The Sands Hotel

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and restaurant

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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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Beachfront King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Luxury Villa | Private spa tub

Luxury Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Courtyard Deluxe

Courtyard Deluxe

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • 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
  • Hokianga Harbour - 17 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Kai Iwi Lakes - 57 min drive - 86.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Opononi Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Landing Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Opononi Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Opo Takeaways - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Boar & Marlin - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Sands Hotel

Beach hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and restaurant
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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 16 September 2025 to 14 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 28 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sands Hotel on 7 Nov 2025 start from AU$180.41, 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.

The Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 134 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

murray

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Roweena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views and scenery. Wonderful staff and relaxed atmosphere. Beautiful meal in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beauty setting with the view over the harbour. Awesome staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very happy thanks
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Amenities
All good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Teunisje

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and accommodating. Gorgeous views of the harbour.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Henry

Travelled with partner
No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property starting to get tired
Stayed 1 night in May 2025