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The Sandcastle

Pōhara, Golden Bay, New Zealand

8.3 Very good71 reviews #5#5 of 5 in Golden Bay 4.5Location score

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About The Sandcastle

The Sandcastle is an apartment in Pōhara, Golden Bay, New Zealand. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 71 reviews. Facilities include spa, bar, free parking. It is 7.5 km from the centre of Golden Bay. The nearest beach is 600 m away. The nearest airport, Nelson Airport (NSN), is 58 km away.

Type
Serviced apartment
Check-in from
14:00
Check-out until
11:00
Rooms
10
Opened
1998
Last renovated
2017
Smoking
Smoke-free property
Other stays within 500 m
0

32 Haile Lane, Pohara, Golden Bay

Prices

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How The Sandcastle scores

Compared with the average hotel in Golden Bay.

  • Guest rating 8.3
  • Location 4.5
  • Facilities 5.8
  • Spa & wellness 6.5
  • Beach access 8.3

Golden Bay average

Amenities

SpaBarFree parking

Pool & wellness

  • Spa
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Massage

Food & drink

  • Breakfast
  • Bar
  • Room service

Leisure

  • Terrace
  • Nightclub
  • Casino

Parking & transport

  • Free parking

Services

  • Shuttle
  • Car hire
  • Concierge
  • Laundry

In the rooms

  • Balcony
  • In-room safe
  • Coffee or tea maker

Policies

  • Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

Location

Location score
4.5/10
Walk grade
0/100 Car recommended
Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
0
Sights within 1 km
0
Nearest beachPōhara Beach600 m10 min walk
Nearest airportNelson Airport (NSN)58 km131 min drive
Distance to the centreGolden Bay7.5 km17 min drive

Sights nearby

  • Abel Tasman Monument1.7 km
  • Abel Tasman Memorial - Ligar Bay1.9 km

Questions about The Sandcastle

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

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

Does The Sandcastle include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

Is there parking at The Sandcastle?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

How far is The Sandcastle from the airport?

The nearest airport, Nelson Airport (NSN), is 58 km away in a straight line.

Is The Sandcastle close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 600 m from the hotel.

When did The Sandcastle open?

The Sandcastle opened in 1998 and was last renovated in 2017.

How many rooms does The Sandcastle have?

The Sandcastle has 10 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score