Waikanae Beach Ocean View Apartments

Hotels
9.1 (204 reviews)
280 Grey Street , Gisborne , nz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable accommodations
Cons:
Limited bathroom facilities
Noise from construction trucks

Categories

Cleanliness
8.48
Some reviews indicated a need for better cleaning of floors and kitchen items.
Service
9.95
Numerous reviews highlighted the friendly and welcoming staff.
Location
9.99
Close to beach and town with great accessibility.
Room Quality
8.44
Well-equipped apartments, though some mentioned issues with amenities like a lack of mirrors.
Amenities
8.47
Some facilities weren't available due to construction, affecting the overall experience.
Value for Money
8.93
Generally good value but some considered it pricey for the number of bathrooms.
Food and Beverage
8.98
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.55
Overall highly positive experience despite a few minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 09:10

Property Description

Luxurious Ocean View Apartments

Sustainable Living: Waikanae Beach Ocean View Apartments in Gisborne offer a sustainable stay with free WiFi, a pool with a view, and an indoor pool. Enjoy the sea views and beach access while knowing you're supporting eco-friendly practices.

Family-Friendly Amenities: With family rooms, a kids' pool, indoor and outdoor play areas, and a baby safety gate, this aparthotel is perfect for families looking for a fun and safe vacation spot.

Convenient Facilities: Each unit is equipped with a fully stocked kitchen, private bathroom, and cozy seating area. Plus, enjoy the convenience of free private parking, a shared kitchen, and a minimarket on-site.

Ready to experience a sustainable and family-friendly beach getaway? Book your stay at Waikanae Beach Ocean View Apartments now!

Important information:

Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 17 years old stay for NZD 30 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 204 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.48
Service: 9.95
Location: 9.99
Room Quality: 8.44
Amenities: 8.47
Value for Money: 8.93
Food and Beverage: 8.98
Overall Experience: 9.55
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Saunders • solo_traveller • nz
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2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Jussy • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

Views and staff were great.

Cons:

Only complaint was 3 bedrooms with 4 adults and only 1 bathroom mirror. Could possibly suggest a full length mirror on the back or behind the bedroom doors.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • family_with_children • nz
9
Pros:

Location was fantastic and the apartments are beautiful. The staff were really friendly.

Cons:

There is some noise from logging trucks transporting to the wharf, the park do offer free earplugs for this.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Louise • family_with_children • de
9
Comfort plus, near the waterfront, definitely a cut above the rest when it comes to holiday rentals
Pros:

Super comfortable! Has everything you need including a Nespresso Coffee Machine.
The lady at the reception is lovely and so helpful.
Newish, spacious and perfectly set up, definitely a cut above the rest when it comes to apartment rentals. Furniture and appliances are all like new. Layout is well thought out and overall its really comfortable.
Situated in a camp ground you also get built in entertainment watching all the campers.
You are a short walk to the waterfront and its a lovely walk along the waterfront.
The rooms are all spacious.
The apartment backs on to the main highway which during business hours hosts a number of logging trucks. Every couple of minutes a truck goes by. Upstairs in the living area it is quite loud, whereas, downstairs it well done and the bedrooms are somewhat protected from the noise. The bathroom and stairwell absorb the noise.

Cons:

The toilet was filthy and was not cleaned properly during our visit.
the floors downstairs are all concrete and made the place (in April) a bit cold. We had to have the AC running when we were there to warm it up.
There is no privacy with this unit. It is situated in the camp ground, which is entertaining, but you are also completely visible to the campers. As you sit on the lounge or at the dining table, in the kitchen, you are looking straight at the campers at their tables. The bedroom has a net curtain to give some privacy.
The apartment backs on to the main highway which during business hours hosts a number of logging trucks. Every couple of minutes a truck goes by. Upstairs in the living area it is quite loud, whereas, downstairs it well done and the bedrooms are somewhat protected from the noise. The bathroom and stairwell absorb the noise.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Bronson • family_with_children • nz
10
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Niki • family_with_children • nz
8
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Wesley • family_with_children • nz
10
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Johanna • extended_group • nz
7
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Shirleen • extended_group • nz
10
Amazing accommodation highly
Pros:

Close to beach. And close to restaurants. Pool looked large
And beach access
Was and quiet and bed new apartments
Great views
Staff friendly

Cons:

Nothing.
Was Amazing accommodation. Highly
Recommend

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Murray • family_with_children • nz
6
Not ideal
Pros:

The view was nice

Cons:

Arrived to a late check in. Floors were not clean as it cause socks and feet turn black. Asked to have the issue resolved the next day unfortunately we returned back to the same problem black socks and feet. Asked again to have the issue amended by this time I’m annoyed & ask to make a formal complaint as the apartment became untenable.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Sally • family_with_children • nz
8
Perfect for our needs as a multi generational family holidaying together
Pros:

Location, views and comfort

Cons:

There was nothing to complain about but the construction area was a little unsightly - however that will soon be finished so it can’t count against the property

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Diane • family_with_children • ca
10
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Wim • extended_group • nl
8
Heerlijke dagen gehad in dit comfortabel appartement.
Pros:

Mooie indeling van de ruimtes en het uitzicht

Cons:

Was niet echt schoon.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Hayley • family_with_children • nz
10
Pros:

Location is fantastic, so handy to Kiwa Pools. View is amazing, who doesnt love staring at the ocean. Great facilities within the park for families with kids.

Cons:

Having bedrooms downstairs and living above, you can hear the noise from above in the bedrooms below so can be a problem trying to get kids to sleep while others are upstairs.

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Shareen • couple • nz
7
2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Wesley • family_with_children • nz
10
2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Hayley • family_with_children • nz
9
Excellent, we love this place so will be back next year.
Pros:

Apartment is awesome, fantastic location (close to the beach) with great views, awesome it is part of the holiday park so we are able to use all the facilities available in the park eg. pool, playground

Cons:

Only one thing lets it down, the bedrooms are downstairs and you can hear everything happening upstairs from below so anyone walking around above could be quite a disturbance for those trying to sleep below.

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Mairi • extended_group • au
9
staff were friendly would definitely stay here again
Pros:

It was on the beachfront easy walk to town and restaurants

Cons:

We had a 3 bedroom apartment and it only had 1 bathroom with toilet would have been nice to have separate or additional toilet we had 6 adults otherwise couldn’t fault it

2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Denise • family_with_children • nz
8
2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Harmony • extended_group • nz
10
Great for a family get away
Pros:

The friendly staff and all the activities available. My family really loved our stay

Cons:

I have no comment

2026-01-03 • via Nuitee