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: Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Guest Services, 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.

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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
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