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Sand Castles - Mount Maunganui Holiday Home

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A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the beach and ocean.
A bedroom with a large bed, a yellow chair, a radiator, and a view of the ocean through a sliding door.
A residential area with houses, a mountain in the background, and lush greenery.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel dishwasher, a built-in oven, and a granite countertop.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, two yellow armchairs, and a glass coffee table.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Self-parking included
    Enjoy the convenience of free self-parking, a rare perk for guests in this location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Bay of Plenty

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Self-parking included
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Mt Maunganui, Tauranga
  • Place, beach near Blake Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Blake Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Maunganui Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Tauranga

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Mount Maunganui, a neighbourhood in Tauranga. Mount Maunganui and Bay of Plenty reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Baywave TECT Aquatic & Leisure Centre and Baycourt Community & Arts Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tauranga Domain or Mercury Baypark. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Map
Mt Maunganui, Tauranga

What's nearby

  • beach near Blake Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Blake Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Omanu Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mount Surf Museum - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mount Maunganui Golf Club - 6 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rising Tide - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fife Lane Kitchen & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bake Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thai2Go Restaurant and Takeaways - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sand Castles - Mount Maunganui Holiday Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sand Castles - Mount Maunganui Holiday Home?

As of 8 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sand Castles - Mount Maunganui Holiday Home on 7 March 2027 start from NZ$1,738, 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 Sand Castles - Mount Maunganui Holiday Home?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sand Castles - Mount Maunganui Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sand Castles - Mount Maunganui Holiday Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sand Castles - Mount Maunganui Holiday Home located?

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Accom for conference

Awesome stay and would definitely recommend to others. Stress free and no hassle at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 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

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

Loved our 3night stay here had everything we needed and more, new world was just a hop skip and jump away, will defs be back again in the warmer months to spend time in the beach
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 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

10/10 Excellent

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

The Sand Castle

Excellant accomation, there was 9 adults and there was plenty of seating for everyone. Lots of room in the living area and plenty of rooms. The beds were so comfy to sleep in.The property mansger was prompt when we required an answer to something.We would book again for another weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
Thank you for your lovely review Kay. We're so pleased to hear the home was spacious and comfortable for your group, and that everyone had plenty of room to relax. It's great to know the beds were cosy and that communication with our local manager was prompt and helpful. We’d be delighted to host you again for another weekend away. Reputation & Resolutions Coordinators
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location and facilities at the place were awesome. Was greeted by a very friendly host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect for extended family

Well equipped, lovely central location, peaceful stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thanks so much for your review, Elma! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and hope to see you back again soon! - Simone
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous piece of paradise

We loved our stay - 3 couples and 4 kids - this property featured two levels including 2 kitchens and 2 lounges, providing more than enough space for the extended family. Right by the beach and close to town, we enjoyed a rainy weekend with plenty of onsite parking and internal access through garage. Beds were comfortable, always had hot water, and enough space to lounge around, we were surprised by the quality of this upgraded home. Hosts Lyn and John were an absolute pleasure to deal with, and more than welcoming. Certainly one of the better homes in the Mount, and it's worth the few extra dollars for linen and towels to included. Appreciate all your help! x
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review Brooke! Sounds like you all had an amazing time away at Sand Castles and we can’t wait to host you again sometime in the near future! - Scotty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Amazing 2 houses in one perfect for our family mid Xmas/50th birthday get together!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us! We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review, and we hope to see you back again soon! - Scotty
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This Bach was the highlight of our trip, the pictures does not...

This Bach was the highlight of our trip, the pictures does not do it justice, it is literally arcoss from the beach and 2 minutes from the mt. There is also a new world 5 mins walk away. Definitively booking this place again! One downside though was there was no lighting outside by the bbq area so we had to use touches
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review Ula! Sounds like you had an amazing time at Sand Castles! We hope you can stay with us again sometime in the near future. Thanks again, Scotty
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Location is awesome literally a 2 minute walk to beach and short walk to supermarket and 30 min walk

Location is awesome literally a 2 minute walk to beach and short walk to supermarket and 30 min walk to the mount! Great property! Set up so well! We really enjoyed our stay here and would love to come back one day.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thanks for your review! We're glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you back again!
Archival

8/10 Good

Great location, just a few steps from the beach and a 10 minute walk to great cafes and shops.

Great location, just a few steps from the beach and a 10 minute walk to great cafes and shops. The house was great for our group and the self contained upper level means complete privacy is possible for 2 small groups, or 2 families.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Couldn't ask or a better location.

Couldn't ask or a better location. The house worked great for a large group.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great property for extended families.

Great property for extended families. Terrific location one house from beach!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing location, great house with awesome split living areas.

Amazing location, great house with awesome split living areas. Great outdoor areas for bbq's
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic property!! Ideal for large groups!!! Has all the luxuries needed when on holiday.

Fantastic property!! Ideal for large groups!!! Has all the luxuries needed when on holiday... dishwasher, bbq, washing machine etc. Would Def recommend!!
Archival

4/10 Poor

This property needed a good clean, dust and grime hanging down from...

This property needed a good clean, dust and grime hanging down from expellair and overall needed cleaning properly. The photos did not reflect the state and age of the property and/or furniture. Pillows and bed covering needed replacing.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you for your comments, we will follow up on this and see if we can make some changes for you!
Archival

8/10 Good

The property was clean and tidy when we arrived.

The property was clean and tidy when we arrived. Fully stocked kitchen with everything you need, bbq to use, clean shower, bath etc. We only had access to the lower part of the building so cant comment on how the second floor is.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Awesome, thanks, Zoe! So glad you enjoyed your stay in this well appointed bach.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic location, kids loved having the beach just across the road

Fantastic location, kids loved having the beach just across the road. It was a lovely house, very clean. The kitchen equipment was a bit basic if you intend to cater for a family, but otherwise this was fitted out to a great standard. Thanks, would definitely stay again.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thanks for the awesome feedback, Tamsin! I'll pass on your thoughts about the kitchen . We'd love to see you again soon!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

It´s a really nice house in a good location

It´s a really nice house in a good location. Just 1 Minute walk to the beach and close to the Mount. The next New world is in walking distance and the Bayfair Mall is just 5 minutes away by car.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thanks for the great feedback! Sounds like it was close to everything - see you again soon!
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