Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel

Right on the beach, great food and friendly staff, just had total refit so everything in rooms was brand new

Because it had been refitted just very minor in no pictures in the room or mirror in the bathroom and only small wardrobe but understand talking to staff furniture has been ordered, hotel rates as a 3 star but this is 4 star hotel at a discounted price

Beautiful location. Well priced for the location, room size, direct access to the beach and facilities. Loved having the free kayaks and snorkeling equipment. The entire hotel area was super clean, everyone was incredibly friendly.

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Great location, staff were so helpful and friendly! Glad I stayed there!!!

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We had a very pleasant stay. The room was comfortable, the bed was great and the staff were friendly. The towel swan prepared for our arrival was a lovely touch. We particularly appreciated the facilities available to guests, including beach towels, reef shoes, snorkelling equipment, kayaks and paddleboards. The beachfront location is beautiful, and you can enjoy a lovely walk along the beach towards the turtle swimming area. The room also had a Smart TV, and paid laundry facilities were available, which is convenient for longer stays.

Breakfast was the main disappointment. It was very basic and repetitive, with limited options such as bread for toast, milk and coffee. Extras like pancakes or a cappuccino came at an additional cost. The bathroom toiletries could also be improved. Although the beachfront location is lovely, the beach was extremely windy throughout our stay, so we barely got to enjoy it. This may simply have been due to the weather conditions during our visit. We could occasionally hear other guests, although nothing excessive. Some renovations were also taking place, and our room was initially missing a table, which was added later. Finally, as reception was closed when we arrived, we paid NZ$75 for the airport transfer and after-hours check-in arrangements.