Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel is located on Waikanae Beach, just a 10-minute walk from Gisborne city center. It offers stunning panoramic views across Poverty Bay, with Young Nick's Head and Kaiti Hill standing in the distance. All apartments feature views of the ocean, free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, flat-screen TV with Netflix, bathroom and a dining area. Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel is a 10-minute drive from Gisborne Airport. There is an Intercity bus stop just a 5-minute walk from the motel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.4
High score for Gisborne
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jessie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Modern facilities were awesome loved the decor, I stay at motels quite often and this one sets itself apart from the others. The rooms were spotless, very tidy and clean! So impressed by this motel, the location was great having the beach right in...
  • Waimirirangi
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It had everything we needed and the location was awesome!
  • Kartina
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I booked this property for my parents and they absolutely loved this property, right outside the beach front which was the best thing they loved about this stay. Ground access was requested and was accommodated to as my mother needs accessibility...

Area info

Amenities of Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Beach
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Key access
    • Safe
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 1 are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 1 and up are allowed)

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    FAQs about Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel

    • Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Beachfront
      • Beach

    • The prices at Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel is 0.7 miles from the center of Gisborne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel include:

      • Apartment

    • Check-in at Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.