[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Whispering Sands Motel Beachfront apartment for sun and fun ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95250000/95249500/95249478/592b8c82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Superior Apartment, Balcony, Sea View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95250000/95249500/95249478/6606b208.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, stovetop, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95250000/95249500/95249478/dc8dfabd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Apartment, Balcony, Sea View | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95250000/95249500/95249478/cf66bdcc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95250000/95249500/95249478/208078f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Whispering Sands Motel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 2462.8 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Housekeeping - Parking included - Laundry - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Whispering Sands Motel Beachfront apartment for sun and fun Along with laundry facilities, this apartment building has a garden and free self parking. Each apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. A kitchen with a stovetop and a microwave is available, and added amenities include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and an electric kettle. Whispering Sands Motel offers 15 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 3-star apartment have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On a white sand beach ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Stovetop - Tea bags/instant coffee ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony/patio - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry detergent - Laundry facilities ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator ### Services and conveniences - Blackout drapes - Guidebooks - Housekeeping (daily) - Iron/ironing board - Limited-hour front desk - Local maps - Luggage storage - Restaurant dining guides ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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Sunshine Brewing Company and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Titirangi Reserve and Longbush Reserve. Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Cook Observatory are also worth visiting. [Visit our Gisborne travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Gisborne.dx1327) [View more Apartments in Gisborne](https://www.expedia.ca/Gisborne-Apartments.d1327-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.67028%2C178.01479&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bdsU5zL6xG450uiCli-v_yGwYdM=) 22 Salisbury Rd, Gisborne, Gisborne, 4010 ### What's nearby - Midway Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Gisborne Harbour - 2 min drive - 1.4 km - Tairawhiti Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km - Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House - 3 min drive - 2.1 km - Gisborne Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.0 km ### Getting around - Gisborne (GIS) - 5 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk - ‪Neighbourhood Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive - ‪Tahu - ‬11 min walk - ‪Curbside Kitchen - ‬4 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬20 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Whispering Sands Motel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Whispering Sands Motel? > As of Oct 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whispering Sands Motel on Oct 26, 2025 start from CA $174.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Gisborne-Hotels-Whispering-Sands-Motel.h95249478.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Whispering Sands Motel? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Whispering Sands Motel? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Whispering Sands Motel? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Whispering Sands Motel located? > Nestled on the beach, this Awapuni apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Sunshine Brewing Company, Midway Beach, and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf. Statue of Young Nick and Captain Cook Statue are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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