Waikanae Beach Motel

Name: Waikanae Beach Motel
Address: 19 Salisbury Road, Gisborne, New Zealand, Gisborne, Gisborne District, New Zealand
Rating: 8.58

"Great dining options"

"Great location"

"Rooms were clean and comfortable"

"Spacious rooms"

"Great shower"

"Welcoming staff"

Amenities

Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Private beach
Garden
Golf Course (nearby)

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Property description

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.

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Guest reviews

8.6

Fabulous

Based on 835 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

Couple

48%

Family

30%

Group

12%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Across recent reviews, Waikanae Beach Motel is praised for friendly, helpful managers, very clean, comfortable rooms, and a convenient location close to the beach and town, making it a reliable choice for short stays or coastal getaways.

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Jill

4 weeks ago

Stayed 1 night

Nice motel in great location. Firm bed and firm pillows.

18 Mar 2026

Stayed 1 night

Clean room with comfortable bed in nice quiet area in excellent location. Would not hesitate to stay here again

Raewyn

6 Mar 2026

Stayed 2 nights

Had a very pleasant two night stay and our host was very personable, helpful and very friendly. Our king bed was comfortable and linen was spotless. Motel is walking distance to the town centre and across the road from the beach

Alison and Alex

17 Feb 2026

Stayed 6 nights

Clean

IRLENE

30 Jan 2026

Stayed 1 night

Great place

19 Salisbury Road, Gisborne, New Zealand

Location

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.

Sunshine Brewing Company(0.2 Miles)

Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf(0.4 Miles)

Statue of Young Nick(0.4 Miles)

Midway Beach(0.4 Miles)

Captain Cook Statue(0.5 Miles)

Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art(0.9 Miles)

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Property policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 21:00

Before 10:00

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Optional extras

Additional paid services you can request.

FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

Check-in is from 14:00 to 21:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability.

The motel is centrally located in Gisborne, just steps from Sunshine Brewing Company and a 7-minute walk from Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf. It is 0.4 km from Midway Beach and 0.5 km from Captain Cook Statue.

Cribs are available for a fee of NZD 26 per stay, and rollaway beds are available for NZD 25 per day. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

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