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The Sands Hotel

3.0 star property

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View from property
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Miscellaneous
Breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine, beach views
Superior Beachfront King Room | View from room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
334 State Highway 12, Omapere, 0473
  • Omapere Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Pakia Hill Lookout
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Opononi Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Beachfront King Room | View from room

Superior Beachfront King Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Courtyard Standard | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Courtyard Standard

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Bedroom Beachfront Apartment | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedroom Beachfront Apartment

  • 56 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Courtyard Deluxe | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Courtyard Deluxe

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Beachfront King or Twin

  • 28 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Luxury Villa | Private spa tub

Luxury Villa

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About this property

The Sands Hotel

Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
When you stay at this beach hotel, you can enjoy umbrellas and sunloungers.
The Sands Hotel offers 43 accommodations with an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Sands Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Omapere Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine and a beachfront location while dining at Bryers Room Restaurant
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • Steps from Omapere Beach and 14 minutes on foot from Pakia Hill Lookout
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 1550 square feet (144 square metres) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the eco-certified The Sands Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Omapere hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Bryers Room Restaurant – This beachfront restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Afrikaans, Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; NZD 20 to 30 for adults and NZD 10 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bryers Room Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,550 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 25 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 20 to 30 for adults and NZD 10 to 15 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium)
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in April.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • One child aged 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Copthorne Hokianga Bay
Copthorne Hokianga Bay Omapere
Copthorne Hotel Hokianga
Copthorne Hotel Hokianga Bay
Copthorne Hotel Hokianga Bay Omapere
Hokianga Copthorne
Copthorne Hotel Resort Hokianga Omapere
Copthorne Hotel Resort Hokianga
Copthorne Hokianga
Copthorne Hotel And Resort Hokianga
Copthorne Hotel Omapere
Copthorne Hokianga Omapere
The Heads Hokianga
The Sands Hotel Hotel
The Sands Hotel Omapere
The Sands Hotel Hotel Omapere
Copthorne Hotel Resort Hokianga

The Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The villa was private and was surrounded by bush. It was quiet and peaceful and was right on the beach. The staff were professional, friendly and helpful. The food was excellent. We enjoyed a very pleasant break and will certainly rebook.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views . Great position .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great but for the refurbishment work next to our room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness
No reply to my email.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfort & space, great views.
Great spacious room around the back, recently refurbished and very comfortable beds and chairs. Nice deck area for sitting outside and wonderful pool with great views over the beach & harbour. Would happily recommend & return. Friendly bar staff & reception- thank you.
Relaxing by the pool.
Pano out the front
Beautifully appointed room. Sooo comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Continental breakfast today was poor. Full breakfast yesterday was poor.....incinerated bacon, only partially cooked fried eggs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Malcolm

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
VERY disappointed in this hotel. I booked the Villa goong by the photos online. What a big mistake that was! The unit was tired and basically a big let down. We had NO cutlery or plates in the unit to eat off and there were no spare blankets as it got a bit cool in the night. Outside the villa was scruffy and needed some TLC. This hotel needs a good makeover to justify the room rate I paid @ $333.00/night! We are now staying in Paihia and have cutlery, plates, spare blankets and the unit is clean and a great deal @ half the price with a room rate of $159.00/night. We would never stay at the Sands Hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The most breathtaking view, room and facilities were lovely and clean, excellent staff and service. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ngaronoa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The spa was cold when we arrived. The spa water had a bad odour - like it had not been cleaned and the water had been sitting for a long time. There was sand in the bottom of the spa. It was a shame as we booked to be able to use the spa pool. Some of the bench top surfaces were sticky. The Villa we stayed in was tidy. The grounds and staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful 3 nights at The Sands. The property has so much character and commands one of the most picturesque spots in NZ. The staff are charming and go out of their way to make your stay special, great food in the restaurant also. It’s a special place to experience, staffed by a lovely bunch of people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Villa rooms. Large, and very comfortable. Nice quiet little getaway
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

kylie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here before, because i love the ocean view and hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was a great location, right on the waterfront with views out to the Heads. The lighting around the complex was terrible - including nothing being lit up at the roadside/driveway, so if you were trying to find it in the dark, it would be difficult. Prices in the restaurant were steep for what was on offer. Overall the complex was just looking a little tired and dated - but it met our basic needs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

kylie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kia ora Tino ataahua Motel, the host Juanita, was awesome on arrival, very hospitable, her staff very helpful and caring, waking up to the hokianga moana outside my room, was just beyond happiness. I will be staying here again alot, nga mihinui e te haukainga o sands motel, mauri ora
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is stunning
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amokura

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a beautiful location, which our whānau have had a long association with. Glad to see the original proprietors are managing the property again and bringing back the charm, quality service and friendliness we always associated with this place. Looking forward to future visits.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karlene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a 2bedroom unit the view was magical amazing to wake up too the restaurant food was delicious 5 star resort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024