"Owners are lovely. Great value for money. There are stairs you need to walk up. Despite the mixed reviews. We enjoyed our 3 night stay in a private room. It's basic and cheap. So you get what you pay for. Would definitely stay again."
"Owners are lovely. Great value for money. There are stairs you need to walk up. Despite the mixed reviews. We enjoyed our 3 night stay in a private room. It's basic and cheap. So you get what you pay for. Would definitely stay again."
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Large spacious rooms, exceptional cleanliness, friendly staff. Good double glazing keeps passing traffic noise down to nothing. Use of BBQ if required.
Large spacious rooms, exceptional cleanliness, friendly staff. Good double glazing keeps passing traffic noise down to nothing. Use of BBQ if required.
We had an upstairs room looking out over the bay. It is a strange arrangement with the bathroom room and small galley kitchen between the living room and bedroom and accessible from both. However it works just fine. The person on reception was very friendly and helpful. The motel is right on the beach and boardwalk and a 10 minute walk into town. Thoroughly recomment if staying in Gisborne.
We had an upstairs room looking out over the bay. It is a strange arrangement with the bathroom room and small galley kitchen between the living room and bedroom and accessible from both. However it works just fine. The person on reception was very friendly and helpful. The motel is right on the beach and boardwalk and a 10 minute walk into town. Thoroughly recomment if staying in Gisborne.
Motel was new. Room was very clean and was stylish. Reception staff were friendly and welcoming. The room was equipped with kettle, microwave, mugs, crockery and cutlery. Parking adjacent to the room. A short walk to restaurants and the centre of Whakatane. Wifi fast. I didn't try the TV which had lots of channels. A table to work from. Aircon. Bed large and comfortable. Everything was there. Excellent.
Motel was new. Room was very clean and was stylish. Reception staff were friendly and welcoming. The room was equipped with kettle, microwave, mugs, crockery and cutlery. Parking adjacent to the room. A short walk to restaurants and the centre of Whakatane. Wifi fast. I didn't try the TV which had lots of channels. A table to work from. Aircon. Bed large and comfortable. Everything was there. Excellent.
Joe
Reviewed January 28, 2026Reviewed January 28, 2026
A wonderful location, on the beach and near great cafes and restaurant. The apartment has everything you could want and all overlook the beach. The reception staff could not have been more welcoming and helpful. We look forward to returning.
A wonderful location, on the beach and near great cafes and restaurant. The apartment has everything you could want and all overlook the beach. The reception staff could not have been more welcoming and helpful. We look forward to returning.
Catherine
Reviewed December 26, 2022Reviewed December 26, 2022
The reception staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
Great location
Easy to park in front of our room and easy to exit on leaving.
The room was very clean, spacious especially the shower
The bed was comfortable and the pillows were great
Thoroughly recommended and if we are ever in Whakatane again we will stay
Thank you for a great experience.
The reception staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
Great location
Easy to park in front of our room and easy to exit on leaving.
The room was very clean, spacious especially the shower
The bed was comfortable and the pillows were great
Thoroughly recommended and if we are ever in Whakatane again we will stay
Thank you for a great experience.
Richard
Reviewed December 28, 2025Reviewed December 28, 2025
We were on the top floor which spanned from rear to front of the property with a fabulous sea view - I can highly recommend the slightly more expensive room in this regard. The room is very spacious and novel to have a hot tub in the room too. I don't like to detract from such a good stay, but the hot tub jets are not that powerful, so if you are used to a jacuzzi, you might find it more like a hot bath with moving water!
Kitchen had nice touches with Milo (Nesquik), good tea and instant coffee...
We were on the top floor which spanned from rear to front of the property with a fabulous sea view - I can highly recommend the slightly more expensive room in this regard. The room is very spacious and novel to have a hot tub in the room too. I don't like to detract from such a good stay, but the hot tub jets are not that powerful, so if you are used to a jacuzzi, you might find it more like a hot bath with moving water!
Kitchen had nice touches with Milo (Nesquik), good tea and instant coffee...
Anonymous traveller
Reviewed October 28, 2019Reviewed October 28, 2019
We stayed in an Executive Suite - a very nice large apartment with 2 bedrooms. Plenty of space and it had everything we needed. Lovely walk along the river nearby. Short drive to Ohope Beach.
We stayed in an Executive Suite - a very nice large apartment with 2 bedrooms. Plenty of space and it had everything we needed. Lovely walk along the river nearby. Short drive to Ohope Beach.
Suzanne
Reviewed February 13, 2024Reviewed February 13, 2024