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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Self-parking included
  • Pets stay free
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
The current price is AU$122
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May

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1 Rangiputa Road, Rangiputa, Karkari Peninsula, 0483
  • Place, Karikari Peninsula
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rangiputa Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ninety Mile Beach
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kaitaia (KAT)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Number One)

  • 160 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Apartment, Accessible (Number Four)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Number Two)

  • 160 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

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3-Bedroom Apartment (2 Kings, 1 Bunk, 1 Single, 1 Sofabed)

  • Sea view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Studio

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Number Three)

  • 160 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Karkari Peninsula

Located in Karkari Peninsula, Whitesands is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rangiputa Beach and Karikari Peninsula, while Butler Point Whaling Museum and Te Ahu Centre are cultural highlights. Looking to get your feet wet? Fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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What's nearby

  • Karikari Peninsula - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rangiputa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tokerau Beach - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Maitai Bay - 19 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Ninety Mile Beach - 47 min drive - 51.7 km

Getting around

  • Kaitaia (KAT) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carrington Winery And Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tuatua Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Karikari Estate - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Foreshores Fish and Chips - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Whitesands

Guests at this beach apartment building will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area. Each apartment features free WiFi, free wired Internet and a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a dining area, and other amenities include a sitting area and a flat-screen TV. Housekeeping is not available.
Whitesands offers 6 accommodations with free toiletries. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Accommodation at this 3-star apartment has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 200.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitesands pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). A cleaning fee of NZD 50.00 also applies. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Whitesands?

As of 6 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whitesands on 9 May 2026 start from AU$122, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Whitesands?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Whitesands?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Whitesands?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Whitesands located?

Nestled on the beach, this Karkari Peninsula apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Rangiputa Beach and Karikari Peninsula. Puheke Beach and Tokerau Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Whitesands Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Communication

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was great, the rooms were awesome, It was quiet and relaxing, and Lou and Tony were amazing. We will come back and we will certainly recommend it to others. Well done you guys and God bless
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely managers, great spot right by the beach
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Worth a stay stunning location

Booked last minute and the hosts were so accommodating despite having a reunion on, they made us feel so welcome and we will definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Easy access to the beach, for walks, swimming, fishing and a boat ramp. Friendly hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everyone was so helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonita

Liked: Cleanliness
Couldn’t see the water but 50 feet from it. Not a problem for us. Bed comfortable and shower worked fine. Very quiet. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Li

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

A welcoming hotel to stay at!

An amazing stay for the whole family. The owners really took their time to make us feel welcome and helped us with everything we needed. The fact that they bought a new flag since no one from Sweden been there before just to feel us welcomed says it all! A friendly hotel that wants you to enjoy your stay, what else can you look for? We are already trying to make plans to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great weekend get away with our dog at whitesand. The hotel manager was lovely and very helpful. Finding a great place that is also pet friendly is great and we will book again on our future adventures. Amazing beach right on your door step for long walks and swims or to launch your boat for a fish. Perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Disliked: Cleanliness
Property would have had a way better rating if it had of been clean it was all we needed just no clean. Owners were really lovely though
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely spot, beautiful views and easy beach access. Very quiet. Very roomy. Plenty of parking. Lacked kitchen utensils and there were no lids for pots. Knowing in advance that there were no grocery shops or dining options would have been nice (I didn't see this at time of booking, but we were told when arriving). Owners were lovely and communitive.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Roger

Disliked: Communication
If you are going to have accommodation available at least be reachable when guests arrive at your premises , admittedly I did book late in the day ,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mark and Dorte,

Liked: Cleanliness

Limited space to sit and lounge

Beach limited to low tide only, 90 percent of water very shallow, main channel very far, mostly wind from west, difficult to swim, choppy sea. Therefore, we would li,e to cancel our booking from February 17-21, Itin. No. 7308386175314.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great stay. Awesome beach. Water was still warm in April
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, the owners, the shower and the comfy beds!!! Have previously visited this place for a wedding and came back willingly. My only real downfall is that the wifi (which I paid for) dropped in and out quite frequently. Everything else was great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location to beach but note, no seaview from apartment 2. Leaking near window when it rains hard. Water tasted weird even after boiling. Water didn’t work on 2/4 of the days we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved how close it was to the beach. It had everything on it we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities
Nice quiet property check in easy nice people but bathroom old and needing replacement
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property central to beach and surrounding sites. Great owners who couldn't be more helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely accommodation, very tidy, stayed two nights, not far from Kaitaia to make trip to Cape Reinga, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful so want to come back. Just sad i felt like i over paid our stay coz they charged more for our kids that was bit stink
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

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

Most enjoyable holiday ever.

What a spot!! Right next to the beach and ramp. Beautiful white sands and safe family friendly swimming. Some of the best fishing spots in the country on your doorstep. Most hospitable motel hosts ever. Cannot rate them highly enough. One of our best holidays ever and look we forward to a return sometime soon!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Soohyun

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Deane

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023