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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
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Exterior
Design Tent | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Barbecue grill
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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
Refrigerator
  • 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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Chalet - sleeps 6

Highlights

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

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Design Tent

Design Tent

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
32 Haile Lane, Pohara, 7172

What's nearby

  • Pohara Beach - 19 min walk
  • Tata Beach - 12 min drive
  • Abel Tasman National Park - 15 min drive
  • Wainui Falls - 15 min drive
  • Totaranui Beach - 44 min drive

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
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free cabin has a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a picnic area. All 6 individually decorated cabins provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and minibars. For a bit of entertainment, flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves.
The Sandcastle offers 6 accommodations with minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Playground

Food and drink

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

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee: NZD 5 per person
  • Minibar
  • Room service (limited hours)

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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Breakfast fee: approximately NZD 5 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sandcastle pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sandcastle?

As of Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sandcastle on Mar 4, 2025 start from CA $99.42, excluding 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 The Sandcastle?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sandcastle?

Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Sandcastle?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Sandcastle located?

Situated near the beach, this cabin is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Pohara Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Golden Bay and Ligar Bay Beach. Tata Beach and Te Waikoropupu Springs are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Sandcastle Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Great hospitality, lovely and great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Always feels like home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Super location. Unique property, we loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Very peaceful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

SARAH

Lovely people & location! Very fun & friendly. Paradise for the kids & dog. Great value. Steve and staff were exceptionally hospitable. We loved Pizza night. Our cabin was very clean, comfortable and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

A repeat visit to the Sandcastle for us, we have always enjoyed it but now after a refurb it is even cleaner and better value. Excellent start to 2025.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

It was layed back and owner very friendly and helpful 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selena

It was friendly and had unexpected but great entertainment for the kids
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

8/10 Good

Leon

Good basic but spacious accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked everything about the place 😌
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Beautiful spot with a very friendly host
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Constance

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

CHINTAN RAMANBHAI

Good, could book and stay for staying purpose. Has Yoga available for mornings.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stphen

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

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Shayna

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

8/10 Good

Julia and John

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

10/10 Excellent

Kris

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

8/10 Good

Tina-Anne

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

8/10 Good

Joy

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

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: 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

6/10 Okay

Dee

Liked: 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

8/10 Good

Allan

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis L

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024