Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Property class: 4
Gisborne motel with restaurant

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Captain Cook Motor Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Gisborne. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Meal Garden, which serves breakfast and dinner. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Premium bedding
The current price is $79
$91 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22

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A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen area visible through an open door.

2 Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted mirror, and a picture.

1 Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

King Spa Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a black leather sofa, a small table, and a ceiling fan.

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, a window, and a door.

Economy Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wheelchair.

Superior Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

Superior Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach, Gisborne, 4010

What's nearby

  • Midway Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tairawhiti Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gisborne Harbour - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Gisborne Wine Centre - 2 min drive - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪China Palace Restaurant & Takeaway - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tatapouri Fishing Club - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Anatolia - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

  • Captain Cook Motor Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Gisborne. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Meal Garden, which serves breakfast and dinner. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 36 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • This property enforces quiet hours from 7:00 PM to 10:00 AM
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Room service

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Use of nearby fitness center
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 2004
  • Garden
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Meal Garden - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Open select days.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 18 to 20 for adults, and NZD 18 to 20 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in between 10:00 AM and noon can be arranged for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Also known as

Captain Cook Motor

Captain Cook Motor Gisborne

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge Gisborne

Captain Cook Motor Lodge Motel

Captain Cook Motor Lodge Gisborne

Captain Cook Motor Lodge Motel Gisborne

Frequently asked questions

Does Captain Cook Motor Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Captain Cook Motor Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Captain Cook Motor Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Captain Cook Motor Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Captain Cook Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Captain Cook Motor Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with activities like hiking, kayaking, and body boarding, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Captain Cook Motor Lodge also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Captain Cook Motor Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Meal Garden.

What's the area around Captain Cook Motor Lodge like?

Captain Cook Motor Lodge is a short 12-minute walk from Midway Beach and 18 minutes' walk from Gisborne Harbour.

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Reviews

Captain Cook Motor Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property is conveniently located within walking distance to the beach. (10 reviews)
  • Plenty of parking was available with easy access and spacious parking spaces. (9 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant served great value meals and was a convenient option for guests. (8 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and tidy staff were very inviting will definetly stay again.
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8/10 Very good

Good location and happy cheerful staff 😀
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8/10 Very good

Clean and tidy, easy check in, good parking.
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10/10 Exceptional

I have stayed at this property several times in the past and have always found it comfortable and clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Great room
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8/10 Very good

Nice Motel but a bit noisy from logging trucks from very early in the morning. Comfy bed and great TV. If you’re an early riser it’s a good place to stay.
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8/10 Very good

warm cosy
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8/10 Very good

Great room, great staff, easy parking. Was everything we needed for our stay!
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff are friendly and polite.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and tidy good parking
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10/10 Exceptional

I didn't think I was going to like this accommodation, because I normally don't stay in motels. However, my teenage daughter and I were comfortable and had everything we needed, including a kitchenette and laundry. Check-in and check-out were easy. The beach, a park, and the city center were walkable distances. Although we didn't eat there, there was an on-site restaurant, which is very convenient. We were pleasantly surprised with our stay.
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8/10 Very good

Basic but good. Food in restaurant was great value not gourmet but very good basic food.
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6/10 Good

Staff were super friendly and accommodating. Our bed was comfortable but felt sloping or worn. Everything we needed although was tad cosy and shower is a bit dated.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the clean room (with excellent shower and heating) and the location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was spotless , great motor lodege. Will stay again.
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8/10 Very good

I booked a standard queen room and got upgraded to a king room with a spa , I was very impressed by how spacious the king room was and the facilities were great. Love the king bed very comfortable and room was very nice and clean 👌 I definitely will be staying there again and highly recommended this hotel if you visit Gisborne New Zealand 🇳🇿 Hotel host we’re very friendly and welcoming. Thank you 🙏
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Dinner and breakfast available onsite which was great , friendly service and lovely and clean Would definitely stay again
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8/10 Very good

Helpful and friendly staff made our stay a pleasant and relaxing one
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6/10 Good

I liked the cosy cabin style rooms.
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10/10 Exceptional

Good price, clean and wonderful location.
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8/10 Very good

Great location, conveniently close to the centre of Gisborne within walking distance. The room was clean and spacious, equipped with a sufficient kitchenette and supplies. Would definitely stay again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Close to beach and shops. Good place for overnight stay
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10/10 Exceptional

wow what a lovely place to stay , the clean smell when you walked in was great , parking amazing , great for guests or 2 cars travelling together
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6/10 Good

Reasonable priced motel, good helpful friendly staff