10 Best Motels in Gisborne: Find Cheap Motels in Gisborne 2026

Q: What are the best motels in Gisborne?

Captain Cook Motor Lodge : Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Motel Oasis, Gisborne : A seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking are available during your stay. Waikanae Beach Motel : Enjoy access to the library, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne : Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like climate control. Alfresco Motor Lodge : Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

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Our top choices for Gisborne motels

A motel with a sign reading "Crock Motor Lodge" and a reception area.

1. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Awapuni

Sylvia

￥15,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and a window with blinds.

2. White Heron Motor Lodge

Te Hapara

Gaye

￥19,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A coastal landscape with rocky terrain and a mountain in the background.

3. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Tamarau

Shixu

￥14,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A row of modern two-story buildings with a driveway and parked cars.

4. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Gisborne Central

BEN

￥17,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

A modern motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating availability for short-term stays.

5. Waikanae Beach Motel

Awapuni

Megan

￥15,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

6. Travellers Inn Motel

Te Hapara

Raina

￥14,407 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A bicycle with baskets, parked on a gravel path next to a building.

7. Alfresco Motor Lodge

Te Hapara

Bill

￥13,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A marina with boats docked, a building with lights, and palm trees in the background.

8. Senator Motor Inn

Gisborne Central

Michelle

￥21,230 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Top Gisborne Hotel Reviews

Portside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We’ve stayed before and always been very pleased. The room could probably do with a little lick of paint, a few marks on the wall."

Oceanview Chalet with Floor-to-Ceiling Windows - Your Serene Escape.

10/10 Excellent

"Fantabulous architectural creativity, lighting shadows cool, sea presence, mighty - breathtaking! Gratitude in abundance. The most comfortable bed ever I've slept. Wunderful to be home..Gisborne Tuesday Night Pub Choir at Smash Palace with the huge fire! New surf club oooosh no winter lunches surfed."

Ocean Beach Wainui

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay in Wainui Beach. The location was perfect, just a very short walk from the beach, which made it ideal for watching the sunrise. The room was clean, comfortable and had everything I needed. Peaceful area and a great place to relax after a long day of driving. I would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended."

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Gisborne Motels information

Number of reviews	2,302
Accommodation	14 Motels
Lowest Price	￥13,577
Highest Price	￥21,230

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Gisborne?

If you're having a hard time finding motels in Gisborne, expand your search to find motels in the surrounding area or let us help you find something similar from over 70 hotels and other accommodations. Just use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or cost-saving amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.

What's it like to stay in a motel?

When you stay at a motel, you'll often find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. With a stay at a motel, you'll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s when cars became more popular along with road trip vacations, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.

What are the best motels in Gisborne?

Captain Cook Motor Lodge: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Motel Oasis, Gisborne: A seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking are available during your stay. Waikanae Beach Motel: Enjoy access to the library, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like climate control. Alfresco Motor Lodge: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

How many motels will I find in Gisborne?

Expedia has 14 motels in Gisborne.

What can I do in Gisborne?

Those who've visited Gisborne love the beaches. Take time for sightseeing and enjoy all there is to do in this family-friendly area. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Midway Beach, Wainui Beach, and Okitu Beach. Attractions the whole family can enjoy include Titirangi Reserve and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Tairawhiti Museum, Gisborne Harbour, and Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House.

What's the weather like in Gisborne?

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Gisborne to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually January and February with an average temp of 65°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Gisborne is 42 inches.

What are my options for getting around Gisborne when staying in a motel?

We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Gisborne to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Gisborne (GIS), which is located 1.9 mi (3 km) away from the heart of the city. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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