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Situated on the beachfront in Tutukaka and boasting a garden, The Sands Motel has free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. All rooms include a patio with views of the garden. At the motel rooms have air conditioning, a wardrobe, a balcony with a sea view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Wellingtons Bay Beach is a few steps from The Sands Motel, while Kowharewa Bay Beach is 2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Whangarei Airport, 39 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly 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 single beds
and
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Tutukaka
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Caine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Walk on to the beach from the motel and we’ll set up also .
  • Jan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location, friendly staff, wish we could have stayed longer. Would love to return.
  • Carl
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Right on the beach, access to kayaks, friendly hosts, tidy lovely unit. Great access to the Poor Knight Islands

Property surroundings

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

Most popular facilities
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • 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
  • Seating 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 possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Minimarket 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 has told us they 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 14:00 to 19:00

    Check-out

    From 08:30 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is 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

    • Room options at The Sands Motel include:

      • Family

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

    • The prices at The Sands Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The nearest beach is just 50 yards 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

    • Check-in at The Sands Motel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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