Whispering Sands Motel | Apartment in Gisborne

| 9.8 (13 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  2 Guests
Gisborne Apartment | Whispering Sands Motel

1 Bedroom Apartment in Gisborne

Located in Gisborne, this welcoming apartment brings it all within your reach. There's convenient onsite parking, so you can leave your vehicle behind and let your feet make short work of the 5-minute walk to Sunshine Brewing Company or the 8-minute walk to Midway Beach.

After you return, you can unwind in the garden or sip a drink on the balcony or patio. For a change of scenery, come inside and enjoy the free WiFi and TV.

As you settle into the place, you'll find luggage storage and blackout drapes/curtains. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer, towels, and toilet paper. The kitchen is equipped with a stovetop, as well as an electric kettle, a microwave, and cookware. And you won't have to pack extra clothes, because you'll also have access to laundry facilities.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Guest Services
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
  • Soap
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Near coin laundry
Ocean view
  • On the beach
Parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Free self parking on site
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • No elevators
Entertainment
  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite service
General
  • 15 rooms
  • English
Guest Services
  • Local maps
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Luggage storage
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Balcony or patio
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • 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)

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
Child Policy
Children are welcome. rollaway/extra beds are not available. cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed

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 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 noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed 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 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

Reviews

Neil
Sep 27, 2025 06:05:25 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: 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!
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Superior Apartment, Balcony, Sea View
Room Size: 462.8 square feet m2
1 Queen Bed
Superior Apartment, Balcony, Sea View

General

Number of bedrooms - 1, Dishwasher, Separate dining area, Wardrobe or closet, In-room climate control (heating), Balcony, Television, Bed count minimum 1, Toaster, Bed sheets provided, Sea view, Shower only, Laptop-friendly workspace, Ping - 13.0, Number of living rooms 1, Flat-panel TV, Number of bathrooms - 1, Square meters - 43, Mini-fridge, Square feet - 462.8, Private bathroom, Desk, Separate sitting area, Oven, Bed count maximum 1
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