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White Heron Motor Lodge is just 2 minutes' drive from the centre of Gisborne and 7 minutes' drive from the beach and the airport. The property offers a range of accommodation types, all with access to unlimited free WiFi.

Clean, tidy, warm and so spacious!

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9.1
Superb
1,123 reviews
Price from
SAR 554
per night

Captain Cook Motor Lodge offers modern ground-floor studios and apartments with free Wi-Fi access. Free on-site parking is available. All rooms offer a TV with over 50 cable channels.

The motel is a 10-minute walk from Gisborne City Centre and a 5-minute drive from Poverty Bay Golf Club. It is within a 10-minute drive of Gisborne Airport, Titirangi Domain and a 5 minute walk to Waikanae Beach, a popular surfing destination.

The size of the room, how clean and comfortable it was

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8.3
Very good
1,412 reviews
Price from
SAR 403
per night

Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel is situated on Waikanae Beach, just a 10-minute walk from Gisborne city centre. It offers stunning panoramic views across Poverty Bay, with Young Nick's Head and Kaiti Hill standing in the distance.

Everything…tremendous check in staff.

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8.9
Fabulous
613 reviews
Price from
SAR 527
per night

Guests at Senator Motor Inn enjoy free Wi-Fi and lovely harbour views from their private balcony. The property is a 2-minute walk from various bars, cafes and restaurants.

Your spacious, air-conditioned room features a kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator. The seating area offers a 2-person sofa and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The en suite bathroom has a hairdryer and shower.

Beautiful room and very nice location. Perfect place to stay very close to cafes and restaurants.

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8.8
Fabulous
194 reviews
Price from
SAR 553
per night

BKs Palm Court Motor Lodge is a 5-minute drive from Gisborne Beach and Gisborne’s town centre. It offers barbecue facilities, free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access.

BKs Palm Court Motor Lodge is 2.7 km from Gisborne Airport and 1.4 km from Poverty Bay Golf Club. It is 2.4 km from Gisborne Olympic Pool Complex.

A comfortable motel with a friendly owner.

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8.8
Fabulous
719 reviews
Price from
SAR 412
per night

Motel Waikanae Beach is a minute’s drive from Poverty Bay Golf Club and 7 minutes' walk from iSite Information. It is 30 minutes' drive from Eastwood Hill Aboretum. A children's playground is located within walking distance

Nicely located for the beach and Town. It was just as described.

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8.4
Very good
922 reviews
Price from
SAR 435
per night

Offering free unlimited WiFi, Motel Oasis is just 5 minutes’ drive from the famous Wainui Surf Beach and the city of Gisborne.

Each room faces the pool and landscaped gardens and has a 32-inch LCD TV, air-conditioning, heating and tea/coffee making facilities. The property offers a free movie or games library.

Loved staying here the staff where so friendly The room though basic was clean and the beds comfortable The pool outside was warm and clean the hot tube to die for relaxing and soothing at 40* All in all a great stay and one to recommend There was a launderette with the washing machine free and a small fee for the dryer Some great little bays to explore Parking was directly out side your apartment with a small table and chairs placed outside your room A small shop was in reception with essential on sale A small colour TV with coffee and tea layed on with a fridge a small bottle of milk was supplied The bathroom though on the small side had a walk in shower with towel supplied towel where supplied for use in the swimming pool and hot tube 😊👍👍👍👍

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8.8
Fabulous
619 reviews
Price from
SAR 389
per night

Just 90 metres from Turanganui River and overlooking the inner harbour marina, Pacific Harbour Motor Inn offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV.

All rooms have a work desk, refrigerator and tea and coffee maker. Each room has a bathroom with a hairdryer and guest toiletries. Free parking is available on site.

Big spacious room. Close to shops and restaurants and the Harbour.

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8.6
Fabulous
552 reviews
Price from
SAR 435
per night

Ocean Beach Motel offers comfortable accommodation in Wainui Beach, just 5 minutes’ drive from the Gisborne city centre. It features barbecue facilities and free Wi-Fi internet

All rooms at the Ocean Beach Motor Lodge come with flat-screen cable TV and kitchen facilities. Each of the units has a private courtyard overlooking the Mediterranean-style complex.

Huge clean room with excellent modern facilities great price

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8.6
Fabulous
393 reviews
Price from
SAR 417
per night

Situated in Gisborne, Alfresco Motor Lodge has self-catering accommodation with free Wi-Fi and free parking. Gisborne Park Golf Course is 600 metres away.

Guests can make use of the communal laundry facilities at Alfresco Motor Lodge.

Cyclone Gabriel arrived during our stay. Thanks to the amazing staff and owners who kept us informed and entertained during an unplanned extended stay. Clean highly functional rooms in a convenient location. Really great people.

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8.9
Fabulous
506 reviews
Price from
SAR 417
per night

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Both travellers on the road and on a budget rely on motels for convenient stops with reasonable rates. Direct access to parking makes a motel an easy place to catch some sleep after a day of driving. The relatively smaller size of this accommodation type can also help to make check-in quick and easy.
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  • White Heron Motor Lodge
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,126 reviews

    White Heron Motor Lodge is just 2 minutes' drive from the centre of Gisborne and 7 minutes' drive from the beach and the airport.

    Really nice motel. Would stay again if in the area.

  • Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 614 reviews

    Whispering Sands Beachfront Motel is situated on Waikanae Beach, just a 10-minute walk from Gisborne city centre.

    View, and access to the beach was amazing, friendly staff

  • Alfresco Motor Lodge
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 507 reviews

    Situated in Gisborne, Alfresco Motor Lodge has self-catering accommodation with free Wi-Fi and free parking. Gisborne Park Golf Course is 600 metres away.

    Ease of location, cleanliness and comfortable beds

  • Senator Motor Inn
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 194 reviews

    Guests at Senator Motor Inn enjoy free Wi-Fi and lovely harbour views from their private balcony. The property is a 2-minute walk from various bars, cafes and restaurants.

    Staff were so friendly and room was very comfortable

  • BKs Palm Court Motor Lodge
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 718 reviews

    BKs Palm Court Motor Lodge is a 5-minute drive from Gisborne Beach and Gisborne’s town centre. It offers barbecue facilities, free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access.

    The room was simple but very clean and very relaxing feel.

  • Tudor Park Motel
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 680 reviews

    Set in a private garden, Tudor Park Motel offers self-contained accommodation with free WiFi. Located away from the main road, opposite the Gisborne hospital.

    Value for money. Quiet, large room. Great all around.

  • Motel Oasis
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 621 reviews

    Offering free unlimited WiFi, Motel Oasis is just 5 minutes’ drive from the famous Wainui Surf Beach and the city of Gisborne.

    Nice clean Very friendly staff Worth it for the $$

  • Pacific Harbour Motor Inn
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 553 reviews

    Just 90 metres from Turanganui River and overlooking the inner harbour marina, Pacific Harbour Motor Inn offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV.

    Location was perfect and staff were just so helpful

  • Ocean Beach Motor Lodge
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 393 reviews

    Ocean Beach Motel offers comfortable accommodation in Wainui Beach, just 5 minutes’ drive from the Gisborne city centre.

    Everything! Couldn’t fault it. Service was excellent!

  • Teal Motor Lodge
    Central location
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 182 reviews

    Teal Motor Lodge features self-contained apartments and studios with free Wi-Fi and free private parking.

    all of it was good, we enjoyed our stay! thank you

  • Waikanae Beach Motel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 922 reviews

    Waikanae Beach Motel is located in Gisborne City centre, just 5 minutes' walk to local shops and restaurants. Guests are situated directly across the road from Waikanae Beach.

    Well placed room that allowed us to have a trailer

  • Captain Cook Motor Lodge
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,412 reviews

    Captain Cook Motor Lodge offers modern ground-floor studios and apartments with free Wi-Fi access. Free on-site parking is available. All rooms offer a TV with over 50 cable channels.

    Great accommodation just what we needed for our stay

  • AhiKaa Gisborne Motel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 84 reviews

    Located directly opposite beautiful Waikanae Beach, Ahi Kaa offers accommodation with flat-screen cable TV and free WiFi.

    Love the name of your motel and manaakitanga (care) shown to me

  • Bella Vista Motel Gisborne
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 289 reviews

    Just 2 minutes' drive from Gisborne city center and beaches this 4-star motel offers modern accommodation with free WiFi.

    My rest. The host was nice and accommodating. Cheers

  • The Headland Lodge
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 83 reviews

    Located in Gisborne, The Headland Lodge features a shared lounge. The motel also provides free WiFi and free private parking. The nearest airport is Gisborne Airport, 17 km from the motel.

    Lovely homestay. Older decor but nicely presented.

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Motels that guests love in Gisborne

  • Avg. price/night: SAR 487.41
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 922 reviews
    It was a nice and quiet area and the staff were very friendly. The room was quite spacious. The motel is just walking distance from the beach. I would stay here again.
    Erika
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: SAR 439.88
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 680 reviews
    I love the lady at the front desk she was really welcoming over the phone and in person ( sorry I forgot her name ) also the nice fresh cleanliness you smell as soon as you enter the room. I have only ever seen great reviews for Tudor Park Motel that is why I was so eager to stay there 🤗 thank you for having us.
    Jackie Tiopira
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: SAR 412.38
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 718 reviews
    The motel hosts were super friendly and helpful. The room was well set up and super clean. The motel is at the edge of town but has shops and restaurants close by.
    Mark
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: SAR 412.38
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 718 reviews
    Lovely clean and comfortable motel room for a 1 night stopover. Staff very friendly and helpful
    Lynn
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: SAR 487.41
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 922 reviews
    Very clean and quiet motel with great access to beach across the road.
    Wendy Kelly
    Solo traveller
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 614 reviews
    the motel location was great. Right on the board walk which you could go to town or the surf club
    Rhodes
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: SAR 309.29
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 83 reviews
    The service was great and homely and great value. Better than a motel unit. Highly recommended.
    Carey
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: SAR 554.43
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,126 reviews
    Good clean comfortable motel room, close to everything.
    Brett
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: SAR 554.43
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,126 reviews
    Our One Bedroom Unit was perfectly clean, very spacious and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the large flat screen TV. The super-king bed was nice and comfortable. Free parking was right outside the room. We would definitely recommend White Heron Motor Lodge to others.
    Annette
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: SAR 453.62
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,412 reviews
    Location was good. Basically I thought it was more like an old fashioned motel rather than a Motor Lodge. Restaurant was very limited. Room was clean and comfortable - but really basic.
    Murray
    Young couple