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The Sands Motel

2.0 star property
Beachfront motel for sun and fun

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Property grounds
Family Apartment, Ocean View | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels
Family Apartment, Ocean View | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Family Apartment, Ocean View | 2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
The Sands Motel blends beachy charm with practical comforts. Guests relax in the garden or visit the on-site grocery store for essentials. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected, while laundry facilities add convenience to the laid-back coastal experience.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
Property grounds

On the beach

This motel is located on the waterfront and on the beach. Take advantage of the beach towels at the sandy beach.

Beach
Aerial view

Room options

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Family Apartment, Ocean View | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Family Apartment, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
48 Whangaumu St, Tutukaka, Northland, 0173

What's nearby

  • Whangaumu Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Tutukaka Marina - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Dive Tutukaka - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Tutukaka Headland - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Matapouri Bay - 13 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marina Woodfire Dining - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Oceans Resort Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Marina Pizzeria - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Schnappa Rock Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ngunguru Sports & Recreation Society - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Sands Motel

Motel by the sea
Take advantage of a grocery/convenience store, 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 guestrooms at The Sands Motel feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Kitchens, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 elevator

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
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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 elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

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 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?

Check-out 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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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

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karene

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

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

Amanda

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

Angel

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

10/10 Excellent

Reweti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No dis likes everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

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