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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.

Management was super helpful in providing suggestions for restaurants, shopping, etc.

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9.1
Superb
1,102 reviews
Price from
NOK 1,381
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
1,391 reviews
Price from
NOK 1,157
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
Fabulous
608 reviews
Price from
NOK 1,513
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.

Great position overlooking the marina and very well equipped

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8.8
Fabulous
197 reviews
Price from
NOK 1,588
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.

I loved how homely the property presented. Well maintained and cared for, and not overly staged, which was great!!

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8.9
Fabulous
726 reviews
Price from
NOK 1,184
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
919 reviews
Price from
NOK 1,250
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.

Loved staying here the staff where so friendly The room though basic was clean and the beds comfortable The pool outside was warm and clean the hot tube to die for relaxing and soothing at 40* All in all a great stay and one to recommend There was a launderette with the washing machine free and a small fee for the dryer Some great little bays to explore Parking was directly out side your apartment with a small table and chairs placed outside your room A small shop was in reception with essential on sale A small colour TV with coffee and tea layed on with a fridge a small bottle of milk was supplied The bathroom though on the small side had a walk in shower with towel supplied towel where supplied for use in the swimming pool and hot tube 😊👍👍👍👍

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8.8
Fabulous
605 reviews
Price from
NOK 1,473
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
Fabulous
556 reviews
Price from
NOK 1,250
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.

Great motel just short walk to the beach. Only a small breakfast/coffee cafe that closes at 2pm across the street. Otherwise food in 2-3 miles away.

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8.6
Fabulous
397 reviews
Price from
NOK 1,197
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.

Very clean premises and comfortable beds. The manager is very helpful and friendly. Great place to stay

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8.8
Fabulous
510 reviews
Price from
NOK 1,197
per night

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  • White Heron Motor Lodge
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,102 reviews

    White Heron Motor Lodge is just 2 minutes' drive from the centre 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
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 608 reviews

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

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

  • BKs Palm Court Motor Lodge
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 726 reviews

    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.

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

  • Senator Motor Inn
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 197 reviews

    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.

    Staff were so friendly and room was very comfortable

  • Tudor Park Motel
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 687 reviews

    Set in a private garden, Tudor Park Motel offers self-contained accommodation 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
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 606 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 $$

  • Alfresco Motor Lodge
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 510 reviews

    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.

    Ease of location, cleanliness and comfortable beds

  • Pacific Harbour Motor Inn
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 556 reviews

    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.

    Location was perfect and staff were just so helpful

  • Ocean Beach Motor Lodge
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 397 reviews

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

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

  • Teal Motor Lodge
    Central location
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 176 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
     · 919 reviews

    Waikanae Beach Motel is located in Gisborne City centre, just 5 minutes' walk to local shops and restaurants. Guests are situated 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
     · 83 reviews

    Located directly opposite beautiful Waikanae Beach, Ahi Kaa offers accommodation 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
     · 1,391 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
     · 279 reviews

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

    My rest. The host was nice and accommodating. Cheers

  • The Headland Lodge
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 92 reviews

    Located in Gisborne, The Headland Lodge features a shared lounge. The motel also provides free WiFi and free private parking. The nearest airport is Gisborne Airport, 17 km from the motel.

    Lovely homestay. Older decor but nicely presented.

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Motels that guests love in Gisborne

  • Avg. price/night: NOK 1,157.45
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,391 reviews
    Good location. Bed is comfy. Has basic motor lodge facilities: teas, coffee and cutlery
    Chau
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: NOK 1,282.40
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 919 reviews
    Nice tidy motel that suited our needs. Close walking distance to where we needed to go.
    Nigel
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: NOK 1,157.45
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,391 reviews
    The outside appearance as we drove in was immaculate and the inside was the same. we have stayed in a few motels in gisborne and this was the best. will certainly stay there again
    Nicola
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: NOK 1,183.76
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 726 reviews
    Great Motel and location, enjoyed out stay.
    Mark
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: NOK 1,341.59
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 397 reviews
    I liked everything about Ocean Beach Motel and I especially loved the staff who looked after me. So very friendly and nothing was any trouble. Everytime In the future when I come to Gisborne I will definitely be booking my stay with this motel
    M
    Marion
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: NOK 1,302.13
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 510 reviews
    The booking, reception, car parking, Room were all excellent. I have stayed in Gisborne many times but never at Alfresco Motor Lodge, next time we visit Gisborne we will stay at the Alfresco Motor Lodge.
    Peter & Jenny
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: NOK 986.46
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 8 reviews
    Lee is a very friendly host. Villa Shemshi is remotely situated on a farm and is lovely and quiet. My room was well supplied with everything I needed.
    Colin
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: NOK 1,183.76
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 726 reviews
    Very comfortable and conveniently located. The couple who run the motel are very friendly and helpful. The unit was spotless and the bed comfortable. We have no hesitation in recommending this place .
    Pete
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: NOK 1,381.05
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,102 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