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Whispering Sands Motel

3.0 star property
Beachfront apartment for sun and fun

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Exterior
Superior Apartment, Balcony, Sea View | 2 bedrooms, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Superior Apartment, Balcony, Sea View | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Microwave, stovetop, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils

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 is available, and added amenities include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and an electric kettle.
Whispering Sands Motel offers 15 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 3-star apartment have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • 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 elevator

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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, 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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

About the neighborhood

Map
22 Salisbury Rd, Gisborne, 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) - 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?

Check-out 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 Excellent

Canan

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Rajnit

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Terry

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

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

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

10/10 Excellent

Allan

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