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HOLIDAY AWAITS
Celebrate Amidst Coastal Beauty
With sweeping ocean and sandhills views, beachfront lawn and luxurious accommodation, our coastal resort is the ideal stage for your big day.
Explore deep-sea fishing or the harbour, cycle through stunning landscapes, and embrace the adventure amidst azure skies and sparkling waters.
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Our thoughtfully curated experiences are designed to complement your stay — offering moments of relaxation, connection and quiet enjoyment by the coast.
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The Sands 43 contemporary guest rooms including 10 Luxury Villas accommodates up to 96 Adult guests. Twenty rooms provide breathtaking sea views, panoramic stretches of sand, vibrant sunrises, and golden sunsets.
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A spacious haven of luxury and seclusion for couples. Enjoy private courtyards with hot tubs, sunloungers and dining area; indoor fires (available in winter) — your year-round idyllic retreat for romance and relaxation.
Superior Sea View
Soak in stunning harbour vistas from your private patio (ground floor) or balcony (upper floor). With direct beach access or elevated views, tranquility meets coastal charm. Six rooms form three interconnecting pairs.
2-Bedroom Beachfront
Spacious family retreat for a family of 4-5, or 4 adults just steps from the shore. Separate ocean-facing lounges with a private outside seating area are perfect for making seaside memories.
Courtyard Deluxe Room
Surrounded by lovely tropical gardens, relax on your private deck and enjoy a view of the Hokianga Heads on the rear balcony.
Courtyard Standard
Surrounded by lovely tropical gardens and featuring a private deck with seating, this room type creates a serene stay for guests.
THE SPIRIT OF THE SANDS
NATURE & CULTURE AT THE SANDS
Connect With Nature
Where mountain ridges meet sea horizons, The Sands stands as a secluded sanctuary cradled within stunning natural landscapes.
Explore the Ocean
A harbour cruise on the Hokianga Harbour is a serene and enriching experience, in one of New Zealand's most culturally and naturally significant harbours.
Adventures
From the whispers of landscapes beneath to the golden crescendo of sand as you surf down the dunes—rediscover the earth’s pulse through curated motion.
Immerse in Māori Culture
Experience, discover, and let your moments at The Sands embrace the sacred beauty and ancient sagas of Māori lore.
