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Gisborne Hotel Guide. Hotels in Gisborne Central, Gisborne, New Zealand

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Our top choices for Gisborne Central hotels

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Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
4.0 star property
Gisborne Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (545)
"Parking was excellent, overall a very pleasant stay. Great location. "
Australia
Fraser
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Outdoor pool
Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
4.0 star property
Gisborne Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (422)
"Great place to stay in Gisborne "
Australia
Mark
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Portside Hotel
Balcony
Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
4.5 star property
Gisborne Central
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (790)
"Nice spot, handy to everything "
Australia
nicholas
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Emerald Hotel
Property grounds
Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Gisborne Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (152)
"Great stay, well maintained and clean"
Australia
David
Senator Motor Inn
View from room
Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Te Hapara, 2.6 km from Gisborne Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (331)
"Nice place to stay. "
Australia
Peter
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Alfresco Motor Lodge
Terrace/patio
Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Awapuni, 0.7 km from Gisborne Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (555)
"Was very quiet friendly staff everything aswesome enjoyed our stay"
Australia
Jeanette
The price is €87
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Reception
White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 0.9 km from Gisborne Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (345)
"Good place to stay"
Australia
Wayne
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
White Heron Motor Lodge
Front of property – evening/night
Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
3.0 star property
Awapuni, 0.8 km from Gisborne Central
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (355)
"Great location, clean and tidy. Friendly staff."
Australia
Louise
Waikanae Beach Motel
Front of property
Tudor Park Motel

Tudor Park Motel

Tudor Park Motel
3.5 star property
Lytton West, 3.2 km from Gisborne Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (215)
"Simply a really nice place to stay with easy access."
Australia
Akanihi
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Tudor Park Motel
Front of property – evening/night
Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 2.2 km from Gisborne Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (64)
"The staff were great, room was small but clean and pleasant "
Australia
julie
The price is €172
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
Travellers Inn Motel
Compact 1 Bedroom Balcony | Terrace/patio
Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui
4.0 star property
Wainui, 5.2 km from Gisborne Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (164)
"A wonderful place to stay!"
Australia
Rachael
The price is €106
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Ocean Beach Wainui
Property grounds
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 2 km from Gisborne Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (102)
"Staff were super friendly and room was clean"
Australia
Marc
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
Outdoor pool
Teal Motor Lodge

Teal Motor Lodge

Teal Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 0.9 km from Gisborne Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (118)
"Great place to stay on my trip to Gisborne and would stay again."
Australia
mattt
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

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
4.0 star property
Awapuni, 0.8 km from Gisborne Central
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (218)
"Awesome place, friendly staff, very comfortable accomodation, highly recommended."
Australia
William
The price is €159
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Superior Studio
Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 1 km from Gisborne Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (209)
"Clean and quiet"
Australia
Murray
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Bella Vista Gisborne
Beach nearby
Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
4.0 star property
Tamarau, 4.1 km from Gisborne Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (486)
"The rooms were spotless and the staff were amazing! I really enjoyed my stay. "
Australia
Wendy Ellen
The price is €136
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Family Suite, 1 Bedroom
Colonial on Gladstone

Colonial on Gladstone

Colonial on Gladstone
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 2.2 km from Gisborne Central
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (70)
"Very nice owner? at reception. Unit was very clean and smelt fresh. Needed a few refinements ie a hook on the bathroom door to hang clothes. For the price and it was very good Wil stay there again Thank you"
Australia
linda
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Colonial on Gladstone
1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Matawhero Wines

Matawhero Wines

Matawhero Wines
3.0 star property
Matawhero, 7.4 km from Gisborne Central
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
"Absolutely delightful!"
United States
Mary
The price is €227
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Matawhero Wines
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Whispering Sands Motel

Whispering Sands Motel

Whispering Sands Motel
3.0 star property
Awapuni, 0.9 km from Gisborne Central
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (13)
"Amazing location and host."
Australia
Terry
The price is €146
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Whispering Sands Motel
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Ahikaa Gisborne Motel

Ahikaa Gisborne Motel

Ahikaa Gisborne Motel
2.0 star property
Awapuni, 0.9 km from Gisborne Central
7.0 out of 10, Good, (2)
"heat pump didnt heat, unit was freezing, there was no extra heating available, the water in shower went hot and cold."
Australia
Raymond
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Ahikaa Gisborne Motel
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Top Gisborne Central Hotel Reviews

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent customer service, above and beyond expectation. Good parking and easy walking distance to wharf/city "
Alistair 2-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Gisborne Central?
Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Gisborne's Gisborne Central neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Sunshine Brewery as part of your Gisborne Central travel plans.
Where is the best hotel for a stay in Gisborne Central?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Emerald Hotel is a highly ranked property in Gisborne Central. This hotel offers free parking and a seasonal outdoor pool. Another top choice in the area is Senator Motor Inn.
How many hotels will I find in the Gisborne Central area?
Expedia has 7 Gisborne Central hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Gisborne area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Gisborne Central, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Gisborne Central.
What is there to do in this Gisborne neighbourhood?
Eastwoodhill Arboretum, Sunshine Brewery and Gisborne Botanic Gardens are just a few attractions to check out in Gisborne Central. Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Gisborne Central include Sunshine Brewing Company, Tairawhiti Museum and Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana. While you're out sightseeing, Statue of Young Nick and Captain Cook Statue are a couple of additional sights to visit in Gisborne.