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
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
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
Absolutely fantastic stay. The owner simply couldn’t do enough for us. Thank you.
The rooms are new and spotlessly clean. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Book it, you won’t be disappointed.
Absolutely fantastic stay. The owner simply couldn’t do enough for us. Thank you.
The rooms are new and spotlessly clean. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Book it, you won’t be disappointed.
Lyn
Reviewed December 26, 2025Reviewed December 26, 2025
used this hotel whilst travelling between Masterton and Tauranga as a half way stop. The hotel staff were very pleasant and even offered a cutting from their thriving venus fly trap plant in reception. The hotel is clean and well maintained. With the number of people staying and some families I thought that the Motel would be noisy, but this was not the case. Its close to the main road, but that also doesn't detract.
used this hotel whilst travelling between Masterton and Tauranga as a half way stop. The hotel staff were very pleasant and even offered a cutting from their thriving venus fly trap plant in reception. The hotel is clean and well maintained. With the number of people staying and some families I thought that the Motel would be noisy, but this was not the case. Its close to the main road, but that also doesn't detract.
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