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Whispering Sands Motel

3.0 star property
Beachfront apartment for sun and fun

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Exterior
Living area
Microwave, stovetop, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils
2 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedroomsSleeps 243 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. A kitchen with a stovetop and a microwave are available, and added amenities include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and an electric kettle.
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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

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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

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.

Property is also known as

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

About the area

Map
22 Salisbury Rd, Gisborne, 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) - 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

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.

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Whispering Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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

Reviews

10/10

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

8/10

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

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

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

Amazing location and host.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

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