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Whispering Sands Motel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront apartments with free WiFi

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Superior Apartment, Balcony, Sea View | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 2462.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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22 Salisbury Rd, Gisborne, Gisborne, 4010
  • Place, Sunshine Brewing Company
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Midway Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gisborne Harbour
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gisborne (GIS)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gisborne

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Awapuni apartment, you'll find Sunshine Brewing Company and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf. Midway Beach and Statue of Young Nick are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sunshine Brewing Company - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gisborne Wine Centre - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kaiti Hill - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Gisborne Harbour - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Tairawhiti Museum - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Adrian’s Espresso - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪China Palace Restaurant & Takeaway - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Rivers Bar - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Whispering Sands Motel

3-star beachfront apartments with free WiFi
As a guest of this apartment, 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
This apartment offers 15 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 3-star apartment have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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The price is $134
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks
  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Whispering Sands Gisborne

Whispering Sands Motel Gisborne

Whispering Sands Motel Apartment

Whispering Sands Motel Apartment Gisborne

Frequently asked questions

How close is Whispering Sands Motel to the airport?

This apartment is 2.4 mi (5-min drive) away from the Gisborne (GIS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Whispering Sands Motel?

As of Jun 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whispering Sands Motel on Jun 14, 2026 start from $104, 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.

Does Whispering Sands Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Whispering Sands Motel to the beach?

This apartment is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Whispering Sands Motel offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Whispering Sands Motel?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Whispering Sands Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Whispering Sands Motel?

This apartment offers free self parking.

Does Whispering Sands Motel have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Whispering Sands Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Whispering Sands Motel to downtown Gisborne?

This apartment is 0.6 mi away from Gisborne.

Whispering Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Weights to bottom of shower curtin would stop it touching you eent showering. Next upgrade suggest increasing brd size.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great idea to choose this property! The room was clean and comfortable and we didn’t need the heat pump at all. The little kitchen had everything we needed. The sea view was something else to behold. Would have loved to stay longer. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and host.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kristy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Liked location to the beach. Didn't like the shower and a bit dated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Perfect location on the beach. Lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Loved it. Kids loved it. Had a 2 bed apartment upstairs with a balcony that looked over the beach. Such a beautiful view. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rajnit

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Canan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great attention to detail.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy A

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so kind, courteous, and helpful. Will make this our place anytime we come to Gisborne. Also appreciated the EcoKabs for their great taxi services.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an upstairs room looking out over the bay. It is a strange arrangement with the bathroom room and small galley kitchen between the living room and bedroom and accessible from both. However it works just fine. The person on reception was very friendly and helpful. The motel is right on the beach and boardwalk and a 10 minute walk into town. Thoroughly recomment if staying in Gisborne.

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Traveled 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