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Our top choices for Cook Observatory hotels

Reception
Exterior
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette (2 Bedoom Apartment) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, DVD player

1. White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge
Te Hapara, 2.7 km from Cook Observatory
New Zealand
John
￥16,468
￥19,015 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
White Heron Motor Lodge
Pool
Balcony
Exterior
Studio | Cribs (free), WiFi (free)

2. Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn
Gisborne Central, 1 km from Cook Observatory
Australia
Michelle
￥18,548
￥21,477 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 15 - Aug 16
Senator Motor Inn
Beach nearby
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

3. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Tamarau, 2.4 km from Cook Observatory
Australia
Kelby
￥13,016
￥14,968 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Exterior
Twin Studio | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets
Two Bedroom Unit | Living area
Two Bedroom Unit | Living room

4. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Gisborne Central, 0.9 km from Cook Observatory
Australia
Peter
￥15,527
￥17,928 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Outdoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Harbour View 2 Bedroom Suite | Terrace/patio

5. Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
Gisborne Central, 0.8 km from Cook Observatory
Australia
Tertius
￥18,507
￥21,369 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Portside Hotel
Front of property - evening/night
2 Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker
1 Bedroom Apartment | Premium bedding, WiFi (free), bed sheets
Terrace/patio

6. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Awapuni, 1.3 km from Cook Observatory
Australia
Murray
￥12,805
￥14,726 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Front of property - evening/night
1 Bedroom Suite | View from room
One Bedroom Family Garden | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets
1 Bedroom Suite | View from room

7. Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
Awapuni, 1.6 km from Cook Observatory
Australia
Megan
￥13,023
￥14,976 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Waikanae Beach Motel
Compact Queen Studio | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Superior Studio | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Property entrance
One Bedroom Unit | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, mini-fridge, microwave, electric kettle

8. Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne
Te Hapara, 2.8 km from Cook Observatory
Australia
Teleise
￥14,726
￥16,957 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Bella Vista Gisborne
Outdoor pool
Point of interest
Executive with spa | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets
Exterior

9. Teal Motor Lodge

Teal Motor Lodge
Te Hapara, 2.7 km from Cook Observatory
Australia
Damion
￥17,906
￥20,647 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Teal Motor Lodge
Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach volleyball
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Private kitchen | Shared fridge, shared microwave, highchair, dining table
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View | WiFi (free), bed sheets

10. Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Awapuni, 1.4 km from Cook Observatory
New Zealand
Peter
￥13,310
￥15,347 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Executive Suite, River View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
View from property
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Exterior

11. Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
Gisborne Central, 1.1 km from Cook Observatory
Australia
Cameron
￥12,503
￥14,457 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Emerald Hotel
Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Studio) | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, electric kettle
BBQ/picnic area
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Unit) | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, electric kettle
Front of property - evening/night

12. Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
Te Hapara, 3.7 km from Cook Observatory
Australia
warren
￥15,360
￥17,664 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
Property grounds
View from room
Two Bedrooms | Private kitchenette | Microwave, stovetop, electric kettle, toaster
Two Bedrooms | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

13. Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge
Te Hapara, 4.3 km from Cook Observatory
Australia
Bill
￥11,943
￥13,735 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Alfresco Motor Lodge
Unit 12: Access wheelchair unit | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Units 6+7: One Bedroom units | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Laundry room

14. Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel
Te Hapara, 4 km from Cook Observatory
Australia
Brigita
￥12,419
￥14,320 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Travellers Inn Motel
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Private kitchen
Hair dryer
Food and drink

15. Matawhero Wines

Matawhero Wines
Matawhero, 8.5 km from Cook Observatory
United States
Mary
￥35,810
￥41,291 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Matawhero Wines
1 Bedroom Suite | Mountain view
Interior entrance
Fridge, microwave
Luxury Spa Studio | Premium bedding, cribs (surcharge), WiFi (free), bed sheets

16. Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui
Wainui, 3.7 km from Cook Observatory
Australia
Oriwa
￥16,589
￥19,208 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Ocean Beach Wainui
Deluxe Villa | Terrace/patio
Two Bedroom | Living room | 32-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV
Front of property
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

17. Tudor Park Motel

Tudor Park Motel
Lytton West, 5 km from Cook Observatory
Australia
Jonathan
￥13,332
￥15,332 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 15 - Aug 16
Tudor Park Motel
Spa
Glamping Tent 2 Persons, Shared Bathroom | Living area
Zen Cabin Oceanview, Private Bathroom | WiFi (free), bed sheets
Exterior

18. Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping
10.5 km from Cook Observatory
Australia
Jess
￥13,136
￥15,106 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping
Superior Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets
Family Suite, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets
Exterior
Family Suite, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

19. Colonial on Gladstone

Colonial on Gladstone
Te Hapara, 3.9 km from Cook Observatory
Australia
Sharukh
￥13,242
￥15,228 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Colonial on Gladstone
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Compare popular hotels close to Cook Observatory

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Reception
White Heron Motor Lodge
9.4
Exceptional
377 reviews
View
Pool
Senator Motor Inn
9.4
Exceptional
163 reviews
View
Beach nearby
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
9.2
Wonderful
513 reviews
View
Exterior
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
9.2
Wonderful
562 reviews
View
Outdoor pool
Portside Hotel
9.0
Wonderful
447 reviews
View

Top Cook Observatory Hotel Reviews

Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Very quick checkin with a friendly, absolutely helpful receptionist staff member. The room was spacious and everything at hand Comfortable bed, had the best sleep Handy to the beach and not far from the town centre Our own secure parking right outside the door"
Frank 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Waikanae Beach Motel
Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

8/10 Good
"Handy to town and restaurants, rooms were very s spacious. My Shower head broke, but was able to fix quickly."
Judi 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Emerald Hotel
Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

8/10 Good
"The bed was very uncomfortable."
Warwick 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean Hotel and warm in the winter. Very nice staff."
Todd 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
White Heron Motor Lodge
Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"."
Craig 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Portside Hotel
The Verandah at Gisborne

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."
Sara P. 3-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
The Verandah at Gisborne
Esplanade Townhouse

Esplanade Townhouse

10/10 Excellent
"Great place and you can’t get a better location. Hosts are super friendly and helpful. Definitely would stay again"
Daniel 1-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Esplanade Townhouse
Whispering Sands Motel

Whispering Sands Motel

10/10 Excellent
"What a lovely spot 10/10 , Jaki was very lovely to deal with at reception, room was very clean tidy & decor was awesome , would definitely recommend a stay."
Karen 2-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Whispering Sands Motel
A modern house close to town and the beach and backs on to a tree lined park

A modern house close to town and the beach and backs on to a tree lined park

10/10 Excellent
"House was in a good spot close to town and facilities and the hosts were amazing. House was well appointed and suited our needs and we arrived to a clean well-presented property. We would return again. "
Rohan K. 4-night trip
Posted 5 months ago
A modern house close to town and the beach and backs on to a tree lined park

Other attractions near Cook Observatory

Titirangi Reserve

8.6/10 (9 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Titirangi Reserve, a lovely green space in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Kaiti Hill

9.2/10 (198 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Kaiti Hill, a lovely green space in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Cook's Plaza

You can find out about the history of Gisborne with a stop at Cook's Plaza. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Titirangi Lookout

8.0/10 (2 reviews)
Find out about the history of Gisborne with a stop at Titirangi Lookout. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House

8.4/10 (40 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Gisborne when you spend time at Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Cook Monument

8.4/10 (45 reviews)
Find out about the history of Gisborne with a stop at Cook Monument. 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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cook Observatory?
Cook Observatory 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 16 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to Cook Observatory?
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 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Cook Observatory. Other good options close by include Captain Cook Motor Lodge and Portside Hotel.
How many hotels will I be able to find near Cook Observatory?
Expedia has 16 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Cook Observatory.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cook Observatory, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Cook Observatory.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Cook Observatory?
To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Cook Observatory, click here.
What can I see and do near Cook Observatory?
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. Gisborne Harbour, Gisborne Wine Centre, or Bushmere Estate are some local sights worth checking out.