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Sandcastles on Tay - Mt Maunganui Holiday Home

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A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A bedroom with two beds, a sofa, and a window with curtains.
A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and a sink.
A modern bathroom with a skylight, a shower, a toilet, a sink, and a wooden vanity.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Your cosy retreat
    Guests love the top-rated, comfortable rooms for a restful stay.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bay of Plenty

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet access
  • Self-parking included
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Mt Maunganui, Tauranga
  • Place, Blake Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Mount Mainstreet
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Maunganui Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Tauranga

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Mount Maunganui, a neighbourhood in Tauranga. Mount Hot Pools and Mount Maunganui Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Baywave TECT Aquatic & Leisure Centre and Baycourt Community & Arts Centre. Tenpin Tauranga and Waimarino Adventure Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Mt Maunganui, Tauranga

What's nearby

  • Blake Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • beach near Blake Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mount Surf Museum - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • The Mount Mainstreet - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Maunganui Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fife Lane Kitchen & Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Thai2Go Restaurant and Takeaways - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Salt Water - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Latitude 37 - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandcastles on Tay - Mt Maunganui Holiday Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandcastles on Tay - Mt Maunganui Holiday Home?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandcastles on Tay - Mt Maunganui Holiday Home on 10 Feb 2027 start from £649, 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 Sandcastles on Tay - Mt Maunganui Holiday Home?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandcastles on Tay - Mt Maunganui Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandcastles on Tay - Mt Maunganui Holiday Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandcastles on Tay - Mt Maunganui Holiday Home located?

Located in Mount Maunganui, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bay of Plenty and Blake Park. Mount Surf Museum and The Mount Mainstreet are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing easy stay

Property was perfect for us, fenced for our little dog, clean and tidy. Great location, easy parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciate you choosing Bachcare for your holiday. Guest feedback is always valued, and if there is anything we can do to make future stays even better, we'd love to hear from you. Thank you again for staying with us. We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway in the future. Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall the home had everything we were after, lots of room and close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re pleased to hear the home had everything you needed and that its location worked well for your stay. We’d love to welcome you back again. Reputation & Resolutions Coordinators.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close walk to beach and cafe. Short drive to all restaurants, bars and shops.

Overall experience excellent with no flaws or obvious areas for improvement
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2026
Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciate you choosing Bachcare for your holiday. We always welcome guest feedback, so if there is anything we can do to make future stays even better, we'd love to hear from you. Thank you again for staying with us. We hope to welcome you back for another getaway in the future. Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family Weekend away

The space was perfect for us and the underfloor heating a bonus in winter. Our young lab, loved having her space in the garden too and the walks to the beach were short and sweet. We will most definitely love to stay there again. The house was well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thanks for leaving us a lovely review, Lisa. Glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us - Scotty
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
We found the property to be satisfactory although starting to show its age.Some issues with window hardware and taps and waste in upstairs bathroom. The location is handy to Mt Maunganui town centre and a supermarket close by. Covered parking for 1 vehicle a bonus. Chris & Bob, Auckland.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunshine

Beautiful and clean Great neighbourhood very close to the beach very handy to the malls and supermarket. Only thing on the rainy day couldn’t access Netflix Otherwise great stay truely relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Superb location

This house was an absolute winner for us! Spacious, clean, warm and perfect location! Fabulous communication made it so easy and hassle free. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review Justine! Sounds like you all had an amazing time away at Sandcastles on Tay and we can’t wait to host you again sometime in the near future! - Scotty
Verified review

8/10 Good

Home away from

Had a good weekend break. A home away from home with the beach just down the road. Only negative in todays day and age was the Wifi/internet signal was very poor, not to much of a problem on a short stay but on a longer stay maybe. Will definately recommend this property if you want a home away from home stay in Mt Muanganui.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review James! Sounds like you all had an amazing time away at Sandcastles on Tay and we can’t wait to host you again sometime in the near future! - Scotty
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