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Reviews of Waikanae Beach Motel 3.5 stars

19 Salisbury Road, 4010 Gisborne, New Zealand

#12 of 18 hotels in Gisborne

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 895 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No power plugs by the bed, that were easy to access.

    Location! Staff were super friendly. The bathroom and shower were the cleanest I have ever seen!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    NA

    It was a nice and quiet area and the staff were very friendly. The room was quite spacious. The motel is just walking distance from the beach. I would stay here again.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dated

    Friendly staff good location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Represented the best Gisborne has to offer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Van parked at exit of completely blocking view of oncoming traffic when trying to leave the motel... very dangerous.

    Quiet, great location near the beautiful beach of Waikanae close to all the city's amenities and facilities.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    I really enjoyed staying at the motel for it's access to the beach and being close to town.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Curtains were very old and a comfortable chair would have been good.

    Very clean and quiet motel with great access to beach across the road.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    9.0
    Ideal place to stay in Gisborne
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was perfect. Close to the beach and the city

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely room
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No shampoo or conditioner. Shower was very small.

    Lovely room. Clean and tidy, nice hosts.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely place, really nice people and clean and tidy. Great for what we wanted.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    The price was very high for 1 night.

    Location great and close to beach. The room was very comfy and quiet.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    8.0
    I will be back
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Facilities were a little tired but well maintained and vey clean.

    This property is exactly as advertised. My room was generous and the bed comfortable. Sky TV and adequate kitchen ammenities. Good secure car parking on site. A bonus was the proximity to the beach and Poverty Bay Golf course. Only a 2 minute drive to supermarket, cafes, restaurants and bars. Everything was spotlessly clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Convenient location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    9.0
    Great stay near beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Great location within a quick walk to the beach. Staff couldn't be nicer. Very helpful on checkin and gave great recommendations. Went out if their way to show us where to access the beach.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I like a big screen

    Great rooms

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Recieved enough milk for 2 drinks each rather than the usual thimble full mist motels offer

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    7.0
    Thanks gor your hospitality Gisborne!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The configuration of the room meant that the overly large, hard bed was jammed into an inaccessible corner. The pillows were probably the worst I had encountered anywhere!

    Gisborne is a lovely place to visit and this motel is close to, though not on the beach. The room had been renovated in a funky 'mid-century' way. The manager ( on his first day at the property!) was lovely and helped us so much when I discovered I had left my favourite coat at the motel. He was very patient and accommodating and arranged for the jacket to be posted on to us.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly and helpful staff. They were very accommodating when I arrived early which was appreciated, thank you. The room had everything I needed for my stay and it was quiet, clean and comfortable. Great location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    8.0
    Great location, great value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I was aware of everyone walking past my ranch slider because the clump-clump-clump noise of their tread was very obvious. Overall though, I was really happy there and couldn't hear anyone on either side of my room which is more important.

    Beach within a couple of minutes' walk away which I loved. Receptionist helped me carry luggage upstairs which I appreciated and couldn't have done without her.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    9.0
    Allgood
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyed apart from upstairs so would book earlier if possible
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    all good

    Location is great

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    8.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Parking tight.

    The welcome by the young man was great!!The bed was great!! Location to the beach was fantastic.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    9.0
    Brief but pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Cannot think what you could have done to improve the room.

    The friendly welcome with what seemed real concern for our comfort.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, super accomodation

    Warm welcome at arrival, complete, comfortabel accomodation and practically on the beach and close to the city center, all walking distance

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    8.0
    Hadn't been to Gisborne for many years and was very impressed with the city. Well done.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Don't like washing dishes in the hand basin. Would have been much nice to have a small sink.

    Location was great, just a walk through to the beach and town and restaurants close by. Was a bonus to be offered beach towels although we had brought our own.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    7.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite tired needs abit of an upgrade

    Very handy location near to beach, shops cafes etc

    Stayed in March 2024

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