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Waikanae Beach Motel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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19 Salisbury Road, Gisborne, 4010
  • Place, Midway Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaiti Hill
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Tairawhiti Museum
    ‪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)
  • Sea view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single 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 Single Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Studio with Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 Single 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 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Upstairs Studio

Upstairs Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single 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 Single Beds and 1 Single 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, laptop workspace

Classic Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Gisborne

A stay at Waikanae Beach Motel places you in the heart of Gisborne, steps from Sunshine Brewing Company and 7 minutes by foot from Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf. .This motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Midway Beach and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Captain Cook Statue.
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What's nearby

  • Midway Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gisborne Wine Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kaiti Hill - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Gisborne Harbour - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Tairawhiti Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Adrian’s Espresso - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪China Palace Restaurant & Takeaway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Rivers Bar - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Waikanae Beach Motel

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This motel also features a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 transport

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

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 26 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 26 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 376 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 376 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 376 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 376 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 376 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

IRLENE, OTARA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brodie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was designed well and just a two minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sik To

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay at the Waikanae Beach Motel. The staff were so friendly & kind sharing local recommendations + the room was clean and tidy. Would recommend to anyone staying in Gisborne.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Satbir

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Really old property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

sue

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless, staff lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff, beach towels
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Havelock north

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, clean room. Well equipped. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Private room with adequate parking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect short stay, comfortable and wuite
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, clean and tidy. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great welcome from Scott, facilities great, close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Liz

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was safe enough for my Mokopuna to walk around. The venue was quiet which was good to relax in the room after a busy day at A&P show in town the weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vered

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
none
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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