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Waikanae Beach Motel

Property class: 3

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Located close to Cook Monument and Midway Beach, Waikanae Beach Motel provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is AED 298
AED 344 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sep - 3 Sep

Room options

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Showing 13 of 13 rooms

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A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

1 Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A compact kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and stove, a dining area with blue chairs, a wicker chair, and a small table.

Classic Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a door leading to a balcony, and a wall decoration.

Studio with Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a glass dining table, and a large window with curtains.

1 Bedroom Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 Bedroom Triple | Living area

1 Bedroom Triple

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, white walls, a blue blanket, yellow pillows, a nightstand with a vase of flowers, and two wall art pieces.

Studio with Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a TV, a glass dining table, white chairs, a large flower painting, and a kitchen area.

2 Bedroom Family

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 48 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

One Bedroom Family Garden

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a small kitchenette.

Upstairs Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern living room with a wooden ceiling, a grey sofa with red cushions, a white dining table with chairs, and a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

2 Bedroom Garden

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a wall-mounted light, and a door.

2 Bedroom Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Apartment | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Classic Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Studio Suite | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Studio Suite

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Awapuni, a neighborhood in Gisborne, Waikanae Beach Motel is near the airport and near the beach. Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Cook Monument are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Midway Beach and Kaiti Hill. Gisborne Harbour and Tairawhiti Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding. Visit our Gisborne travel guide
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19 Salisbury Road, Gisborne, 4010

What's nearby

  • Midway Beach
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gisborne Harbour
    3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Gisborne Wine Centre
    3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Tairawhiti Museum
    3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Gisborne Botanic Gardens
    5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS)
    6 min drive

Restaurants

  • China Palace Restaurant & Takeaway
    14 min walk
  • Burger King
    15 min walk
  • Adrian’s Espresso
    16 min walk
  • Flagship Eatery
    17 min walk
  • The Rivers Bar
    18 min walk

About this property

Waikanae Beach Motel

  • Motel located near Midway Beach with rooms renovated in 2024
  • Located close to Cook Monument and Kaiti Hill, Waikanae Beach Motel provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Free self parking
    • Breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool, and express check-in
    • Smoke-free premises, secured bicycle storage, and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Waikanae Beach Motel have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
    • Mini fridges, microwaves, and toasters

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 12 to 25 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Library
  • Private wine tours

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1960
  • Renovated guestrooms - April 2024
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 AM and noon
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.9 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately NZD 12 to 25 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 AM and noon
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.9 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Waikanae Beach Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waikanae Beach Motel?

As of 19 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waikanae Beach Motel on 2 September 2026 start from AED 298, 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 for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Waikanae Beach Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 10:00 AM–noon for a fee.

What time is check-out at Waikanae Beach Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Waikanae Beach Motel located?

Located in Awapuni, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Midway Beach, Tairawhiti Museum, and Gisborne Harbour. Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Cook Monument are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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