Title: The Sandcastle - Papamoa Holiday Apartment Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6138986&destination=Tauranga%2C+Bay+of+Plenty+Region%2C+New+Zealand&selected=37949631&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Sandcastle - Papamoa Holiday Apartment ## Photo gallery for The Sandcastle - Papamoa Holiday Apartment ![Beach nearby - The Sandcastle - Papamoa Holiday Apartment (Papamoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37949700/37949631/6a342c02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - The Sandcastle - Papamoa Holiday Apartment (Papamoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37949700/37949631/ac252df0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi - The Sandcastle - Papamoa Holiday Apartment (Papamoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37949700/37949631/0e312080.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - The Sandcastle - Papamoa Holiday Apartment (Papamoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37949700/37949631/d9839a99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - The Sandcastle - Papamoa Holiday Apartment (Papamoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37949700/37949631/1e9b187b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Papamoa and unwind at The Sandcastle, a 2-bedroom haven just across from the beach. With sunny outdoor living, dine al fresco or relax on the deck with WiFi and a Smart TV. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41130 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### The Sandcastle - Papamoa Holiday Apartment The Sandcastle is a 2 bedroom Papamoa holiday apartment, located just across the road from the beach! This is a comfortable holiday base for up to 4 guests with sunny outdoor living, Wifi and a Smart TV. Part of a block of 4 apartments, this ground floor Papamoa holiday apartment includes compact and modern open plan living that flows outdoors... dine al fresco or relax on the deck! There are 2 bedrooms at this Papamoa accommodation. Bedroom 1 is fitted with a queen bed, and bedroom 2 is fitted with 2 king singles. All the basics are on hand for a relaxing, easy beach base... hit one of the nearby restaurants, play golf, go surfing or kick back at the beach right across the road from your door! For shopping, Papamoa Plaza is located a 5 minute drive away, while Bayfair Shopping centre is only a 10 minute drive away. Head to Papamoa and enjoy The Sandcastle! Please note that there are two external security cameras at the property. The cameras are turned off whilst Guests are in the residence. 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 cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Golf - 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,130 square feet ## Similar properties ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519220/4bd9d9b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sudima Lake Rotorua Rotorua - 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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 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 The Sandcastle Papamoa Holiday The Sandcastle Papamoa Holiday Apartment The Sandcastle - Papamoa Holiday Apartment Tauranga The Sandcastle - Papamoa Holiday Apartment Apartment The Sandcastle - Papamoa Holiday Apartment Apartment Tauranga 601443 ## About the area Located near the beach, this cottage is in Papamoa Beach, a neighbourhood in Tauranga. Mount Maunganui Golf Club and Mount Hot Pools are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Maunganui and Papamoa Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mercury Baypark or Tauranga Domain. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. [Visit our Tauranga travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tauranga.dx6138986) [View more Cottages in Tauranga](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tauranga-Cottages.d6138986-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.696857,176.27542&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:fx%60eFkx%7Br%60%40%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FU%40Q%40U%3FQBS%40Q%40U%40QBSBSBSBQ%40UDOBSDQBQDQDQDQDSDQFQDQFQDOFQFQHOFQFOHQFMHOFOHMHOJMHOHOHMJKHOJKJOJKJKJKJKJKJKLMJKLGLKJILGLMLGLIJGNELILGLGNGLELENELENELENCNELCNALEPCLANCN%3FLAN%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%40N%3FLBN%40NBNDL%40NBLDNBNDLDNDLDLDNDLFLFLFNHLDLFLHLFJLLFLHLJJFLJJLJJJJLJHJLJHJJNJJHNJJJLHNHNHLHNHLHNFNHLFPHNFPFNFPFNDPFPFPDPFPDRDPBPDPDPBPDRBNBTBPBRBR%40R%40PBT%40P%40R%40P%40T%3FP%40T%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FPAT%3FPARARARAPCTAPAPCTCPCPCTCPEPCREPEPCPEPEPGPERGPGPEPGNGPGLGRILGPINGNILININILINILKNKJINKJKLILMJIJMJKJKJKJMLKFMJMHMFKJMHMFMHMDOHMFMDMHODMDMDODMDODOBMDO%40MBODOBO%40M%40O%3FOBO%3FOBO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FMCO%3FOAMAQCMEOCMAOEOCMEOEMEOEMEMEOIMEMGMIOEKIMGMIMKMGKIMKMGKMMKKKKKKKKKKKKMKMKKIOKKIOIMIOKMIOIOGMIOGOIQGMGSIMGQGQEOGQEQGSEQEQEQEQEQCQESCQEQAUCQCQCUCQAQAUAQCS%3FSASAQ%3FUAQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aREGm9O7HRTMVShpIWxzcpjZvkM=) Papamoa, Tauranga ### What's nearby - ![Papamoa Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252797/5b325d8f-4167-4b1f-a021-9621dca63fa7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Papamoa Beach 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Mount Maunganui beach panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108238/1b3c59df-d647-43ab-8d0d-67bdacf9fe94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mount Maunganui 13 min drive \- 8.4 miles - Wairakei Reserve 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Mercury Baypark 5 min drive \- 3.3 miles - Tauranga Domain 11 min drive \- 7.9 miles ### Getting around - Tauranga (TRG) 18 min drive ### Restaurants - Blended Eatery 6 min drive - Pearl Kichen 5 min drive - KFC 15 min walk - The Goodhome Gastropub 5 min drive - Papamoa Beach Tavern 14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Sandcastle - Papamoa Holiday Apartment pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Sandcastle - Papamoa Holiday Apartment? ### What time is check-in at The Sandcastle - Papamoa Holiday Apartment? ### What time is check-out at The Sandcastle - Papamoa Holiday Apartment? ### Where is The Sandcastle - Papamoa Holiday Apartment located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Sandcastle - Papamoa Holiday Apartment Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 4 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shane K. 21 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place Booked for 4 nights but a last minute family emergency, so only stayed one night place was lovely. ##### Shane K. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marguerite P. 13 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely breakaway bach in Papamoa Everything you need for a breakaway stay in this lovely bach - clean and well equipped with an awesome location right across the beach. We loved it! ##### Marguerite P. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Alison M. 18 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location; thanks for a lovely stay We stayed for a long weekend in winter, and while the weather wasn’t great for beach trips, the house was warm and cozy, and had everything we needed. Property manager was lovely, and made everything easy. We’d love to come back in summer! Thanks! ##### Alison M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa W. 7 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Location Great clean house, so easy to deal with, great location very quiet neighbors are friendly. perfect spot to relax. ##### Teresa W. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019 Archival ### 8/10 Good #### Averil W. 17 Nov 2017 #### Location was great and the property was very comfortable, clean and just what we needed. Location was great and the property was very comfortable, clean and just what we needed. ##### Averil W. Archival ### 10/10 Excellent 2 Mar 2016 #### The location was great - just across the road from the beach. The location was great - just across the road from the beach. Well equipped unit, with modern fixtures and a heat pump. Nice little front yard area. 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