Hotels on the beach in Gisborne, New Zealand
Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beach hotels and resorts in Gisborne. I hope you will like it!
This page was last updated in June 2026.
The List 3 Amazing Beach Hotels in Gisborne
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1 Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel
Gisborne
Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel is located on Waikanae Beach, just a 10-minute walk from Gisborne city center. It offers stunning panoramic views across Poverty Bay, with Young Nick's Head and Kaiti Hill standing in the distance. All apartments feature views of the ocean, free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, flat-screen TV with Netflix, bathroom and a dining area. All our apartments have Aircon. TV are smart TV's, no netflix unless guests use their own account. Awarded with a Sliver Sustainable Tourism Business Award from Qualmark. Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel is a 10-minute drive from Gisborne Airport. There is an Intercity bus stop just a 5-minute walk from the motel.
Address 22 Salisbury Road Show on map -
2 Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Gisborne
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park is located in the heart of Gisborne and features a refurbished outdoor pool. It offers a range of accommodations options with free on-site parking. Guests enjoy 500MB of free WiFi every 24-hours. Waikanae Beach Holiday Park is just a few minutes' walk from several restaurants, cafes and shops. Wine tastings can also be enjoyed nearby. The property is 45 minutes' drive from Tolaga Bay. This beachfront holiday park offers self-contained apartments, bungalows and rooms with shared bathroom facilities. All accommodations offers an outdoor seating area and tea/coffee making facilities. Some accommodations has a fully equipped kitchen. Guests enjoy a garden with BBQ facilities and a shared kitchen. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge and a games room. There is a beach front pool, with a new enclosure to keep it warm over Winter.
Address 280 Grey Street Show on map- Heated pool
- Tennis court
- Ping pong tables
- Water sports facility
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3 Waikanae Beach Motel
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.
Address 19 Salisbury Road Show on map
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