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The Sands Motel

2.0 star property
Beachfront motel for sun and fun

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Enjoy a serene beachside picnic amidst lush greenery and trees.
Step out onto the deck and enjoy the serene surroundings, surrounded by mature trees and a tranquil body of water.
Two single beds with grey quilted mattresses and white pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view.
Bathroom features a toilet, sink, and shower area with a curtain.
Enjoy a bright and airy living space with a dining table for four, a comfortable armchair, and a compact kitchen area.

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$212
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
48 Whangaumu St, Tutukaka, Northland, 0173

What's nearby

  • Whangaumu Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tutukaka Marina - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Dive Tutukaka - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Tutukaka Headland - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Matapouri Bay - 13 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnappa Rock - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Marina Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ngunguru Sports & Recreation Society - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salt Air Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Moochas Bistro - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Sands Motel

Motel by the sea
Take advantage of a corner/local shop, 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 guest rooms at The Sands Motel have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Kitchens, full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves

Languages

English

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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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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 any lifts
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings 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 does it cost to stay at The Sands Motel?

As of 4 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sands Motel on 29 Aug 2025 start from AU$212.32, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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