Waikanae Beach Motel

3.0 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
1 Bedroom Suite | Terrace/patio
One Bedroom Family Garden | Living area
2 Bedroom Garden
One Bedroom Family Garden | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
19 Salisbury Road, Gisborne, 4010
  • Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf
    7 min walk
  • Midway Beach
    8 min walk
  • Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art
    17 min walk
  • Gisborne (GIS)
    6 min drive

Room options

2 Bedroom Unit

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

2 Bedroom Garden

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

1 Bedroom Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

2 Bedroom Family

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Classic Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

One Bedroom Family Garden

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

1 Bedroom Triple

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Studio with Kitchen

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Studio

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Waikanae Beach Motel

Gisborne motel in Awapuni with free parking
Along with dry cleaning, this smoke-free motel has laundry facilities and a library. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-in, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Waikanae Beach Motel, you're just a quick walk from Sunshine Brewing Company. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus dry cleaning service.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace, and Library
  • Steps from Sunshine Brewing Company and 7 minutes by foot from Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf
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.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Room service available

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Library

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Waikanae Beach Motel Gisborne
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Waikanae Beach Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 312 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 312 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 312 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 312 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 312 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness
Only issue for me was Hot Water pressure was low otherwise very happy with my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice quiet room
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Maeve

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice but overpriced for condition.
Close to town location. Basic facilities. Overpriced for the conditions of the room. Service was lovely and very friendly. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

wayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean friendly place to stay no worries
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Britt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome
Awesome place to stay in Gisborne. Friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sonja

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can park outside the unit. Cleaning done daily if required and just ask friendly staff for restocking of any consumables. Sky TV especially if any sports events on.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ronald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked the saw view suite initially, then added two more nights. I thought I was booking the same room, but it was a different room - smaller and no view, and not as nice. Disappointed, but it isn't anyone's fault.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like closeness to the beach. Not too far from town
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Garry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was challenging given the number and location of available bays but given we were in a hire car we drove carefully to get in and out of the tight spaces.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine, Rotorua

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like being near the beach in Gisborne. Motel close enough to town and eateries.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
people very nice and while the property was clean and tidy, was way over priced for the quality of the set up, no movies on sky, facilities from the 70s, reading light in bedroom on the wrong wall, TV seating not great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great welcome, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good spot and room had full facilities including cooking. Good for family's

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, beds were super comfortable. Rooms were clean and tidy and had everything we needed. Expectations exceeded!