White Heron Motor Lodge

Property class: 4
Motel in Gisborne

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Enjoy your visit to Gisborne with a stay at White Heron Motor Lodge. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $94
$108 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a kitchenette.

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Suite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a kitchenette.

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Spa Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (with Spa)

A bed with a white pillow featuring a leaf pattern.

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (with Spa)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette (2 Bedoom Apartment)

A hotel room with two beds, each with a dark blue quilted bedspread and white linens. There are two wall-mounted light fixtures above the beds, and a window with sheer curtains to the left.

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette (2 Bedoom Apartment)

  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.

1 Bedroom Unit (Sleeps 4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
474 Gladstone Road, Gisborne, 4010

What's nearby

  • Sunshine Brewery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gisborne Botanic Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tairawhiti Museum - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gisborne Harbour - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪China Palace Restaurant & Takeaway - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tatapouri Fishing Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Anatolia - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk

About this property

White Heron Motor Lodge

  • Enjoy your visit to Gisborne with a stay at White Heron Motor Lodge. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 24 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite extended parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Built in 1996
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • No elevator (single level property)

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 50-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
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

Property class

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

Also known as

White Heron Motor Inn Gisborne
White Heron Motor Inn
White Heron Motor Gisborne
White Heron Motor
White Heron Motor Lodge Gisborne
White Heron Motor Lodge Motel
White Heron Motor Lodge Gisborne
White Heron Motor Lodge Motel Gisborne

Frequently asked questions

Does White Heron Motor Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, White Heron 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 White Heron Motor Lodge?

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

Is parking offered on site at White Heron Motor Lodge?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at White Heron Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at White Heron Motor Lodge and nearby?

White Heron Motor Lodge has a garden.

Does White Heron Motor Lodge have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and cookware.

What's the area around White Heron Motor Lodge like?

White Heron Motor Lodge is in Te Hapara, a short 5-minute drive from Gisborne (GIS) and 6 minutes' walk from Sunshine Brewery.

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Reviews

White Heron Motor Lodge Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • Parking was convenient, secure, and available on-site. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was nice and clean comfy bed and great TV service.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice motel heaps of room bed was very comfy and the front desk was very helpful. Will stay again.
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8/10 Very good

Draft through edge of front door, needs some attention. Otherwise a very good room (room 21). Our second stay here. Friendly people.
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10/10 Exceptional

Kitchen was clean and well equipped. Very central location
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8/10 Very good

Well run, clean & friendly
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room
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10/10 Exceptional

When I go back to Gisborne I will definitely stay with Cherry-Lynn & Hughie at the White Heron Motor Lodge in Gisborne. A very warm welcome at Reception by Cherry-Lynn. The room was absolutely perfect and I had booked for 1 night but I enjoyed it so much, I stayed an extra night!!! Thanks again and I will see you next time
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was clean and nice room and quite the Aircon was good to have as was super hot weather . Would highly recommend staying here .
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10/10 Exceptional

Owners were on site and greeted us. Great and complete kitchen The units were very comfortable and met and surpassed our standards. We extended our stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

This lodge provided a comfortable and clean stay, and the staff were friendly and provided helpful recommendations. Definitely recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff always very friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff, great clean rooms, I stay here every month for work and never look anywhere else!
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff / clean / comfortable bed
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10/10 Exceptional

Really spacious, clean and comfortable. Really thought it was wonderful
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10/10 Exceptional

Property was very clean and nicely fitted out. Great friendly staff, thank you for our stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay here. A great property. Location is wonderful close to downtown.
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10/10 Exceptional

Happy stay

First time there and it was perfect, well appointed room, very clean and tidy and bed was super comfortable. Lovely hosts and fast check in and out.
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10/10 Exceptional

Ex stay.Clean quiet comfy bed nice staff.Would stay again
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10/10 Exceptional

Room very modern and spotless clean. Free Laundry a real bonus to us.
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10/10 Exceptional

White Heron is a safe, place to relax, chill and close to the shops and town center. Recommend place to enjoy your stay in Gisborne..
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8/10 Very good

Helpful staff clean comfortable room
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10/10 Exceptional

Experienced excellent nights sleep on comfortable beds
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10/10 Exceptional

It was my first time staying there, but it will not be my last. With my job requiring me to visit Gisborne this will always be my place to stay. Modern facility, clean, parking, handy to everything and a very lovely owner.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice room with everything you need. Comfortable bed and pillows. Free laundry.
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10/10 Exceptional

Big clean and very well equipped R