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Whispering Sands Motel

3.0 star property
Beachfront apartment for sun and fun

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Superior Apartment, Balcony, Sea View

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 243 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$252
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec

Explore the area

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22 Salisbury Rd, Gisborne, Gisborne, 4010
  • Place, Midway Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gisborne Wine Centre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastwoodhill Arboretum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gisborne (GIS)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the area

Gisborne

At Whispering Sands Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Sunshine Brewing Company and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf. .You can enjoy a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and each apartment features free WiFi, a balcony or patio and a hairdryer. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a microwave and a stovetop. .This beach apartment building offers a garden and luggage storage. Added amenities include laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Midway Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gisborne Wine Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gisborne Harbour - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Eastwoodhill Arboretum - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Tairawhiti Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Columbus - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tahu - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Anatolia - ‬12 min walk

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
As a guest of Whispering Sands Motel, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
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.

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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

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • 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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Whispering Sands Motel?

Yep, Whispering Sands Motel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Whispering Sands Motel?

As of 16 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whispering Sands Motel on 20 Dec 2025 start from NZ$252.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Whispering Sands Motel?

Yep, Whispering Sands Motel is a short 8-minute walk from Midway Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Whispering Sands Motel?

No, Whispering Sands Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Whispering Sands Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Whispering Sands Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Whispering Sands Motel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry

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

8/10 Good

Kristy

Travelled with family
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

Deanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Perfect location on the beach. Lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Canan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great attention to detail.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy A

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Allan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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