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The Sands Hotel

3.0 star property

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Breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine, beach views
Property grounds
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Luxury Villa | Private spa tub
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr

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334 State Highway 12, Omapere, 0473
  • Place, Omapere Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pakia Hill Lookout
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Kai Iwi Lakes
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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2 Bedroom Beachfront Apartment

2 Bedroom Beachfront Apartment

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Courtyard Standard

Courtyard Standard

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

Superior Beachfront King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

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Luxury Villa | Private spa tub

Luxury Villa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Courtyard Deluxe

Courtyard Deluxe

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

About the area

Omapere

The Sands Hotel places you steps from Omapere Beach and within a 15-minute stroll of Pakia Hill Lookout. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, The Sands Restaurant, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Omapere hotel include Opononi Beach and Hokianga Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Omapere Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pakia Hill Lookout - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Opononi Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Kai Iwi Lakes - 52 min drive - 86.0 km
  • Ngawha Springs - 53 min drive - 76.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Opononi Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Opo Takeaways - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Boar & Marlin - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tane Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Opononi Hotel - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Sands Hotel

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 terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Sands Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Omapere hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • 1550 sq ft of conference space
  • 144 sq. m of conference space
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Sands Hotel offers 43 accommodations with designer toiletries and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels, pay-per-view films and Netflix. This Omapere hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 37.50 to 37.50 for adults and NZD 18.75 to 18.75 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • The Sands Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • 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

More

  • 1 floor
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 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 - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 35.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per night.

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 buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 37.50 to 37.50 for adults and NZD 18.75 to 18.75 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per day
  • 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

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 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. 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium) guidelines.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in April.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Sands Hotel?

The Sands Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sands Hotel?

As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sands Hotel on 10 Apr 2026 start from NZ$162, 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 The Sands Hotel?

Yep, The Sands Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Sands Hotel?

Yep, The Sands Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Omapere Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, body boarding and kayaking. You can also find boat tours.

Does The Sands Hotel have a pool?

The Sands Hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from October to April).

Is The Sands Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, laundry facilities and a picnic area, it's no surprise that The Sands Hotel is a hit with families.

Does The Sands Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is on offer on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Sands Hotel?

No, The Sands Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Sands Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Sands Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at The Sands Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 186 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ray

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Amro

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was one of the worst hotel stays I have ever experienced. We booked a two bedroom villa and were given a single studio instead, with no explanation and no apology. Only after repeatedly pushing did they offer a so called solution, which involved splitting us into two separate rooms far apart, one of them with no view at all. They advertise WiFi in every room. Our room had no WiFi at all. We reported this issue more than 10 times during our stay. Each time we were told someone would be sent to fix it. Nobody ever showed up. I had to rely entirely on prepaid mobile data just to check work and could not upload anything the entire stay. Cleanliness was extremely poor. The room clearly had not been properly cleaned before our arrival, nor during the stay. The floors were so dirty that you could not walk barefoot. It felt neglected and poorly maintained. The property also advertises a gym, which does not exist. The photos online are misleading. The only positive is the location and view, but that does not come close to compensating for the lack of basic services, broken promises, and poor management. No accountability, no ownership of issues, and no compensation offered. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome view Hotel undergoing renovations, found out after booking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Louise G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such a lovely stay - room had great amenities and totally private. Felt like an island resort!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

MARYANNE, Las Vegas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location but a few issues with room. Bed that was two singles put together as a king was on wheels which weren’t locked off so bed kept moving around on wood floor. Door to room did not close properly. Air conditioning shut down after first half an hour at night,unable to reactivate . No phone in room to notify front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay at the Sands Hotel. The apartment/room was exceptionally clean, modern and spacious. We had an amazing view of the Harbour and easy access to the beachfront. The resturant was great, with friendly and accommodating staff. The pool was pristine too. We already planning another trip back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Easy access to beach. Nice little deck through ranch slider door facing morning sun. Nice tiled renovated bathroom and good shower pressure although no shower door or curtain. Spacious room but no easy chairs. Smoke detector base fitted but the actual detector unit was missing. Staff didn't get back to us after we raised the matter twice. Very poor lighting making reading impossible at night. Collection of mis-matched furniture. Kettle perched on fridge and tea making essentials in a cupboard 3 metres away. No outdoor lighting made walking around the complex unsafe after dark. No allocated car parking and current renovation work made parking more difficult. Not good value at $230 per night compared to other Northland accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Lesley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room we booked unavailable , very hard to adjust to as max is a special time and sharing space was important.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Len, Oakland

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were friendly and helpful. Hotel is going through some renovations all for the better. We had room 8 which had been redone with lovely view to the water. While there was a hotpot for tea, would have appreciated a coffee maker in the room. Restaurant had great bar, steak, and calamari.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommadation, staff lovely, restaurant perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Harald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed for one night in a room close to the beach without breakfast. Dinner was ok. Service was friendly. There is a lot of building/refurbishing work going on….
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Cousins

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful location - right on the beach! Lovely big room with a huge bed and beautiful views. Friendly and welcoming staff - I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy room. Excellent location and views to the harbour Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lysanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. The room was clean, well decorated and comfortable. The people were friendly and kind, the meal we ate was spectacular and the view was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne, Windham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had fallen in love with the Sands Hotel in an earlier overnight visit (2023). The ocean view from the room was exceptional and the weather was pleasant so we slept with the doors open listening the to ocean and the breeze. Staff was wonderful and meals were good. Folks went above and beyond by being able to make up an ad hoc dinner when the power was out - delicious fish dinner by candlelight. There was a decent number of construction projects underway so it looks like the hotel will only get better.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness
When we arrived the lady at the reception told us that we would have got an upgrade. First we were happy about that. But when we came into the room we asked ourselves how a room without an upgrade would have been. The room was so dirty - everywhere spider webs, spiders and mosquitoes. In the bathroom the plaster has flaked off the ceiling. In the room there was only one chair. The room was dark because there was a big plant in front of the window. For the breakfast either we had to pay 36 dollars per person, what we didn't do. To have breakfast in the room was nearly impossible, because there was no cutlery and plates at all. The balcony was so small that there only fits one small table and two chairs. And around us was everything under construction. We were looking forward to a comfortable nice place but what we found was a place where we were happy, when we could leave. Regarding the price for it it was absolutely not appropriate. The only good things were the beds - they were comfortable and the dinner in the restaurant with a nice meal an a beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room overlooked the water. The room was average. I didn’t think it was value for money. No fruit in my dessert which was advertised on the menu.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Staff were lovely.Room cleanliness was great. There was a bit of chaos around the grounds due to renovations but this was overlooked due to the great location. Views over the harbour & out to sea were beautiful and restful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view from our room
View from our room at The Sands Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Maree

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel under construction. Restaurant meal options poor has no permanent kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025