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The Sands Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel in Omapere with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine, beach views
Property grounds
Superior Beachfront King Room | View from room
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
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
$74 nightly
The total price is $87
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees

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Superior Beachfront King Room | View from room

Superior Beachfront King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 388 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Courtyard Standard | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Courtyard Standard

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Bedroom Beachfront Apartment | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Bedroom Beachfront Apartment

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Courtyard Deluxe | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Courtyard Deluxe

Highlights

Soundproofed
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Beachfront King or Twin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 301 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Villa | Private spa tub

Luxury Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Heating
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
334 State Highway 12, Omapere, 0473

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
  • Hokianga Harbour - 17 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Kai Iwi Lakes - 57 min drive - 86.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Opononi Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Landing Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Opo Takeaways - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Boar & Marlin - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Morrell's Café - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Sands Hotel

Situated on the bay, The Sands Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Omapere. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Bryers Room Restaurant, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. This eco-certified hotel also features a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 43 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (4 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (1550 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Bryers Room Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 35 to 35 for adults, and NZD 17.5 to 17.5 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3.5 percent

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 16 2025 to October 23 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Breakfast
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from September 16 2025 to November 27 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Select guestrooms

Alternate facilities will be available offsite during the renovation.

Renovation work will only be conducted on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 25 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 30 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from October to April

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium).

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Sands Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Sands Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The pool will be unavailable from September 16 2025 to October 23 2025 (dates subject to change).

Are pets allowed at The Sands Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Sands Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Sands Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at The Sands Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and horseback riding. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a seasonal outdoor pool and a picnic area. The Sands Hotel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Sands Hotel?

Yes, Bryers Room Restaurant offers beachfront dining, local cuisine, and garden views.

What's the area around The Sands Hotel like?

The Sands Hotel is located on the waterfront, a short 14-minute walk from Pakia Hill Lookout and 4 minutes' walk from Omapere Beach.

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Reviews

The Sands Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The beach location was a highlight, with many guests praising the beautiful views, proximity to the ocean, and lovely beach walks. (12 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great location beautiful everything
Kelly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super friendly staff, nice quiet surroundings
Dining within .....
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location, very quiet and peaceful area, lovely food & very friendly staff
Tim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning views and scenery. Wonderful staff and relaxed atmosphere. Beautiful meal in the restaurant.
Roweena, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the stay, it was quiet and serene and exactly what we were looking for in a weekend.
Tracey-Lee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We came for one day and stayed for two just love the location.
Don, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were friendly and accommodating. Gorgeous views of the harbour.
Teunisje, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our short stay at the Sands and would definitely go back again
Mary, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful spot Friendly staff
Jan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, tidy and beautifully renovated room. Enjoyed the meals. We had a great time. See you again soon.
Katrina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Right on the water, and the rooms have been recently updated. Fantastic for my one night stay.
Meghan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beauty setting with the view over the harbour. Awesome staff.
Alan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning property in a Stunning location.
Neil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We would definitely recommend booking this accommodation. The staff and service were amazing, the cleanliness of the property overall was great and we had everything we needed and also definitely recommend booking in for the dinner service, the food and service were amazing.
Raukura, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay. The room was veey comfortable!
sandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended
Mike, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent services
Kelliasta, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful building. Reception staff very welcoming.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It is a little isolated but the place has everything and it's by the beach
Jean-Philippe, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Magic spot. Great hotel restaurant on the coast. Sunshine, beautiful views and excellent service. Room was simple but lovely too.
Sarah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful views, quiet, great helpful staff. A lack of a decent quality outdoor seating set to match the gorgeous views was a real shame.
Linda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The veiw
Sam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a view! we had stayed here a few years back on a bike trip so really wanted to stay again and relax. Great food, the property is getting a bit of a face life and you can see the effort going in to get it back to a very high level
Barrie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very happy thanks
Aaron, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

No complaints.
Henry, 1-night trip