The Sands Motel | Hotel in Tutukaka

9.2 (343 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom  5 Guests
Tutukaka Hotel | The Sands Motel

Hotel in Tutukaka

Located on the beachfront in Tutukaka and featuring a garden, The Sands Motel has free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around a few steps from Wellingtons Bay Beach, 20 miles from Northland Event Centre and 19 miles from Ah Reed Kauri Park. The motel has family rooms. At the motel rooms have air conditioning, a closet, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroomand a balcony with a sea view. The rooms are equipped with an electric tea pot, while certain rooms come with a patio and others also feature garden views. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The Sands Motel has a grill. Town Basin Marina is 20 miles from the accommodation, while Whangarei Art Museum is 20 miles from the property. Whangarei Airport is 24 miles away.

The Sands Motel is located in Tutukaka.

This 4 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Guest Services, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 343 reviews with the average score of 9.2 . Coming to Tutukaka and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet

Facility Overview

Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Free parking
Activities
  • Beachfront
  • Beach
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Heating
  • Convenience store on site
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Wifi in all areas
Guest Services
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kits available
  • Cashless payment available

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Reviews

Value for money:
9.34
Location:
9.85
Staff:
9.75
Facilities:
8.98
Comfort:
9.39
Cleanliness:
9.46
Janelle
Dec 11, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
New Zealand
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Everything here is amazing. The location is incredible with the beach right at your doorstep.
Negative: N/A
Summary: Perfect location, excellent staff and facilities.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Family Room with Sea View
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 1 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed
Family Room with Sea View

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Heating, Air conditioning, Fire extinguisher, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Trash cans

Kitchen

Toaster, Kitchen, Microwave, Oven, Electric kettle, Dining table, Wine glasses, Refrigerator, Kitchenware, Kitchenette, Stovetop

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Patio, Barbecue, Outdoor dining area, Balcony

Living Area

Sofa, Sitting area

View

Garden view, View, Sea view

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Sofa bed
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