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About the Hotel

22 Salisbury Road, Gisborne, New Zealand, 4010
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Near Midway Beach
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9.8
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The 4-star Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel Gisborne provides 16 welcoming rooms and sits 18 minutes' walk from the Te Urewera National Park. There is parking on site and Wi-Fi in the rooms.

Location

Located just near the Midway Beach, the motel also provides easy access to the Waikanae Beach Playground. The Gisborne City Vintage Railway is right around the corner from this welcoming hotel.

Also, Oval Reserve is situated 1.3 km away. The Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel is in proximity to the Te Pihopatanga O Te Tairawhiti.

Rooms

This property offers rooms with a sitting area and a mini-kitchen featuring an iron with ironing board, along with complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Welcoming rooms are equipped with carpet floors and boast views of the sea.

Eat & Drink

Captain Morgans, located 300 metres from Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel, will spoil you with New Zealand cuisine.

Leisure & Business

A picnic area and a golf course are also featured at this Gisborne hotel.

Must-do experiences

  • Catch sunrise at Gisborne's beautiful Wainui Beach.
  • Indulge in local seafood at The Marina Restaurant.
  • Visit the Tairawhiti Museum for a taste of local history.
  • Explore the hidden gem of Kaiti Hill for stunning views.
  • Don't miss the Gisborne Farmers' Market on Saturdays!
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Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Two-Bedroom Apartment
2 persons
680 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Apartment Balcony
2 persons
520 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Deluxe Apartment
2 persons
435 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Apartment Ground Floor
2 persons
435 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Perfect
9.2/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machines
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Snack bar
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach access
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel Location

22 Salisbury Road, Gisborne, New Zealand, 4010
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22 Salisbury Road, Gisborne, New Zealand, 4010
Nearby
Riverside walkway
Captain Cook Statue
300 ft
Waikanae Beach
Waikanae Beach Playground
300 ft
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Sunshine Thai
2300 ft
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PBC
3500 ft
38 Childers Road
The Gisborne Deli + Butchery
2800 ft
251 Gladstone Rd
Getting around
City Centre
Gisborne11 min  ·  3000 ft
Airports
Gisborne (GIS)8 min  ·  2.9 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-20:00
Check-out
from 07:00-10:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
16

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 323 verified reviews
9.1/10
Perfect
97%
Recommend
Cleanliness
9.5/10
Comfort
9.5/10
Facilities
9.2/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.5/10
Location
9.8/10
Staff
9.5/10
Value for money
9.0/10
Guest reviews
based on 721 reviews
9.1/10
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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room