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Waikanae Beach Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Gisborne with free parking

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1 Bedroom Suite | Terrace/patio
2 Bedroom Garden | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
One Bedroom Family Garden | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV
1 Bedroom Suite | View from room
At Waikanae Beach Motel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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2 Bedroom Unit | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

2 Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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2 Bedroom Garden | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

2 Bedroom Garden

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 Bedroom Suite | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

1 Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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2 Bedroom Family | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV

2 Bedroom Family

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 48 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 Twin 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
Refrigerator
Dining table
LCD TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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One Bedroom Family Garden | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

One Bedroom Family Garden

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 Bedroom Triple | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

1 Bedroom Triple

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio with Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Upstairs Studio | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Upstairs Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
LCD TV
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Awapuni, a neighborhood in Gisborne, Waikanae Beach Motel is near the airport and near the beach. Titirangi Reserve and Longbush Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf and Eastwoodhill Arboretum. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
19 Salisbury Road, Gisborne, 4010

What's nearby

  • Midway Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gisborne Harbour - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Tairawhiti Museum - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Gisborne Hospital - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Neighbourhood Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Rivers Bar - ‬18 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 like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-in, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and toasters

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • 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 percent 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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay

Property payment types

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 percent

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 elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Waikanae Beach Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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?

Check-out 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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