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Whispering Sands Motel

Property class: 3

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A grassy outdoor area with picnic tables and a view of the sea.
A reception desk with a wooden panel wall and the sign "WHISPERING SANDS".
A beach path leading to the shore with purple flowers in the foreground and a clear blue sky.
A modern bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.
A modern building with large windows and a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant pink flowers.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 2462.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $124
$108 nightly
$124 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29

Explore the area

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22 Salisbury Rd, Gisborne, Gisborne, 4010
  • Place, Midway Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gisborne Harbour
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tairawhiti Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gisborne (GIS)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Gisborne

With a stay at this apartment in Gisborne (Awapuni), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Sunshine Brewing Company and 8 minutes by foot from Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf. .This beach apartment is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Midway Beach and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Captain Cook Statue.
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What's nearby

  • Midway Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gisborne Harbour - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Gisborne Wine Centre - 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) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪China Palace Restaurant & Takeaway - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Adrian’s Espresso - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Flagship Eatery - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Rivers Bar - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Whispering Sands Motel

This apartment 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.

Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a stovetop and a microwave. There's a private balcony or patio. A 42-inch flat-screen television with satellite programming provides entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include an electric kettle and an iron/ironing board, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

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

  • Bedroom
  • 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 elevator

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks
  • 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

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

Property class

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

Whispering Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry

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

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Canan

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

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Perfect location on the beach. Lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Weak shower pressure. Otherwise, it was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a great idea to choose this property! The room was clean and comfortable and we didn’t need the heat pump at all. The little kitchen had everything we needed. The sea view was something else to behold. Would have loved to stay longer. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rajnit

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Weights to bottom of shower curtin would stop it touching you eent showering. Next upgrade suggest increasing brd size.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
What a lovely spot 10/10 , Jaki was very lovely to deal with at reception, room was very clean tidy & decor was awesome , would definitely recommend a stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

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

10/10 Excellent

Allan

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