The Sands Hotel
3.0 star property
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Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Breakfast available
- Pool
- Housekeeping
- Parking included
$133
$133
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Explore the area
334 State Highway 12, Omapere, 0473
- Omapere BeachPlace, Omapere Beach3 min walk
- Pakia Hill LookoutPlace, Pakia Hill Lookout16 min walk
- Opononi BeachPlace, Opononi Beach4 min drive
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- 603 sq ft
- 2 bedrooms
- Beach view
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Courtyard Standard
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 reviews
(6 reviews)
- 301 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
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Superior Beachfront King Room
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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(12 reviews)
- 388 sq ft
- Beach view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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(2 reviews)
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- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Courtyard Deluxe
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- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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About this property
The Sands Hotel
3-star Omapere hotel with restaurant
When you stay at this beach hotel you can enjoy umbrellas and sun loungers.
The Sands Hotel offers 43 accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 1550 square feet (144 square meters) include conference space. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. Concierge services and wedding services can be provided. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
The Sands Hotel is a smoke-free property.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Bryers Room Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes 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 program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Free self parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking available
Food and drink
- Buffet 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 35 to 35 for adults and NZD 17.50 to 17.50 for children
- A bar/lounge
- A restaurant
Restaurants on site
- Bryers Room Restaurant
Things to do
- Billiards/pool table
- Library
- Outdoor pool
- TV in common areas
Family friendly
- Fenced pool
- In-room refrigerator
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Pool gate
- Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
- Laundry facilities
- Limited-hour front desk
- 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 washroom
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
- 1 floor
- Banquet hall
- Reception hall
- Smoking not allowed
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 movies
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 percent 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
Renovations and closures
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 16 2025 to October 23 2025 (dates subject to change):
- Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from September 16 2025 to December 14 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
- Exterior
- Select guestrooms
Alternate facilities will be available offsite during the renovation.
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 35 to 35 for adults, and NZD 17.5 to 17.5 for children
- Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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
Onsite 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)
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October to April
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
National rating
Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.
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