Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel | Hotel in Gisborne

| 9.0 (660 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: View, Entertainment, Breakfast, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 660 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
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Snack bar
Parking
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Free parking
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Beachfront
  • Beach
General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
Guest Services
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Private check-in/out
  • Laundry
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • BBQ facilities
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
Linda
Oct 20, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
New Zealand
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: business
Positive: Location is great and bed so comfortable
Negative: Nil
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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

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

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

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

General

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

Kitchen

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

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area, Sofa

View

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

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area, Barbecue

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

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

Food & Drink

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

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

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

General

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

Outdoors

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

Kitchen

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

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area, Sofa

View

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

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

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

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

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

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

General

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

Outdoors

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

Kitchen

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

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area, Sofa

View

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

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

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

Food & Drink

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

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

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

General

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

Kitchen

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

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area, Sofa, Desk

View

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

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area, Barbecue

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

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

Food & Drink

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

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

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

General

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

Outdoors

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

Kitchen

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

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area, Sofa, Desk

View

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

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

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

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

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

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Desk

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

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

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

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

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Desk

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

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