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Waikanae Beach Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Gisborne with free parking

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Front of property – evening/night
Terrace/patio
View from room
Living area
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is S$127
includes taxes & fees
27 Jun - 28 Jun

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

2 Bedroom Unit

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

2 Bedroom Garden

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Private kitchen

1 Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 45 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Living area

2 Bedroom Family

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Apartment

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

One Bedroom Family Garden

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

1 Bedroom Triple

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio with Kitchen

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Upstairs Studio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
19 Salisbury Road, Gisborne, 4010

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) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kfc - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Yoko'Sushi Express Cafe - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Waikanae Beach Motel

Motel located in Awapuni
A terrace, a garden and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Waikanae Beach Motel. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-in, barbecues and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and dining tables.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and toasters

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.9 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.9 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Waikanae Beach Motel Gisborne
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Frequently asked questions

Is Waikanae Beach Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waikanae Beach Motel?

As of 18 Jun, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waikanae Beach Motel on 27 Jun, 2025 start from S$127.17, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Waikanae Beach Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Waikanae Beach Motel?

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

What time is check-out at Waikanae Beach Motel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waikanae Beach Motel located?

Located in Awapuni, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Sunshine Brewing Company, Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf and Statue of Young Nick. Midway Beach and Captain Cook Statue are also within 10 minutes.

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Waikanae Beach Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 327 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 327 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 327 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 327 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 327 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

This was a nice spot. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Was close to town and beach Our room had bbq and picnic table lovely little garden Size of room was perfect , clean and beds comfortable Staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Great stay.. everything there and close to everything. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

So close to the stunning beach, and the staff were very friendly and helpful in recommending places to eat and visit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

Easy to stay, friendly owners, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Extremely comfortable stay. Check in was a breeze and we had the best nights sleep. In walking distance to the most beautiful beach and eating options. Definitely staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

Tidy clean accommodation, good communication about after hrs check in
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

The facilities are fantastic for a motel. It was extremely clean, well maintained and very homely. We loved it. Great place to stay if you're doing the first light marathon in the future as it's close to the start line, and very close to the beach ( about a 1 min walk) .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Property was fresh, clean and modern. Manager was very helpful in advising places to eat and visit. Location was great, close to beach. Very professional outfit and will be top of my list for places to stay when next in area. Thoroughly recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Lovely friendly people and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

Very good kitchen. Really nice staff. Very close to the great Waikanae and Midway beaches and boardwalk. Two great and different restaurants not too far away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Nice clean friendly place to stay no worries
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10

Staff were friendly. Bed was awful and no room to walk around the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Good spot and room had full facilities including cooking. Good for family's

10/10

Awesome place to stay in Gisborne. Friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10

Was value for money
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Like being near the beach in Gisborne. Motel close enough to town and eateries.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

nice quiet room
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Great welcome, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10

We liked that the property was close to the ocean. I t was very comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10

Comfortable rooms - close to town. Clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

Great place to stay, beds were super comfortable. Rooms were clean and tidy and had everything we needed. Expectations exceeded!

10/10

I liked having a separate bedroom and lounge and the sea view was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023