The Sands Hotel Hokianga, Omapere
About the Hotel
Rooms and Amenities
The Sands Hotel Hokianga offers 43 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. All guestrooms include complimentary wireless Internet access. Room options include Beach Front Studios with satellite TV and tea/coffee facilities, Courtyard Standard rooms with private patios, and Courtyard Deluxe rooms with private decks. Superior Sea View rooms, located on two floors, feature harbor views, patios or balconies. Two Bedroom Beachfront Rooms include a queen bed, two single beds, and a lounge area; rollaway beds are available for children under 12. Villas provide private courtyards with hot tubs, outdoor showers, king size beds, walk-in wardrobes, and monsoon showers.
Dining at The Sands
The hotel features two restaurants. Guests can sample regional cuisine made from locally grown produce. The House Bar & Bistro offers meals with a view. Bryers Room Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant, features garden views and offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, catering to vegan, vegetarian, and other dietary requirements. The restaurant serves cooked-to-order breakfasts on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM. The Bryers Restaurant and Bar is open seven days a week, with beverage service and a lighter bar menu from 5:00 PM. Outdoor dining accommodates up to 100 guests, while indoor dining seats up to 60.
Leisure and Activities
Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool and garden. Guests can discover landscapes and flora and fauna in the Waipoua Forest and marvel at the 2,000-year-old Kauri tree, Tane Mahuta. Nearby attractions include Manea Footprints of Kupe, where guests can learn about Maori culture, and the Koutu Boulders. The hotel has access to an outdoor pool, and a garden. The Heads Hokianga offers 43 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards.
Location and Access
Located in Hokianga, 3 hours north of Auckland and 1.5 hours west of Paihia, The Sands Hotel Hokianga is 85 km from Bay of Islands. The hotel is near forests and the Hokianga Harbour area, featuring forests, sand dunes, and a sandbar. Nearby landmarks include Pakanae (5 km), Waiotemarama Loop Track (4.5 km), and Pakia Hill Lookout (1.5 km). The Koutu Boulders are a 25-minute drive from the hotel. The hotel is near the ancient Kauri tree forests.
Services Available
The hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. The Sands provides three event spaces for conferences, meetings, and events, with catering services provided by Bryers Restaurant for morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea. The hotel provides facilities such as daily housekeeping, a fireplace, a fax machine, photocopying, and a printer.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Billiard tables
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
