Located just 5 minutes from the town centre of Gisborne and on the water's edge of the beautiful Waikanae Beach.

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Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel
If you need an affordable central Gisborne accommodation option, you'll be hard-pressed to find better value than the Whispering Sands Motel.
Located just 15 minutes from the town centre of Gisborne and on the water's edge of the beautiful Waikanae Beach. Offering unsurpassed panoramic views of Poverty Bay and Young Nick's Head and miles of sandy beach to swim, relax or take a leisurely stroll.
Whether you need accommodation in Gisborne that's family-friendly or, if indeed you need regular business accommodation, the Whispering Sands Motel is one of Gisborne's most respected motel accommodation options.
Location
Address:
Gisborne 4010
Opening Times
Business Hours:
Reception is available from 7.30am till 8.30pm

Months of Operation:
Facilities and Features
Proximity to Town:
1km to the Gisborne city centre
Proximity to Airport:
4km's to the Gisborne Airport
Proximity to Bus:
600 meters to the Intercity Bus Terminal (outside the Gisborne i-SITE Visitor Information Centre)
Parking:
Free parking available onsite for all guests
Max Capacity:
14 beachfront apartments - all with panoramic views of the ocean from sunrise to sunset

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