Where to Rest

Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel

Motel in Kaiti

Motel★★★★4-star4.6 (182 reviews)

Location Good location — 3 attractions within walking distance

Sign in to add a photo.

About

Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel is a motel in Kaiti. The motel is close to Waikanae Beach and Gisborne City Vintage Railway, around 3.3 km from Gisborne Airport. It holds an official 4-star rating and scores 4.6/5 across 182 guest reviews.

Amenities

BeachfrontKitchen / kitchenetteFree Wi-Fi

Location

What's nearby

  • Waikanae Beach0.1 km
  • Gisborne City Vintage Railway0.7 km
  • Hydroslide0.8 km
  • Poverty Rugby1.1 km
  • Cook's Plaza 1.3 km
  • MV Takitimu1.4 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 5 places to eat🛒 2 supermarkets💊 2 pharmacies & clinics

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Gisborne Airport (GIS) 3.3 km → all hotels near GIS
Nearest beach
Waikanae Beach0.1 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 12.6 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
NZD
Power
Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

Planning a trip? Read our guides to hotel star ratings, booking direct to save and reading reviews like a pro.

Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel?

From Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel, Gisborne Airport (GIS) is around 3.3 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel from the beach?

The nearest beach, Waikanae Beach, is about 0.1 km from Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel in a straight line.

Does Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel have wifi?

Yes — Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel offers beachfront, kitchen / kitchenette, free wi-fi.

How is Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel rated?

Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel scores 4.6 out of 5 across 182 guest reviews, and holds an official 4-star rating.

Reviews

No reviews yet — be the first to review Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel.

Leave a review

Reviews are moderated before publishing. Sign in to skip moderation.

Similar stays in Kaiti

More places to stay in Kaiti

The nearest listings, by straight-line distance.