Located on the water's edge, Portside Hotel - Heritage Boutique Collection features accommodations with a private balcony and views of the harbor or Gisborne city. The hotel features free Wi-Fi, a lap pool and a fitness center. The studios and apartments both offer a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and dishwasher. The lounge area has a flat-screen satellite TV, a DVD player and a stereo system. The modern bathroom includes free toiletries. Portside Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Gisborne Domestic Airport, Rugby Park and Gisborne Hospital. It is 5 minutes' drive from Tairawhiti Museum.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Margie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very friendly staff and lovely room with everything we needed.
  • Bachelder
    Canada Canada
    This is a very nice waterfront hotel, kitchette was included and the place was modern and the staff are friendly and accomading, there is a pool and a lot of people fish from the close by river channel
  • Ian
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The stay was as expected, for a person who is a regular traveller

Hotel area info

Amenities of Portside Hotel Gisborne
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Saltwater pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Portside Hotel Gisborne takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of NZD 300 is required on arrival. That's about USD 179. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
5+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 35 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos American Express Cash is not accepted Portside Hotel Gisborne accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a surcharge when you pay with a credit card.

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise and dust disturbance from the construction work.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Portside Hotel Gisborne of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of NZD 300 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Portside Hotel Gisborne

  • Room options at Portside Hotel Gisborne include:

    • Apartment
    • Studio
    • Suite

  • Portside Hotel Gisborne offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Bike tours
    • Swimming pool
    • Bicycle rental

  • Check-in at Portside Hotel Gisborne is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Portside Hotel Gisborne is 0.8 miles from the center of Gisborne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, Portside Hotel Gisborne is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Portside Hotel Gisborne may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.