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The Sands Motel

2.0 star property

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Family Apartment, Ocean View | Bathroom
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Family Apartment, Ocean View
Family Apartment, Ocean View | Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

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48 Whangaumu St, Tutukaka, Northland, 0173
  • Place, Whangaumu Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Waipu Cove Beach
  • Place, Town Basin Marina
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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Family Apartment, Ocean View | Living area

Family Apartment, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Sands Motel

Laundry facilities, a convenience store, and a garden are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
The Sands Motel offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

This Tutukaka motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

During your stay at The Sands Motel, you're just a quick walk from Whangaumu Bay. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Amenities include convenience store and laundry facilities
  • 20 mi (32.2 km) from Town Basin Marina
The Sands Motel offers its guests a garden, laundry facilities, and a convenience store. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Tutukaka motel.

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 number of on-site self parking 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

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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

More

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM.
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

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

The Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

World class view!

A quick overnight trip en route to Russell but a lovely place. Super clean and well equipped. Staff were extremely nice and helpful. Beautiful place on the beach with a world class view. Wish we could have stayed longer. Nice restaurants nearby too!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karene

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

10/10 Excellent

J

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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