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Waikanae Beach Motel

3.0 star property

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2 Bedroom Garden | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
One Bedroom Family Garden | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV
1 Bedroom Suite | Terrace/patio
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
  • Midway Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Tairawhiti Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Gisborne (GIS)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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2 Bedroom Unit | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

2 Bedroom Unit

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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2 Bedroom Garden | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

2 Bedroom Garden

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 Bedroom Suite | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

1 Bedroom Suite

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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2 Bedroom Family | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV

2 Bedroom Family

  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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One Bedroom Family Garden | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Family Garden

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 Bedroom Triple | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

1 Bedroom Triple

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Studio with Kitchen

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Upstairs Studio | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Upstairs Studio

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Waikanae Beach Motel

3-star motel in Awapuni
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.
Waikanae Beach Motel features a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Gisborne motel also offers a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Waikanae Beach Motel is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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

Pets not 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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Waikanae Beach Motel Gisborne
Waikanae Beach Motel
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Waikanae Beach
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Waikanae Beach Motel Gisborne
Waikanae Beach Motel Motel Gisborne

Waikanae Beach Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 321 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tony

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy clean accommodation, good communication about after hrs check in
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely comfortable stay. Check in was a breeze and we had the best nights sleep. In walking distance to the most beautiful beach and eating options. Definitely staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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