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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 39 km distant. Other attractions include Northland Event Centre and Ah Reed Kauri Park, each 30 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Free parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kaylene
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Best spot to stay on tutukaka coast. Location is right on the beach.
  • Dacey
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful location. Very clean and tidy. Friendly staff.
  • Lea
    Switzerland Switzerland
    It is a beautiful place on this earth. Calm, peaceful and an amazing white beach in front of the house. The house was clean and spacious. If you are looking for a quiet place on this earth you will find everything here. Parking is in front of...
  • Vicki
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Hosts were welcoming and friendly, exceptional people and great managers. Lovely view of the sea and right on the waterfront. Very good value for the price, recommended
  • Milton
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful location and a comfortable space. Owners were lovely and accommodating.
  • Roger
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location, great beach. Older style facilities that I found very comforting.
  • Susy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Really lovely owners. They even went especially into town to get us 🏉 and ⚽ balls when we asked if they had any. Such a gorgeous spot and so close to edge of beach. Very clean unit and super well stocked with everything you need for a fabulous...
  • Sandra
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We loved this location right on the beach and u could hear the ocean!
  • Shazztoi
    United States United States
    Location to the beach..lovely walk..I walk every morning and this beach plus the wee mile up the hill at the end was awesomme
  • John
    Australia Australia
    The welcome was wonderful. The location was splendid. It was so quite and peaceful after 16 days of stop start travel up the East Coast of Northland, across the top and down the West Coast to Tutukaka. The beach was just outside the back door and...

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 08:30 to 10:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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