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Waikanae Beach Motel

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1 Bedroom Suite | Terrace/patio - Waikanae Beach Motel (Gisborne)
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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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

1 Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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

Classic Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Studio with Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

1 Bedroom Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 Bedroom Triple | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

1 Bedroom Triple

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Studio with Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 48 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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One Bedroom Family Garden | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

One Bedroom Family Garden

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Upstairs Studio | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Upstairs Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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2 Bedroom Garden | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

2 Bedroom Garden

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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2 Bedroom Unit | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

2 Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Classic Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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 Cook Observatory. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Gisborne travel guide
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19 Salisbury Road, Gisborne, 4010

What's nearby

  • Sunshine Brewing Company
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Midway Beach
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gisborne Harbour
    3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Tairawhiti Museum
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Gisborne Botanic Gardens
    5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS)
    6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pizza Hut
    8 min walk
  • China Palace Restaurant & Takeaway
    14 min walk
  • Burger King
    15 min walk
  • Adrian’s Espresso
    16 min walk
  • The Rivers Bar
    18 min walk

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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 self 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
  • 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
  • Laptop workspace

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

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 26 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 26 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

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

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Waikanae Beach Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Waikanae Beach Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 383 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 383 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 383 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 383 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 383 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older motel, but very clean, and excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jihan Hani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff! Friendly and professional environment. Clean sheets, duvet and pillows. Clean bathroom. Definitely recommended. If I ever visit Gisborne again I would go and stay in again. ❤️👍
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen is nice with an air fryer to use. The room is clean with a beautiful sea view and close to beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay at the Waikanae Beach Motel. The staff were so friendly & kind sharing local recommendations + the room was clean and tidy. Would recommend to anyone staying in Gisborne.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

sue

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless, staff lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very pleasant two night stay and our host was very personable, helpful and very friendly. Our king bed was comfortable and linen was spotless. Motel is walking distance to the town centre and across the road from the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mandy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A tidy unit but very very dated & an awkward layout for the spare bedroom, the garden at the back of unit was pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

COLIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked ...Location, parking and price. Had an older apartment a little on the tired side. Everything was serviceable, coffee machine was a bonus. Couch was a touch close to the ground for me,but OK. Balcony made a noise when we went out , we erred on the side of caution and stayed off it. We enjoyed our time in Gisborne and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome. Clean room. Fully-equipped. Was able to park outside my room. Handy to the beach, and to a cafe that opened early in the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, helpful staff and a nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was designed well and just a two minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ape

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think the owner of the motel that was behind the counter she was very welcoming and very helpful. The room was very clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice room which was clean and comfortable,staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, clean and tidy. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sik To

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming. Very comfortable beds and a great location across the street for the sea shore. Really appreciated the loca recommendations
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was safe enough for my Mokopuna to walk around. The venue was quiet which was good to relax in the room after a busy day at A&P show in town the weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay. Very friendly and helpful advice when asking for dining suggestions. Rooms very clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean friendly place to stay no worries
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Manager really friendly, helpfull to make our stay easy to & comfortable etc. We very pleased with our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dereck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet and clean motel, walking distance to town and close to a great beach. Motel parking gets a bit tight if rooms are full.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nic

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A true retro motel from the 1960s. Clean sheets, a comfortable bed, and a peaceful setting away from the main drag. Close to the harbour walkway, great for a run. Like many NZ motels, it would benefit from a full modern refurbishment to meet today’s traveller expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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