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

1. White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge
Te Hapara
￥15,617
￥18,057 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
White Heron Motor Lodge
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 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.

2. Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
Gisborne Central
￥18,282
￥21,024 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Portside Hotel
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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with blinds.

3. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

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.
￥15,338
￥17,639 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
A motel with a sign reading "Crock Motor Lodge" and a reception area.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a microwave on the counter.
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.

4. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Awapuni
  • Coastal getaway with white sand beach access, where surfing and hiking trails meet peaceful accommodations and helpful staff.
￥11,998
￥13,839 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
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 hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of a marina through a glass door.

5. Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn
Gisborne Central
  • Relaxing beachside escape just two minutes from the sandy shores of Gisborne with free WiFi and parking.
￥16,837
￥19,363 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Senator Motor Inn
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 motel with a red-tiled roof, a signboard, and a parking area.
A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a window.

6. Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne
Te Hapara
  • Discover paradise at Bella Vista Gisborne, where Mediterranean charm meets coastal bliss just a 3-minute drive from sandy beaches.
￥13,541
￥15,679 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Bella Vista Gisborne
A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a window, and an air conditioning unit.
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.
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.

7. Travellers Inn Motel

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.
￥12,143
￥13,964 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Travellers Inn Motel
A dining area with a view of a river and a bridge.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a table and chairs.
A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of the city and hills.
A marina with boats docked, a bridge, and a hill with trees in the background.

8. Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
Gisborne Central
￥12,903
￥14,984 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Emerald Hotel
A coastal landscape with rocky terrain and a mountain in the background.
A motel sign with a palm tree logo, a "NO VACANCY" sign, and a building with a mountain backdrop.
A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table with a pitcher, and a view of a mountain.

9. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Tamarau
￥10,976
￥12,660 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
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 tennis court with a wooden fence, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

10. Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
Awapuni
￥13,225
￥15,254 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Waikanae Beach Motel
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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 modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a large mirror.
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.
A dining area with a view of a river and a bridge.

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
Gisborne Central
￥12,903
￥14,984 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Emerald Hotel
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 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

Portside Hotel
Gisborne Central
￥18,282
￥21,024 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Portside Hotel
A coastal landscape with rocky terrain and a mountain in the background.
A motel sign with a palm tree logo, a "NO VACANCY" sign, and a building with a mountain backdrop.
A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table with a pitcher, and a view of a mountain.

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Tamarau
￥10,976
￥12,660 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
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 tennis court with a wooden fence, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
Awapuni
￥13,225
￥15,254 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Waikanae Beach Motel
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling structure and clear glass panels.
A beach with clear blue skies, sandy shore, and tall trees.
A modern two-story house with a balcony, large windows, and a well-maintained garden.
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

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Awapuni
￥13,638
￥15,725 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A poolside area with a wooden deck, a metal railing, and a palm tree in the background.
A two-story house with a balcony, a fountain, and a sign indicating 'CEDAR HOUSE 4 Clyfford Street'.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a wardrobe, and a TV.

Cedar House

Cedar House
Whataupoko
￥21,683
￥24,935 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Cedar House
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 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 building with a wooden facade, large windows, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

Teal Motor Lodge

Teal Motor Lodge
Te Hapara
￥16,164
￥18,800 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Teal Motor Lodge
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4-star beach hotels in Gisborne

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.

White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge
Te Hapara
￥15,617
￥18,057 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
White Heron Motor Lodge
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a large mirror.
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.
A dining area with a view of a river and a bridge.

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
Gisborne Central
￥12,903
￥14,984 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Emerald Hotel
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 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

Portside Hotel
Gisborne Central
￥18,282
￥21,024 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Portside Hotel
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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with blinds.

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Gisborne Central
￥15,338
￥17,639 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
A motel with a sign reading "Crock Motor Lodge" and a reception area.
A patio area with a picnic table and a wooden fence.
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.

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Awapuni
￥11,998
￥13,839 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
A coastal landscape with rocky terrain and a mountain in the background.
A motel sign with a palm tree logo, a "NO VACANCY" sign, and a building with a mountain backdrop.
A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table with a pitcher, and a view of a mountain.

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Tamarau
￥10,976
￥12,660 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
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 parking lot with several cars, a building with a red roof, and a clear blue sky.
A compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a built-in oven.

Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne
Te Hapara
￥13,541
￥15,679 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Bella Vista Gisborne
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling structure and clear glass panels.
A beach with clear blue skies, sandy shore, and tall trees.
A modern two-story house with a balcony, large windows, and a well-maintained garden.
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

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Awapuni
￥13,638
￥15,725 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
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.
A room with a bed, a table with a laptop, a cup, and a chair.
Front of property

Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui
Wainui
￥17,732
￥20,562 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Ocean Beach Wainui
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A poolside area with a wooden deck, a metal railing, and a palm tree in the background.
A two-story house with a balcony, a fountain, and a sign indicating 'CEDAR HOUSE 4 Clyfford Street'.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a wardrobe, and a TV.

Cedar House

Cedar House
Whataupoko
￥21,683
￥24,935 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Cedar House
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Top Gisborne Hotel Reviews

Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel

10/10 Excellent
"We really had a nice stay here. The place is neat and the bed and linens are comfy!! Stephen is soo friendly and very accommodating and he always happy to help and would often check if there was anything we needed.. We really appreciated how welcoming and helpful he was throughout our stay. Would definitely recommend!"
Christian Albert 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Travellers Inn Motel
White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect spot for the night. Great room clean. Best I've stayed in gisborne. Come monthly for work so will be back."
Dave 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
White Heron Motor Lodge
Colonial on Gladstone

Colonial on Gladstone

10/10 Excellent
"Good Value accessable being flat. Nicely located to town"
Neville 2-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Colonial on Gladstone
Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui

10/10 Excellent
"We’re from not too far away and just needed a nice, clean, helpful place for the weekend - got all of that as well as lovely and helpful service/advice."
Lisa 2-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Ocean Beach Wainui
Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"This was a very good motel with well appointed amenities close to where I needed to be. Highly recommend"
Michael W 1-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

10/10 Excellent
"Great to be back even if only for a night"
Brent 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

10/10 Excellent
"Value for money, easy to find, park and get about, staff on checking were fun and helpful, motel was clean, warm and comfortable, sadly weather was not as good so no swim time."
Brent 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Emerald Hotel

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."
Cintia 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Emerald Hotel
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."
Lynn 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Portside Hotel

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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