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The Sandcastle

4.0 star property

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Design Double Room | Garden view
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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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32 Haile Lane, Pohara, 7172
  • Place, Pohara Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ligar Bay Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Tata Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Chalet - sleeps 4

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Chalet - sleeps 6

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Design Double Room | Garden view

Design Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Design Tent

Design Tent

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Sandcastle

Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free cabin has a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a picnic area. All 6 individually decorated cabins provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and minibars. For a bit of entertainment, flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves.
The Sandcastle offers 6 accommodations with minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.

This Pohara cabin provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Sandcastle, you'll be within walking distance of Pohara Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus breakfast (surcharge). This upscale cabin has 6 cabins. Each cabin includes amenities such as free WiFi and a flat-screen TV.
  • All cabins offer flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and microwaves
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a terrace
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Pohara Beach and 5 minutes from Golden Bay
  • Pets welcome for free
The Sandcastle offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Sandcastle also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.

This 4-star Pohara cabin is smoke free.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Playground

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee: NZD 5 per person
  • Minibar
  • Room service (limited hours)

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck/patio
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Pets stay free

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 6 units
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
It's really helpful to check payment is confirmed. Thanks

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: approximately NZD 5 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Sandcastle Cabin Pohara
Sandcastle Pohara
The Sandcastle Cabin
The Sandcastle Pohara
The Sandcastle Cabin Pohara

The Sandcastle Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Owners were very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bart

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Easy check in, host was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Loved our stay, Steve was so welcoming and helpful. Spacious cabin with everything you need. Comfy bed. Lovely view of the beach, and dogs staying free was amazing, thank you very much.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Bruce

Nice stay thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Fun funky and fantastic. Enjoyed watching the horses
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great hospitality, lovely and great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Amazing stay, the host gave a very kind upgrade and I felt like it was a night staying with friends. It was pizza night and so fun with live music and socializing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cornelia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was interesting accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The owner was so kind with us, good spot to take rest, enyoy the views and the beach
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
If you are looking for a funky, organic, hide away near the beach but aware from conventional concrete accommodation, this is a fantastic spot. Steve makes you feel very welcome, with beautiful gardens. This is a bohemian dream. Appreciate its eccentricity and its family and dog friendly vibes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dilapidated. Spider webs. Great internet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Wonderful host. Pizza occasion was great. The cabin was comfortable, with good kitchen facilities. We could have stayed another week.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful spot with a very friendly host
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Always feels like home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great hostes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sue

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Tidy cottage. Showing age and has partial do ups. Curtains needed more hooks as barely hanging. Cutlery draw needs cleaning and improved. No TV but excellent wifi. Shower has excellent water flow but no hair shampoo.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good basic but spacious accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Liked everything about the place 😌
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Communication
Super location. Unique property, we loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stphen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
A very comfortable and friendly place to stay. Steve, the host, is a great guy and he does everything he can to make your stay a great one.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
It was layed back and owner very friendly and helpful 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Relaxed , clean and comfortable cabins. Lovely garden , plenty of car parking, walking distance to the beach . Quiet area , can have a good sleep. Heaters in cabin for chilly nights that work really well. Good shower water pressure. Steve is a great host! Very friendly and would do anything to make sure our stay was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very peaceful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shayna

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved staying at sand castles, it has everything we need and had some are homely feel , I just wish I had of known to bring shower soap, but the stay was perfect for what we needed and the kids loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Selena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was friendly and had unexpected but great entertainment for the kids
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024