Waikanae Beach Motel | Hotel in Gisborne

| 8.5 (900 Reviews) |  10 Bathrooms  35 Guests
Gisborne Hotel | Waikanae Beach Motel

Hotel in Gisborne

Waikanae Beach Motel is located in Gisborne city center. The motel is located directly across the road from beautiful Waikanae Beach and the Boardwalk. It is also just a few minutes' walk to local cafes and restaurants. The iSite Information Center and skatepark are just around the corner. Similarly, the Poverty Bay, Cosmopolitan, and Tatapouri Fishing Clubs, as well as big supermarkets and stores like The Warehouse, Woolworths, and Pak N Save are only a few minutes drive from the motel. Should you wish to visit other places in Gisborne, wonderful sites like Eastwoodhill Arboretum, Rere Waterfalls and Rockslide, Tatapouri Bay, Marine Reserve, Makarori Beach area all convenient attractions to the motel. Offering free WiFi, each apartment ranges from studios to 2-bedroom spaces. Ironing equipment, a work desk, and a flat-screen TV with cable channels are also included. The private bathroom offers a shower and a hairdryer. BBQ facilities are provided to guests, if needed.

Waikanae Beach Motel is located in Gisborne.

This 16 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Fireplace/Heating, Guest Services, Internet, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 900 reviews with the average score of 8.5 . Coming to Gisborne and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 16 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in Gisborne. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Waikanae Beach Motel in Gisborne is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Waikanae Beach Motel”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Designated Smoking Area
View
Private Beach
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Free parking
  • Private Parking
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Windsurfing
  • Diving
  • Fishing
  • Horseback riding
  • Beach
  • Private beach area
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Family rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Express check-in/out
  • Private check-in/out
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Key access
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kits available
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Cashless payment available
  • Breakfast to-go containers

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform waikanae beach motel in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.68
Location:
9.32
Staff:
9.42
Facilities:
8.69
Comfort:
9.05
Cleanliness:
9.11
Katherine
Nov 11, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   6
New Zealand
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Comfy bed. Quiet for my Sunday and Monday night stay. Good shower pressure. Decent cafe nearby for breakfast. Close to the beach.
Summary: Close to the beach
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Studio Apartment
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 33 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Studio Apartment

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet, Towels, Conditioner, Shampoo, Free toiletries, Shower, Toilet paper, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom, Hairdryer

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels

General

Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Electric blankets, Air conditioning, Private entrance, Trash cans, Iron, Carpeted, Heating

Kitchen

Microwave, Toaster, Refrigerator, Dining table, Oven, Kitchen, Kitchenette, Stovetop, Kitchenware, Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Barbecue, Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

View

Inner courtyard view

Layout

Window

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
One-Bedroom Apartment with Garden View
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 40 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet, Towels, Conditioner, Shampoo, Free toiletries, Shower, Toilet paper, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom, Hairdryer

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels

General

Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Private entrance, Trash cans, Iron, Carpeted, Heating

Kitchen

Microwave, Toaster, Refrigerator, Dining table, Oven, Kitchen, Kitchenette, Stovetop, Kitchenware, Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Dining area

Outdoors

Patio, Outdoor dining area, Barbecue, Outdoor furniture

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

Garden view, Inner courtyard view

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Sofa bed, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Apartment with Balcony
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 40 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Apartment with Balcony

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet, Towels, Conditioner, Shampoo, Free toiletries, Shower, Toilet paper, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom, Hairdryer

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels

General

Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Private entrance, Trash cans, Iron, Carpeted, Heating

Kitchen

Microwave, Toaster, Refrigerator, Dining table, Kitchen, Kitchenette, Stovetop, Kitchenware, Wine glasses, Coffee machine, Electric kettle

Outdoors

Balcony, Patio, Barbecue, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Dining area

View

View, Sea view, Quiet street view

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Sofa bed, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Family Suite
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 50 m2
3 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet, Towels, Conditioner, Shampoo, Free toiletries, Shower, Toilet paper, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom, Hairdryer

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels

General

Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Private entrance, Trash cans, Iron, Carpeted, Heating

Kitchen

Microwave, Toaster, Refrigerator, Dining table, Oven, Kitchen, Kitchenette, Stovetop, Kitchenware, Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Dining area

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Barbecue, Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Sofa bed, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
One-Bedroom Apartment - Ground Floor
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 38 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet, Towels, Conditioner, Shampoo, Free toiletries, Shower, Toilet paper, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom, Hairdryer

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels

General

Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Private entrance, Trash cans, Iron, Carpeted, Heating

Kitchen

Microwave, Toaster, Refrigerator, Dining table, Oven, Kitchen, Kitchenette, Stovetop, Kitchenware, Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Dining area

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Barbecue, Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Queen Studio
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Toilet, Towels, Conditioner, Shampoo, Free toiletries, Shower, Toilet paper, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom, Hairdryer

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels

General

Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Private entrance, Trash cans, Iron, Carpeted, Heating

Kitchen

Microwave, Toaster, Refrigerator, Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Barbecue

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
One-Bedroom Apartment
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 32 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
One-Bedroom Apartment

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet, Towels, Conditioner, Shampoo, Free toiletries, Shower, Toilet paper, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom, Hairdryer

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels

General

Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Private entrance, Trash cans, Iron, Carpeted, Heating

Kitchen

Microwave, Toaster, Refrigerator, Dining table, Oven, Kitchen, Kitchenette, Stovetop, Kitchenware, Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Dining area

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Barbecue, Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Sofa bed, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Two-Bedroom Apartment
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 53 m2
2 Sofa bed Bed
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet, Towels, Conditioner, Shampoo, Free toiletries, Shower, Toilet paper, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom, Hairdryer

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels

General

Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Electric blankets, Air conditioning, Private entrance, Trash cans, Iron, Carpeted, Heating

Kitchen

Microwave, Toaster, Refrigerator, Dining table, Oven, Kitchen, Kitchenette, Stovetop, Kitchenware, Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Dining area

Outdoors

Patio, Outdoor dining area, Barbecue, Outdoor furniture

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

Garden view, Inner courtyard view

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Sofa bed, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Two-Bedroom Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 41 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet, Towels, Conditioner, Shampoo, Free toiletries, Shower, Toilet paper, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom, Hairdryer

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels

General

Fan, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Private entrance, Trash cans, Iron, Carpeted, Heating

Kitchen

Microwave, Toaster, Refrigerator, Dining table, Oven, Kitchen, Kitchenette, Stovetop, Kitchenware, Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Dining area

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Barbecue, Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Sofa bed, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

View

Inner courtyard view

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Studio Apartment with Queen Bed
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 26 m2
1 Sofa bed Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Studio Apartment with Queen Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet, Towels, Conditioner, Shampoo, Free toiletries, Shower, Toilet paper, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom, Hairdryer

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Satellite channels

General

Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Private entrance, Trash cans, Iron, Carpeted, Heating

Kitchen

Microwave, Toaster, Refrigerator, Oven, Kitchen, Kitchenette, Stovetop, Kitchenware, Wine glasses, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Dining area

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Barbecue, Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Sofa bed, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

View

Inner courtyard view

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
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