Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel | Hotel in Gisborne

| 9.0 (656 Reviews) |  7 Bathrooms  27 Guests
Gisborne Hotel | Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel

Hotel in Gisborne

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.

Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel is located in Gisborne.

This 14 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Fireplace/Heating, Guest Services, Entertainment, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 656 reviews with the average score of 9 . Coming to Gisborne and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 14 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this BachRentals place in Gisborne. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel in Gisborne is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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22 Salisbury Road, Gisborne, 4010, New Zealand

Amenities

Parking
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Snack bar
Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Free parking
  • Private Parking
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Beachfront
  • Beach
General
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Laundry
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Key access

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Reviews

Value for money:
8.95
Location:
9.8
Staff:
9.51
Facilities:
9.11
Comfort:
9.55
Cleanliness:
9.4
Joe
Nov 13, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
New Zealand
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: The location is prime on the east coast road, as you have to stop somewhere and this is a good place to stop with a modern hotel with a kitchen on site
Negative: No fault of anyone, but the fire alarm went off at 715am, which got everyone up. Never did here what the issue was.... the hotel itself is nice but a little tired, especially on the outside
Summary: Good value
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Apartment - Ground Floor
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 40 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Apartment - Ground Floor

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Wine/Champagne, Bottle of water, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Towels, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap, Toilet paper, Shower, Conditioner, Private bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Toilet

Media & Technology

Pay-per-view channels, Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, Mobile hotspot device, TV, Satellite channels, Radio

General

Private entrance, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Heating, Carpeted, Iron, Ironing facilities

Kitchen

Toaster, Dining table, Cleaning products, Kitchen, Microwave, Oven, Kitchenware, Stovetop, Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area, Sofa

View

Garden view, Mountain view, Quiet street view, Landmark view, View

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Barbecue, Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow
Apartment with Balcony
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 48 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Apartment with Balcony

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Wine/Champagne, Bottle of water, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Towels, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap, Toilet paper, Shower, Conditioner, Private bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Toilet

Media & Technology

Pay-per-view channels, Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, Mobile hotspot device, TV, Satellite channels, Radio

General

Private entrance, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Heating, Carpeted, Iron, Ironing facilities

Outdoors

Patio, Outdoor dining area, Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Barbecue

Kitchen

Toaster, Dining table, Cleaning products, Kitchen, Microwave, Oven, Kitchenware, Stovetop, Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area, Sofa

View

Garden view, Mountain view, Sea view, City view, Quiet street view, Landmark view, View

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow
Two-Bedroom Apartment
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 63 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed
Two-Bedroom Apartment

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Wine/Champagne, Bottle of water, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Towels, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap, Toilet paper, Shower, Conditioner, Private bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Toilet

Media & Technology

Pay-per-view channels, Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, Mobile hotspot device, TV, Satellite channels, Radio

General

Private entrance, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Heating, Carpeted, Iron, Ironing facilities

Outdoors

Patio, Outdoor dining area, Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Barbecue

Kitchen

Toaster, Dining table, Cleaning products, Kitchen, Microwave, Oven, Kitchenware, Stovetop, Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Refrigerator, Dishwasher

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area, Sofa

View

Garden view, Mountain view, Sea view, City view, Quiet street view, Landmark view, View

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow
Deluxe Apartment
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 40 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Apartment

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Wine/Champagne, Bottle of water, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Towels, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap, Toilet paper, Shower, Conditioner, Private bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Toilet

Media & Technology

Pay-per-view channels, Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, Mobile hotspot device, TV, Satellite channels, Radio

General

Private entrance, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Heating, Carpeted, Iron, Ironing facilities

Kitchen

Toaster, Dining table, Cleaning products, Kitchen, Microwave, Oven, Kitchenware, Stovetop, Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Refrigerator, Dishwasher

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area, Sofa, Desk

View

Garden view, Mountain view, Quiet street view, Landmark view, View

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Barbecue, Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow
Deluxe Apartment
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 40 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Apartment

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Wine/Champagne, Bottle of water, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Towels, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap, Toilet paper, Shower, Conditioner, Private bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Toilet

Media & Technology

Pay-per-view channels, Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels, Radio

General

Private entrance, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Heating, Carpeted, Iron, Ironing facilities

Outdoors

Patio, Outdoor dining area, Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Barbecue

Kitchen

Toaster, Dining table, Cleaning products, Kitchen, Microwave, Oven, Kitchenware, Stovetop, Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area, Sofa, Desk

View

Garden view, Mountain view, Sea view, City view, Quiet street view, Landmark view, View

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow
Apartment with Balcony
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 40 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Towels, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Shower, Private bathroom, Toilet

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Private entrance, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Carpeted, Iron, Ironing facilities

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Desk

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow
Apartment with Balcony
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 45 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Shower, Private bathroom, Toilet

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Private entrance, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Carpeted, Iron, Ironing facilities

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Desk

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow

FAQ's

Is this Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel?

Check-in time for Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel have a swimming pool?

No, this Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel?

Best-rates for the Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel starts from $124 per night with includes Laundry, Parking, View, Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, Breakfast, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Internet, Oceanfront, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, Guest Services, Entertainment with all additional amenities. BachRentals offers a wide selection of accommodation options suitable for every type of adventurer. Our goal is to connect each guest with their perfect rental, resort, or cabin, guaranteeing a delightful and fulfilling experience complete with all essential facilities.

Is Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is not considered to be a family-friendly property. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has not specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel are as follows: Free cancellation Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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