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Our top choices for Gisborne beach hotels

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 glass-enclosed shower with a tiled floor and a visible showerhead.

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

1. White Heron Motor Lodge

Te Hapara

￥16,281

￥18,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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.

2. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Tamarau

￥12,232

￥14,104 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

3. Emerald Hotel

Gisborne Central

￥13,468

￥15,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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 lobby with a staircase, seating area, and potted plants.

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.

4. Portside Hotel

Gisborne Central

￥17,565

￥20,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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.

5. Ocean Beach Wainui

Wainui

Unwind near pristine Wainui Beach, where hiking and snorkeling adventures await.

￥16,411

￥18,923 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a microwave on the counter.

6. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Awapuni

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

￥12,963

￥15,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and trees.

A bathroom with a toilet, a glass shower enclosure, and a sink with a mirror.

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

7. Travellers Inn Motel

Te Hapara

Unwind just a 4-minute drive from sandy shores at this traditional motel, where comfortable beds and water adventures await.

￥11,909

￥13,732 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

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

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

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

8. Waikanae Beach Motel

Awapuni

￥12,769

￥14,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

Emerald Hotel

Gisborne Central

￥13,468

￥15,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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 lobby with a staircase, seating area, and potted plants.

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

￥17,565

￥20,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

￥12,232

￥14,104 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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.

Waikanae Beach Motel

Awapuni

￥12,769

￥14,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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 staircase with a stained glass window featuring geometric patterns and a clock.

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

Cedar House

Whataupoko

￥19,929

￥23,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

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.

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Awapuni

￥11,462

￥13,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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 hotel room with a dining area, kitchenette, TV, and seating.

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

Teal Motor Lodge

Te Hapara

￥16,470

￥19,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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4-star beach hotels in Gisborne

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 lobby with a staircase, seating area, and potted plants.

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

￥17,565

￥20,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

Emerald Hotel

Gisborne Central

￥13,468

￥15,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

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

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Awapuni

￥12,963

￥15,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 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.

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

White Heron Motor Lodge

Te Hapara

￥16,281

￥18,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

￥12,232

￥14,104 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 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.

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Gisborne Central

￥15,043

￥17,346 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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.

Ocean Beach Wainui

Wainui

￥16,411

￥18,923 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 staircase with a stained glass window featuring geometric patterns and a clock.

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

Cedar House

Whataupoko

￥19,929

￥23,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

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

￥13,980

￥16,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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.

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Awapuni

￥11,462

￥13,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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Top Gisborne Hotel Reviews

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."

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed here before when it was a 24 hour hotel. Beautiful, large rooms. Mine was completely updated, because of competition it is now room only and a 12 hour reception. But my suite was huge, cheap.beautiful balcony onto river and just a fantastic family space. Glass lift. I have stayed in portside which is nice but i loved my couple of nights in the Emerald."

Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge

8/10 Good

"Always a go-to. Convenient, comfortable, good value."

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."

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, and friendly staff"

White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely"

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."

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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