Title: Sandcastles on Tay - Mt Maunganui Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=37964001&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sandcastles on Tay - Mt Maunganui Holiday Home Holiday home with free parking, near Mount Maunganui ## Photo gallery for Sandcastles on Tay - Mt Maunganui Holiday Home ![Dining - Sandcastles on Tay - Mt Maunganui Holiday Home (Mt Maunganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37964100/37964001/6118f006.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Sandcastles on Tay - Mt Maunganui Holiday Home (Mt Maunganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37964100/37964001/bf57059c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi - Sandcastles on Tay - Mt Maunganui Holiday Home (Mt Maunganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37964100/37964001/3de6826f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books - Sandcastles on Tay - Mt Maunganui Holiday Home (Mt Maunganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37964100/37964001/88166d14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Sandcastles on Tay - Mt Maunganui Holiday Home (Mt Maunganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37964100/37964001/f754d6cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Sandcastles on Tay, a 3-bedroom holiday home in sunny Mt Maunganui, offers the perfect retreat for your next family getaway. With Wi-Fi and plenty of space both indoors and out, this pet-friendly haven features three bedrooms across two levels and a rooftop sundeck with stellar views across Mt Maunganui. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sandcastles on Tay - Mt Maunganui Holiday Home Sandcastles on Tay is a 3-bedroom holiday home with Wi-Fi, ideal for your next family getaway to sunny Mt Maunganui. There's plenty of space both indoors and out for the whole family, with three bedrooms across two levels and a rooftop sundeck. Sandcastles on Tay is pet-friendly too, so your furry family members can come along for the fun! Open plan living is on tiles with underfloor heating - perfect for both sandy feet and in the winter months! This flows out onto the private back patio with two outdoor dining areas and a cute small chair perfect for relaxing in the afternoon sun. The garage converted into a rumpus room is stocked with books and board games, plus a comfy chair to relax in while you catch up on some holiday reading. Sandcastles on Tay is in a great location on Tay Street, only 4 minutes walk to the beach, stopping past Tay St Beach Cafe for delicious brunch or coffee. Take the boogie boards provided down for fun in the waves, or fly a kite at Blake Park. You're also very close to the international cricket grounds for anyone keen to catch a match! This is a wonderful holiday home for families, close to the heart of the action but down a peaceful street away from the bustling main strip. You're just a 5-minute drive to the Mount Hot Pools and walking track up famous Mt Maunganui. After a day of adventures, return home to enjoy a drink on the rooftop sundeck with stellar views across Mt Maunganui. Magical family memories await at Sandcastles on Tay! Guests are to use the left side of the driveway and the under cover parking on the left only.Please note that the upstairs bedroom does not have a door and is accessed directly from the top of the stairs.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. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Furnished patio - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bodyboard - 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) - 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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 596747 Sandcastles on Tay Mt Maunganui Holiday Home Sandcastles on Tay - Mt Maunganui Holiday Home Tauranga ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.647396,176.19849&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:bcwdFqwlr%60%40%3FQ%3FS%40S%3FS%40Q%3FU%40Q%40UBQ%40U%40QBQBUBQ%40QBUDQBQDQBQDSDODSDQDQFQDSFQDMFQFSFMHQFOFOHQHMFOHOHMHOHOJMHKJOHOJKJKJMJMJKJKJKJKLKJILKLKJGLILILIJILENILGLELINELILENELENELANGLENANCLANCNANCNALCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBN%40NBN%40NBL%40NBN%40LDNFN%40LDLDNDLDNHLDLHLDNFLHLDLHJHLHLHLFJJLJJHLJJJJJLJHJJLJJJLJJHNJNHJJLHNHNHLHNHNFLHPFNFNHPFLFRFPDLFPFRDPDPDPFRBNDRDPBPBPDPBTBP%40PBTBP%40PBT%40P%40T%40P%3FT%40P%40R%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FPATAP%3FTAPARARCRARCPCTAPCPCTEPCPCPEPEPCPGREPEPEPGRGNENGPGPGNIPGNGLIRGLINILININILKNIJKNILKJKNKJKJIJMJKLKHMLKFMJKLMFMHMFKJMHMDMHOFMDMHMDOFMDOFMDMDO%40ODMDOBO%40MBO%40OBO%40OBM%40O%3FOBO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FMAOCOAOCOAMCOAOCMEOEMAOEMEOGMEMGOEMIMEMGOIMEKIMKMGMIKGMMMKKGMMKIKMKKKKKKKMKMKKIMKOIKKOIMIOIOIMGOIMISGMGOIQGOGQGQEOGOESGQEQEQESEQEQCQEQCQEQCUAQCQCUCQASASCSASAQ%3FUAQ%3FUAQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Dp-3phWjrhjpqBEaTmKlcpjnkXo=) Mt Maunganui, Tauranga #### What's nearby - Blake Park \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Beach \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Maunganui Beach \- 3 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Mount Hot Pools \- 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Pilot Bay Beach \- 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles #### Getting around - Tauranga (TRG) - 9 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Fusion Coffee - ‬3 min drive - ‪Tay Street Cafe - ‬5 min walk - ‪Mount Mellick - ‬16 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk - ‪Burgerfuel Mount Maunganui - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sandcastles on Tay - Mt Maunganui Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Sandcastles on Tay - Mt Maunganui Holiday Home? ### What time is check-in at Sandcastles on Tay - Mt Maunganui Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at Sandcastles on Tay - Mt Maunganui Holiday Home? ### Where is Sandcastles on Tay - Mt Maunganui Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sandcastles on Tay - Mt Maunganui Holiday Home Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 6.0 Eco-friendliness ### 6.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kath S. 7 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing easy stay Property was perfect for us, fenced for our little dog, clean and tidy. Great location, easy parking. ##### Kath S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Chris 2 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication We found the property to be satisfactory although starting to show its age.Some issues with window hardware and taps and waste in upstairs bathroom. The location is handy to Mt Maunganui town centre and a supermarket close by. Covered parking for 1 vehicle a bonus. Chris & Bob, Auckland. ##### Chris Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa v. 7 Aug 2019 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family Weekend away The space was perfect for us and the underfloor heating a bonus in winter. Our young lab, loved having her space in the garden too and the walks to the beach were short and sweet. We will most definitely love to stay there again. The house was well equipped. ##### Lisa v. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Amanda G. 27 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sunshine Beautiful and clean Great neighbourhood very close to the beach very handy to the malls and supermarket. Only thing on the rainy day couldn’t access Netflix Otherwise great stay truely relaxing ##### Amanda G. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin D., lower hutt 26 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close walk to beach and cafe. Short drive to all restaurants, bars and shops. Overall experience excellent with no flaws or obvious areas for improvement ##### Kevin D. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justine J. 26 May 2019 #### Superb location This house was an absolute winner for us! Spacious, clean, warm and perfect location! Fabulous communication made it so easy and hassle free. Will definitely be back! ##### Justine J. Stayed 2 nights in May 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### James V. 19 May 2019 #### Home away from Had a good weekend break. A home away from home with the beach just down the road. Only negative in todays day and age was the Wifi/internet signal was very poor, not to much of a problem on a short stay but on a longer stay maybe. Will definately recommend this property if you want a home away from home stay in Mt Muanganui. ##### James V. 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