Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel, Gisborne
Overview
The 4-star Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel Gisborne, located 18 minutes' stroll from Te Pihopatanga O Te Tairawhiti, features Wi-Fi in the rooms. Featuring 14 rooms with views of the patio, this hotel is 1.1 miles from Gisborne Botanical Gardens.
Location
Located 300 feet from Waikanae Beach Playground, the Gisborne hotel is fairly close to Captain Cook Statue. Guests can also reach landmarks nearby, including Midway Beach, which is 6 minutes' walk away.
No matter the religion, travelers prefer to visit St Mary's Catholic Church, a popular place of worship located approximately a 15-minute drive from the Gisborne property.
For those traveling from afar, Gisborne airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
Rooms
Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel offers rooms with a seating area featuring ironing facilities, along with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are furnished with king-size beds along with a writing table.
Eat & Drink
Guests can dine at Far East Coffee located 850 feet away.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Baggage storage
- Vending machines
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Feed Stingrays at Tatapouri
Join Dive Tatapouri's interactive reef tour to feed wild stingrays and eagle rays in their natural environment. Snorkel alongside these reef dwellers during guided sessions.
Cycle Gisborne-Wairoa Railbikes
Pedal tandem railbikes along 56 miles of coastal railway between Gisborne and Wairoa. This side-by-side cycling adventure follows actual rails through coastal scenery.
Golf at Poverty Bay Course
Play the narrow, undulating fairways and large bunkered greens at Poverty Bay Golf Club, 5 minutes away. This nationally ranked course hosts championship events.
Slide Down Rere Rockslide
Use boogie boards or tubes on the 196.9 ft natural water slide at Rere Rockslide, 1 mile past Rere Falls. Swim and picnic at Rere Falls Reserve beforehand.
Location
Convenient Location
Gisborne is near Wainui Beach, Tairawhiti Museum, and Gisborne Botanical Gardens, notable for its coastlines and culture.
Historic Neighborhood
Gisborne is a cultural hub with historic Maori landmarks, including Te Poho-o-Rāwiri Marae and Waka Voyagers Tairawhiti.
Local Bites to Try
Bollywood Star Indian Tandoori Restaurant, Ussco Bar & Bistro, and The Rivers Restaurant serve local and international cuisines.
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