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2 Bedroom Beachfront Apartment
56 sq m
Beach view
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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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 Twin Beds
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Luxury Villa
34 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
About the area
Omapere
On the beach.At this hotel, you'll be steps from Omapere Beach and within a 15-minute walk of Pakia Hill Lookout. Opononi Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Hokianga Harbour is within 12 miles (20 km).
What's nearby
Omapere Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Pakia Hill Lookout - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Opononi Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Hokianga Harbour - 18 min drive - 18.4 km
Motuti Marae - 92 min drive - 46.0 km
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 beachfront hotel with outdoor pool
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 meters) 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.
1 floor
43 guestrooms or units
Meeting rooms
1550 sq ft of conference space
144 sq m of conference space
Beach lounge chairs
Towels for the beach
Umbrellas for the beach
Poolside lounge chairs
Umbrellas for the pool
Conference space
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Wedding services available
Pool or billiards table
Library
Terrace
Garden
Outdoor picnic space
Bellhop
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Dining venue
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.
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.
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
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Library
Outdoor pool
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
Room amenities
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
Pay movies
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
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
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.
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25 per night.
Property payment types
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 percent
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium).
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 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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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
Rose
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Kerry
Travelled with partner
Jan 9, 2025
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)
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
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.
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.
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.
The most breathtaking view, room and facilities were lovely and clean, excellent staff and service. Would definitely stay again.
Whitney
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Ngaronoa
Travelled with partner
Jul 28, 2024
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.
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 here before, because i love the ocean view and hospitality
kylie
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary
Travelled with partner
May 22, 2024
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.
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