10/10 Excellent
Jennifer O.
6 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jennifer O.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Apartment
Wainui Absolute Beachfront Studio Unit
Beachfront, with outdoor pool
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 240 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Wainui Beach
- Place, Okitu Beach
- Place, Gisborne Hospital
- Airport, Gisborne (GIS)
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Studio Unit
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Wainui Absolute Beachfront Studio Unit
Beachfront Studio Unit with king-size bed and separate bathroom. Wainui beach with its white sand beach offers some of the best surf to be found in New Zealand. Walking, swimming and stand up paddle boarding are all part of the lifestyle. A short drive north to Makorori beach and then on up the coast to Pouawa and Tolaga Bay with it's legendry wharf or a walk to Cooks Cove for a swim. 6 kms back to Gisborne CBD with cycleway access part of the way. The harbour area boasts great eateries including Gisborne Wine Centre, The Works, The Wharf and Lone Star. Across the road from the Harbour area is the historic Blitz Surf Shop one of the first in New Zealand. The town beach has a great cycle and walkway linking beach and river. Kaiti Hill with its walking and fitness tracks and stunning view from the top is another attraction.
Special conditions:
We welcome quiet respectful guests to share our wonderful property and will go out of our way to make your stay great. The unit is best suited to couples. Unfortunately there is no disabled access as there are steps only. Stretcher available by arrangement for extra person but suited to couple. Extra charge applies if additional person agreed.
Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);
Special conditions:
We welcome quiet respectful guests to share our wonderful property and will go out of our way to make your stay great. The unit is best suited to couples. Unfortunately there is no disabled access as there are steps only. Stretcher available by arrangement for extra person but suited to couple. Extra charge applies if additional person agreed.
Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
2 Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Visitors onlys by arrangement with owners.
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Definitely no smoking
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Visitors onlys by arrangement with owners.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Gisborne
Located on the beach, this apartment is in Wainui, a neighbourhood in Gisborne. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Titirangi Reserve and Longbush Reserve, while Tairawhiti Museum and East Coast Museum of Technology are cultural highlights. Cook Observatory and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
Wainui Beach, Gisborne
What's nearby
- Wainui Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Okitu Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
- Eastwoodhill Arboretum - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
- Gisborne Hospital - 13 min drive - 10.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Burger King - 8 min drive
- Raglan Roast - 6 min drive
- Columbus - 8 min drive
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- Flagship Eatery - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.8/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Andrea G.
21 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous beachfront
Andrea G.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sue W.
12 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property
Sue W.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
wade N.
22 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gisborne 2025
wade N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rhiannon G., Auckland
14 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely views of the ocean
Rhiannon G.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Zenzi P.
7 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect hideaway
Zenzi P.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Moira M.
12 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable stay
Moira M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anthony G.
11 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient studio with stunning location and views
Anthony G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark
28 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Mark
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Max
18 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Max
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gill K.
27 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas at wainui
Gill K.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
S F.
9 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place, great view
S F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Colleen L.
24 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Colleen L.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle S.
30 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic beach location
Michelle S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Chris F.
18 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Look no further
Chris F.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrew K.
24 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Getaway
Andrew K.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Claire R.
20 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Staycation
Claire R.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Owners B.
28 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect apartment and location on the beachfront.
Owners B.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Michelle S.
20 March 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Seaview on beach
Michelle S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ingrid f.
8 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private hideaway
Ingrid f.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Darryl n Casey T.
6 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Darryl n Casey T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
John H.
6 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place. Lovely people
John H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Vikki B.
7 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach front studio
Vikki B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Riona M.
26 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wainui beach
Riona M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
paddy b.
21 June 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Kept Secret in Gisborne
paddy b.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
About the host
Hosted by CarnieN9
We are a retired couple living on-site and love to share our very special piece of paradise.
Why they chose this property
You cannot get any closer to this amazing white sand beach. Check the surf on surf camera hosted by www.blitzsurf.com.
What makes this property unique
Stunning views north and south along Wainui Beach.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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