The Sands Motel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

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Beachfront motel for sun and fun

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Dates

April 2025

May 2025

Family Apartment, Ocean View | Living area

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Laundry
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Parking included
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

Room options

Family Apartment, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Flat-screen TV

2 bedrooms

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

About the area

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 corner/local shop, 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 guest rooms at The Sands Motel have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to

Extra amenities include:

Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Kitchens, full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves

Languages

English

Similar properties

Pool
Kids pool
Parking included
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

6 Apr - 7 Apr

Ocean view
Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

includes taxes & fees

26 Mar - 27 Mar

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

Grocery/convenience store
In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
In-room kitchen
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities

Conveniences

Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

Beach towels
Garden
On the beach
On the waterfront

Accessibility

No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

Cleaning supplies
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hob
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Tea bags/instant coffee
Toaster

Air conditioning

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.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 any lifts

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 does it cost to stay at The Sands Motel?

As of 25 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sands Motel on 5 Apr 2025 start from NZ$321.6, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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.

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