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HOTEL STYLE
Ocean View
Bay View
Location
22 Salisbury Road Waikanae Beach, Gisborne 4010 New Zealand
Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel
156 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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We had an upstairs room - great view with a small balcony you can sit on to enjoy it. The layout is a bit unusual, but probably quite a clever use of space. The motel is right on the beach, there is a walkway next to it which is constantly used by walkers (a lot with dogs) and cyclists. Even though it was very busy there was no problem with noise. All in all we had an enjoyable stay and would happily recommend and stay again if we were on Gisborne.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This motel is a hidden gem. We were down for the waka ama long distance nationals and this place was next level only meters from the beach the kids and wife enjoyed this whole experience. The rooms are very very clean and the layout is really cool. We had a ground floor unit and the unit had a queen bed in one room and a king in the living area. The TV had SKY and YouTube so that kept the kids happy. The owners are amazing they are so cruisy which makes things that much better. I would highly recommend this property to anyone it’s an absolute hidden gem. Thanks Mark. Hemi MST.
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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We stayed for 2 nights in an upper level unit with a balcony. We loved sitting there and enjoying our morning coffee or lunch and just taking in the view.
We arrived during a hot spell and appreciated the standing fan to help keep us cool while we slept.
Very interesting use of space with walk through kitchenette and walk through bathroom. Kitchen well equipped though we only had light meals while there so did not use the stove, or the BBQ.
Excellent beach right at the property, one minute and you are playing in the waves.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from Judith A M, Owner at Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel
Responded 8 Feb 2020
Thanks for your great review we really appreciate the feedback thanks again
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This is a fantastic motel with a great location, right on Waikanae beach and an easy few minutes drive to central Gisborne. Our room was exceptionally clean and well equipped. We loved it! Highly recommend and would love to go back there one day.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from Judith A M, Owner at Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel
Responded 2 Jan 2020
Thanks for you great review glad you enjoyed Gisborne Hope we see you again
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This is our third trip to Whispering Sands, we love it. This time we bought two sets of friends and they loved it to. The motel is spotless, right on the beach, the best hosts, and easy walking distance to town. Honestly so relaxing.
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Date of stay: January 2022
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Room Tip:Best location
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Response from Judith A Martin, Other at Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel
Responded 1 Feb 2022
Thankyou so much for the lovely review. Wish you well for the coming year.
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Great spot to stay in Gizzy. Was a little more than we usually spend (mostly used to campsite costs!) but worth it for the rooms and view. We stayed on the first floor to have the view, which was gorgeous. Perfect for a swim between the flags or a walk along the boardwalk. 5 mins walk to the awesome Sunshine Brewery too and only 15 mins to town centre.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Judith A M, Owner at Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel
Responded 31 Jan 2020
Thank you for the lovely review. Yes Sunshine Brewery is a great place for refreshments.
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Excellent room with a very recent upgrade. The new finishers are trendy and fresh. This is the best motel we stayed in during our East Coast road trip. We took a ground floor room , the fist floor rooms have a better Seaview but the balcony’s are not big.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed in unit 3which has been renovated. We loved it. Bed,linen was wonderful and location on the beach front fabulous. Spotless,modern unit maybe a bit small for four adults but perfect for a couple. The board walk to us was an added bonus. Would definitely stay here again probably nicest motel we have stayed in for along time.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Judith A M, Owner at Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel
Responded 5 Feb 2020
Thanks for your review glad it means alot to us to get such positive feed back Thanks again
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We always stay here when visiting Gisborne. A modest motel with a fab beach front location. Spacious and fully equipped although a tad dated. Bbq facility. Only a 20 minute walk into town and wharf whilst similarly in the opposite direction to the eclectic and wonderful Smash Palace pub.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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A lovely , modern furnished, well appointed and spacious room. Lovely views for miles across the ocean from every upstairs room. Excellent overall. Lovely modern kitchen, even scissors in the draw! Within walking distance of a bakery/ice cream palour/dairy.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
$250 - $264 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandGisborne RegionGisborne
NUMBER OF ROOMS
15
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