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Whispering Sands Motel

3.0 star property

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A grassy outdoor area with picnic tables and a view of the sea.
A modern building with large windows and a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant pink flowers.
Reception
A modern bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.
A beach path leading to the shore with purple flowers in the foreground and a clear blue sky.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 243 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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22 Salisbury Rd, Gisborne, Gisborne, 4010
  • Place, Midway Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Tairawhiti Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Gisborne Botanic Gardens
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gisborne (GIS)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About this property

Whispering Sands Motel

Along with laundry facilities, this apartment building has a garden and free self-parking. The 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.
This apartment 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.

During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Sunshine Brewing Company. You'll find features such as free self-parking and laundry facilities. This comfortable apartment building has 15 apartments. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the apartment.
  • The apartment offers a kitchen, a balcony or patio and a flat-screen TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Sunshine Brewing Company and 8 minutes on foot from Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf
As a guest of Whispering Sands Motel, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Restaurant dining guides

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 15 units
  • Garden

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Whispering Sands Gisborne
Whispering Sands Motel Gisborne
Whispering Sands Motel Apartment
Whispering Sands Motel Apartment Gisborne

Whispering Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and host.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Canan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, great attention to detail.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Perfect location on the beach. Lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy A

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff was so kind, courteous, and helpful. Will make this our place anytime we come to Gisborne. Also appreciated the EcoKabs for their great taxi services.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Weak shower pressure. Otherwise, it was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Loved it. Kids loved it. Had a 2 bed apartment upstairs with a balcony that looked over the beach. Such a beautiful view. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness
Liked location to the beach. Didn't like the shower and a bit dated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a great idea to choose this property! The room was clean and comfortable and we didn’t need the heat pump at all. The little kitchen had everything we needed. The sea view was something else to behold. Would have loved to stay longer. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rajnit

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Weights to bottom of shower curtin would stop it touching you eent showering. Next upgrade suggest increasing brd size.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

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

10/10 Excellent

Allan

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