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Whispering Sands Motel

Property class: 3
3-star beachfront apartments with free WiFi

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A grassy outdoor area with picnic tables and a view of the sea.
A modern bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.
A beach path leading to the shore with purple flowers in the foreground and a clear blue sky.
A reception desk with a wooden panel wall and the sign "WHISPERING SANDS".
A modern building with large windows and a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant pink flowers.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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, Midway Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gisborne Harbour
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tairawhiti Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gisborne (GIS)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Apartment, Balcony, Sea View

A modern living room with a grey sofa, two orange cushions, a round white table with chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

Superior Apartment, Balcony, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a sofa, dining table, chairs, and a view through large windows.

Superior Apartment, Balcony, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Apartment, Beach View

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, white cabinets, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Superior Apartment, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a dining table with chairs, a small sofa, and a balcony with a view.

Apartment, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Midway Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Gisborne Harbour - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Gisborne Wine Centre - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Tairawhiti Museum - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪China Palace Restaurant & Takeaway - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tatapouri Fishing Club - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Anatolia - ‬12 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 Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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  • Free WiFi
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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

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart 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.

Property class

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 Sep 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whispering Sands Motel on Sep 4, 2026 start from $116, 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

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry

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

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Canan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, great attention to detail.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Perfect location on the beach. Lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy A

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Weak shower pressure. Otherwise, it was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristy

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

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rajnit

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
What a lovely spot 10/10 , Jaki was very lovely to deal with at reception, room was very clean tidy & decor was awesome , would definitely recommend a stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025