Bay Sands is a decent motel that is in front on the Paihia beach. The room we stayed is in major need of a facelift but it was very clean. The rooms upfront are not secluded, we could hear the road noise at all times (there is a lot of heavy traffic- trucks, coaches, etc.). And if you are backing, be aware that while Bay Sands looks close to Main Street is on a map, is on the other side of a hill.
Place is best for someone with a car, that is looking for a place away from Paihia Main Street.