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Whitesands

3.0 star property
Beachfront apartment for sun and fun

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Standard Studio | Terrace/patio
Apartment, Accessible (Number Four) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Aerial view
Exterior
Apartment, Accessible (Number Four) | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Whitesands provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Number One) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Number One)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
  • 160 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, Accessible (Number Four) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, Accessible (Number Four)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Number Two) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Number Two)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
  • 160 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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3-Bedroom Apartment (2 Kings, 1 Bunk, 1 Single, 1 Sofabed) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

3-Bedroom Apartment (2 Kings, 1 Bunk, 1 Single, 1 Sofabed)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Studio | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Standard Studio

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Number Three)

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Number Three) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Number Three)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
  • 160 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Karkari Peninsula, Whitesands is on the beach. Carrington Golf Course and Okahu Estate Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rangiputa Beach and Karikari Peninsula. With fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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1 Rangiputa Road, Rangiputa, Karkari Peninsula, 0483

What's nearby

  • Rangiputa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Puheke Beach - 13 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Tokerau Beach - 15 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Doubtless Bay - 15 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Karikari Peninsula - 17 min drive - 7.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kaitaia (KAT) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tuatua Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Foreshores Fish and Chips - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Karikari Estate - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Carrington Winery And Cafe - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Whitesands

Beachfront apartment for sun and fun
Guests at this beach apartment building will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area. Each apartment features free WiFi, free wired Internet, and a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a washing machine and a dining area, and other amenities include a sitting area and a flat-screen TV. Housekeeping is not available.
Whitesands offers 6 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3-star apartment have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total
  • Pets stay free
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms
  • One-time cleaning fee: NZD 50

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • No housekeeping service
  • Vending machine

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • 6 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 200.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

WHITESANDS Kaitaia
WHITESANDS Apartment Karkari Peninsula
WHITESANDS Karkari Peninsula
WHITESANDS Apartment
WHITESANDS Karkari Peninsula
WHITESANDS Apartment Karkari Peninsula

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitesands pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). A cleaning fee of NZD 50.00 also applies. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Whitesands?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Whitesands?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Whitesands?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Whitesands located?

Nestled on the beach, this Karkari Peninsula apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Rangiputa Beach and Karikari Peninsula. Puheke Beach and Tokerau Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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