Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel - Gisborne

Beachfront motel in Gisborne with Silver Sustainable Tourism Business Award

Rooms and Apartments

Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel offers apartments with full kitchens, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies in upstairs units. Each apartment provides views of Poverty Bay, with the living space separated from the kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom by cleverly designed doors. The upper-floor Deluxe Apartments include a balcony overlooking Waikanae Beach and Young Nick's Head.

Beachfront Location

This is the only beachfront motel in Gisborne, set directly on Waikanae Beach with a boardwalk and grass area between the property and the sand. Guests have direct access to the beach from ground-floor units and can watch surfers while sitting on their private balcony. The motel is a 10-minute walk from Gisborne city centre and a 5-minute walk from the Intercity bus stop.

On-Site Amenities

Whispering Sands provides BBQ facilities, outdoor seating areas, a guest laundry, and a vending machine for snacks and drinks. All apartments have free WiFi, air conditioning, and a separate toilet from the bathroom. The property offers daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and a picnic area with outdoor furniture.

Awards and Sustainable Practices

The motel holds a Sliver Sustainable Tourism Business Award from Qualmark, recognising its commitment to environmentally responsible operations. Families are accommodated with ground-floor units that have two separate rooms connected by a central kitchen and bathroom. The property is non-smoking throughout and offers safety deposit boxes at reception.

Nearby Attractions

Tatapouri interactive reef tours, Poverty Bay golf course, and Eastwoodhill Arboretum are all within short driving distance of Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel. Walk along the boardwalk to Captain Morgan's cafe for coffee or to the Sunshine Brewery for a drink. The motel is a 10-minute drive from Gisborne Airport.

• Accolade: Silver Sustainable Tourism Business Award from Qualmark
• Beachfront: Only beachfront motel in Gisborne on Waikanae Beach
• Rooms: Apartments with full kitchens and private balconies
• Location: 10-minute walk to city centre, 5-minute walk to bus stop
• Amenities: BBQ facilities, guest laundry, and vending machine