is 1.2 miles from The Sands Motel, while Northland Event Centre is 20 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Whangarei Airport, 24 miles from the accommodation.

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 (9.8)

Free Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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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
9.8
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for Tutukaka
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See what guests loved the most:

  • 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!!
  • 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 of America United States of America
    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!

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

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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

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    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.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash The Sands Motel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    FAQs about The Sands Motel

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

    • 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.

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

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

      • Beachfront
      • Beach

    • 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.

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