Title: The Sands Motel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Sands Motel Beachfront motel for sun and fun ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105190000/105185600/105185566/463762c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105190000/105185600/105185566/a73d0fef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Apartment, Ocean View | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105190000/105185600/105185566/ca8e9097.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Apartment, Ocean View | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105190000/105185600/105185566/203fac81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Apartment, Ocean View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105190000/105185600/105185566/b2f7fd93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Sands Motel blends beachy charm with practical comforts. Guests relax in the garden or visit the on-site grocery store for essentials. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected, while laundry facilities add convenience to the laid-back coastal experience. 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Laundry - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 27 - Nov. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-27&endDate=2025-11-28&selected=105185566&PinnedHotelID=105185566&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-27&endDate=2025-11-28&selected=105185566&PinnedHotelID=105185566&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 28 - Nov. 29](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=105185566&PinnedHotelID=105185566&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=105185566&PinnedHotelID=105185566&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 28 - Nov. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=105185566&PinnedHotelID=105185566&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=105185566&PinnedHotelID=105185566&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 5 - Dec. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=105185566&PinnedHotelID=105185566&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=105185566&PinnedHotelID=105185566&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Family Apartment, Ocean View | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105190000/105185600/105185566/bf2918dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Apartment, Ocean View 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Kitchen Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Flat-screen TV 2 bedrooms Private bathroom Hair dryer Microwave - 2 bedrooms - Ocean view - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FTutukaka-Hotels-The-Sands-Motel.h105185566.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FTutukaka-Hotels-The-Sands-Motel.h105185566.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-35.63408%2C174.52907&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2cz9jlIfEK6Edz5CO_ECNbygtKk=) 48 Whangaumu St, Tutukaka, Northland, 0173 #### What's nearby - Whangaumu Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km - Tutukaka Marina - 5 min drive - 4.7 km - Matapouri Bay - 13 min drive - 12.6 km - Town Basin Marina - 33 min drive - 36.7 km - Ruakaka Beach - 49 min drive - 74.5 km #### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 48 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Oceans Resort Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪Knights Restaurant + Cafe + Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪Marigolds - ‬4 min drive - ‪Whangarei Deep Sea Anglers Club - ‬5 min drive - ‪Tahi Cafe - ‬47 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 ## Similar properties ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3848400/3848353/8c0327da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka Tutukaka - Pool - Kids pool - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 537 reviews CA $127 CA $146 total includes taxes & fees Dec 14 - Dec 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=3848353&PinnedHotelID=3848353&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Superior Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Supreme Ocean Suite +2) | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626400/9626382/b59abcd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pacific Rendezvous Tutukaka - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Parking included 9.6 Exceptional 235 reviews CA $182 CA $212 total includes taxes & fees Nov 28 - Nov 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=9626382&PinnedHotelID=9626382&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624800/9624723/b9d40676.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei Onerahi - Pool - Free airport shuttle - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.6 Excellent 218 reviews CA $112 CA $129 total includes taxes & fees Dec 19 - Dec 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20&selected=9624723&PinnedHotelID=9624723&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60390000/60388500/60388476/75defb6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Matapouri and Poor Knights Spectacular Coastal Views - Aroha Luxury Guest Suite Tutukaka - Breakfast available - Parking available - Toys/games - Kitchen 10 Exceptional 23 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=60388476&PinnedHotelID=60388476&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, DVD player, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34007900/34007839/bb785ddf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SANDY BAY - Sublime beachside Sandy Bay (Tutukaka Coast) - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.4 Exceptional 120 reviews CA $108 CA $210 total includes taxes & fees Dec 1 - Dec 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=34007839&PinnedHotelID=34007839&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4040000/4033900/4033810/1ffe66ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lupton Lodge Glenbervie - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 10 Exceptional 265 reviews CA $146 CA $170 total includes taxes & fees Nov 28 - Nov 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=4033810&PinnedHotelID=4033810&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99360000/99357700/99357601/3bd36ef8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seaside Kiwiana Stay with Rustic Path to the Beach Tamaterau - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 29 reviews CA $95 CA $180 total includes taxes & fees Dec 10 - Dec 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=99357601&PinnedHotelID=99357601&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Game room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18800000/18797300/18797238/516130c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kauri Villas Parua Bay - Pool - Hot tub - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 39 reviews CA $130 CA $151 total includes taxes & fees Dec 8 - Dec 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-08&endDate=2025-12-09&selected=18797238&PinnedHotelID=18797238&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119980000/119979000/119978922/184fa156.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tropical Hideaway 150 meters from the beach. 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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](https://www.expedia.ca/Tutukaka-Hotels-The-Sands-Motel.h105185566.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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