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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
Superior Apartment, Balcony, Sea View | Living area
Microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$260
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Explore the area

Map
22 Salisbury Rd, Gisborne, Gisborne, 4010
  • Midway Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Sunshine Brewery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gisborne (GIS)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Apartment, Beach View

Superior Apartment, Beach View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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Superior Apartment, Balcony, Sea View

Superior Apartment, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Superior Apartment, Balcony, Sea View | Living area

Superior Apartment, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Heating
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, Beach View

Apartment, Beach View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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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. .Each apartment features free WiFi, a balcony or patio and a flat-screen TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a microwave and a stovetop. A hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .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
  • Gisborne Harbour - 2 min drive
  • Gisborne Wine Centre - 3 min drive
  • Eastwoodhill Arboretum - 3 min drive
  • Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House - 4 min drive

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

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. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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
  • Hob
  • Microwave

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

National rating

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

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 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whispering Sands Motel on 23 Feb 2025 start from NZ$260.00, 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.

Whispering Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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