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The Sands Hotel

3.0 star property
Find serenity in an oceanfront haven with a garden and library. Soak up the sun on pristine beaches or relax by the pool.

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, sun loungers
Miscellaneous
Superior Beachfront King Room | View from room
Breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine, beach views
Escape to The Sands Hotel, where a tranquil oceanfront setting meets eco-friendly charm. Bask on the white sand beach or by the swimming pool with sun loungers and enjoy fresh local cuisine at Bryers Room Restaurant.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Superior Beachfront King Room | View from room

Superior Beachfront King Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Refrigerator
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 56 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Courtyard Deluxe

Highlights

Soundproofed
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Beachfront King or Twin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Villa | Private spa tub

Luxury Villa

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
334 State Highway 12, Omapere, 0473

What's nearby

  • Omapere Beach - 4 min walk
  • Pakia Hill Lookout - 14 min walk
  • Opononi Beach - 4 min drive
  • Hokianga Harbour - 18 min drive
  • Motuti Marae - 92 min drive

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Landing Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Opononi Beach Takeaways - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Boar & Marlin - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harbourside Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Sands Hotel

Eco-certified hotel by the ocean
A terrace, a garden, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at The Sands Hotel. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, beachfront dining, and sun loungers. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Bryers Room Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), wedding services, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, beach towels, and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Sands Hotel boast comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and daily housekeeping

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.

Languages

Afrikaans, Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekends: NZD 19-29 for adults and NZD 10-15 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Bryers Room Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space (1550 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Beach towels
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing

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

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 19 to 29 for adults, and NZD 10 to 15 for children
  • 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
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
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Sands Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is The Sands Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Sands Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sands Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Sands Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Sands Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Omapere hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Omapere Beach and Pakia Hill Lookout. Opononi Beach is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

The Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kirsty and Colin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Superior beachfront king room. The room was tired, the nice balcony furniture that was there a few months ago has been replaced with lightweight tables & chairs, the pool had slimey stuff in the corners.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tanja

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The view & sounding beach area is fantastic. Beautiful spot to wake up to! Our room needed a really good vacuum, especially behind bed side tables etc. The outdoor furniture on our deck was really dirty as well as the tiles. Nothing that a water blast wouldn't fix. The shower curtain is well passed it's used by date. Only place for it is the bin. Daily room service doesn't include making beds, which we found strange. Overall, it's all very tired looking. The restaurant had lovely food & great service. If some general maintenance was done the property & rooms would be so much better & a delight to stay at
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property in a Stunning location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey-Lee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stay, it was quiet and serene and exactly what we were looking for in a weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Aileen, North Vancouver

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A beautiful hotel in a beautiful location. The beach in front is lovely with nice beach walks and forest walks nearby. The room was a nice size with a balcony and a comfortable bed. Very friendly staff. The hotel needs maintenance. You could see in many areas, from wood steps to the restaurant deteriorating to the pool needing repainting. The chairs in the room we very uncomfortable. You needed to roll out of them to the floor to get up. Breakfast was served but only until 9 am, which is too early when you are on vacation. There were no "Do not disturb" signs, so we made our own after the first day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Halafoou

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is absolutely beautiful. Wonderful job on the wedding and reception. Their staff is amazing. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great food friendly team
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the pool table in the restuarant/bar area. Our 15year old son played with us for the first time and he loved it! The pool was great too!Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Carl

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sorry, the beds were nice enough, but the walls had unfinished patch repairs all over, the internet didn't work so the TV with built in Netflix didnt work. Said kitchen closed 8:30pm, we went to get a small bite at 8:10pm and it was all closed up. I don't believe it was worth the price we paid for it. but it has potential.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A magic property with amazing staff. Very cool spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The room was veey comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views were spectacular. The room required tea and coffee facilities, and brrakfast had finished at 9am so I was unbale to get a coffee or breakfast by the time I went to the dining room. I would have loved an early morning coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sea view is stunning. Our room was very clean but the decor is a little tired. We only stsyed one night and it was fine. Therecwere lots of families on holiday so it must be popu
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pros: Bed was comfortable. View fantastic. Dining was excellent. Cons: BIG con, and one I couldn't avoid; the bathroom had NOT been cleaned! There was still excrement up the sides of the toilet, hair all over the floor and shower, and the sink was clogged! Overall frankly, disgusting! Management when informed the next morning, offered nothing but an apology. (it was too late the night before, we were too tired and hungry and had to let it go)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will be writing a positive review shortly but in the interim would like to pass on some confidential feedback to the owners which iis not for wider circulation Having had family connections with Ōmāpere. I am aware how difficult it is to run a profitable business particularly when tradesman have to come from Kaikohe or Kerekeri. However in Room 33 there were some minor maintenance issues which if fixed would improve ratings especially from overseas visitors.The first was a missing catch on one of the overhead windows, the second the need for replacement of the sealant around the bath which has been affected by mould, and might be interpreted as dirt Thank you for passing this message on to the manager
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

michael

Traveled 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

Traveled 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