Kitchenette, Electric kettle, Dining table, Refrigerator
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
About this property
Beachfront Location: The Sands Motel in Tutukaka offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views. Guests can relax in the lush garden or enjoy the outdoor seating and picnic areas.
Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, kitchenettes, balconies, and private bathrooms. Family rooms and ground-floor units provide additional comfort.
Convenient Facilities: The motel provides free WiFi, a minimarket, outdoor dining area, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site parking is available for all guests.
Nearby Attractions: Wellingtons Bay Beach is just a few steps away, while Whangarei Airport is 24 mi distant. Other attractions include Northland Event Center and Ah Reed Kauri Park, each 19 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
“Right on one of most beautiful beaches we’ve ever seen! Comfortable, bright and clean.”
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Lisa
United States
“Staff was so friendly and helpful!!! I wanted to stay longer. Will definitely go back!”
Ashley
New Zealand
“Honestly loved everything, the couple that run the place were very welcoming, the rooms had everything you could think of needing.”
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Jess
New Zealand
“Love that it’s right on the beach, had everything we needed”
Mark
United States
“The motel is located directly on a massively beautiful beach, with easy access, and every unit has a really good view. The staff are attentive and friendly, and rooms were clean, spacious and well kept. They accommodated our toddler with a cot.”
Kathryn
United States
“right on a lovely beach, was convenient to where we wanted to be, well equipped
Beds were comfy, rooms big enough. No concerns, felt homey”
Ansje
New Zealand
“Absolutely beautiful surroundings. Clean and fully equipped. Comfortable beds. Comfortable living area. Lovely hosts. Very kind and happy people. Polite and helpful. They really made us feel welcome.”
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Donald
Japan
“Amazing location- it grounded us after flying into NZ the morning we checked in.
Very clean, fully fitted out for cooking meals.”
Marsh
New Zealand
“The hosts' the property' the everything' absolutely no complaints. If anything' that's my new go too🩵”
Jeanne
United States
“The location is amazing, the apartment clean and comfortable, bed was great, and Shelley and Ross are the best hosts!!”
Area info
House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
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