Sands Villas

Thoroughly enjoyed our relaxed stay in the Hibiscus unit, which was very clean & had everything you need. Peter & Jolene are friendly helpful owners , lovely gardens planted for privacy & quiet with the best beach. Thank you

We had a lovely stay at the Sands villa in the Coral villa right on the beach . We had the pleasure to met Aunty Rango who made us welcome and managers the villas . The villa had beautiful sea views, and a great place to stay instead of a resort, which was better for our elderly mother. We had a fantastic hoilday .Thank you .

We booked the Coral & Vaka Villas to accommodate a multi -generation family group including 4 children aged 5 years and under. The villas were full sized houses - both 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. The Vaka Villa is bigger and sits a little bit further back from the beach. The Coral Villa has a beach front deck with glorious views out to the lagoon where we sat and watched the whales out beyond the reef. The beach in front of the villas is absolutely perfect for little ones with soft sand underfoot and not too many black rock formations to avoid. The water is crystal clear and was calm for all 5 days we were there. We used the kayaks and snorkeling gear provided. There is plenty of it in various sizes including children's life jackets. There are also reef shoes available. No need to take your own. There are plenty of books, games, etc in the Coral Villa to keep you amused if a rainy day sets in. The Villas are a short stroll to the popular "Charlies" cafe and the Little Polynesian - excellent eating spots. The Maire Nui Gardens are a superb spot too for food focused on fresh produce and the best cheesecake I've ever tasted. We also attended the local church just down the road on Sunday morning to hear the beautiful singing. Hosts Rongo & Peter were responsive to any issues with Rongo providing us some exquisite ei & Lei made from gardenias to help celebrate a special occasion. It was the holiday of a lifetime with magical memories made.