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Whitesands

3.0 star property
Beachfront apartment for sun and fun

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Standard Studio | Terrace/patio
Apartment, Accessible (Number Four)
Apartment, Accessible (Number Four) | Private kitchenette
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Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$146
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

Explore the area

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1 Rangiputa Road, Rangiputa, Karkari Peninsula, 0483
  • Rangiputa Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Tokerau Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Karikari Peninsula
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Kaitaia (KAT)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Number Two)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
Sofa bed - double
  • 160 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Apartment, Accessible (Number Four)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Number One)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
  • 160 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Studio

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Number Three)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
Sofa bed - double
  • 160 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

3-Bedroom Apartment (2 Kings, 1 Bunk, 1 Single, 1 Sofabed)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Karkari Peninsula

Whitesands places you steps from Rangiputa Beach and within a 15-minute stroll of Karikari Peninsula. .Each apartment features a washing machine, a dining area and a sitting area. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. WiFi, a flat-screen TV and free toiletries are also available. Housekeeping is not available. .This beach apartment building offers a garden, barbecues and a picnic area. Added amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Rangiputa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Puheke Beach - 13 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Tokerau Beach - 15 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Karikari Peninsula - 17 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Maitai Bay - 23 min drive - 21.4 km

Getting around

  • Kaitaia (KAT) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Foreshores Fish and Chips - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tuatua Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Karikari Estate - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Carrington Winery And Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Carrington Estate - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Whitesands

Beachfront apartment for sun and fun
Whitesands offers its guests barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a garden. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. Whitesands also features a picnic area and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Karkari Peninsula apartment is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Whitesands offers 6 accommodations with free toiletries. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Accommodation at this 3-star apartment has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This Karkari Peninsula apartment provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (NZD 10 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 10 per day)

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total
  • Pets stay free
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms
  • One-time cleaning fee: NZD 50

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • No housekeeping service
  • Vending machine

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • 6 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 200.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 10 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 10 per day (rates may vary)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

WHITESANDS Kaitaia
WHITESANDS Apartment Karkari Peninsula
WHITESANDS Karkari Peninsula
WHITESANDS Apartment
WHITESANDS Karkari Peninsula
WHITESANDS Apartment Karkari Peninsula

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Whitesands?

Whitesands offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Whitesands?

As of 13 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whitesands on 21 Sept 2025 start from NZ$146.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Whitesands?

Yep, Whitesands has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Whitesands?

Yep, Whitesands is on Karikari Peninsula. Fun beach activities include fishing and swimming.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Whitesands?

No, Whitesands does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Whitesands?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.