Beach Hotels in Gisborne District

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Where to stay in Gisborne District?

Top Beach Hotels in Gisborne

A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
Gisborne Central
Portside Hotel
A dining area with a view of a river and a bridge.

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
Gisborne Central
Emerald Hotel
A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and a window with blinds.

White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge
Te Hapara
White Heron Motor Lodge
A motel with a sign reading "Crock Motor Lodge" and a reception area.

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Awapuni
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
A row of modern two-story buildings with a driveway and parked cars.

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Gisborne Central
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
A sign for the Alfresco Motor Lodge advertising spacious family units, friendly atmosphere, sky TV, and spa baths.

Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge
Te Hapara
Alfresco Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel
Te Hapara
Travellers Inn Motel
A modern motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating availability for short-term stays.

Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
Awapuni
Waikanae Beach Motel
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with patterned pillows, and a small bedside table.

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
Te Hapara
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a view of the outside, and a painting on the wall.

Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne
Te Hapara
Bella Vista Gisborne
A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a marina at dusk.

Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn
Gisborne Central
Senator Motor Inn
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table with a pitcher, and a view of a mountain.

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Tamarau
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a main road, and a beach.

Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui
Wainui
Ocean Beach Wainui
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Cedar House

Cedar House
Whataupoko
Cedar House
A swimming pool with palm trees, a fenced area, and a building with a tiled roof.

Teal Motor Lodge

Teal Motor Lodge
Te Hapara
Teal Motor Lodge
A single-story house with a patio, outdoor furniture, and a barbecue grill.

Tudor Park Motel

Tudor Park Motel
Lytton West
Tudor Park Motel
A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a stand, a sliding glass door to the outside, and a small cabinet.

Colonial on Gladstone

Colonial on Gladstone
Te Hapara
Colonial on Gladstone
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling structure and clear glass panels.

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Awapuni
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, and a potted plant.

Matawhero Wines

Matawhero Wines
Matawhero
Matawhero Wines
A bedroom with a large window overlooking the beach, a bed with white bedding, and a round mirror on the wall.

Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping
Makorori
Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping
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Top Beach Hotels in Tolaga Bay

A bedroom with a large window overlooking the beach, a bed with white bedding, and a round mirror on the wall.

Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping
Makorori
Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping
A modern motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating availability for short-term stays.

Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
Awapuni
Waikanae Beach Motel
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a main road, and a beach.

Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui
Wainui
Ocean Beach Wainui
A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
Gisborne Central
Portside Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel
Te Hapara
Travellers Inn Motel
A sign for the Alfresco Motor Lodge advertising spacious family units, friendly atmosphere, sky TV, and spa baths.

Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge
Te Hapara
Alfresco Motor Lodge
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table with a pitcher, and a view of a mountain.

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Tamarau
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
A single-story house with a patio, outdoor furniture, and a barbecue grill.

Tudor Park Motel

Tudor Park Motel
Lytton West
Tudor Park Motel
A swimming pool with palm trees, a fenced area, and a building with a tiled roof.

Teal Motor Lodge

Teal Motor Lodge
Te Hapara
Teal Motor Lodge
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Cedar House

Cedar House
Whataupoko
Cedar House
A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and a window with blinds.

White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge
Te Hapara
White Heron Motor Lodge
A row of modern two-story buildings with a driveway and parked cars.

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Gisborne Central
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
A motel with a sign reading "Crock Motor Lodge" and a reception area.

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Awapuni
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a view of the outside, and a painting on the wall.

Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne
Te Hapara
Bella Vista Gisborne
A dining area with a view of a river and a bridge.

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
Gisborne Central
Emerald Hotel
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with patterned pillows, and a small bedside table.

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
Te Hapara
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a marina at dusk.

Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn
Gisborne Central
Senator Motor Inn
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling structure and clear glass panels.

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Awapuni
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a stand, a sliding glass door to the outside, and a small cabinet.

Colonial on Gladstone

Colonial on Gladstone
Te Hapara
Colonial on Gladstone
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Top cities in Gisborne District

A beach with people walking and carrying surfboards, surrounded by mountains.

Gisborne

Gisborne is known for its beaches, and offers lots of things to see including Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Harbour.
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A pier extending into turquoise waters with a rocky cliff on the right.

Tolaga Bay

Tolaga Bay has lots of things to see including Cooks Cove Walkway.
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Tokomaru Bay

Tokomaru Bay has lots of things to see including Tokomaru Bay.
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Hicks Bay

Hicks Bay has lots of attractions such as Hicks Bay Lookout and Onepoto Beach.
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Ruatoria

While in Ruatoria you can visit nearby attractions such as Te Puia Springs and Mount Hikurangi.
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A coastal landscape with a small island, a beach, and rolling hills.

Te Araroa

Te Araroa has lots of things to see including East Cape Lighthouse.
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Top landmarks in Gisborne District

Wainui Beach

8.8/10 (6 reviews)
If being by the water is a major draw, Wainui Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from central Gisborne. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Okitu Beach located nearby.
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Te Puia Springs

4.0/10 (1 review)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Te Puia Springs— just one of the monuments in central Te Puia.
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East Cape Lighthouse

9.0/10 (7 reviews)
If seeing the sights is on your list of things to do, head to East Cape Lighthouse— just one of the landmarks located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from central East Cape.
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Kaiti Hill

9.2/10 (198 reviews)
If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Kaiti Hill in Kaiti. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Titirangi Reserve, just a short walk away.
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Midway Beach

8.8/10 (108 reviews)
Whether you want to collect beach glass or watch the sunset, Midway Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from central Gisborne. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Waikanae Beach located nearby.
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Hicks Bay Lookout

9.2/10 (15 reviews)
Hicks Bay Lookout is just one of the landmarks located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from central Hicks Bay, so you might want to stop by for a few pics during your trip.
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Tairawhiti Museum

8.0/10 (24 reviews)
Tairawhiti Museum is just one of the attractions in Whataupoko, Gisborne so you might want to stop by during your trip. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? If you want to experience more of the culture Gisborne has to offer, head to Gisborne Harbour, Kaiti Hill, and Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House.
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Check out the Gisborne District hotels guests love right now

Matawhero Wines

Matawhero Wines
Matawhero

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Wayne
Matawhero Wines

White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge
Te Hapara

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anonymous traveler
White Heron Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge
Te Hapara

10/10 Exceptional

United States
JOANNE
Alfresco Motor Lodge

Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn
Gisborne Central

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Natalie
Senator Motor Inn

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
Te Hapara

8/10 Very good

United States
Ron
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Gisborne Central

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Alicia
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel
Te Hapara

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Gary
Travellers Inn Motel

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Tamarau

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Benita
Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
Gisborne Central

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Bridget
Portside Hotel

Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui
Wainui

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anonymous traveler
Ocean Beach Wainui

Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
Awapuni

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Gayla
Waikanae Beach Motel

Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne
Te Hapara

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Joanne
Bella Vista Gisborne

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Awapuni

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Nebi
Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping
Makorori

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Suzanne
Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

Colonial on Gladstone

Colonial on Gladstone
Te Hapara

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anonymous traveler
Colonial on Gladstone

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Awapuni

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Vince
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

About the destination

What's Gisborne District like?

If you're looking for a place to get away, look no further than Gisborne District. Our map displays the areas and neighborhoods around all Gisborne District hotels so you can see how close you are from landmarks and attractions, and then refine your search within the larger area.

What is there to see around Gisborne District?

  • Gisborne Harbour (0.9 mi/1.4 km from the city center)
  • Kaiti Hill (1.1 mi/1.7 km from the city center)
  • Wainui Beach (3.4 mi/5.5 km from the city center)
  • Makorori Beach (5.8 mi/9.4 km from the city center)
  • Tokomaru Bay (40.1 mi/64.5 km from the city center)

What is there to do around Gisborne District?

  • Tairawhiti Museum (0.5 mi/0.7 km from the city center)
  • Gisborne Wine Centre (0.9 mi/1.4 km from the city center)
  • Bushmere Estate (3.7 mi/6 km from the city center)
  • Matawhero Wines (5 mi/8.1 km from the city center)
  • Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art (0.1 mi/0.2 km from the city center)

Other Popular Gisborne District Attractions

  • Te Puia Springs
  • Te Urewera National Park
  • East Cape Lighthouse
  • Titirangi Reserve
  • Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House