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Waikanae Beach Motel

3.0 star property

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One Bedroom Family Garden | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV
1 Bedroom Suite | Terrace/patio
2 Bedroom Garden | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
1 Bedroom Suite | View from room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
$95
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2

Explore the area

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19 Salisbury Road, Gisborne, 4010
  • Place, Sunshine Brewing Company
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Midway Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gisborne Harbour
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gisborne (GIS)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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

1 Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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

1 Bedroom Triple

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

2 Bedroom Family

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 517 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

One Bedroom Family Garden

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Upstairs Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

2 Bedroom Garden

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

2 Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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.

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 self 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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, a smoke detector, 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)

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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

Waikanae Beach Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 360 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 360 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 360 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 360 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 360 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

james

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming. Very comfortable beds and a great location across the street for the sea shore. Really appreciated the loca recommendations
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alton

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Reccomend to stay here

Great place to stay close to city and the beach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Doris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good, bed comfortable, clean, lovely friendly manager. Nothing negative
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nic

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A true retro motel from the 1960s. Clean sheets, a comfortable bed, and a peaceful setting away from the main drag. Close to the harbour walkway, great for a run. Like many NZ motels, it would benefit from a full modern refurbishment to meet today’s traveller expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love our stay Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHARON

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice room which was clean and comfortable,staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, helpful staff and a nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Clean , fresh and roomy, but I could not get the TV to work.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay. Very friendly and helpful advice when asking for dining suggestions. Rooms very clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mata, Raureka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well I love the property nothing wrong enjoy our stay the room was so clean ,but the only thing that I wasn't happy no to in maybe u guys need to look into it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 nites in Gizzy

First time i have stayed here for about 8 yrs, it is warm, clean and comfortable, all you need when working
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dereck

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet and clean motel, walking distance to town and close to a great beach. Motel parking gets a bit tight if rooms are full.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Garry

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed at hotel for 3 nights
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older style motel, clean and tidy. Realy close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Matthias

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Traveled with partner
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025