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The Sandcastle

Cabin with free parking, near Golden Bay

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Barbecue grill
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is S$67
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun

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32 Haile Lane, Pohara, 7172
  • Pohara Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Tata Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Abel Tasman National Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Takaka (KTF)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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Design Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Chalet - sleeps 6

  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Pohara

Located in Pohara, The Sandcastle is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Golden Bay and Abel Tasman National Park.

What's nearby

  • Pohara Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Golden Bay - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ligar Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Tata Beach - 12 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Abel Tasman National Park - 15 min drive - 11.6 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

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 barbecues 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 fridges and microwaves.
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.

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

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Laundry
Outdoor space
Breakfast available

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Breakfast fee: from 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 that 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 ratings system.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sandcastle pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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?

Checkout 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 miles (5 km) of Golden Bay and Ligar Bay Beach. Tata Beach and Golden Bay Museum & Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

The Sandcastle Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 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

9.6/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great hospitality, lovely and great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Always feels like home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very peaceful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

SARAH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

8/10 Good

Jenny

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

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

10/10 Excellent

Selena

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

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

8/10 Good

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Stphen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
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

8/10 Good

CHINTAN RAMANBHAI

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

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Liked: Communication
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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
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: Room comfort, communication
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

6/10 Okay

Dee

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

Francis L

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

10/10 Excellent

Juan

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