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Waikanae Beach Motel

3.0 star property
3-star motel perfect for exploring Gisborne

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Front of property - evening/night
One Bedroom Family Garden | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV
1 Bedroom Suite | Terrace/patio
2 Bedroom Garden | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
1 Bedroom Suite | View from room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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19 Salisbury Road, Gisborne, 4010
  • Midway Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Gisborne Harbour
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Gisborne Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Gisborne (GIS)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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2 Bedroom Unit | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

2 Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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2 Bedroom Garden | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

2 Bedroom Garden

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 Bedroom Suite | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

1 Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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2 Bedroom Family | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV

2 Bedroom Family

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 517 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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One Bedroom Family Garden | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

One Bedroom Family Garden

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 Bedroom Triple | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

1 Bedroom Triple

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio with Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Upstairs Studio | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Upstairs Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Gisborne

Seaside stay .You'll be steps from Sunshine Brewing Company and within a 10-minute walk of Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf with a stay at this Awapuni motel. Statue of Young Nick and Midway Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Midway Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gisborne Harbour - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Tairawhiti Museum - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Gisborne Hospital - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Neighbourhood Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Rivers Bar - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Waikanae Beach Motel

3-star motel perfect for exploring Gisborne
As a guest of Waikanae Beach Motel, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. Waikanae Beach Motel also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Gisborne motel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Waikanae Beach Motel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.9 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.9 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Waikanae Beach Motel to the airport?

Waikanae Beach Motel is 2.5 mi (6-min drive) away from the Gisborne (GIS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Waikanae Beach Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Waikanae Beach Motel.

How close is Waikanae Beach Motel to the beach?

This motel is a short 8-minute walk from Midway Beach and 4 mi (7-min drive) from Wainui Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Waikanae Beach Motel offer free breakfast?

Waikanae Beach Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waikanae Beach Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Waikanae Beach Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Waikanae Beach Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Waikanae Beach Motel have a pool?

Waikanae Beach Motel does not have a pool.

Does Waikanae Beach Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Waikanae Beach Motel to downtown Gisborne?

Waikanae Beach Motel is 0.5 mi away from Gisborne.

Waikanae Beach Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 333 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 333 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 333 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 333 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 333 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dereck

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet and clean motel, walking distance to town and close to a great beach. Motel parking gets a bit tight if rooms are full.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Garry

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed at hotel for 3 nights
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older style motel, clean and tidy. Realy close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Matthias

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Traveled with partner
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice spot. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheed

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities are fantastic for a motel. It was extremely clean, well maintained and very homely. We loved it. Great place to stay if you're doing the first light marathon in the future as it's close to the start line, and very close to the beach ( about a 1 min walk) .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Fleur

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This motel was fine - the parking is a bit tight and one night when we were coming home after dinner our ‘space’ was taken so we parked in front of another unit and I felt a bit awkward doing that in case they weren’t back themselves yet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was close to town and beach Our room had bbq and picnic table lovely little garden Size of room was perfect , clean and beds comfortable Staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was value for money
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

evan

Traveled with partner
Staff were friendly. Bed was awful and no room to walk around the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

K M

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was fresh, clean and modern. Manager was very helpful in advising places to eat and visit. Location was great, close to beach. Very professional outfit and will be top of my list for places to stay when next in area. Thoroughly recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good kitchen. Really nice staff. Very close to the great Waikanae and Midway beaches and boardwalk. Two great and different restaurants not too far away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great stay.. everything there and close to everything. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy clean accommodation, good communication about after hrs check in
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely comfortable stay. Check in was a breeze and we had the best nights sleep. In walking distance to the most beautiful beach and eating options. Definitely staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Warm room upon arrival Gisborne was windy & cold late evening arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good room well appointed. Reception was excellent as are the managers.It suited me for one night. Beds and linen were great and comfortable. Thank you Waikanae Beach Motel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Manager really friendly, helpfull to make our stay easy to & comfortable etc. We very pleased with our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Don

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
parking a bit tight
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024