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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
Wonderful
1,103 reviews
Price from
$128
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.

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

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8.3
Very Good
1,391 reviews
Price from
$108
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.

Really enjoyed our stay. Great views and superior accommodation. Close to the central district and nice to walk along the boardwalk along the beach. Fi and Neil

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8.9
Excellent
607 reviews
Price from
$141
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.

The property was very clean.staff was very helpful and friendly.

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8.8
Excellent
197 reviews
Price from
$148
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.

We loved our night here, friendly helpful staff, beautiful decor, very clean rooms, comfortable had everything we needed, managed to squeeze us in last minute, good location just up the rd from town, definitely go back next time we're there, recommended place to stay

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8.9
Excellent
726 reviews
Price from
$110
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 tidy. Good spot. Great service

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8.4
Very Good
919 reviews
Price from
$116
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
606 reviews
Price from
$137
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
556 reviews
Price from
$116
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.

Very happy with the staff, room requirements and location. We were in Gisbourne for our childs sports and could not have chosen a better place to stay. Thank you so much for accomodating us.

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8.6
Excellent
397 reviews
Price from
$111
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
510 reviews
Price from
$111
per night

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Both travelers on the road and on a budget rely on motels for convenient stops with reasonable rates. Direct access to parking makes a motel an easy place to catch some sleep after a day of driving. The relatively smaller size of this accommodation type can also help make check-in quick and easy.
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  • White Heron Motor Lodge
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,103 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
     · 608 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

  • BKs Palm Court Motor Lodge
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 726 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.

  • Senator Motor Inn
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 197 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

  • Tudor Park Motel
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 687 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
     · 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
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 510 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

  • Pacific Harbour Motor Inn
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 557 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
     · 397 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
     · 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
     · 920 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

  • 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

  • AhiKaa Gisborne Motel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 84 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

  • Bella Vista Motel Gisborne
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 280 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
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 92 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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Motels that guests love in Gisborne

  • Avg. price/night: $107.68
    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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $119.30
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 920 reviews
    Nice tidy motel that suited our needs. Close walking distance to where we needed to go.
    Nigel
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $107.68
    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: $110.12
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 726 reviews
    Great Motel and location, enjoyed out stay.
    Mark
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $124.81
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $121.14
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 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: $91.77
    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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $110.12
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 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: $128.48
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,103 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