Title: Sand Castles - Mount Maunganui Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sand Castles - Mount Maunganui Holiday Home ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37915300/37915202/w3274h2451x0y0-0d483f7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37915300/37915202/4aa69f14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37915300/37915202/3aea0ce7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37915300/37915202/a95f2ba1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37915300/37915202/8fae65af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Across the road from the beach, Sand Castles offers a modern 5-bedroom Mt Maunganui holiday home. With open-plan living and dining areas upstairs and downstairs, this comfortable base for up to 10 guests features WiFi. Enjoy beach views while dining al fresco on the decking or balcony. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101722 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking included ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sand Castles - Mount Maunganui Holiday Home Sand Castles is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom family friendly Mt Maunganui holiday home right across the road from the beach! Consisting of a 2 bedroom upstairs unit, with a 3 bedroom downstairs unit, this holiday home offers a modern and comfortable base for up to 10 guests, including WiFi. This Mt Maunganui holiday home includes bright, open-plan living and dining upstairs. The living and dining area leads onto decking to capture stunning beach views as you dine al fresco! The modern kitchen has all you require for an easy holiday base, and is accessed through the master bedroom. The downstairs unit at this Mount Maunganui holiday home includes open-plan living, dining and kitchen downstairs. The spacious living area opens onto a balcony for easy summer stays with beach views! All downstairs bedrooms at Sand Castles are located off the living area. Bedroom 1 is fitted with a king bed, bedroom 2 is fitted with a queen bed, and bedroom 3 is fitted with 2 king singles. Both upstairs bedrooms at this Mt Maunganui accommodation are situated off the living area. Bedroom 1 is fitted with a king bed, and opens onto decking with gorgeous beach views. Bedroom 2 is fitted with 2 king single beds. Each floor has a separate bathroom, as well as a separate internal entrance for added privacy and convenience, making this an ideal option for a range of groups. Enjoy the sand and surf right across the road from your doorstep, or sit back, relax, and make good use of the free WiFi! Sand Castles welcomes you for a fantastic Mt Maunganui escape! As the deck barrier is below 1 metre high, all guests should take care in this area due to the risk of falls. Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.Kindly note that the garage is not available for guest use. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Fishing 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,722 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37993500/37993500/82b0b8a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Superb beachside house, spot the surf rolling in.. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Sand Castles Mount Maunganui Sand Castles Mount Maunganui Holiday Home Sand Castles - Mount Maunganui Holiday Home Tauranga 602091 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.654827,176.20235&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:pqxdFuomr%60%40%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FS%40S%40S%3FQ%40UBQ%40U%40QBQBUBQBQ%40UDQBQDSBODSDQDQDQDQFQDSFQDOFOFSHMFQFOHOFQHMFOHOHOJMFOJMHKJOHOJKJMJKJMJKJKJKJKLKJILILMJGLILGLMLGJENILGLILENELILENELENELANGNELANCLANEN%3FNCNCLAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40NBLBN%3FNDL%40NBN%40LDNFN%40LDNDLDLDNHLDLDLHNFLHLDLFJLLFLHLFLLJHLHJJJJJJLJHJLLHJJLJJHNJNHJJLHNHLHNHNHNFLHPFNHNFPFLFRFNDNFPFRDPFPDPDPBPDRDNBRDPBPBTBPBP%40TBP%40PBT%40P%40T%40P%40R%3FR%40R%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FPAT%3FPATAPATAPCTAPCPARCRCPCRCREPCPEPEPCPEREPGPEPGPGPENGPGPGNGPINGLIRGLINILININILKNIJKNILKJKNIJMJIJMJKLKJKHMHKJMJMHMHMFKJMHMDMHOFMHMDMDOHMBMDOFMDO%40ODMDO%40OBMBODO%3FM%40OBO%40O%3FOBO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FMAOCOAO%3FOEMCOCMAOEOEMAOEMGOEMCMIOEMEMIMGOIKEMIMKMGMIKIMKMKKIMIKKKMKKKKKKKKKOKKIMKOIKKOGMKOIOIMGOIMGSIMGOGQIOGQGQEOGQEQGQEQEQESEQEQCQEQCQESASCQCSCSCQAQAUCQAU%3FQAUAQ%3FUAQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=E4_U5QyYcHrfMzEgvbL3hfXO2sA=) Mt Maunganui, Tauranga #### What's nearby - Blake Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Maunganui Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles - Mount Hot Pools - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles - Tauranga Domain - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles - Mount Maunganui - 10 min drive - 2.5 miles #### Getting around - Tauranga (TRG) - 8 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bake Shack - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk - ‪The Rising Tide - ‬2 min drive - ‪Fusion Coffee - ‬3 min drive - ‪Mount Mellick - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sand Castles - Mount Maunganui Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### 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 1 mile (2 km) of Blake Park, Omanu Beach and Mount Surf Museum. Mount Maunganui Golf Club and Omanu Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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