My husband and I stayed at the Sands for a romantic trip away and it was fantastic on every level. The location is incredible and the staff were so lovely being very accommodating to all our needs. This was our first time to Tutukaka and we had such a great experience that we will be a regular from now on.... More

I could not fault The Sands. I stayed there with my husband for our wedding anniversary and it was magic. The staff were very attentive and met our needs while also repecting our privacy. I would go so far to stay that I wish we had discovered this place before our wedding as it would be an ideal wedding venue.... More

The magic of the view (only barely tempered the sub-par furnishings, limp and lumpy mattresses, and stained towels) was cruelly shattered when the we were ordered to leave well before checkout time. We vacated the room and, while waiting for our cab outside on the deck, we were unceremoniously booted off the property without even the tiniest attempt at civility.... More

we stayed in a two bedroom apartment. Furnishings were basic, but more than acceptable. location was amazing. Few feet from the sea. Be warned it is a few miles awa from Tutukaka. We got a taxi as we fancied a drink, but you really need a car to stay here. A thoroughly enjoyable two night stay. More