The Sands Motel

2.0 star property
Beachfront motel for sun and fun

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On the beach, beach towels
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Property grounds
Family Apartment, Ocean View | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Family Apartment, Ocean View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Family Apartment, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
48 Whangaumu St, Tutukaka, Northland, 0173

What's nearby

  • Whangaumu Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tutukaka Marina - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Dive Tutukaka - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Tutukaka Headland - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Matapouri Bay - 12 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnappa Rock - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Marina Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ngunguru Sports & Recreation Society - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salt Air Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Moochas Bistro - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Sands Motel

Motel by the sea
Take advantage of a grocery/convenience store, a garden, and laundry facilities at The Sands Motel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Beach towels
Room features
All guestrooms at The Sands Motel feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Kitchens, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces per unit)
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Family friendly

  • Full-sized refrigerator
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

The Sands Motel Motel
The Sands Motel Tutukaka
The Sands Motel Motel Tutukaka

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sands Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Sands Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sands Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Sands Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sands Motel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tutukaka motel is 20 mi (32.2 km) from Town Basin Marina.

The Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very accommodating. Amazing beachfront.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location location location!
Best location ever! Property is a bit dated bit clean and warm and brilliantly located on a stunning beach only 30 minutes from Whangārei if that.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View was beautiful and relaxing. Ross and Shelley were so nice and friendly. Although there are no stores nearby, they do offer the necessities at the office. It was great having a full kitchen. We would definitely recommend staying at The Sands.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reweti

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No dis likes everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning scenery!! My children and I fell in love with the sounds of crashing waves while we drifted off to sleep. Out of the way place. Perfect. Easy to check in and easy to check out. Cheers
Stayed 1 night in May 2024