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A grassy outdoor area with picnic tables and a view of the sea.

A beach path leading to the shore with purple flowers in the foreground and a clear blue sky.

A reception desk with a wooden panel wall and the sign "WHISPERING SANDS".

A modern building with large windows and a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant pink flowers.

1. Whispering Sands Motel

Awapuni, 1.4 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Rebecca

￥14,317

￥16,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A hotel named White Heron with a sign indicating 'EXIT ONLY' on the side.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a dark blue quilted bedspread and white linens. There are two wall-mounted light fixtures above the beds, and a window with sheer curtains to the left.

A hotel with a red-tiled roof, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

2. White Heron Motor Lodge

Te Hapara, 1.4 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Philip

￥15,026

￥17,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a sink, and a glass shelf above it. There's a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV on a stand. The room has a large window with a view of a marina.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of a marina through a glass door.

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a marina at dusk.

3. Senator Motor Inn

Gisborne Central, 0.7 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Michelle

￥16,723

￥19,231 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A hotel room with a black leather sofa, a wooden dining table, a bed with a white comforter, a small potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

A laundry room with a sign indicating it's for guests, a washing machine, a dryer, and a sink.

A kitchen with a double sink, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

4. Travellers Inn Motel

Te Hapara, 2.9 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Raina

￥11,578

￥13,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, and a window with a view of palm trees and a car outside.

A reception desk with a calendar, a computer, and a sign indicating a room rate.

A well-lit hotel entrance with a palm tree and flower beds, a clear road, and a 'Palm Court' sign.

A patio with a round table and two chairs, a bottle of wine, and a fence with climbing plants.

5. Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Te Hapara, 2.6 km from Tairawhiti Museum

warren

￥14,619

￥16,812 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a glass door leading to a balcony, and a small table with a phone and a lamp.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a glass table, and a ceiling fan.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a framed picture on the wall.

6. Alfresco Motor Lodge

Te Hapara, 3.2 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Marcus

￥11,366

￥13,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area with a bar counter.

A hallway with a series of windows featuring a grid pattern of reflective glass panes.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with blinds.

7. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Gisborne Central, 0.8 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Megan

￥15,234

￥17,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

A spacious living area with green sofas, a dining table, and potted plants. Large windows offer views of the outdoors.

A balcony with two wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water and a dock with boats.

A view from a window with metal bars, overlooking a grassy area with a pool, a dock with boats, and a large ship in the distance.

8. Portside Hotel

Gisborne Central, 0.9 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Tertius

￥16,431

￥19,170 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a view of the outside, and a painting on the wall.

A parking lot with several cars, a building with a red roof, and a clear blue sky.

A motel with a red-tiled roof, a signboard, and a parking area.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

9. Bella Vista Gisborne

Te Hapara, 1.6 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Teleise

￥13,732

￥15,856 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

A modern, well-lit room with a dining area, a sofa, and a bed.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window.

A patio area with a picnic table and a wooden fence.

10. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Awapuni, 1.1 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Sylvia

￥11,982

￥13,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a wicker chair, and a metal chair.

A coastal view with a wooden fence, a grassy area, and a distant sailboat on the water.

A tennis court with a wooden fence, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

11. Waikanae Beach Motel

Awapuni, 1.4 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Megan

￥13,433

￥15,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A swimming pool with palm trees, a fenced area, and a building with a tiled roof.

A hammock on a beach with a sunset in the background.

A building with a wooden facade, large windows, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

A woman sitting at a table with a television displaying 'NEWS LIVE' in a modern room with large windows and a view of greenery outside.

12. Teal Motor Lodge

Te Hapara, 1.5 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Damion

￥15,736

￥18,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a stand, a sliding glass door to the outside, and a small cabinet.

A motel with a row of rooms, each with a red door, and a parking lot in front.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with two wicker chairs.

A compact room with a kitchenette, a bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

13. Colonial on Gladstone

Te Hapara, 2.8 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Sharukh

￥12,602

￥14,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A dining area with a view of a river and a bridge.

A modern building with multiple floors, a parking area, and a grassy area with a water body in the foreground.

A marina with boats docked, a bridge, and a hill with trees in the background.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and stone walls.

14. Emerald Hotel

Gisborne Central, 0.5 km from Tairawhiti Museum

David

￥12,126

￥14,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling structure and clear glass panels.

A modern two-story house with a balcony, large windows, and a well-maintained garden.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and blue backsplash.

A modern living room with a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the outdoors.

15. Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Awapuni, 1.3 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Peter

￥11,504

￥13,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a wardrobe, and a TV.

A poolside area with a wooden deck, a metal railing, and a palm tree in the background.

A two-story house with a balcony and a garage.

16. Cedar House

Whataupoko, 0.3 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Andrea

￥20,704

￥23,810 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a large window with a view of hills, and a small seating area.

A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella.

17. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Tamarau, 3.6 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Shixu

￥11,644

￥13,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A wooden outdoor table with chairs, a vase of flowers, and a fruit platter.

A room with a bed, a table with a laptop, a cup, and a chair.

A hotel reception with a clear archway, a sign above the entrance, and two large potted plants with red and white flowers.

18. Ocean Beach Wainui

Wainui, 4.6 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Kelvin

￥18,669

￥21,469 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A single-story house with a patio, outdoor furniture, and a barbecue grill.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a table, and a window with curtains.

Tudor Park Motel with a signboard listing amenities like spacious units, swimming pool, SKY TV, free internet, movies, ground floor with full kitchens, and vacancies.

19. Tudor Park Motel

Lytton West, 3.6 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Jonathan

￥15,004

￥17,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, and a potted plant.

A modern kitchen with a gold faucet, a built-in sink, and wooden cabinets.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink with a gold faucet, and a large mirror.

A table with a bottle of wine, two glasses, and a variety of cheeses and bread.

20. Matawhero Wines

Matawhero, 8.2 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Mary

￥33,654

￥38,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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Compare popular hotels close to Tairawhiti Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Whispering Sands Motel	9.8 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
White Heron Motor Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 385 reviews	View
Senator Motor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 163 reviews	View
Travellers Inn Motel	9.2 Wonderful 97 reviews	View
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 108 reviews	View

Top Tairawhiti Museum Hotel Reviews

White Heron Motor Lodge

8/10 Good

"Great place to stay comfortable bed clean and tidy sky TV host is very accommodating and makes you feel welcome will definitely stay again and recommend to others"

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

8/10 Good

"Starting to show its age. The bed was very uncomfortable. Good parking, though."

Whispering Sands Motel

10/10 Excellent

"It was a perfect spot to stay in Gisborne. Highly recommend."

Emerald Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room is really big with a separate space for TV Room. It is not a new building but it has a very good parking lot covered and the room was clean and organized."

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was good, but not having a sink in the room was a bit different in a motel . We left soaked dishes but not washed. We always feel that we would rather the experts do the wahup anyway"

Portside Hotel

8/10 Good

"Price was a bit on thd high side for what you got. No Sky TV had to find somewhere else to watch the Rugby Test match."

Travellers Inn Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was very clean. Shower was awesome. Kitchen was great. We got an upgrade in our room which was a bonus."

" The Rivers " Central Gisborne

10/10 Excellent

"This was my second time staying at this property while visiting Gisborne. The location is wonderful. The home is a great space, clean and comfortable. Having access to a washer & dryer is a great bonus while traveling for a week. I would highly recommend this property and look forward to booking again."

The Verandah at Gisborne

8/10 Good

"Very spacious, lovely neighbourhood, had everything we needed. Was very cold when we arrived but good heating and electric blankets ensured we were toasty warm."

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Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana

8.2/10 (13 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Gisborne with a visit to Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Dome Cinema

You can take time to visit Dome Cinema during your travels to Worthing. While in this quaint area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Longbush Wines

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Longbush Wines during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Gisborne Skate Park

Gisborne Skate Park is just one of the places to see in Gisborne, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf

8.6/10 (14 reviews)

You can take time to visit Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Gisborne Wine Centre

8.2/10 (40 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Gisborne Wine Centre during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Gisborne Botanic Gardens

8.8/10 (62 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Gisborne with a visit to Gisborne Botanic Gardens. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Sunshine Brewery

8.8/10 (35 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Sunshine Brewery in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Tairawhiti Museum?

Tairawhiti Museum is located in an area of Gisborne known for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 27 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Tairawhiti Museum?

Emerald Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and a seasonal outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Tairawhiti Museum. Other good options within a short distance include Captain Cook Motor Lodge and Portside Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near Tairawhiti Museum?

Expedia has 27 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Tairawhiti Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Tairawhiti Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Tairawhiti Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Tairawhiti Museum?

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What can I see and do near Tairawhiti Museum?

Enjoy the outdoors at Kaiti Hill, Titirangi Reserve, or Longbush Reserve. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Midway Beach, Wainui Beach, and Okitu Beach. Create some family memories at Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf and Kiwa Pools Gisborne.

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Our top choices for Tairawhiti Museum hotels

1. Whispering Sands Motel

2. White Heron Motor Lodge

3. Senator Motor Inn

4. Travellers Inn Motel

5. Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

6. Alfresco Motor Lodge

7. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

8. Portside Hotel

9. Bella Vista Gisborne

10. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

11. Waikanae Beach Motel

12. Teal Motor Lodge

13. Colonial on Gladstone

14. Emerald Hotel

15. Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

16. Cedar House

17. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

18. Ocean Beach Wainui

19. Tudor Park Motel

20. Matawhero Wines

Compare popular hotels close to Tairawhiti Museum

Top Tairawhiti Museum Hotel Reviews

White Heron Motor Lodge

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Whispering Sands Motel

Emerald Hotel

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Portside Hotel

Travellers Inn Motel

" The Rivers " Central Gisborne

The Verandah at Gisborne

Other attractions near Tairawhiti Museum

Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana

Dome Cinema

Longbush Wines

Gisborne Skate Park

Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf

Gisborne Wine Centre

Gisborne Botanic Gardens

Sunshine Brewery

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