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Our top choices for Gisborne beach hotels

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 balcony with a view of the ocean, a wicker chair, and a metal chair.
A modern bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a large window, a bed, a sofa, and a glass table.

1. Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
Awapuni
￥12,630
￥14,567 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Waikanae Beach Motel
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 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.

2. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Tamarau
￥12,247
￥14,141 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.
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.
A spacious living area with green sofas, a dining table, and potted plants. Large windows offer views of the outdoors.

3. Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
Gisborne Central
￥17,714
￥20,482 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Portside Hotel
A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and a window with blinds.
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.
A hotel with a red-tiled roof, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

4. White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge
Te Hapara
￥15,646
￥18,116 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
White Heron Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a window, and an air conditioning unit.
A kitchen with a double sink, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
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.

5. 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.
￥11,642
￥13,480 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
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.

6. Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
Gisborne Central
￥14,003
￥16,103 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Emerald Hotel
A motel with a sign reading "Crock Motor Lodge" and a reception area.
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a toilet, and a sink.
A modern, well-lit room with a dining area, a sofa, and a bed.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and a window with a view.

7. 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.
￥13,389
￥15,459 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a view of the outside, and a painting on the wall.
A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a window.
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.

8. 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.
￥13,997
￥16,162 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Bella Vista Gisborne
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 modern living room with a glass table, black leather chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.

9. 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.
￥15,480
￥17,802 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
A bicycle with baskets, parked on a gravel path next to a building.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a framed picture on the wall.
A bedroom with a large bed, a glass door leading to a balcony, and a small table with a phone and a lamp.
A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a sink with a mirror, and a toilet.

10. Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge
Te Hapara
￥11,550
￥13,283 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Alfresco Motor Lodge
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Breakfast included
4 stars
5 stars
All-inclusive

Beach hotels with pools in Gisborne

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 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.

Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
Awapuni
￥12,630
￥14,567 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Waikanae Beach Motel
A dining area with a view of a river and a bridge.
A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of the city and hills.
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.

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
Gisborne Central
￥14,003
￥16,103 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
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 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.

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Tamarau
￥12,247
￥14,141 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.
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.
A spacious living area with green sofas, a dining table, and potted plants. Large windows offer views of the outdoors.

Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
Gisborne Central
￥17,714
￥20,482 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Portside Hotel
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 grey sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and blue backsplash.

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Awapuni
￥11,697
￥13,544 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
A swimming pool with palm trees, a fenced area, and a building with a tiled roof.
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.
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
￥17,140
￥19,790 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Teal Motor Lodge
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 staircase with a stained glass window featuring geometric patterns and a clock.

Cedar House

Cedar House
Whataupoko
￥20,159
￥23,276 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Cedar House
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4-star beach hotels in Gisborne

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

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
Gisborne Central
￥14,003
￥16,103 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Emerald Hotel
A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.
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.
A spacious living area with green sofas, a dining table, and potted plants. Large windows offer views of the outdoors.

Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
Gisborne Central
￥17,714
￥20,482 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Portside Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a view of the outside, and a painting on the wall.
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.
A motel with a red-tiled roof, a signboard, and a parking area.

Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne
Te Hapara
￥13,997
￥16,162 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Bella Vista Gisborne
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 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.

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Tamarau
￥12,247
￥14,141 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
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 compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and a window with a view.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window.

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Awapuni
￥13,389
￥15,459 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and a window with blinds.
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.
A hotel named White Heron with a sign indicating 'EXIT ONLY' on the side.

White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge
Te Hapara
￥15,646
￥18,116 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
White Heron Motor Lodge
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 modern living room with a glass table, black leather chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Gisborne Central
￥15,480
￥17,802 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, 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 grey sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and blue backsplash.

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Awapuni
￥11,697
￥13,544 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
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

Ocean Beach Wainui
Wainui
￥18,472
￥21,299 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Ocean Beach Wainui
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 staircase with a stained glass window featuring geometric patterns and a clock.

Cedar House

Cedar House
Whataupoko
￥20,159
￥23,276 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Cedar House
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Top Gisborne Hotel Reviews

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

8/10 Good
"Good location, clean room and spacious"
David 2-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Emerald Hotel
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."
Briony 2-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Alfresco Motor Lodge
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

8/10 Good
"Great staff and very spacious"
Thomas 3-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
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 10 days ago
Portside Hotel
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."
Raina 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Travellers Inn Motel
Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, and friendly staff"
Shixu 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

8/10 Good
"Very accessible to town"
BEN 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
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."
Kelvin 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Ocean Beach Wainui
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."
Alistair 2-night trip
Posted 4 months ago
Tudor Park Motel

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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