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Waikanae Beach Motel

3.0 star property
3-star motel perfect for exploring Gisborne

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One Bedroom Family Garden | Living area
2 Bedroom Garden
1 Bedroom Suite | View from room
1 Bedroom Suite | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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

1 Bedroom Suite

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

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1 Bedroom Triple

1 Bedroom Triple

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 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)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Bedroom Family | Living area

2 Bedroom Family

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

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One Bedroom Family Garden

One Bedroom Family Garden

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

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Upstairs Studio

Upstairs Studio

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

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2 Bedroom Garden

2 Bedroom Garden

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

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2 Bedroom Unit

2 Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 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

About the area

Gisborne

Seaside stay .You'll be steps from Sunshine Brewing Company and within a 10-minute walk of Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf with a stay at this Awapuni motel. Statue of Young Nick and Midway Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sunshine Brewing Company - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Midway Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gisborne Wine Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gisborne Harbour - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Eastwoodhill Arboretum - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Columbus - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tahu - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Anatolia - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Waikanae Beach Motel

3-star motel perfect for exploring Gisborne
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.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • 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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • 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

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Waikanae Beach Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 357 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 357 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 357 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 357 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 357 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 traveller
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 traveller
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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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 traveller
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 traveller
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

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

8/10 Good

James

Travelled 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 traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Matthias

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

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Travelled with partner
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025