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The Sands Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Superior Beachfront King Room | View from room
Breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine, beach views
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Property grounds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$192
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec

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334 State Highway 12, Omapere, 0473
  • Place, Omapere Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pakia Hill Lookout
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Kai Iwi Lakes
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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2 Bedroom Beachfront Apartment

2 Bedroom Beachfront Apartment

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Courtyard Standard

Courtyard Standard

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Beachfront King Room | View from room

Superior Beachfront King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Satellite channels
  • 36 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa | Private spa tub

Luxury Villa

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Courtyard Deluxe

Courtyard Deluxe

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Omapere

The Sands Hotel places you steps from Omapere Beach and within a 15-minute stroll of Pakia Hill Lookout. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Bryers Room Restaurant, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Omapere hotel include Opononi Beach and Hokianga Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Omapere Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pakia Hill Lookout - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Opononi Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Ngawha Springs - 45 min drive - 76.6 km
  • Kai Iwi Lakes - 45 min drive - 86.0 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Opononi Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Opononi Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Opo Takeaways - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Landing Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Morrell's Café - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Sands Hotel

Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 1550 square feet (144 square metres) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at The Sands Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Omapere hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • 1550 sq ft of conference space
  • 144 sq. m of conference space
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Sands Hotel offers 43 accommodations with an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; NZD 35 to 35 for adults and NZD 17.50 to 17.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bryers Room Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,550 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 5 November 2025 to 19 December 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Selected guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 35 to 35 for adults and NZD 17.5 to 17.5 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 per cent

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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium) guidelines.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in April.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • One child aged 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Copthorne Hokianga Bay
Copthorne Hokianga Bay Omapere
Copthorne Hotel Hokianga
Copthorne Hotel Hokianga Bay
Copthorne Hotel Hokianga Bay Omapere
Hokianga Copthorne
Copthorne Hotel Resort Hokianga Omapere
Copthorne Hotel Resort Hokianga
Copthorne Hokianga
Copthorne Hotel And Resort Hokianga
Copthorne Hotel Omapere
Copthorne Hokianga Omapere
The Heads Hokianga
The Sands Hotel Hotel
The Sands Hotel Omapere
The Sands Hotel Hotel Omapere
Copthorne Hotel Resort Hokianga

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Sands Hotel?

The Sands Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sands Hotel?

As of 16 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sands Hotel on 21 Dec 2025 start from AU$191.73, 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.

Is parking available at The Sands Hotel?

Yep, The Sands Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Sands Hotel?

Yep, The Sands Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Omapere Beach.

Does The Sands Hotel have a pool?

The Sands Hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from October to April).

Does The Sands Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is on offer on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Sands Hotel?

No, The Sands Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Sands Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Sands Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Sands Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

The Sands Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 147 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommadation, staff lovely, restaurant perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with newly renovated rooms. We had dinner in the restaurant onsite and it was excellent, particularly the seafood chowder. Staff were very attentive and service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed and pillows were very comfortable. Was fortunate to get an upgrade due to the renovations going on.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cristina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
I got served a burger that was the size of a golf ball and did not weigh more than 50g. It was underwealming.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Trish

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hi team, we could see you're busy updating things. We were disappointed to find out everything was running at half mast AFTER the booking was paid for and finalised (through Expedia site). There were a couple of things in our room that were the reason for our scores. There was a tissue on the floor behind the barhroom door and the ranchslider couldn't lick properly. We had run away for a break from the farm (important to us - and probably many others you might not be aware of) ... although the kai was yum, it was stink we didn't jnow beforehand (as mentioned above) that the selection would be so limited. The Cafe across the road you recommended at checkin and in your confirmation email was pretty average, with hardly any options yesterday arvo (to the pount we didn't even consider it for breakfast this morning). Also, just for your advantage, i was ready to work through the lust of cocktails last night, and although your bar man was lovely and friendly, even they were average - watery as. Im sorry to be harsh, but we were left feeling really dissapointed. Good luck with the renos
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great view. Evening meal pre
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, very friendly in all departments. Beautiful dinner and lovely buffet breakfast. This property is recently undergoing some renovations and even though we loved it as it is it’s going to be very special when finished. Right on the beach, spectacular sunsets.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and the location is superb - we had a lovely outlook to the sea. However, I was cold when I went to bed even with the heat pump on, and there was no spare blanket to add to the bedding. Reception was closed so I had to layer up with day clothes over PJ's.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mid renos but all good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It's a great location and staff but the property is run down. The restaurant has prices that would be high in Auckland and the food is average.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely setting
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The veiw
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, tidy and beautifully renovated room. Enjoyed the meals. We had a great time. See you again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location beautiful everything
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Westland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, nice quiet surroundings
Dining within .....
Stayed 1 night in May 2025