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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
1,149 reviews
Price from
£115
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
1,449 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.

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

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8.9
Fabulous
610 reviews
Price from
£109
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
196 reviews
Price from
£115
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
Fabulous
699 reviews
Price from
£85
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
922 reviews
Price from
£93
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
651 reviews
Price from
£106
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
557 reviews
Price from
£90
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 location & friendly reception on our late arrival.

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8.5
Very good
394 reviews
Price from
£86
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
507 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

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  • Captain Cook Motor Lodge
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,452 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

  • BKs Palm Court Motor Lodge
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 699 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.

  • Bella Vista Motel Gisborne
    Budget options available
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 293 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
    Budget options available
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 80 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.

  • Pacific Harbour Motor Inn
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 557 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

Great access to the city centre! Check these motels in Gisborne

  • White Heron Motor Lodge
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,149 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
     · 612 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

  • 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

  • Tudor Park Motel
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 670 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
     · 658 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 $$

  • Ocean Beach Motor Lodge
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 394 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

  • AhiKaa Gisborne Motel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 82 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

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Motels that guests love in Gisborne

  • Avg. price/night: £101.14
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 922 reviews
    Very clean and quiet motel with great access to beach across the road.
    Wendy Kelly
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £113.96
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 612 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: £54.61
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 80 reviews
    The service was great and homely and great value. Better than a motel unit. Highly recommended.
    Carey
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £114.91
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,149 reviews
    Good clean comfortable motel room, close to everything.
    Brett
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £101.14
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 922 reviews
    It was very clean. The coffee selection was great. The room was at the back of the motel facing the garden.
    Charles
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £96.87
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 394 reviews
    The Manager was excellent cannot speak highly of her from the time of our arrival and our departure two nights later. Our room was very clean I could not have asked for anything more, I use to work in the Motel industry so I am critical about the cleanliness of rooms and office staff.
    Val
    Young couple
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 557 reviews
    Absolutely fabulous location, great facilities, lovely people running the Motel, highly recommend.
    Ann
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £85.47
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 699 reviews
    Very comfortable, the only time Ive been to a motel and they had lazy boy chairs!!
    Lucy Main ACCOUNT
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £114.91
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,149 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: £94.02
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,452 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
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