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 9.7 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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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
8.3
High score for Gisborne
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ian
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Awesome location. Well lit carpark. Great views. Close to city centre. Quiet. Good staff
  • Paul
    Australia Australia
    Great view, lovely view and beds were awesome. The room was lovely and clean.
  • Sarah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great view of the ocean. Love the location, could walk to the surf club for dinner. Free parking. The kitchen was amazing. Had everything we needed.
  • 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...
  • Monica
    United States of America United States of America
    The accommodations were clean and looked updated. The apartment let out directly onto the walkway to the beach. It was very clean and comfortable.
  • Fiona
    Australia Australia
    Really enjoyed our stay. Great views and superior accommodation. Close to the central district and nice to walk along the boardwalk along the beach. Fi and Neil
  • Paea
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything you need.... beautiful location right by the beach..... recommend to all.... would come back again....Thank you
  • Nick
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Comfy beds, quiet location, very clean, extremely friendly and helpful staff (and fat motel cats!). Obvious recent renovation helped and quality of unit inside was quite a surprise! Plenty of tea & coffee, nice dark & quiet rooms at night for...

Area info

Amenities of Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
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
  • Flat-screen TV
  • 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
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    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.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
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    FAQs about Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel

    • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • 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.

    • 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.

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

    • Room options at Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel include:

      • Apartment