The Sands

0 class rating
Nelson, New Zealand
Nelson, New Zealand
8.7
Very good
based on 615 reviews
615 reviews
Tue 4/11
-
Wed 5/11
1 room, 2 guests
Deals from
$254
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
$254
Deluxe room
$438
Overview
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Reviews
Location
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Nearby stays

Overview

The Sands offers luxury apartments in the heart of Nelson’s scenic Tahunanui area. All apartments offer private balconies, some with panoramic views of the Tasman Sea. Each well-decorated apartment features a flat-screen TV, washing machine and clothes dryer. Kitchen facilities include a dishwasher, full-sized oven and microwave. The Sands Nelson is a 5-minute walk from Tahunanui Beach and local cafes and restaurants. It is only 5 minutes' drive to Nelson city centre or Richmond. Free private parking is available. The Sands provides easy access to the many attractions of the Tasman Region including vineyards, Abel Tasman National Park, golf courses and shopping.
8.7
Very good rating
Based on 615 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for The Sands

Tue 4/11
Wed 5/11
Deluxe room
bed type unknown
$438
nightly with fees
Standard Room
bed type unknown
$254
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at The Sands

  • Mountain view
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioned
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Tumble dryer
  • Linens
  • Towels

Kitchen

  • Wine glasses
  • Electric kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenware
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Refrigerator
  • Dining area
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette

General

  • Family rooms
  • Sea view
  • Seating area
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Mountain view
  • Storage available

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • CD player
  • TV
  • DVD player

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Lift
  • Upper floors accessible by lift
  • Private apartment in building

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Additional bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Tumble dryer
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Washing machine

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining table

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Outdoor

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Cleaning products

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Beauty salon

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Wake-up service

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Reviews of The Sands

8.7
Very good
615 verified ratings
Wonderful
383
Very good
108
Good
64
Okay
29
Fair
19
Mediocre
6
Poor
6

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Location

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What's nearby

  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve0.7 km
  • Victory Square1.7 km
  • Bays Brewery1.9 km
  • Nelson Golf Club2 km
  • World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars2.3 km
  • Theatre Royal Nelson2.6 km
  • Nelson Market2.8 km
  • Trafalgar Centre2.8 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral2.8 km
  • Atkins Gallery2.9 km
  • Nelson Provincial Museum2.9 km
  • The Grampians3 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 10:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about The Sands

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September
March
$430
$346
Cheapest month to stay with an average 32% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 17% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at The Sands

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at The Sands

  • If you’re after a cheap room at The Sands, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in September and February.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at The Sands, plan to stay on a Friday or Monday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • How long should you stay at The Sands? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at The Sands

  • Where is The Sands located?

    The Sands is located at , 3 km from the centre of Nelson. Tahunanui Beach Reserve is the closest landmark to The Sands.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Sands?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at The Sands.

  • Does The Sands offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Sands offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does The Sands offer free parking?

    Yes, The Sands offers free parking.

  • How far is The Sands from the airport?

    The Sands is 3 km from Nelson. The Sands is 58.1 km from Blenheim.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Sands hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Sands in Nelson and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Sands and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Sands.

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

8.6
3.0 km
Nelson
3.0 km

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