We were caught in a cyclone and had to stay 3 extra nights in an unfamiliar town and stuck in our room for the majority of the time (with a newborn) . So we were so glad we picked this motel they were welcoming, clean and had everything you need * free wifi , my partner enjoyed the Sky sports to watch the state of origin and I enjoyed free WiFi aswell as the comfy beds plus aircon was great to keep baby warm during the storm. Thanks for having us.

Cyclone 😅

We were upgraded to Unit 1, which had a fabulous sea view. Everything about our rooms was fabulous. We were warm, comfortable, felt well looked after. Lots of individual homely touches we haven’t found elsewhere. Scott and his staff couldn’t do enough. He suggested going to interact with stingrays and eagle rays in the bay further north. It was a unique wonderful experience.

There was nothing at all that we didn’t like. It was perfect.

The location was brilliant so close to the beach and township. We loved being on the ground floor and being able to park right outside. The heat pump was great and heated the space very quickly. We appreciated having a couch to relax on at night while watching telly. Also appreciated the friendly chats with staff, and how clean the unit was.

We would have liked a ventilation fan and heater in the bathroom. We were surprised not to have Sky Movies so we hooked up our HDMI cable to watch Netflix movies on our account.

Very personable host. Milk came in a little glass bottle. Good selection of tea and coffee. Full kitchen. Close to the beach. Clean and comfortable.

Dated fixtures in the kitchen. Not as sound-proof as you might like. A small high window with no curtain may trouble those sensitive to light when they sleep (probably specific to the one room I was in on the front of the property). None of this was an issue for me, but worth mentioning FYI.

Beach within a couple of minutes' walk away which I loved. Receptionist helped me carry luggage upstairs which I appreciated and couldn't have done without her.

I was aware of everyone walking past my ranch slider because the clump-clump-clump noise of their tread was very obvious. Overall though, I was really happy there and couldn't hear anyone on either side of my room which is more important.

Hotel was as described. Leigh was very helpful, friendly and informative. The room was spacious and access to the outside garden was easy. everything was clean and the room was bright and airy. Tea and coffee facilities in the kitchenette were appreciated and the full sized fridge a bonus. Check in and out was easy and hassle free.

All was good and we enjoyed our overnight stay. From a personal note, and I know it sounds like a precious whinge, but I found the bed to be too soft and the mattress topper did not help, the pillows were also just a little too flat, an alternative firm pillow would have been appreciated. Sorry, but you did ask.

This property is exactly as advertised. My room was generous and the bed comfortable. Sky TV and adequate kitchen ammenities. Good secure car parking on site. A bonus was the proximity to the beach and Poverty Bay Golf course. Only a 2 minute drive to supermarket, cafes, restaurants and bars. Everything was spotlessly clean.

Facilities were a little tired but well maintained and vey clean.

Neat and tidy. Friendly and helpful front office staffs. Comfortable beds.

The room description said well equipped kitchenette. But disappointed to find there was no kitchenette. So no stove top, no sink (need to use bathroom basin for drinking water or to wash dish) etc. like in other Gisborne motels that advertise kitchenette. I appreciate Lisa acknowledging that room description wasn’t accurate.

The property is in a fantastic location, across the road from the beach. The staff were excellent, caring & helpful The room was very spacious & well-contained with the necessary amenities.

The noise of other occupants in the above unit particularly whilst the person was walking around that unit early in the morning.

Quiet, great location near the beautiful beach of Waikanae close to all the city's amenities and facilities.

Van parked at exit of completely blocking view of oncoming traffic when trying to leave the motel... very dangerous.