Reviews of The Sands Motel
48 Whangaumu Street, 0173 Tutukaka, New Zealand
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Reviewed: 5 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewIt 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 the house. The kitchen provides all the essentials to cook.
Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewHosts 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
Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewClean and quiet
Staff were accomodating
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful setting. Full kitchen
Small television
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location always - amazing view of oxen can’t beat it! Very comfortable beds Big and roomy
Bathroom quite dated - maybe just a shower upgrade
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful location and a comfortable space. Owners were lovely and accommodating.
No negatives
Reviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, great beach. Older style facilities that I found very comforting.
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewNo breakfast But lovely location on beach
A later check out
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReally 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 holiday.
Everything was great.
Reviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewWe loved this location right on the beach and u could hear the ocean!
Reviewed: 16 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLocation was excellent. shelly was very friendly and accommodating
Reviewed: 12 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewWonderful spot - can’t beat beach front
Nothing
Reviewed: 1 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewloved the beachfront location
It is a drive from any restaurants
Reviewed: 27 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewProbably 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.
Friendly managers
Reviewed: 19 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewGreat hosts, very clean, divine location.
Basic facilities and accommodation.