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- Excellent64%
- Very good31%
- Average4%
- Poor1%
- Terrible0%
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Free Wifi
Free Parking
Beachfront
Non-Smoking Rooms
Airport Transportation
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All reviewsupstairs apartmentgreat locationboard walkfriendly cateasy access to the beachmetre walkcricket matchlook forward to my nextground flooron a daily basisnew zealandkitchen utensilsrecommend staying herewaikanae beachfamily unitfirst floorenjoyed my stay
curioustraveller42
Christchurch, New Zealand
Reviewed 6 days ago Don't judge the slightly dated appearance of this motel. The location is absolutely wonderful- beach and boardwalk are your frontage. Sleep to the sound of the waves, join the locals on the beacj in the early morning. We stayed in ground floor but I image...More
kaytee8720
Greater London, United Kingdom
Reviewed 2 weeks ago Our car broke down on Valentine's Day evening so instead of a romantic dinner in Gisborne, my husband was taking the wheel off the car on the motel forecourt. The lovely manager not only lent us something to help fix the car, she also offered...More
Thank you for your review, It is nice to get positive feedback,
And I was only to happy to make sure your Valentine's evening
was a happy one for you both.
Thanks again Judith
Reviewed 10 April 2018 the room was very clean, spacious and had amazing views. management were so friendly and the room was so relaxing. we will definitely be staying again.
Not far from city center and a lot of places to eat
Reviewed 10 April 2018 This was our 5th hotel of this trip.
Arrival 4/5. We had a very scenic 3 hour drive from Napier. Check in was efficient and friendly. Plenty of on site parking. We had room 3 on the ground floor, the last room available. All rooms...More
louiej1975
Christchurch, NZ
Reviewed 8 April 2018 We stayed at Easter 2018 as we were in town for a netball tournament . We got a ground floor family unit - which was great as we were fairly tired having driven from Akld in Easter traffic.
The unit was spotlessly clean & well...More
Thank you for you review it is great to get amazing feed back.
Glad you enjoyed your stay at Whisperingsands Beachront Motel
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Awards & Recognition
Certificate of Excellence Amenities
Top amenities
Beachfront
Free Parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Hotel Amenities
Free Parking
Laundry Service
Self-Serve Laundry
Airport Transportation
Room amenities
Microwave
Refrigerator in room
Details
Price range
US$105 - US$124 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Hotel Style
#2 On the Beach Hotel in Gisborne
#3 Family Hotel in Gisborne
#5 Romantic Hotel in Gisborne
Room types
Kitchenette, Non-Smoking Rooms
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Full view
"Ask for second story. Beach or carpark refers to front an back room. So for one or two sharing you will have..."
"ocean view room is amazing"
"Best views from the second floor. But, if you have luggage, the first is nice too. All rooms seem to have..."
"The view is amazing upstairs"
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