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The Sandcastle

4.0 star property
Cabin in Pohara

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Enjoy your visit to Pohara with a stay at The Sandcastle. Guests will have free perks like WiFi, self parking, and wired internet. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • 6 smoke-free cabins
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Playground

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Chalet - sleeps 4

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Chalet - sleeps 6

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Design Double Room | Garden view

Design Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Design Tent

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
32 Haile Lane, Pohara, 7172

What's nearby

  • Pohara Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Tata Beach - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Abel Tasman National Park - 16 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Abel Tasman Coast Track - 16 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Kaiteriteri Beach - 48 min drive - 70.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wholemeal Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Molly B’s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Countryard cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dangerous Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Roots Bar - ‬12 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

Enjoy your visit to Pohara with a stay at The Sandcastle. Guests will have free perks like WiFi, self parking, and wired internet. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

At a glance

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Property size

    • 6 cabins
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time ends: anytime
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Check-out instructions

    • The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
    • Remove personal items
    • Turn off the lights
    • It's really helpful to check payment is confirmed. Thanks
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
PETS

Pets

    • Pets stay free
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Playground

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

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

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite service
  • Table tennis

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Pets stay free

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 6 rooms
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 5 per person

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

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 accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

This property is professionally cleaned.

Also known as

Sandcastle Cabin Pohara

Sandcastle Pohara

The Sandcastle Cabin

The Sandcastle Pohara

The Sandcastle Cabin Pohara

Frequently asked questions

Does The Sandcastle offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Sandcastle does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Sandcastle?

Yes, pets stay free.

Is parking offered on site at The Sandcastle?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Sandcastle?

Check-in ends: anytime. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What is there to do at The Sandcastle and nearby?

The Sandcastle has a picnic area and a garden.

Does The Sandcastle have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, this cabin features a deck or patio.

What's the area around The Sandcastle like?

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

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Reviews

The Sandcastle Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The beach is within a short walking distance from the property, offering a tranquil and beautiful spot to enjoy. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Owners were very friendly and helpful!
Patricia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay, the host gave a very kind upgrade and I felt like it was a night staying with friends. It was pizza night and so fun with live music and socializing.
Gayla, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

If you are looking for a funky, organic, hide away near the beach but aware from conventional concrete accommodation, this is a fantastic spot. Steve makes you feel very welcome, with beautiful gardens. This is a bohemian dream. Appreciate its eccentricity and its family and dog friendly vibes
james, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful host. Pizza occasion was great. The cabin was comfortable, with good kitchen facilities. We could have stayed another week.
Lyndon, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The owner was so kind with us, good spot to take rest, enyoy the views and the beach
Juan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Relaxed , clean and comfortable cabins. Lovely garden , plenty of car parking, walking distance to the beach . Quiet area , can have a good sleep. Heaters in cabin for chilly nights that work really well. Good shower water pressure. Steve is a great host! Very friendly and would do anything to make sure our stay was comfortable.
Laura, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Super location. Unique property, we loved it.
Gary, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It was layed back and owner very friendly and helpful 🙂
Jenny, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very peaceful and friendly
Catherine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place, affordable, beautiful nature around, really nice host. Not far to next town. I recommend it!
Christian, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was friendly and had unexpected but great entertainment for the kids
Selena, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

nice friendy people.
Peter Joseph, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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 -
Angela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Philip, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Darren, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
SARAH, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great having the hall.The table tennis and the piano were awesome for the children and adults to play in on a wet weekend.
Constance, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kris, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

This property is at a beautiful location. The accommodation has a lovely stream in front. Seaview and (native) trees. The cabin looks nice but wasn't overly clean and could do with some love and maintenance. Unfortunately there was a course happening right in front of the cabin we stayed in, this course was on exactly during the time of our stay. We experienced this as disturbing and didn't add to a pleasant peaceful stay.
Elizabeth Cornelia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed here with my parents and 2 month old baby - it was glorious! So tranquil. A really special place. Easy walk to the beach and nearby eateries. Backing onto the mountains, so super quiet. Host was so nice and accommodating. Cooked us all lovely pizzas in the outdoor oven (be sure to give him a days warning, though!) Free yoga and massages. And lots of beautiful sights within easy driving distance. Complete bliss. And super good value for money. Please book here! You won’t regret it!!
Jessica, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Charming 'Old School' Holiday Cabins

We loved our cabin at The Sandcastle. It was spacious and had a rustic old holiday camp feel about it. If you are expecting pristine modern accommodation, this is not the place for you. The setting is beautiful and only a 5-10 minute walk from one end of Pahora beach. Kitchen had all we needed to cook some meals in, although no oven, it had 2 hot plates and a microwave, toaster and kettle. Bathroom had no shampoo or soap so bring your own. The beds were comfy and towels are provided. On the Saturday evening, Steve the engaging owner got the neat outdoor pizza oven going and you just provide your own toppings, he does the dough and passata. It was a great way to chat to him and other guests for a few hours with some drinks. We felt sad to leave after 2 nights.
Ian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy check in, host was great
Bart, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fun funky and fantastic. Enjoyed watching the horses
Monica, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice stay thank you
Bruce, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

It was interesting accommodation
Cornelia, 2-night trip