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Our top choices for Cook Observatory hotels

Pool

Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Gisborne Central, 1 km from Cook Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (162 reviews)
"Handy location and spacious"
Australia
Michelle
The price is €110
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Senator Motor Inn
Exterior

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
4.0 star property
Gisborne Central, 0.9 km from Cook Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (560 reviews)
"Nice place to stay."
Australia
Peter
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Reception

White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 2.7 km from Cook Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (374 reviews)
"Good Place Too Stay, good TV good staff."
Australia
Todd
The price is €106
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
White Heron Motor Lodge
Beach nearby

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
4.0 star property
Tamarau, 2.4 km from Cook Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (511 reviews)
"Clean room, kids enjoyed the spa bath."
United Kingdom
Mark
The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Outdoor pool

Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
4.0 star property
Gisborne Central, 0.8 km from Cook Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (446 reviews)
"Nice place and nice restaurant downstairs"
Australia
Tertius
The price is €119
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Portside Hotel
Front of property – evening/night

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Awapuni, 1.3 km from Cook Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (599 reviews)
"Good place to stay reasonable tariff, clean, convenient and close to town amenities. Would definitely stay there again ."
Australia
Christine
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Front of property – evening/night

Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
3.0 star property
Awapuni, 1.6 km from Cook Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (389 reviews)
"Older motel, but very clean, and excellent staff"
Australia
Megan
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Waikanae Beach Motel
One Queen Bed

Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 2.8 km from Cook Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (218 reviews)
"Clean room | Friendly staff "
Australia
Christian Albert
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Bella Vista Gisborne
Outdoor pool

Teal Motor Lodge

Teal Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 2.7 km from Cook Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (123 reviews)
"Always find The Teal a Cosy stay, Friendly staff and Great Location. Love that you can wash & dry clothes here too."
Australia
Damion
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Teal Motor Lodge
Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
4.0 star property
Awapuni, 1.4 km from Cook Observatory
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (221 reviews)
"Staff are brilliant, pools great, rooms clean & tidy, location amazing, what more could you want. We are booked in again on our way back"
New Zealand
Peter
The price is €86
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Executive Suite, River View

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
4.5 star property
Gisborne Central, 1.1 km from Cook Observatory
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (852 reviews)
"Nice place, would stay here again"
Australia
Cameron
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Emerald Hotel
Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Studio) | Private kitchenette

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 3.7 km from Cook Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (106 reviews)
"Just what we needed for a sort stay. Easy parking, great staff and clean, spacious and comfortable room!"
United Kingdom
Stephen
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
Property grounds

Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Te Hapara, 4.3 km from Cook Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (355 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable & accessible to where we wanted to visit"
Australia
Bill
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Alfresco Motor Lodge
Unit 12: Access wheelchair unit

Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 4 km from Cook Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (94 reviews)
"Comfy beds Good shower.Nice welcome.Would stay again"
Australia
Vicki
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Travellers Inn Motel
1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Matawhero Wines

Matawhero Wines
3.0 star property
Matawhero, 8.5 km from Cook Observatory
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Absolutely delightful!"
United States
Mary
The price is €205
includes taxes & fees
25 Jul - 26 Jul
Matawhero Wines
1 Bedroom Suite | Mountain view

Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui
4.0 star property
Wainui, 3.7 km from Cook Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (168 reviews)
"What a wicked place to stay for couples. A Mexican restaurant onsite was a plus but the hot tub right by the bed was mean. The receptionist was lovely will definitely come back here"
Australia
Oriwa
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Ocean Beach Wainui
Deluxe Villa | Terrace/patio

Tudor Park Motel

Tudor Park Motel
3.5 star property
Lytton West, 5 km from Cook Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (225 reviews)
"Have stayed at the Tudor Inn many times as the location is convenient to our activities while in Gisborne."
Australia
Alistair
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Tudor Park Motel
Superior Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Colonial on Gladstone

Colonial on Gladstone
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 3.9 km from Cook Observatory
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (72 reviews)
"Great staff"
Australia
Sharukh
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Colonial on Gladstone
Spa

Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping
2.0 star property
10.5 km from Cook Observatory
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (25 reviews)
"Great place to relax.lovely environment "
Australia
Munendran
The price is €65
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping
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Compare popular hotels close to Cook Observatory

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Pool
Senator Motor Inn
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
162 reviews
View
Exterior
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
560 reviews
View
Reception
White Heron Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
374 reviews
View
Beach nearby
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
511 reviews
View
Outdoor pool
Portside Hotel
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
446 reviews
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Top Cook Observatory Hotel Reviews

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"It was such a lovely clean motel to stay. Staff were pleasant,always had a smile on their faces."
Marie 3-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Hotels near other Cook Observatory attractions

Titirangi Reserve

8.6/10 (9 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Titirangi Reserve, a lovely green space in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cook Observatory?
Cook Observatory is located in an area of Gisborne known for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 16 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to Cook Observatory?
Emerald Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and a seasonal outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Cook Observatory. Other good options close by include Captain Cook Motor Lodge and Portside Hotel.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Cook Observatory?
Expedia has 16 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Cook Observatory.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cook Observatory, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Cook Observatory.
What can I see and do near Cook Observatory?
Enjoy the outdoors at Kaiti Hill, Titirangi Reserve or Longbush Reserve. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Midway Beach, Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach. Gisborne Harbour, Gisborne Wine Centre or Bushmere Estate are some local sights worth checking out.