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About
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. All our apartments have Aircon. TV are smart TV's, no netflix unless guests use their own account. Awarded with a Sliver Sustainable Tourism Business Award from Qualmark. 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.
533 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 9.4
- Staff
- 9.4
- Location
- 9.8
What Guests Say
- “Perfect location, right by the beach. Full kitchen with stovetop, microwave, toaster & kettle. Great boardwalk, very soft sand and cool…”
- “Right on the beach and the upstairs room and balcony views were exceptional, very peaceful quiet location and surroundings were…”
Room Options
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1/4Apartment with Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- Clothes rack
- Desk
1/4Deluxe Apartment
- Balcony
- Barbecue
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Two-Bedroom Apartment
- Balcony
- Barbecue
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
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What Guests Loved
Based on 533 reviews
Pros +
- Perfect location, right by the beach. Full kitchen with stovetop, microwave, toaster & kettle. Great boardwalk, very soft sand and cool driftwood on the beach. Nice balcony to see the sunrise & sunsets.
- Right on the beach and the upstairs room and balcony views were exceptional, very peaceful quiet location and surroundings were beautiful with a good surf wave and offshore winds . Perfect
- Amazing location with immediate access to the boardwalk and a very nice beach.Handy to a good cafe and short drive to eateries.Nice barbecue area and outdoor tables.
Cons -
- No issues, everything was perfect
- We were totally satisfied with the motel
- All good
Perfect location, right by the beach. Full kitchen with stovetop, microwave, toaster & kettle. Great boardwalk, very soft sand and cool driftwood on the beach. Nice balcony to see the sunrise & sunsets.
No issues, everything was perfect
Right on the beach and the upstairs room and balcony views were exceptional, very peaceful quiet location and surroundings were beautiful with a good surf wave and offshore winds . Perfect
We were totally satisfied with the motel
Amazing location with immediate access to the boardwalk and a very nice beach.Handy to a good cafe and short drive to eateries.Nice barbecue area and outdoor tables.
Proximity to the beach. Beautiful views. Comfortable beds
All good
On the beachfront and near to the CBD
Unusual bathroom and kitchen set-up, but wasn't a problem.
Amazing location next to the beach, staff were friendly and the room was tidy, spacious and well appointed.
The shower was little more than a dribble, but we were given the romm next door that had a better shower.
great view of the beach. Tidy room with great facilities
Stunning place by the beach: outstanding stay; super friendly & helpful owner: 1 night isn't enough!
Lovely outlook over the beach, and a short walk to the sand. The layout of the apartment and standard of facilities exceeded our expectations. The staff we met were very friendly and welcoming. We would not hesitate in recommending Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel.
We liked everything.
Great view of the beach and easy access to the beach and town.
I would have preferred downstairs unit cos I find stairs a bit difficult however I didn’t specify that when I booked.
we loved the beach and view location, couldn't be better, also plenty of heating, as it was fairly cold in Gisborne. Access to the beach was unbeatable and a lovely walk into the town centre. Kitchen worked well for breakfast.
Amazing location on the beach. Amazing staff. Comfortable room. Was a bit of a funny smell if I was being picky.
Great location, wonderful facilities, clean & comfortable. Lovely customer service.
Omg I absolutely LOVED everything. I loved how close my room was to the sea and listening to it all night. I love how the rooms where laid out and how they both connected to th bathroom and kitchen. bed had an actual thick duvet on it so was very cosey and warm. Nice and spacious, had a good sized balcony with comfy seats and a PERFECT view of the sea. Nice cafe round the corner for ya morning coffee literally 5min walk also close to town. And lastly the two ladies I dealt with were so kind and friendly. Definitely recommend 1000%
Amazing location, right by the beach. Comfortable, recently-decorated rooms.
Fantastic apartment, compact but with everything you need including a full kitchen. Its perfectly appointed right on the boardwalk, and was the perfect option for us and the kids. Comfy beds, and spotlessly clean.
Excellent customer service and clean rooms.
Due to building the wifi service kept dropping out so difficult to stream movies on a rainy day amd check social media. Would not recommend for business travellers.
The view and sound of the seaThe lovely cleaning crewThe location
Not having enough toilet paper and towels
Really friendly staff member who was kind and smiley and made you feel at home. I also loved being able to buy a bottle of wine, snacks, oj and pop at the reception area.
Something to improve the view would be to swap out the railings on the deck for glass, so you can truly enjoy the spectacular views.
Well the best thing about this Motel is location, location, location, as it is almost right on the beach. It has a wood plank walkway between it and the beach which everyone uses for their morning walk/job so is a great way to start the day. We were on the second floor so the balcony had a great view of the ocean. Close proximity to walk to breakfast and dinner.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Beachfront
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Guests age 1 and older are welcome. Children of age 1 to 2 can stay with cot, subject to additional charges. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Location
22 Salisbury Road, Gisborne
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