The Sands Motel

Property class: 2

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You can look forward to a grocery/convenience store, a garden, and laundry facilities at The Sands Motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
The current price is NT$5,525
NT$6,354 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29

Room options

Family Apartment, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Tutukaka, The Sands Motel is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Waipu Cove Beach and Mangawhai Heads Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Town Basin Marina. Visit our Tutukaka travel guide
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48 Whangaumu St, Tutukaka, Northland, 0173

What's nearby

  • A marina at sunset with boats docked and a reflection on the water.
    Tutukaka Marina
    12 min drive - 5.8 km
  • A marina with several sailboats docked, a small bridge, and a restaurant named "Nevo's Restaurant & Bar" with a red roof.
    Town Basin Marina
    42 min drive - 39.9 km
  • 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

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE)
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Oceans Resort Restaurant & Bar
    4 min drive
  • Ngunguru Sports & Recreation Society
    5 min drive
  • Manaia Espresso
    9 min drive
  • Hotchilli Eatery
    6 min drive
  • Marina Woodfire Dining
    5 min drive

About this property

The Sands Motel

  • Motel by the sea
  • Take advantage of a grocery/convenience store, a garden, and laundry facilities at The Sands Motel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this motel include:
    • Free self parking
    • Beach towels
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Sands Motel feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Kitchens, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves

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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 transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 2 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 elevator

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
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sands Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 2026/8/19, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sands Motel on 2026/8/28 start from NT$5,525, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sands Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Sands Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sands Motel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tutukaka motel is 20 mi (32.2 km) from Town Basin Marina.

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