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The Sands Hotel

3.0 star property

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Breakfast, dinner served; local cuisine, beach views
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Property grounds
Superior Beachfront King Room | View from room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
$133
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21

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334 State Highway 12, Omapere, 0473
  • Place, Omapere Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pakia Hill Lookout
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Opononi Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

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7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 603 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Courtyard Standard

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Beachfront King Room | View from room

Superior Beachfront King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Courtyard Deluxe

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Sands Hotel

3-star Omapere hotel with restaurant
When you stay at this beach hotel you can enjoy umbrellas and sun loungers.
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.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 1550 square feet (144 square meters) include conference space. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. Concierge services and wedding services can be provided. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Sands Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Bryers Room Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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 35 to 35 for adults and NZD 17.50 to 17.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bryers Room Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from September 16 2025 to December 14 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 35 to 35 for adults, and NZD 17.5 to 17.5 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October to April
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Reviews

The Sands Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 135 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, very friendly in all departments. Beautiful dinner and lovely buffet breakfast. This property is recently undergoing some renovations and even though we loved it as it is it’s going to be very special when finished. Right on the beach, spectacular sunsets.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and the location is superb - we had a lovely outlook to the sea. However, I was cold when I went to bed even with the heat pump on, and there was no spare blanket to add to the bedding. Reception was closed so I had to layer up with day clothes over PJ's.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mid renos but all good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It's a great location and staff but the property is run down. The restaurant has prices that would be high in Auckland and the food is average.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely setting
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The veiw
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, tidy and beautifully renovated room. Enjoyed the meals. We had a great time. See you again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location beautiful everything
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Westland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, nice quiet surroundings
Dining within .....
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roweena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views and scenery. Wonderful staff and relaxed atmosphere. Beautiful meal in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beauty setting with the view over the harbour. Awesome staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very happy thanks
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Amenities
All good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Teunisje

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and accommodating. Gorgeous views of the harbour.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Henry

Traveled with partner
No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property starting to get tired
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at The Sands

Top choice for Omapere/Opononi stay. Large establishment with beachfront and courtyard units. We appreciated being upgraded to the Beachfront. Idyllic sitting in our patio area enjoying the seaview. Nice Bar and Restaurant with a deck to enjoy the good weather and sunsets. Plenty of free parking. Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arepiha

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location Location Location

Location its all about location. Superb views of the Hokianga harbour, the golden sands and the friendly atmosphere of the staff from the moment of arrival until departure. The rooms are spacious and very clean. Very satisfied with the whole experience which made the weekend very enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025