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Waikanae Beach Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Gisborne with free parking

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One Bedroom Family Garden | Living area
1 Bedroom Suite | Terrace/patio
2 Bedroom Garden
1 Bedroom Suite | View from room
At Waikanae Beach Motel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept

Room options

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Tomorrow

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2 Bedroom Unit

2 Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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2 Bedroom Garden

2 Bedroom Garden

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 Bedroom Suite | Private kitchen

1 Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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2 Bedroom Family | Living area

2 Bedroom Family

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 48 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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One Bedroom Family Garden

One Bedroom Family Garden

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 Bedroom Triple

1 Bedroom Triple

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio with Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Upstairs Studio

Upstairs Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
19 Salisbury Road, Gisborne, 4010

What's nearby

  • Midway Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gisborne Harbour - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Tairawhiti Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Gisborne Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Rivers Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Just Thai - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Waikanae Beach Motel

Motel located in Awapuni
A terrace, a garden and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Waikanae Beach Motel. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-in, smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • Barbecues
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and dining tables.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and toasters

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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
  • 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 per cent 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay

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 per cent

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

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Waikanae Beach Motel Gisborne
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Frequently asked questions

Is Waikanae Beach Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waikanae Beach Motel?

As of 18 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waikanae Beach Motel on 22 Sept 2025 start from NZ$159.53, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Waikanae Beach Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Waikanae Beach Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Waikanae Beach Motel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waikanae Beach Motel located?

Located in Awapuni, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Sunshine Brewing Company, Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf and Statue of Young Nick. Midway Beach and Captain Cook Statue are also within 10 minutes.

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Waikanae Beach Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 335 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice spot. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dereck

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was close to town and beach Our room had bbq and picnic table lovely little garden Size of room was perfect , clean and beds comfortable Staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Garry

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

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great stay.. everything there and close to everything. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Mata

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

wayne

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Tony

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities are fantastic for a motel. It was extremely clean, well maintained and very homely. We loved it. Great place to stay if you're doing the first light marathon in the future as it's close to the start line, and very close to the beach ( about a 1 min walk) .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was fresh, clean and modern. Manager was very helpful in advising places to eat and visit. Location was great, close to beach. Very professional outfit and will be top of my list for places to stay when next in area. Thoroughly recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good kitchen. Really nice staff. Very close to the great Waikanae and Midway beaches and boardwalk. Two great and different restaurants not too far away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

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

8/10 Good

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Fleur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This motel was fine - the parking is a bit tight and one night when we were coming home after dinner our ‘space’ was taken so we parked in front of another unit and I felt a bit awkward doing that in case they weren’t back themselves yet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked having a separate bedroom and lounge and the sea view was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023