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The 10 Best Motels in Gisborne, New Zealand

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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.

Room was clean, bed comfy, shower and spa very nice. And the lady at reception was very friendly. This is how all accommodations should be.

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9.1
Superb
1,143 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 amazing and hospitable. Would 10/10 come back

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8.3
Very good
1,433 reviews
Price from
£84
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.

Everything…tremendous check in staff.

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8.9
Fabulous
608 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
Fabulous
195 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.

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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8.8
Fabulous
706 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

The friendliness at reception and ease of booking change communication

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8.4
Very good
921 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
Fabulous
644 reviews
Price from
£132
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.

Clean and tidy, easy to find. Staff very helpful and friendly.

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8.6
Fabulous
552 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.

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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8.5
Very good
396 reviews
Price from
£84
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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8.9
Fabulous
508 reviews
Price from
£87
per night

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Both travellers 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 to make check-in quick and easy.
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  • White Heron Motor Lodge
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,148 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
     · 610 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

  • Alfresco Motor Lodge
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 508 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

  • BKs Palm Court Motor Lodge
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 705 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.

  • Tudor Park Motel
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 674 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
     · 646 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 $$

  • Senator Motor Inn
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 196 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

  • Pacific Harbour Motor Inn
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 555 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
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 396 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!

  • Waikanae Beach Motel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 922 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

  • Teal Motor Lodge
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 186 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

  • Captain Cook Motor Lodge
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,435 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 accommodation 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
     · 294 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
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 83 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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  • Avg. price/night: £115.21
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 610 reviews
    Modern facilities were awesome loved the decor, I stay at motels quite often and this one sets itself apart from the others. The rooms were spotless, very tidy and clean! So impressed by this motel, the location was great having the beach right in front of us. Staff were so lovely and helpful couldn’t fault this place would 100% stay again
    Jessie
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £102.25
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 922 reviews
    We had our room at the back of the motel (Unit 16). Not sure how it compares to the rest of the motel, but we liked it a bit secluded ;-) The unit had had some facelifting which made it both comfortable and cozy. The personnel was very forthcoming.
    Lars
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £95.05
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,435 reviews
    The Motel was just what we needed, good location, very clean, good WIFI and easy to login using the motel QR setup. We only required a place to stay as we visited family in Gisborne and it fitted the bill, Thank you for the nice very quiet room. David and Tatiana
    David
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £102.13
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 294 reviews
    me and my mum liked everything in the motel and it's was so neat at tidy nice location and great value for money 😄
    Samantha
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £114.25
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 674 reviews
    Excellent stay i stayed in three motels over the weekend and this was the best 👍
    Elaine
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £86.41
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 705 reviews
    Yeah love it the room with girls and my friend.. Lovely BKs Palm Court Motor Lodge and the outside
    Roberts
    People with friends
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 196 reviews
    Large sized room with free parking close to the CBD and marina area. Friendly helpful staff. Lovely balconies that face put to the marina, also a short walk to the beach
    Maree
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £114.25
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 674 reviews
    Honestly I really can't find the words or Gratitude towards the facility, Especially the Whole Staff!!! I really do Hope that Everybody chooses Tudor as THE FIRST OPTION for accommodation!!! This will be my only go to Motel from here onwards!!! Simply Blown away!!! This is safe to say it will forever be my second home!!! Thankyou so much Tudor Motel with all that I have!!!!
    L
    Levi
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £79.21
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 392 reviews
    Breakfast covered all tastes with cereal, muesli, toast, with plenty of butter, spreads etc. Large fresh milk in fridge plus containers with fruit salad. A bonus was the bowl if fresh oranges & kiwifruit. Motel very centrally located.
    Barry
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £115.21
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 610 reviews
    As a international Flight Attendant, I stay in many motels and Whispering Sands is one of my favorite. It is the right balance of homely, sophisticated, stylish and warm.
    David
    Family with young children