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

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.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dark coffee table, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and a microwave.

1. White Heron Motor Lodge

Te Hapara

￥15,453

￥17,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A modern living room with a glass table, black leather chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.

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.

2. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Gisborne Central

Relax by Gisborne's white sandy shores, just a quick 2-minute drive from this comfortable inner-city motel with daily housekeeping.

￥15,336

￥17,637 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table with a pitcher, and a view of a mountain.

A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella.

3. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Tamarau

￥11,738

￥13,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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.

A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of the city and hills.

4. Emerald Hotel

Gisborne Central

￥13,041

￥15,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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.

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a view of greenery outside.

A modern bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a large window, a bed, a sofa, and a glass table.

5. Waikanae Beach Motel

Awapuni

￥12,882

￥14,858 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

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

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

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.

6. Portside Hotel

Gisborne Central

￥17,549

￥20,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

A marina with boats, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A room with a balcony, a sofa, a glass table, and a chair.

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

7. Senator Motor Inn

Gisborne Central

Relaxing beachside escape just two minutes from the sandy shores of Gisborne with free WiFi and parking.

￥16,858

￥19,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and a window with a view.

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

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a toilet, and a sink.

8. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Awapuni

Coastal getaway with white sand beach access, where surfing and hiking trails meet peaceful accommodations and helpful staff.

￥12,269

￥14,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Gisborne

Pool

Breakfast included

4 stars

5 stars

All-inclusive

Beach hotels with pools in Gisborne

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

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table with a pitcher, and a view of a mountain.

A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella.

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Tamarau

￥11,738

￥13,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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.

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

Emerald Hotel

Gisborne Central

￥13,041

￥15,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a view of greenery outside.

Waikanae Beach Motel

Awapuni

￥12,882

￥14,858 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

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

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

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.

Portside Hotel

Gisborne Central

￥17,549

￥20,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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

A beach with clear blue skies, sandy shore, and tall trees.

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

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Awapuni

￥12,248

￥14,203 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 two-story house with a balcony and a garage.

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.

Cedar House

Whataupoko

￥20,115

￥23,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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.

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

Teal Motor Lodge

Te Hapara

￥17,155

￥19,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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4-star beach hotels in Gisborne

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

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.

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

Emerald Hotel

Gisborne Central

￥13,041

￥15,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table with a pitcher, and a view of a mountain.

A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella.

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Tamarau

￥11,738

￥13,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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

White Heron Motor Lodge

Te Hapara

￥15,453

￥17,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

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

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

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.

Portside Hotel

Gisborne Central

￥17,549

￥20,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

A modern living room with a glass table, black leather chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.

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.

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Gisborne Central

￥15,336

￥17,637 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and a window with a view.

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

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Awapuni

￥12,269

￥14,109 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 motel with a red-tiled roof, a signboard, and a parking area.

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a built-in oven.

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

Bella Vista Gisborne

Te Hapara

￥13,824

￥15,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

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

Private kitchenette

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

Ocean Beach Wainui

Wainui

￥18,067

￥20,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

A beach with clear blue skies, sandy shore, and tall trees.

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

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Awapuni

￥12,248

￥14,203 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 two-story house with a balcony and a garage.

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.

Cedar House

Whataupoko

￥20,115

￥23,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Top Gisborne Hotel Reviews

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

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"

Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was on point I especially liked the little touches, like a hand towel in the kitchenette and milk, coffee & water being replaced daily. My only dislike was on arrival, the Communication about room where to park etc was difficult to understand."

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

8/10 Good

"Great staff and very spacious"

Portside Hotel

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

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."

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

8/10 Good

"Very accessible to town"

Ocean Beach Wainui

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."

Tudor Park Motel

Tudor Park Motel

8/10 Good

"Have stayed at the Tudor Inn many times as the location is convenient to our activities while in Gisborne."

Frequently asked questions

What is Gisborne like for travelers who love the beach?

Known for its beaches, Gisborne offers a lot for the traveler planning a beach getaway.

What's the best accommodation to stay near the beach in Gisborne?

Ocean Beach Wainui is a top beach hotel offering free WiFi and free parking, located within a short 3-minute walk of Wainui Beach. Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park is another good option to stay near the beach.

When's the best time for a beach vacation in Gisborne?

You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of weather throughout the year in Gisborne: 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 is there to see and do around Gisborne?

After checking into your accommodation of choice, you'll probably want to venture out and explore. If you're excited to scope out the beaches, spend a relaxing day by the water at Midway Beach or Wainui Beach. Make time for a range of local attractions, which include Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Harbour. You can also pay a visit to Kaiti Hill or Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House for more to see and do.

What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Gisborne?

Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Gisborne with ease. To get to Gisborne, book a flight to Gisborne (GIS), the closest major airport, which is located 1.9 mi (3 km) from the city center. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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