Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel
22 Salisbury Road
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Why people book this hotel
“Great size rooms and excellent location”
“Good quality accommodation, helpful friendly staff, in a great location, and it …”
“Always clean, tidy and comfortable just what you need when working away from hom…”
“The location and the room was excellent”
“Clean and very cozy”
“It was very clean rooms decor was beautiful”
“Friendly staff”
“Jaki and Kim (the resident schnauzer) were very welcoming and helpful”
Overview
Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel is situated on Waikanae Beach, just a 10-minute walk from Gisborne city centre. It offers stunning panoramic views across Poverty Bay, with Young Nick's Head and Kaiti Hill standing in the distance. All apartments feature views of the ocean, free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, flat-screen TV with Netflix, bathroom and a dining area. Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel is a 10-minute drive from Gisborne Airport. There is an Intercity bus stop just a 5-minute walk from the motel.
Traveller reviews
Lana
solo_traveller
June 6, 2026
Beautiful stay after a busy day of sport. Clean and very cozy. Close to town, wil definitely stay here again
Birrell
family_with_children
June 4, 2026
“Was a lovely stay, rooms are great and location right on the beach is lovely.”
Great size rooms and excellent location.
Karen
solo_traveller
June 1, 2026
It was very clean rooms decor was beautiful
Paul
family_with_children
May 30, 2026
“Lovely accommodation and great location”
Good quality accommodation, helpful friendly staff, in a great location, and it had everything you might need for your holiday... even egg cups and a toast holder :-)
Kirstin
couple
May 30, 2026
“Perfect spot to relax”
So close to the beach
Kym
couple
May 29, 2026
“Lovely stay comfy beds and location was fantastic”
Right on the beach and outdoor area
Rob
couple
May 28, 2026
Excellent location
Sharon
couple
May 19, 2026
“Always happy to stay at Whispering Sands when working in Gizzy it’s a comfortable cozy stay away from home.”
Always clean, tidy and comfortable just what you need when working away from home
Daniel
solo_traveller
May 13, 2026
The location and the room was excellent.
Linda
solo_traveller
May 12, 2026
Proximity to beach
Adrian
couple
May 8, 2026
“Relaxing and nice spot to look around town ..”
Beach front. Friendly staff ..
Brian
extended_group
May 7, 2026
“Great location”
Lajanne
family_with_children
May 1, 2026
“Great place to stay for our first time in Gizzy. Highly recommend and will return again”
The apartment was nice and spacious had everything we needed
Colleen
solo_traveller
April 21, 2026
“Fabulous place to stay in Gisborne!”
The view from our room was so relaxing. We loved every aspect of this accommodation! Highly recommend!
Annie
solo_traveller
April 19, 2026
“A great place to stay!”
Very clean and tidy. Right on the beach with great views, cafe within 2 mins walking distance. Jaki and Kim (the resident schnauzer) were very welcoming and helpful.
Stephanie
solo_traveller
April 18, 2026
“Great location to beach, market and CBD”
Great location
Manuel
solo_traveller
April 12, 2026
“NZ lil Miami”
Location, vibe and Jackie :)
Jessica
couple
April 11, 2026
“Lovely 2 nights stay”
Lovely staff on check in. Loved the downstairs room and able to walk out to the grass and the beach. Great kitchen and facilities. Would stay here again!
Vinu
solo_traveller
April 11, 2026
“Perfect and felt like home with so close access to the beach,”
Found a perfect home away from home and Jackie the host and the whole staff were amazing including their Paw officer who doubles up as Scurity cum the Quality Inspector doing the rounds giving you an additional sense of security and safety. :) A special mention of the amazing pizza truck that docks there on Friday nights only. Yumm!
Tania
couple
April 7, 2026
“Fabulous!!”
Room was fantastically clean and well appointed with everything we needed. Location to the beach was sensational. Really comfortable and within walking distance to all we need.
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Beachfront, Beach
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Snack bar, Wine/champagne, Breakfast in the room
General
Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Bicycle parking
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Safety & security
Key access
Services
Private check-in/check-out, Vending machine (drinks), Daily housekeeping, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage
Apartment with Balcony
Featuring a private entrance, this apartment consists of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. The apartment provides a seating area, a sofa, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
Deluxe Apartment
These ground floor apartments open right up onto the grass area with a picnic table. Just steps away from the beach, you can open your door to welcome the fresh ocean breeze. The apartment features a spacious lounge area with a dining table, lounge suite, a bathroom and a full kitchen.
Deluxe Apartment
This apartment has been renovated and features a spacious lounge area overlooking the ocean, a private balcony, kitchen and a bathroom.
Two-Bedroom Apartment
This apartment features a full kitchen, bathroom and your own private balcony, right on the beachfront with sea view. Beach access via private stairs.
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