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The Sands Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with outdoor pool

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Breakfast and dinner served
Luxury Villa | Private spa tub
Property grounds
On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Beachfront King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Villa | Private spa tub

Luxury Villa

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

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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 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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 - 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
  • ‪Opononi Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Morrell's Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tane Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Sands Hotel

3-star 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 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
  • Meeting 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 hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels, pay movies, and Netflix. This Omapere hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 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 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

Things to do

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

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
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 percent 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 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 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 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
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 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. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    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 9:00 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Sands Hotel to the airport?

The Sands Hotel is 57.9 mi (110-min drive) away from the Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sands Hotel on Jun 2, 2026 start from CA $160, excluding 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.

Does The Sands Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Sands Hotel.

How close is The Sands Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Sands Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Sands Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 37.50 and 37.50 for adults, NZD 18.75 and 18.75 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Sands Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Sands Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Sands Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Sands Hotel have a pool?

The Sands Hotel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Does The Sands Hotel have a restaurant?

The Sands Hotel is home to The Sands Restaurant, which features local cuisine, ocean views, and a beachfront location.

Does The Sands Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Sands Hotel to downtown Omapere?

The Sands Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Omapere.

The Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 200 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful views for the waterfront 2 bedroom suite. Large rooms, good stone materials but the layout was clumsy. The AC unit was in the living room, but there were no air vents in the master bedroom. The master bedroom had a sink in the middle of the room off to the side, which made entry to the separate shower and separate toilet, awkward. These rooms used to have a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave and stove top. Now just a small refrigerator and tea kettle.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Paula

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic Location King Room Amazing views. Restaurant food so good. Staff all the best & we will be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

sandeep

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff,ambience,room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Gerhard

Travelled with partner
Great to see some room renovations at The Sands. However, the new walk-in shower in 20 has nowhere to put the shampoo, conditioner or body wash dispensers in practical reach. On top of it, the cheap plastic shower rose is already leaking, spraying water everywhere. With thin bedroom walls, the snorer next door made this overnight stay unforgettable for all the wrong reasons.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really beautiful setting and we had a lovely big room with a great view. The staff were all very friendly and willing to help if needed. Breakfast quality was just ok - didn’t match dinner, which was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, clean room and nice amenities. The staff was friendly as well
Corner room 24
View from look out
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

DC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed in a 2 bedroom suite… Fantastic Master Bedroom, Living Room 2 showers and baths. Impeccably decorated. Large, large shower enclosure. The managers (husband and wife) running the place were great. Views out the windows and sliding glass door were straight at the beach and bay ( nobody or thing blocked any of the views
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

sue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room overlooking harbour
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view and clean and tidy rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Friendly staff. Modern room and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ray

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Modern room, clean and comfortable. Luxury bathroom. Restaurant very good. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Myriam

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Wonderful view, friendly stuff and good restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights 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