3 Star Hotel

Waikanae Beach Motel

19 Salisbury Road, Gisborne, New Zealand View Map

$86 nightly

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Waikanae Beach Motel

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Waikanae Beach Motel offers comfortable beachfront accommodations in Gisborne, perfectly located directly opposite beautiful Waikanae Beach and the scenic boardwalk. Just a 10-minute walk from Gisborne's city center, our motel is an ideal choice for corporate guests, business travelers, families, couples and holidaymakers wanting to experience the best of the Tairāwhiti region. Choose from spacious studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Selected apartments include fully equipped kitchens, making them perfect for extended stays, while every room features complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a Smart TV (guests can log in to their own streaming services), comfortable beds, a work desk, tea and coffee facilities, and a private private bathroom with a hairdryer. Our central beachfront location makes it easy to enjoy everything Gisborne has to offer. Walk to many of the city's most popular cafés, restaurants, bars and attractions, including the popular Sunshine Brewery. The i-SITE Visitor Center, skatepark, supermarkets and shopping precinct are all nearby, while free on-site parking and guest BBQ facilities add extra convenience during your stay. Waikanae Beach Motel is also an excellent base for exploring the wider Tairāwhiti region. Discover Eastwoodhill Arboretum, Rere Rockslide and Rere Falls, Tatapouri Marine Reserve, Wainui Beach, Makorori Beach, local wineries, walking and cycling trails, and New Zealand's famous first sunrise. Whether you're visiting Gisborne for work, a conference, sporting events, a family holiday, or a relaxing coastal escape, Waikanae Beach Motel provides spacious, comfortable accommodations in one of the city's best beachfront locations. Our combination of friendly hospitality, modern amenities and convenient access to local businesses, restaurants and attractions makes us a favorite choice for both short and extended stays. Guests consistently praise our outstanding location, cleanliness, spacious rooms and welcoming service, making Waikanae Beach Motel one of Gisborne's preferred accommodations providers.

654 Reviews

8.4Very Good
Cleanliness
9.1
Staff
9.5
Location
9.3

What Guests Say

  • “Good value for money, easy check-in and out, and very clean. Great location near the beach too.”
  • “Very friendly. Cute little unit which was clean and comfortable.”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Beachfront
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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One-Bedroom Apartment - Ground Floor1/2

One-Bedroom Apartment - Ground Floor

410 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Queen, 1 Sofabed or 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Family Suite1/1

Family Suite

539 sqft • 1 Queen, 3 Single, 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Queen Studio1/4

Queen Studio

270 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Two-Bedroom Apartment1/4

Two-Bedroom Apartment

571 sqft • 1 Queen or 1 Single or 2 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
One-Bedroom Apartment1/4

One-Bedroom Apartment

345 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Two-Bedroom Suite1/4

Two-Bedroom Suite

442 sqft • 1 Queen or 2 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap

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    What Guests Loved

    8.4
    Very Good

    Based on 654 reviews

    Location

    9.3

    Cleanliness

    9.1

    Staff

    9.5

    Overall Quality

    8.5

    Pros +

    • Good value for money, easy check-in and out, and very clean. Great location near the beach too.
    • Very friendly. Cute little unit which was clean and comfortable.
    • Excellent service, friendly staff and management, close to amenities, great access to beach and boardwalk, resturants etc.

    Cons -

    • For the price I can't identify anything.
    • Few issues connecting to the wifi and staying connected.
    • Beda need to be upgraded, and couch sunk when sat on otherwise good.
    Business Traveler (164)Solo Traveler (142)Traveling as Couple (285)Family with Young Children (360)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (3)Group Traveler (97)Total (939)
    7IanPosted on: 2-18-2026

    Good value for money, easy check-in and out, and very clean. Great location near the beach too.

    For the price I can't identify anything.

    8VanessaPosted on: 2-18-2026

    Very friendly. Cute little unit which was clean and comfortable.

    Few issues connecting to the wifi and staying connected.

    10GaylenePosted on: 2-15-2026

    Excellent service, friendly staff and management, close to amenities, great access to beach and boardwalk, resturants etc.

    Beda need to be upgraded, and couch sunk when sat on otherwise good.

    8LisaPosted on: 2-12-2026

    Great location. Comfortable bed.

    Bathroom wasnt very private from outside but we worked around it. Wasnt really a problem just a comment.

    9PratimaPosted on: 2-11-2026

    Owner/ receptionist’s hospitality was very nice. she happily came outside and helped us even we check in after hours

    10JillianPosted on: 2-1-2026

    Loved the location - very friendly staff and very clean. Thank you

    8RachelPosted on: 1-29-2026

    It was ok... for the money we thought we would of got more... a bit dated but there was a lovely wee retired lady at reception that made it all a bit nicer!

    The outdated and not as clean as you would expect

    7ChantellePosted on: 1-19-2026

    Clean Room, I arrived late so the owner/manager (I'm guessing) turned the heat pump on before our arrival so that the room was warm

    9RachelPosted on: 1-18-2026

    Great location, comfortable beds, clean and good sized room, air conditioning

    10PeterPosted on: 1-15-2026

    Located very close to town (and a Brewery!), room was comfortable and the facilities were great. Very quiet area and also close to the beach. Would stay again for sure.

    10KarenPosted on: 1-15-2026

    Cosy, central location, friendly staff

    No complaints about the property

    10TiffanyPosted on: 1-11-2026

    Fantastic location, great value for dollar and lovely service. Gisborne had a heat wave so it was nice being across the road from beach for a quick and easy cool down.

    8BarryPosted on: 1-8-2026

    Perc coffee, quiet nights, very comfortable bed. Good air con!

    Bedroom was a bit tight for bed size!

    9LynPosted on: 1-6-2026

    Good pillows, water pressure, great hosts, comfy beds. Room smelt good.

    No reception on Tv due to storm.

    10SmythePosted on: 1-5-2026

    Loved the view of the sea from our room.It was great having a separate bedroom.

    It took us a while to set up the TV

    9JessPosted on: 1-5-2026

    Nice sized unit, has a beach Bach vibe that i loved very cute. Clean services comfortable beds had such a good sleep.beach acsess across the road was great,nice café also very close by, walking distance. Friendly welcome by the lady at reception. Cleaning also very accommodating.

    There was a weird smell on entering the unit a musty damp smell. The couch which is also a pull out bed had a suspicious smell too.

    10BaileePosted on: 1-2-2026

    The staff were so friendly and let us chill relax and enjoy times together the our mates while looking after our room and space. While being all muddy they were happy to hose us down, and were really lovely to talk to.

    9DonnaPosted on: 12-29-2025

    Wonderful staff. Really friendly and accommodating. Super clean units

    Maybe a bit dated and expensive, but busiest time of the year

    8KimPosted on: 12-20-2025

    Location, close to beach and town, quiet

    10KarlPosted on: 12-17-2025

    Great staff especially the receptionist. Very close to beach and town centre. Would definitely use again.

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    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Beachfront
    • Private beach

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection
    • Professional cleaning services

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 can stay with cot, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 to 1 can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Waikanae Beach Motel in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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    Waikanae Beach Motel

    19 Salisbury Road, Gisborne

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