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The Sandcastle

4.0 star property
Cabin with free parking, near Golden Bay

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Property grounds
Design Double Room | Garden view
Design Tent | Private kitchen
View from property
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$90
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr

Explore the area

Map
32 Haile Lane, Pohara, 7172
  • Pohara Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Tata Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Abel Tasman National Park
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Design Double Room | Garden view

Design Double Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • Studio
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Chalet - sleeps 4

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Chalet - sleeps 6

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Design Tent

Design Tent

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Pohara

At The Sandcastle you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Pohara Beach and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Golden Bay. .Free WiFi, free wired Internet and flat-screen TVs are featured in all 6 individually decorated cabins. Minibars provide refreshments, and in-room dining is easy with amenities like fridges, microwaves and stovetops. Additionally, room service and rainfall showerheads are available.
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What's nearby

  • Pohara Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Golden Bay - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Tata Beach - 12 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Abel Tasman National Park - 15 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Totaranui Beach - 44 min drive - 22.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wholemeal Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Roots Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dangerous Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Brigand Cafe Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪De-Lish Delicatessen - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Sandcastle

Cabin with free parking, near Golden Bay
The Sandcastle offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Sandcastle also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.

This 4-star Pohara cabin is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
The Sandcastle offers 6 accommodations with minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead.

This Pohara cabin provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Playground

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee: NZD 5 per person
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck/patio
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Pets stay free

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 6 units
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: from approximately NZD 5 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Sandcastle Cabin Pohara
Sandcastle Pohara
The Sandcastle Cabin
The Sandcastle Pohara
The Sandcastle Cabin Pohara

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Sandcastle?

The Sandcastle offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sandcastle?

As of 26 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sandcastle on 6 Apr 2025 start from NZ$90.43, 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.

Is parking available at The Sandcastle?

Yep, The Sandcastle has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Sandcastle?

Yep, The Sandcastle is a short 19-minute walk from Pohara Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Sandcastle?

No, The Sandcastle does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Sandcastle?

Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

The Sandcastle Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Francis L

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was so kind with us, good spot to take rest, enyoy the views and the beach
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was friendly and had unexpected but great entertainment for the kids
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was layed back and owner very friendly and helpful 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like rustic charm then this could be the place for you. The cabin had a lot of natural grain wood finish if that's your thing, natural quiet surroundings, horses and an outdoor pizza oven. The owner is very friendly and check out times are very relaxed. Will definitely stay there again if we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great having the hall.The table tennis and the piano were awesome for the children and adults to play in on a wet weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Leon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good basic but spacious accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything about the place 😌
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second time staying at this property, we even had the very same cabin. Steve, the host was fantastic. He made it nice and simple for our late arrival and popped in to check if we needed anything in the morning. We will absolutely stay here again. Fantastic location surrounded by nature. Thanks again Steve.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Julia and John

Travelled with partner
It's in a magical location with a special atmosphere all of it's own. If you look past the cobwebs, spiders and walls in desperate need of a paint, the important amenities (sheets, kitchen, floor, toilet) were clean. An enjoyable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

CHINTAN RAMANBHAI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good, could book and stay for staying purpose. Has Yoga available for mornings.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful quaint place. Owner Steven is extremely friendly and helpful. Very welcoming and accommodating. We loved our stay there. Good value for money -
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Dee

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
After our room had been given to another party the owner did correct this. The chalet was filthy. Dust, mould, filthy dush brush, spiders in the bathroom, stain on the bunk sheet, broken window latch meant we couldnt shut it, door didnt lock. The room was warm with 2x heaters and the area quiet apart from mice in the ceiling at night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cute little cabin needs a good scrub
Cute little cabin and had everything we needed but thick cobwebs inside the windows with spiders, dirty inside window frames and kitchen shelves, some dirty and smelly towels, some dishes dirty, outside furniture and deck mildew - could have easily been a wonderful stay but this made it very average. Sorry guys, someone needs to give Cabin 2 a good clean and then it would be wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stphen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
A very comfortable and friendly place to stay. Steve, the host, is a great guy and he does everything he can to make your stay a great one.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

christian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un très bel endroit où il faut penser à réserver à l'avance pour profiter du cadre exceptionnel et de la région.

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot with a very friendly host
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Joy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Steve thoughtful of old peoples needs and gave us a ramp up and some milk for the morning. Enjoyed the birdsong in the morning and ducklings and puppies and horses . Could oil squeaky doors to quieten toilet visits in the night and no smoke alarm
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Tina-Anne

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful surroundings, a perfect place to just unwind and relax.. wake up to bird song .. Steve the manager was very friendly and obliging
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shayna

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at sand castles, it has everything we need and had some are homely feel , I just wish I had of known to bring shower soap, but the stay was perfect for what we needed and the kids loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our family loved our stay in one of the cute cottages. It had a pretty outlook. The owner is very friendly and happy to answer any questions. It is very well located to visit near by beautiful beaches and many other tourist sites.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Peaceful place
The place was very easy to find and close to beautiful places. The owner was very friendly. The cabin was really cute and it has everything we needed. We had a nice view of the ocean and the mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022