The Sands Motel

2.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for The Sands Motel

On the beach, beach towels
Aerial view
Property grounds
Family Apartment, Ocean View | Living area
Family Apartment, Ocean View

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
48 Whangaumu St, Tutukaka, Northland, 0173
  • Whangaumu Bay
    1 min walk
  • Tutukaka Marina
    4 min drive
  • Dive Tutukaka
    4 min drive
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    48 min drive

Room options

Family Apartment, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Similar properties

About the area

Tutukaka

When you stay at The Sands Motel in Tutukaka, you'll be on the beach and 20 mi (32.2 km) from Town Basin Marina. .This beach motel is within the region of Waipu Cove Beach.

What's nearby

  • Whangaumu Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tutukaka Marina - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Dive Tutukaka - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Tutukaka Headland - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Matapouri Bay - 12 min drive - 11.5 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

Beachfront motel for sun and fun
The Sands Motel offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and electric kettles.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of The Sands Motel.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max. 2 spaces per unit)
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Family friendly

  • Full-sized fridge
  • Corner/local shop
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave

Conveniences

  • Corner/local shop

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

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
Cribs (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 elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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

The Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

J

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
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

Reweti

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No dis likes everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Travelled with family
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