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The Sands Motel

2.0 star property

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On the beach, beach towels
Family Apartment, Ocean View | Living area
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Family Apartment, Ocean View

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$280
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June

Explore the area

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48 Whangaumu St, Tutukaka, Northland, 0173
  • Place, Whangaumu Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Motutara Island
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Philip Island
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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Family Apartment, Ocean View | Living area

Family Apartment, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Tutukaka

At The Sands Motel, you'll be 32.2 km (20 mi) from Town Basin Marina. Highlights at this beachfront motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .This beach motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a corner/local shop. Added amenities include laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .In the region of this Tutukaka motel you'll find Waipu Cove Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Whangaumu Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • beach near Motutara Island - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • beach near Philip Island - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Tutukaka Marina - 12 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Town Basin Marina - 42 min drive - 39.9 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnappa Rock Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tahi Cafe Pataua North - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Knights Restaurant + Cafe + Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ngunguru Sports & Recreation Society - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Oceans Resort Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Sands Motel

The Sands Motel offers its guests a garden, laundry facilities, and a corner/local shop. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Tutukaka motel.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Corner/local shop
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Sands Motel offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations, with a hairdryer. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Tutukaka motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

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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 number of on-site self parking 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

The Sands Motel Motel
The Sands Motel Tutukaka
The Sands Motel Motel Tutukaka

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Sands Motel?

Yep, The Sands Motel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking. Onsite parking is limited (max 2 spaces per unit).

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

As of 13 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sands Motel on 14 June 2026 start from AU$280, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Sands Motel?

The closest beach to The Sands Motel is Waipu Cove Beach (41.8 km).

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

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

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Sands Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karene

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reweti

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