The Sands Motel

–Excellent location – show map
+3 photos
Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

You might be eligible for a Genius discount at The Sands Motel. Sign in to check if a Genius discount is available for your selected dates.

Genius discounts at this property are subject to booking dates, stay dates, and other available deals.

About this property

Beachfront Location: The Sands Motel in Tutukaka offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views. Guests can relax in the lush garden or enjoy the outdoor seating and picnic areas. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, kitchenettes, balconies, and private bathrooms. Family rooms and ground-floor units provide additional comfort. Convenient Facilities: The motel provides free WiFi, a minimarket, outdoor dining area, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site parking is available for all guests. Nearby Attractions: Wellingtons Bay Beach is just a few steps away, while Whangarei Airport is 24 mi distant. Other attractions include Northland Event Center and Ah Reed Kauri Park, each 19 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free Parking Available On Site

Sign in, save money

Sign in to see if you can save 10% or more at this property.
Sign inCreate an account
Sign in, save money

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

—
Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free Wifi

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

Lisa
United States United States
“Staff was so friendly and helpful!!! I wanted to stay longer. Will definitely go back!”
Ashley
New Zealand New Zealand
“Honestly loved everything, the couple that run the place were very welcoming, the rooms had everything you could think of needing.”
Jess
New Zealand New Zealand
“Love that it’s right on the beach, had everything we needed”
Mark
United States United States
“The motel is located directly on a massively beautiful beach, with easy access, and every unit has a really good view. The staff are attentive and friendly, and rooms were clean, spacious and well kept. They accommodated our toddler with a cot.”
Kathryn
United States United States
“right on a lovely beach, was convenient to where we wanted to be, well equipped Beds were comfy, rooms big enough. No concerns, felt homey”
Ansje
New Zealand New Zealand
“Absolutely beautiful surroundings. Clean and fully equipped. Comfortable beds. Comfortable living area. Lovely hosts. Very kind and happy people. Polite and helpful. They really made us feel welcome.”
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 United States
“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.”

Area info

House rules

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

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardEftposCash