Reviews of Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel 4 stars
22 Salisbury Road, 4010 Gisborne, New Zealand
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Reviewed: 5 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewLocation and view is beautiful Beds comfy, good facilities, Great pressure in the shower, Fresh clean towels,
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Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewgreat view of the beach. Tidy room with great facilities
Kia ora Paddy, Thank you for the stunning review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Nga mihi Jaki
Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location is fantastic - right on the beach, with sea views and outdoor seating. The design is clever, with a kitchenette and bathroom separating two sleeping areas.
We had problems with the fridge which didn’t close properly and leaked all over the floor.
Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation and view plus the friendly staff
Nothing to report
Thank you for the great review Adrian. Really pleased you enjoyed your stay. Jaki
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation and it had a kitchenette and they gave us real milk!
The shower was made for short people
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewDecor, view, little extras i.e. ginger nuts
The shower, we are both tall people, so a little tricky and aged (the shower I mean).
Kia ora Dianne, Thank you for the great review, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Nga mihi Jaki
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewRoom was clean and tidy. bed was super comfortable. Staff were so helpful and lovely to deal with
there was nothing we didnt like.
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything was perfect, great accommodation spot for the family being straight opposite the beach and still not far from town, the host was so beautiful and welcoming and made it easy to check in and check out, we will most definitely recommend to family and friends and will be returning in the future. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewComfortable rooms with great views, fully equipped kitchen, clean and tidy. The staff were welcoming and helpful. Nice spot to stay.
Thank you for the lovely review. So pleased you enjoyed your stay. Na Jaki
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWell-appointed and comfortable bed, surprise, skylight and dishwasher in the kitchen, and great curtains and views were lovely. The sound of the ocean put me to sleep.
Nga mihi nui Sandra for the fabulous review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Jaki
Reviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat location and views, easy check in and out.
Thank you Dan for the fabulous review. We hope to see you again in the near future. Really pleased you enjoyed your stay. Nga mihi ano Jaki
Reviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAmazing location, great layout of rooms, fantastic amenities & decor, friendly & helpful staff.
Loved it all.
Kia ora Reubena, Thank you for the stunning review. We are so pleased you had such a fabulous stay. Hoping to see you again. Nga mihi Jaki
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe view straight on to the beach was lovely - watched the sun come up and the bucket-list got another tick. The staff were amazing with a very reasonably priced little shop (cans of coke, bags of chips, beer and wine etc..) as the nearest shop is a good walk away.
Personal injury limited me to taxis and the shops being too far away. Having 3 people in the 4 person room also meant hot water was limited.
Thank you for the fabulous review. We are happy you enjoyed your stay. Jaki
Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe entire room was very clean, particularly bathroom, toilet and kitchen which I am very particular about.
There was nothing to dislike.
Kia ora Payal, Thank you for the stunning review. We hope to see you soon. Jaki
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe location was excellent. Staff were very friendly.
Kia ora Koe, Nga mihi nui ki to whakaaro. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Jaki
Reviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGood location next to the beach
Not good enough based on the price： everything is too small,room too small,bathroom too small,kitchen too small etc.
Kia ora Lei Qiao, This motel was built in the 70's it is of concrete construction. You will note your score varies radically from the 9 and 10 we usually receive. I am particularly interested in the cleaning score and would have appreciated the feedback at the time. I am pleased you enjoyed the service and the location. Nga mihi Jaki
Kia ora Lei Qiao, This motel was built in the 70's it is of concrete construction. You will note your score varies radically from the 9 and 10 we usually receive. I am particularly interested in the cleaning score and would have apprec… Show more
Reviewed: 13 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewProximity to the Boardwalk & Kiwa pools was a bonus as we're swimmers. Close to town too was a bonus.
Nothing, really. We enjoyed our stay.
So pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. For winter the weather has been awesome. We hope to see you back soon. Nga mihi Jaki