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11 Oct - 12 Oct
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16 Oct - 18 Oct
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23 Oct - 25 Oct

Our top choices for Gisborne family-friendly hotels

A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.
A view from a window with metal bars, overlooking a grassy area with a pool, a dock with boats, and a large ship in the distance.
A spacious living area with green sofas, a dining table, and potted plants. Large windows offer views of the outdoors.
A balcony with two wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water and a dock with boats.

1. Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
Gisborne Central
€118
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Portside Hotel
A dining area with a view of a river and a bridge.
A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of the city and hills.
A marina with boats docked, a bridge, and a hill with trees in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

2. Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
Gisborne Central
  • Seaside retreat for families features a seasonal outdoor pool where children can splash while adults lounge under umbrellas.
€89
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Emerald Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a window, and an air conditioning unit.
A hotel room with a black leather sofa, a wooden dining table, a bed with a white comforter, a small potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and trees.
A bathroom with a toilet, a glass shower enclosure, and a sink with a mirror.

3. Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel
Te Hapara
€78
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Travellers Inn Motel
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table with a pitcher, and a view of a mountain.
A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a large window with a view of hills, and a small seating area.
A motel sign with a palm tree logo, a "NO VACANCY" sign, and a building with a mountain backdrop.

4. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Tamarau
€72
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
A motel with a sign reading "Crock Motor Lodge" and a reception area.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a microwave on the counter.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and a window with a view.
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a toilet, and a sink.

5. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Awapuni
€79
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
A wooden outdoor table with chairs, a vase of flowers, and a fruit platter.
Private kitchenette
A room with a bed, a table with a laptop, a cup, and a chair.
A hotel reception with a clear archway, a sign above the entrance, and two large potted plants with red and white flowers.

6. Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui
Wainui
  • Bayfront lodge provides families with seaside adventures and comforts, just steps from Wainui Beach for memory-making moments.
€109
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Ocean Beach Wainui
A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and a window with blinds.
A hotel with a red-tiled roof, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
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.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dark coffee table, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and a microwave.

7. White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge
Te Hapara
€94
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
White Heron Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a view of the outside, and a painting on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a built-in oven.
A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a window.

8. Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne
Te Hapara
€92
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Bella Vista Gisborne
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a wicker chair, and a metal chair.
A tennis court with a wooden fence, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.
A modern bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a large window, a bed, a sofa, and a glass table.
A coastal view with a wooden fence, a grassy area, and a distant sailboat on the water.

9. Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
Awapuni
€88
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Waikanae Beach Motel
A row of modern two-story buildings with a driveway and parked cars.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area with a bar counter.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with blinds.
A modern living room with a glass table, black leather chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.

10. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Gisborne Central
€99
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Gisborne

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with pools in Gisborne

A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.
A view from a window with metal bars, overlooking a grassy area with a pool, a dock with boats, and a large ship in the distance.
A spacious living area with green sofas, a dining table, and potted plants. Large windows offer views of the outdoors.
A balcony with two wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water and a dock with boats.

Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
Gisborne Central
€118
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Portside Hotel
A dining area with a view of a river and a bridge.
A modern building with multiple floors, a parking area, and a grassy area with a water body in the foreground.
A marina with boats docked, a bridge, and a hill with trees in the background.
A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of the city and hills.

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
Gisborne Central
€89
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Emerald Hotel
A coastal landscape with rocky terrain and a mountain in the background.
A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a large window with a view of hills, and a small seating area.
A motel sign with a palm tree logo, a "NO VACANCY" sign, and a building with a mountain backdrop.

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Tamarau
€72
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
A compact kitchen with white appliances, a wooden ceiling, and a window with a black blind.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a view of greenery outside.
A coastal view with a wooden fence, a grassy area, and a distant sailboat on the water.
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
€88
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Waikanae Beach Motel
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling structure and clear glass panels.
A modern living room with a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the outdoors.
A modern two-story house with a balcony, large windows, and a well-maintained garden.
A beach with clear blue skies, sandy shore, and tall trees.

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Awapuni
€81
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
A swimming pool with palm trees, a fenced area, and a building with a tiled roof.
A hammock on a beach with a sunset in the background.
A building with a wooden facade, large windows, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.
A hotel room with a dining area, kitchenette, TV, and seating.

Teal Motor Lodge

Teal Motor Lodge
Te Hapara
€113
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Teal Motor Lodge
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Top Gisborne Hotel Reviews

White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Best place in Gisborne"
Todd 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
White Heron Motor Lodge
Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, easy parking, great staff"
Leena 2-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel

8/10 Good
"Good size rooms. Everything you need, cooker, microwave, toaster, jug, wifi. Parking right outside your room door. Comfortable bed. Got room serviced daily. Very friendly manager. Great location."
shafeen 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Travellers Inn Motel
Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

10/10 Excellent
"Value for money, easy to find, park and get about, staff on checking were fun and helpful, motel was clean, warm and comfortable, sadly weather was not as good so no swim time."
Brent 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

8/10 Good
"The room is really big with a separate space for TV Room. It is not a new building but it has a very good parking lot covered and the room was clean and organized."
Cintia 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Emerald Hotel
Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

8/10 Good
"Price was a bit on thd high side for what you got. No Sky TV had to find somewhere else to watch the Rugby Test match."
Lynn 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Portside Hotel
Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent stay in Wainui Beach. The location was perfect, just a very short walk from the beach, which made it ideal for watching the sunrise. The room was clean, comfortable and had everything I needed. Peaceful area and a great place to relax after a long day of driving. I would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended."
Kelvin 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Ocean Beach Wainui
Tudor Park Motel

Tudor Park Motel

8/10 Good
"Have stayed at the Tudor Inn many times as the location is convenient to our activities while in Gisborne."
Alistair 2-night trip
Posted 5 months ago
Tudor Park Motel

Frequently asked questions

What's Gisborne like for family-friendly holidays?
The destination of Gisborne is a great choice if you've been thinking about a holiday with your children. The cycling trails, beaches and parks are just some of the things that make this a good destination for family holidays. Arrange a flight into Gisborne (GIS), which is located 1.9 mi (3 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Gisborne?
Emerald Hotel is a hotel with free parking and free WiFi, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other options for your child-friendly holiday include Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park and Ocean Beach Wainui.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Gisborne?
The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Gisborne is 1064 mm.
What's there to see and do with your family in Gisborne?
Gisborne Harbour and Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art are interesting attractions that you and your family may enjoy exploring while you are staying in Gisborne. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Sunshine Brewery and Kaiti Hill.