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Whispering Sands Motel

Beachfront apartment for sun and fun

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is £96
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun

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22 Salisbury Rd, Gisborne, Gisborne, 4010
  • Midway Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gisborne Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Gisborne (GIS)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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Superior Apartment, Beach View

  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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Superior Apartment, Balcony, Sea View

  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Superior Apartment, Balcony, Sea View

  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, Beach View

  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Gisborne

Located on the beach, Whispering Sands Motel is in Awapuni, a neighbourhood in Gisborne. Sunshine Brewing Company and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Titirangi Reserve and Longbush Reserve. Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Cook Observatory are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Midway Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gisborne Harbour - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Tairawhiti Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Gisborne Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kfc - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Yoko'Sushi Express Cafe - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Whispering Sands Motel

Beachfront apartment for sun and fun
Along with laundry facilities, this apartment building has a garden and free self-parking. Each apartment features a kitchen with a stovetop and a microwave, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Added amenities include a balcony, an electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee.
Whispering Sands Motel offers 15 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodation at this 3-star apartment has kitchens with stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Parking included
Free WiFi
Laundry
Outdoor space
Housekeeping

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Frequently asked questions

Is Whispering Sands Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Whispering Sands Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Whispering Sands Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whispering Sands Motel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whispering Sands Motel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Awapuni apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Sunshine Brewing Company, Midway Beach and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf. Statue of Young Nick and Captain Cook Statue are also within 15 minutes.

Whispering Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay, excellent views from the room, retro aesthetic works well, friendly staff, large rooms close to everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an upstairs room looking out over the bay. It is a strange arrangement with the bathroom room and small galley kitchen between the living room and bedroom and accessible from both. However it works just fine. The person on reception was very friendly and helpful. The motel is right on the beach and boardwalk and a 10 minute walk into town. Thoroughly recomment if staying in Gisborne.

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025