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Our top choices for Tamarau hotels

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

1. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
4.0 star property
Tamarau
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (519 reviews)
"Very clean and happy to help"
Australia
Shane
The price is ￥11,070
￥12,730 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
A dining area with a view of a river and a bridge.

2. Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
4.5 star property
Gisborne Central, 2.9 km from Tamarau
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (873 reviews)
"Good location, clean room and spacious"
Australia
David
The price is ￥12,725
￥14,777 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Emerald Hotel
A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

3. Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
4.0 star property
Gisborne Central, 2.7 km from Tamarau
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (455 reviews)
"Nice place and nice restaurant downstairs"
Australia
Tertius
The price is ￥17,128
￥19,832 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Portside Hotel
A motel with a sign reading "Crock Motor Lodge" and a reception area.

4. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Awapuni, 3.4 km from Tamarau
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (618 reviews)
"Great location, easy parking, great staff"
Australia
Leena
The price is ￥12,100
￥13,915 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and a window with blinds.

5. White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 4.6 km from Tamarau
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (389 reviews)
"Best place in Gisborne"
Australia
Todd
The price is ￥15,722
￥18,128 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
White Heron Motor Lodge
A grassy outdoor area with picnic tables and a view of the sea.

6. Whispering Sands Motel

Whispering Sands Motel
4.0 star property
Awapuni, 3.8 km from Tamarau
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"Outstandingly comfortable bed, great toiletries, beautiful view, quiet, and hosts are excellent."
Australia
Rebecca
The price is ￥18,152
￥21,246 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Whispering Sands Motel
A row of modern two-story buildings with a driveway and parked cars.

7. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
4.0 star property
Gisborne Central, 2.8 km from Tamarau
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (569 reviews)
"Have stayed here a few times. Has everything. Walking distance to restaurants and CBD and, walkway to the beach."
Australia
Megan
The price is ￥14,823
￥17,092 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

8. Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 6 km from Tamarau
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (99 reviews)
"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!"
Australia
Christian Albert
The price is ￥11,975
￥13,771 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Travellers Inn Motel
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a main road, and a beach.

9. Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui
4.0 star property
Wainui, 1.5 km from Tamarau
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (172 reviews)
"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."
Australia
Kelvin
The price is ￥17,796
￥20,577 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Ocean Beach Wainui
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a wicker chair, and a metal chair.

10. Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
3.0 star property
Awapuni, 3.8 km from Tamarau
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (398 reviews)
"Returning guest - value for money"
Australia
Noel
The price is ￥12,651
￥14,549 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Waikanae Beach Motel
A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a marina at dusk.

11. Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Gisborne Central, 2.9 km from Tamarau
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (163 reviews)
"Clean room, good location, nice staff"
United States
Graeme
The price is ￥16,604
￥19,095 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Senator Motor Inn
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling structure and clear glass panels.

12. Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
4.0 star property
Awapuni, 3.6 km from Tamarau
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (224 reviews)
"Lovely sized family space, short stay but great accommodation thank you"
Australia
Merianne
The price is ￥11,949
￥13,760 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
A bicycle with baskets, parked on a gravel path next to a building.

13. Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Te Hapara, 6.3 km from Tamarau
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (362 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay opposite Harry Barker Reserve. Exceptionally clean and comfortable. Would recommend and stay here again."
New Zealand
Marcus
The price is ￥11,286
￥12,979 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Alfresco Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a view of the outside, and a painting on the wall.

14. Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 4.8 km from Tamarau
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (219 reviews)
"Located is perfect and the room is very clean.The staff is very helpful"
Australia
Teleise
The price is ￥13,776
￥15,884 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Bella Vista Gisborne
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

15. Cedar House

Cedar House
4.0 star property
Whataupoko, 3 km from Tamarau
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Such a fabulous house beautifully presented. The hosts were amazing and helpful and friendly. Complimentary cake, chocolate and drink was above and beyond along with a nice breakfast daily too."
New Zealand
Andrea
The price is ￥23,758
￥27,322 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Cedar House
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with patterned pillows, and a small bedside table.

16. Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 5.7 km from Tamarau
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (108 reviews)
"We were very happy with everything great place to stay "
Australia
warren
The price is ￥15,279
￥17,571 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
A swimming pool with palm trees, a fenced area, and a building with a tiled roof.

17. Teal Motor Lodge

Teal Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 4.6 km from Tamarau
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (124 reviews)
"Great stay "
Australia
Linda
The price is ￥16,309
￥18,755 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Teal Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a stand, a sliding glass door to the outside, and a small cabinet.

18. Colonial on Gladstone

Colonial on Gladstone
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 5.9 km from Tamarau
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (74 reviews)
"Good Value accessable being flat. Nicely located to town"
Australia
Neville
The price is ￥12,513
￥14,390 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Colonial on Gladstone
A single-story house with a patio, outdoor furniture, and a barbecue grill.

19. Tudor Park Motel

Tudor Park Motel
3.5 star property
Lytton West, 6.8 km from Tamarau
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (226 reviews)
"Was quite nice to stay in "
Australia
Jonathan
The price is ￥14,897
￥17,131 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Tudor Park Motel
A bedroom with a large window overlooking the beach, a bed with white bedding, and a round mirror on the wall.

20. Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping
2.0 star property
8.8 km from Tamarau
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (27 reviews)
"Perfect place to unwind and have a relaxing time by the beach 🏖️"
Australia
Jess
The price is ￥13,046
￥15,003 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping
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Compare popular hotels in Tamarau

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table with a pitcher, and a view of a mountain.
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
519 reviews
View
A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and a window with blinds.
White Heron Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
389 reviews
View
A row of modern two-story buildings with a driveway and parked cars.
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
569 reviews
View
A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.
Portside Hotel
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
455 reviews
View
A grassy outdoor area with picnic tables and a view of the sea.
Whispering Sands Motel
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
20 reviews
View

Where to stay in Tamarau

Find the best Tamarau areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with waves, mountains, and a clear sky.

Wainui

Wainui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while you're in town.

A white car parked on grass next to a tent by a body of water with hills in the background.
Photo by Hallie Smyth
Open Photo by Hallie Smyth

Gisborne Central

If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art and Gisborne Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal landscape with a clear view of the sea, a small island, and a distant mountain range under a partly cloudy sky.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson

Kaiti

If you're spending some time in Kaiti, Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Kaiti Hill are top sights worth seeing.

A paved walkway along a grassy area with a view of a body of water and distant mountains.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson

Awapuni

While visiting Awapuni, you might make a stop by sights like Midway Beach and Kiwa Pools Gisborne.

Outer Kaiti

While Outer Kaiti isn't home to many top sights, Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Tairawhiti Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Top Tamarau Hotel Reviews

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

8/10 Good
"large area to relax in (has a bed removed to make way for settee and chairs) view out to street and palms. could hear the music coming from gym across the street early morning other than that reasonably sound proof. Old but comfortable king size bed. Needed air con as rooms hot - corridors were extremely warm. No information in room about amenities."
Erica 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Emerald Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Tamarau?
Travelers to Gisborne's Tamarau neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood.
What's a favorite place to stay in Tamarau?
For your stay in Tamarau, Motel Oasis, Gisborne is one of the top choices based on our traveler data.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Tamarau, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals in Tamarau.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Tamarau?
For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Tamarau, head over to our customer service page.
What are the top things to see and do in Tamarau?
A few places to visit in the area around Tamarau include Wainui Beach, Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House, and Titirangi Reserve. While you're out sightseeing, Okitu Beach and Titirangi Lookout are a couple of additional sights to visit in Gisborne.