Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel

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Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.8

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.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • 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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See what guests loved the most:

Alison
New Zealand New Zealand
“Lovely view, and close to boardwalk, nice lounge area, good size room”
Ian
Australia Australia
“Great location, nice walks along the beach area, modern, clean, lot of thought had gone into the unit. Receptionist was welcoming and friendly.”
Christine
Canada Canada
“Everything was absolutely perfect! The beachfront location, the room, staff and overall experience was beyond my expectations. We would highly recommend the Whispering Sands Motel to anyone who asks.”
Brian
Australia Australia
“Nice new fitout, spacious 2 bedroom unit with kitchen facilities and excellent bed. Everything we needed.”
Surge
New Zealand New Zealand
“Amazing helpful stuff plus great beach side location:)”
Susan
New Zealand New Zealand
“Location, staff, facilities - all of it! Lots of thoughtfulness evident throughout whole place.”
Penelope
United States United States
“Beautiful location. Spacious apartment and very clean. All staff very super helpful.”
Mary
New Zealand New Zealand
“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.”
Tahi
New Zealand New Zealand
“Proximity to the beach. Beautiful views. Comfortable beds”
Ken
New Zealand New Zealand
“Amazing location next to the beach, staff were friendly and the room was tidy, spacious and well appointed.”

Area info

Amenities of Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 1 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

1 - 2 years
Crib upon request
NZD 30 per stay

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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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.
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