Motel was a 5 min walk to the beach and close to shops by car. The beach was good for swimming and surfing with lifeguards at the far right side of the beach. It was a good location to get to our LARC excursion at 1770, which we enjoyed even though we got rain half through, Neil our driver and company owner made our trip all that more pleasurable by his witty commentary! Highly recommend the LARC excursion! We also drove up to the 1770 and Wave Lookouts as there is a parking lot at the top and one just before the top. You can also choose to do the hike that goes to the Lookouts and if you are lucky there will be lots of butterflies along the way. We walked up to the two Lookouts from the parking lot and saw quite a few butterflies along the way there. Lots of scenic views along the paths.

Garden, close to the beach, comfortable and large bed, walking distance to the shops, lush vegetation, like rain forest,

This would be the perfect motel if the room were better equipped: there is no luggage rack nor a table where one could place the suitcase, no shower soap, just one piece of soap for 2 days, 2 persons. Large TV set sits on the "kitchen" work surface instead of being placed on a wall, makeing it almost impossible to prepare a small meal. Tea kettle cannot be filled over the small bathroom sink.

we were fortunate enough to be upgraded to a Beach home which was amazing. The position of the property only 3min walk from beach.

Being so quiet a place and in such close proximity noise Carries. Unfortunately homes opposite us were having some excavating work done in preparation for turfing quite noisy but just for a couple of days. Just unlucky timing. Also the beachhome below had a pool with 4 very young children screaming, not just yelling at 7:15 on a Sunday morning, once again,just unfortunate. The reception staff were very understanding, and that group had vacated for the next night.

This location was peaceful and quiet, and our Garden Unit was absolutely delightful. We had a lovely deck, well-equipped kitchen, washing machine and dryer, large bedroom and comfy eating and seating areas. The staff could not be more welcoming and helpful. A minor problem was dealt with immediately and fixed as soon as humanly possible. Access to a great beach was enjoyable, but there was also a pool if sand was not your thing.

There was nothing at all to not like. I would have liked to stay longer.

We stayed in a budget room, there was lots of space and facilities were modern immaculately clean, bed was super comfortable, room was well equipped. Location is excellent a short walk from the gorgeous beach. You can easily stroll into the small town centre where there's a good choice of places to eat and 2 supermarkets. Staff were friendly and helpful. We ate at the restaurant once which was competitively priced and served a great selection of cocktails.

The only tiny thing was because of the location of the budget motel rooms near the main road there was a bit of extra noise but it didn't spoil our stay and rating of Sandcastles as excellent

Location was great. The room was bright and clean.

No dishwasher liquid (have to wash dishes before leaving).

One of the nicest,p modern motels I have stayed in on my trip along the coast. Staff very welcoming, room excellent. The pool was laprge, clean and warm apn security gate kept the use for residents only. Food was very good and there was a singer while we ate. Would definitely stay here again. Thank Holly for making our short stay a good one.

Location was excellent and room was very clean and spacious for a family room. Comfy beds.

Check in could have been simplified. Use a third party for late check ins , asked for personal information and credit card details again to some unknown organisation. Refused to send me lock box code and asked me to phone on arrival to get code...after I had just explained I had no phone reception at Agnes. Frustrating and unnecessary.

We arrived at the property to find that due to a hot water issue we had been given a room upgrade. The new room was spacious and comfortable and a very welcome surprise after a long day on the road. We have stayed at Sandcastles on 2 previous occasions and will 100% be staying again. Proximity to the beach is great, rooms are welcoming, comfortable and clean and the Driftwood restaurant on site has the most yummy meals!

The property was set in beautiful gardens and had access to the beach.

The wardrobe in the motel room needed maintenance due to worn tracking. The wardrobe’s doors kept jamming so clothes we’re not hung in it, in case the sliding of the doors worsened. The ironing board was also kept in the wardrobe so it had to be taken out and set up for the duration of the stay. These factors made it a little less comfortable and spacious in the motel room.