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The Sands Motel, 48 Whangaumu Street, Matapouri
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4.6
HOTEL RATING: 
WONDERFUL
4.6 out of 5 (452 Ratings)
20.4 miles Semenoff Stadium Whangarei
v37 mins driving
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Hotel Description
Located on the beachfront in Tutukaka and featuring a garden The Sands Motel has free WiFi throughout the property. Offering barbecue facilities the property is located within a few steps of Wellingtons Bay Beach. The motel has family rooms. At the motel rooms have air conditioning a closet a balcony with a sea view a private bathroom a flat-screen TV bed linen and towels. 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. Kowharewa Bay Beach is 1.2 miles from The Sands Motel while Northland Event Centre is 20 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Whangarei Airport 24 miles from the accommodation.

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Amenities View More
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Free Internet
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Free Parking
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Non Smoking
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Free Breakfast
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Pets Allowed
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Accessible
Other Amenities
` Free Parking
` Garden
` Air Conditioning
` BBQ facilities
` Heating
` Beachfront
` Adult only
` On-site parking
` Family Rooms
` Free Wi-Fi
` Picnic Area
` Convenience Store
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Board games/puzzles
` Outdoor furniture
` Key access
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Invoices
` All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
` CCTV security in common areas
` Daily disinfection
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
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The Sands Motel Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Wonderful (4.6 out of 5)

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5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Susy Wed, 2 July 2025

Fabulous holiday place

Liked: Really lovely owners. They even went especially into town to get us
Disliked: Everything was great.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Corner Tue, 1 July 2025

Excellent value for money.

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Sandra Mon, 16 June 2025

Awesome place to stay overall.

Liked: We loved this location right on the beach and u could hear the ocean!

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Anonymous Mon, 16 June 2025

Definitely would go back

Liked: Location was excellent. shelly was very friendly and accommodating

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Ron Thu, 12 June 2025

Superb

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Waetford Thu, 5 June 2025

Ataahua - Beautiful and relaxing

Liked: Wonderful spot - can’t beat beach front
Disliked: Nothing

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Kyla Sun, 1 June 2025

Exceptional

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Jo Wed, 28 May 2025

great location for a restful...

Liked: loved the beachfront location
Disliked: It is a drive from any restaurants

1

Poor - 1.0 out of 5

Alison Tue, 27 May 2025

Nice people running this property...

Liked: Probably a nice location in summer but in May it was very cold and lacked sun as it is south facing. Couldn’t get the heating right. Ant infestation one day and mosquitos another day. Bed not comfortable.
Disliked: Friendly managers

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Sarah Mon, 19 May 2025

Exceptional

Liked: Great hosts, very clean, divine location.
Disliked: Basic facilities and accommodation.

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