22 Salisbury Road, 4010 Gisborne, New Zealand
#3 of 18 hotels in Gisborne
Guests' ChoiceBased on 582 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.7
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 5 November 2023
Greg
New ZealandHappy to check us in early which was very appreciated. Quiet area and very close to the beach.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 4 November 2023
Kartina
New Zealandabsolutely no bad comment for this stay.
I booked this property for my parents and they absolutely loved this property, right outside the beach front which was the best thing they loved about this stay. Ground access was requested and was accommodated to as my mother needs accessibility with a walker. The room was immaculate with an amazing view. Plenty of space and beautiful quality of beds.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Louise
AustraliaShower alittle difficult with small kids.
So close to the beach. Clean
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 October 2023
Hana
New ZealandThe location and the rooms had everything we needed and more!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Garth
New Zealandnice unit. great situation
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Roimatarunana
New ZealandI loved how central it was to all amenities but still away from all the noise of the city
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Cheryl
New ZealandWish I could have stayed longer
Comfy Bed - Excellent view from Balcony - Beautiful decor
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Cheri
New ZealandEverything was good, great location, comfy, clean, and beds were very comfortable.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Chamane
AustraliaClean, comfortable beds and crisp linen, nice decor, gorgeous fur baby who welcomes you.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Bridget
New ZealandThe location and cleanliness
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Bobbie
New ZealandGreat service and right on the beach, awesome walkway on the beach also
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Stevi
New ZealandLovely spacious stay with kitchenette, lounge and bathroom and beach view. Highly recommend.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Ailsa
New ZealandThe toilet is a little small but that's not a big issue for us.
Our room had everything we needed. The location is just magic. Old bones, but very tidy and clean.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Sandy
New ZealandLocation was fab just the weather let us down can’t wait to go back and enjoy the sea the sun the views
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Tracey
New ZealandThe poor quality of toilet paper
Location
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Tarus
New ZealandHot chocolate could have been available
The fact it was close to the beach
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Rachael
New ZealandImmaculate quality, right on the beach front, walking distance to the local parkrun (Saturday morning free 5k walk or run)
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Debra
New ZealandThere was nothing to dislike
The view is amazing. Easy walk to shops. Oweners and staff are very friendly and happy 😊 rooms clean and modern and very quiet. Well equipped kitchen so we choose to eat in for our evening meal. This was my second stay and my now go to place when I go to Gisborn for all the reasons above. I was traveling with my brother so we upgraded to have a separate lounge area on arrival at a good price. It felt like home away from home with a stunning view. Highly recommend 👌
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 24 August 2023
David
New ZealandAs a international Flight Attendant, I stay in many motels and Whispering Sands is one of my favorite. It is the right balance of homely, sophisticated, stylish and warm.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Bubby
New ZealandNot so much a didn’t like but the bathroom could do with an extractor fan. But there was def no mould or mouldy smell. It’s just a case of taking quick showers and making sure to open the doors to allow the air to flow through.
The location was great! Deck that looks out to the sea and a boardwalk. The plan of the room was different to anything we’ve experienced before but worked great for us. All the staff we met were lovely. Had everything we needed in our room with kitchen, we even did some baking! The furniture was of good quality, really comfortable and set out great in the lounge area.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Christine
New ZealandJust a minor one, some bathroom/toilet spray or extractor fan.
Everything we needed , and more, were provided. All in great condition and clean and tidy. View was amazing, we were upgraded to a room with two beds which as awesome, Everything worked well.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Arahi
New ZealandI can't think of anything I didn't like very much!
I loved the fact that the big kids could stay down the bottom and make the most of the amenities beach, outside area and be very comfortable Inside or out. While the actual grown ups got a lot better alone time upstairs in our own room. Cleanliness I rate top standard, no doubt we will back again.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 August 2023
Brigitte
New ZealandNothing
Absolute beachfront and walkable into town. This is older Motel but is being refurbished and it is very tastefully done. Our unit was so quiet with no noise from other units.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 26 July 2023
Rachael
New ZealandOur WIFI router was not in the room, but Jacqueline was very proactive to help us try to find it...thank you :)
View was amazing, enjoyed sitting in the lounge or on the deck watching the sun go down. Easy access to everything; beach, shops and restaurants.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 24 July 2023
Rangi
New ZealandNothing. It was a beautiful little motel in an amazing spot
Location, view is awesome
Stayed in July 2023
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