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White Heron Motor Lodge is just 2 minutes' drive from the centre of Gisborne and 7 minutes' drive from the beach and the airport. The property offers a range of accommodation types, all with access to unlimited free WiFi.

How close it was to everything. It was so modern and like a home away from home.

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9.1
Wonderful
1,112 reviews
Price from
£116
per night

Captain Cook Motor Lodge offers modern ground-floor studios and apartments with free Wi-Fi access. Free on-site parking is available. All rooms offer a TV with over 50 cable channels.

The motel is a 10-minute walk from Gisborne City Centre and a 5-minute drive from Poverty Bay Golf Club. It is within a 10-minute drive of Gisborne Airport, Titirangi Domain and a 5 minute walk to Waikanae Beach, a popular surfing destination.

Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was very spacious, clean and comfortable. Lovely private seating area outside each room. Laundry was free and there were many machines plus an outdoor clothes line. Location was great, short walk to beach and park.

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8.3
Very Good
1,406 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel is situated on Waikanae Beach, just a 10-minute walk from Gisborne city centre. It offers stunning panoramic views across Poverty Bay, with Young Nick's Head and Kaiti Hill standing in the distance.

This hotel is right in the beach . Stunning views. Beautiful apartment with very nice touches and extremely comfortable bed.

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8.9
Excellent
610 reviews
Price from
£110
per night

Guests at Senator Motor Inn enjoy free Wi-Fi and lovely harbour views from their private balcony. The property is a 2-minute walk from various bars, cafes and restaurants.

Your spacious, air-conditioned room features a kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator. The seating area offers a 2-person sofa and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The en suite bathroom has a hairdryer and shower.

This place exceeded expectations - great kitchenette and extras. The view from the balcony amazing and the area is quiet and the sun dazzled in. Great hosts and really adhering to covid protocols - clean unit and they were able to accommodate our request. For the price of the room - awesome value. Great cafe around the corner , walk into town and great restaurants across the bridge over the river. Fantastic hosts! Would be your number one stay!

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8.8
Excellent
193 reviews
Price from
£116
per night

BKs Palm Court Motor Lodge is a 5-minute drive from Gisborne Beach and Gisborne’s town centre. It offers barbecue facilities, free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access.

BKs Palm Court Motor Lodge is 2.7 km from Gisborne Airport and 1.4 km from Poverty Bay Golf Club. It is 2.4 km from Gisborne Olympic Pool Complex.

A comfortable motel with a friendly owner.

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8.8
Excellent
724 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

Motel Waikanae Beach is a minute’s drive from Poverty Bay Golf Club and 7 minutes' walk from iSite Information. It is 30 minutes' drive from Eastwood Hill Aboretum. A children's playground is located within walking distance

Clean and the hosts were vert good

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8.4
Very Good
923 reviews
Price from
£91
per night

Offering free unlimited WiFi, Motel Oasis is just 5 minutes’ drive from the famous Wainui Surf Beach and the city of Gisborne.

Each room faces the pool and landscaped gardens and has a 32-inch LCD TV, air-conditioning, heating and tea/coffee making facilities. The property offers a free movie or games library.

The owner is really friendly. He looks perfect after customers. We are looking forward to our next days we can spend there

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8.8
Excellent
616 reviews
Price from
£133
per night

Just 90 metres from Turanganui River and overlooking the inner harbour marina, Pacific Harbour Motor Inn offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV.

All rooms have a work desk, refrigerator and tea and coffee maker. Each room has a bathroom with a hairdryer and guest toiletries. Free parking is available on site.

Spacious, comfortable and clean. It had all that I needed.

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8.6
Excellent
554 reviews
Price from
£91
per night

Ocean Beach Motel offers comfortable accommodation in Wainui Beach, just 5 minutes’ drive from the Gisborne city centre. It features barbecue facilities and free Wi-Fi internet

All rooms at the Ocean Beach Motor Lodge come with flat-screen cable TV and kitchen facilities. Each of the units has a private courtyard overlooking the Mediterranean-style complex.

We did not have any breakfast as we left very early, but the host was a very charming lady whom we loved instantly. She made our very short stay extremely comfortable.

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8.6
Excellent
395 reviews
Price from
£87
per night

Situated in Gisborne, Alfresco Motor Lodge has self-catering accommodation with free Wi-Fi and free parking. Gisborne Park Golf Course is 600 metres away.

Guests can make use of the communal laundry facilities at Alfresco Motor Lodge.

Cyclone Gabriel arrived during our stay. Thanks to the amazing staff and owners who kept us informed and entertained during an unplanned extended stay. Clean highly functional rooms in a convenient location. Really great people.

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8.8
Excellent
508 reviews
Price from
£87
per night

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  • White Heron Motor Lodge
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,115 reviews

    White Heron Motor Lodge is just 2 minutes' drive from the center of Gisborne and 7 minutes' drive from the beach and the airport.

    Really nice motel. Would stay again if in the area.

  • Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 610 reviews

    Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel is located on Waikanae Beach, just a 10-minute walk from Gisborne city center.

    View, and access to the beach was amazing, friendly staff

  • Senator Motor Inn
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 193 reviews

    Guests at Senator Motor Inn enjoy free Wi-Fi and lovely harbor views from their private balcony. The property is a 2-minute walk from various bars, cafes and restaurants.

    Staff were so friendly and room was very comfortable

  • BKs Palm Court Motor Lodge
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 723 reviews

    BKs Palm Court Motor Lodge is a 5-minute drive from Gisborne Beach and Gisborne’s town center. It offers barbecue facilities, free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access.

    The room was simple but very clean and very relaxing feel.

  • Alfresco Motor Lodge
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 508 reviews

    Located in Gisborne, Alfresco Motor Lodge has self-catering accommodations with free Wi-Fi and free parking. Gisborne Park Golf Course is 1969 feet away.

    Ease of location, cleanliness and comfortable beds

  • Tudor Park Motel
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 685 reviews

    Set in a private garden, Tudor Park Motel offers self-contained accommodations with free WiFi. Located away from the main road, opposite the Gisborne hospital.

    Value for money. Quiet, large room. Great all around.

  • Motel Oasis
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 616 reviews

    Offering free unlimited WiFi, Motel Oasis is just 5 minutes’ drive from the famous Wainui Surf Beach and the city of Gisborne.

    Nice clean Very friendly staff Worth it for the $$

  • Pacific Harbour Motor Inn
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 554 reviews

    Just 295 feet from Turanganui River and overlooking the inner harbor marina, Pacific Harbor Motor Inn offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV.

    Location was perfect and staff were just so helpful

  • Ocean Beach Motor Lodge
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 395 reviews

    Ocean Beach Motel offers comfortable accommodations in Wainui Beach, just 5 minutes’ drive from the Gisborne city center.

    Everything! Couldn’t fault it. Service was excellent!

  • Teal Motor Lodge
    Central location
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 182 reviews

    Teal Motor Lodge features self-contained apartments and studios with free Wi-Fi and free private parking.

    all of it was good, we enjoyed our stay! thank you

  • Waikanae Beach Motel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 923 reviews

    Waikanae Beach Motel is located in Gisborne City center, just 5 minutes' walk to local shops and restaurants. Guests are located directly across the road from Waikanae Beach.

    Well placed room that allowed us to have a trailer

  • AhiKaa Gisborne Motel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 85 reviews

    Located directly opposite beautiful Waikanae Beach, Ahi Kaa offers accommodations with flat-screen cable TV and free WiFi.

    Love the name of your motel and manaakitanga (care) shown to me

  • Captain Cook Motor Lodge
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,406 reviews

    Captain Cook Motor Lodge offers modern ground-floor studios and apartments with free Wi-Fi access. Free on-site parking is available. All rooms offer a TV with over 50 cable channels.

    Great accommodation just what we needed for our stay

  • Bella Vista Motel Gisborne
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 286 reviews

    Just 2 minutes' drive from Gisborne city center and beaches this 4-star motel offers modern accommodations with free WiFi.

    My rest. The host was nice and accommodating. Cheers

  • The Headland Lodge
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 86 reviews

    Located in Gisborne, The Headland Lodge offers a shared lounge. The motel also provides free WiFi and free private parking. The nearest airport is Gisborne Airport, 11 miles from the motel.

    Lovely homestay. Older decor but nicely presented.

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  • Avg. price/night: £93.65
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 923 reviews
    It was a nice and quiet area and the staff were very friendly. The room was quite spacious. The motel is just walking distance from the beach. I would stay here again.
    Erika
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £92.21
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 685 reviews
    I love the lady at the front desk she was really welcoming over the phone and in person ( sorry I forgot her name ) also the nice fresh cleanliness you smell as soon as you enter the room. I have only ever seen great reviews for Tudor Park Motel that is why I was so eager to stay there 🤗 thank you for having us.
    Jackie Tiopira
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £86.44
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 723 reviews
    The motel hosts were super friendly and helpful. The room was well set up and super clean. The motel is at the edge of town but has shops and restaurants close by.
    Mark
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £86.44
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 723 reviews
    Lovely clean and comfortable motel room for a 1 night stopover. Staff very friendly and helpful
    Lynn
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £93.65
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 923 reviews
    Very clean and quiet motel with great access to beach across the road.
    Wendy Kelly
    Solo traveler
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 610 reviews
    the motel location was great. Right on the board walk which you could go to town or the surf club
    Rhodes
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £64.83
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 86 reviews
    The service was great and homely and great value. Better than a motel unit. Highly recommended.
    Carey
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £116.22
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,115 reviews
    Good clean comfortable motel room, close to everything.
    Brett
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £116.22
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,115 reviews
    Our One Bedroom Unit was perfectly clean, very spacious and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the large flat screen TV. The super-king bed was nice and comfortable. Free parking was right outside the room. We would definitely recommend White Heron Motor Lodge to others.
    Annette
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £100.37
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,406 reviews
    Location was good. Basically I thought it was more like an old fashioned motel rather than a Motor Lodge. Restaurant was very limited. Room was clean and comfortable - but really basic.
    Murray
    Young couple