We stayed at Whare Aroha for 3 nights and loved every minute! The location is great, you are in walking distance from everything. Although so central, the street is really quiet-- we had a great sleep and were woken by bird song every morning. The room itself is very small, but has everything you need. It is light and airy, very clean, smells lovely and is very tastefully decorated. The bathroom is great too, nice shower. Lovely personal touches everywhere really make this feel like a home, with a beachy vibe. You have your own deck with dining table, there is also a cozy shed with armchairs, gym equipment and another dining table for colder days. The garden and pool get a lot of sun, we also loved the spa, and the cats and dog are the most affectionate animals ever! Viki and Hariata are great hosts, very familiar with the area and give great tips for things to do. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with them and will definitely book again when in Gisborne!