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Whitesands

3.0 star property
Beach apartment in Karkari Peninsula with free parking

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Standard Studio | Terrace/patio
Aerial view
Property entrance
Apartment, Accessible (Number Four) | Private kitchenette
Apartment, Accessible (Number Four)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar

Explore the area

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1 Rangiputa Road, Rangiputa, Karkari Peninsula, 0483
  • Rangiputa Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Karikari Peninsula
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Puheke Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Kaitaia (KAT)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Number Two)

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Number Two)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
Sofa bed
  • 160 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Apartment, Accessible (Number Four)

Apartment, Accessible (Number Four)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Number One)

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Number One)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
  • 160 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Studio | Living area

Standard Studio

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
Private bathroom
  • Studio
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Number Three)

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Number Three)

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Number Three)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
Sofa bed
  • 160 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for 3-Bedroom Apartment (2 Kings, 1 Bunk, 1 Single, 1 Sofabed)

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Karkari Peninsula

Whitesands places you steps from Rangiputa Beach and within a 15-minute stroll of Karikari Peninsula. .Each apartment features a washing machine, a dining area and a sitting area. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. WiFi, a flat-screen TV and free toiletries are also available. Housekeeping is not available. .This beach apartment building offers a garden, barbecues and a picnic area. Added amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Rangiputa Beach - 1 min walk
  • Karikari Peninsula - 11 min walk
  • Puheke Beach - 11 min drive
  • Tokerau Beach - 12 min drive
  • Matai Bay Beach - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Kaitaia (KAT) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Foreshores Fish and Chips - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Karikari Estate - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Carrington Estate - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Whitesands

Beach apartment in Karkari Peninsula with free parking
Whitesands offers its guests barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a garden. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. Whitesands also features a picnic area and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Karkari Peninsula apartment is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
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.

This Karkari Peninsula apartment provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • White sand beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (NZD 10 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 10 per day)

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total
  • Pets stay free

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • No housekeeping service
  • Vending machine

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • 6 units
  • Garden

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 9 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 2 pets

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 200.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 10 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 10 per day (rates may vary)

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, 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 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, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. 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

WHITESANDS Kaitaia
WHITESANDS Apartment Karkari Peninsula
WHITESANDS Karkari Peninsula
WHITESANDS Apartment
WHITESANDS Karkari Peninsula
WHITESANDS Apartment Karkari Peninsula

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Whitesands?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Whitesands?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whitesands on 25 Mar 2025 start from AU$130.77, 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 Whitesands?

Yep, Whitesands has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Whitesands?

Yep, Whitesands is a short 1-minute walk from Rangiputa Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing and swimming.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Whitesands?

No, Whitesands does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Whitesands?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Whitesands Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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

8/10 Good

Suzanne

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ruth

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

4/10 Poor

Deane

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

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness

6/10 Okay

Roger

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely managers, great spot right by the beach

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

M

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Peter, New Plymouth, NZ

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim, NZ

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

4/10 Poor

Mark and Dorte,, Whangaparaoa

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