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Our top choices for Makorori Headland Trailhead hotels

A coastal landscape with rocky terrain and a mountain in the background.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table with a pitcher, and a view of a mountain.
A motel sign with a palm tree logo, a "NO VACANCY" sign, and a building with a mountain backdrop.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a large window with a view of hills, and a small seating area.

1. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Tamarau, 4.4 km from Makorori Headland Trailhead
Australia
Shixu
€73
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a window, and an air conditioning unit.
A laundry room with a sign indicating it's for guests, a washing machine, a dryer, and a sink.
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.

2. Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel
Te Hapara, 8.8 km from Makorori Headland Trailhead
Australia
shafeen
€79
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Travellers Inn Motel
A bicycle with baskets, parked on a gravel path next to a building.
A backyard with a wooden fence, a grill, a palm tree, and a gazebo.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a glass table, and a ceiling fan.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a framed picture on the wall.

3. Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge
Te Hapara, 9.2 km from Makorori Headland Trailhead
New Zealand
Marcus
€59
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Alfresco Motor Lodge
A wooden outdoor table with chairs, a vase of flowers, and a fruit platter.
A hotel reception with a clear archway, a sign above the entrance, and two large potted plants with red and white flowers.
Private kitchenette
A room with a bed, a table with a laptop, a cup, and a chair.

4. Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui
Wainui, 3.4 km from Makorori Headland Trailhead
Australia
Kelvin
€109
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Ocean Beach Wainui
A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and a window with blinds.
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.
A hotel with a red-tiled roof, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A hotel named White Heron with a sign indicating 'EXIT ONLY' on the side.

5. White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge
Te Hapara, 7.5 km from Makorori Headland Trailhead
Australia
Todd
€95
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
White Heron Motor Lodge
A grassy outdoor area with picnic tables and a view of the sea.
A reception desk with a wooden panel wall and the sign "WHISPERING SANDS".
A modern bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.
A modern building with large windows and a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant pink flowers.

6. Whispering Sands Motel

Whispering Sands Motel
Awapuni, 7.3 km from Makorori Headland Trailhead
Australia
Rebecca
€90
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Whispering Sands Motel
A motel with a sign reading "Crock Motor Lodge" and a reception area.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and a window with a view.
A patio area with a picnic table and a wooden fence.

7. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Awapuni, 6.9 km from Makorori Headland Trailhead
Australia
Leena
€79
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
A marina with boats docked, a building with lights, and palm trees in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of a marina through a glass door.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, a sink, and a glass shelf above it. There's a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV on a stand. The room has a large window with a view of a marina.
A two-story hotel with a 'SENATOR' sign, large windows, and outdoor seating visible.

8. Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn
Gisborne Central, 6.2 km from Makorori Headland Trailhead
Australia
Michelle
€109
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Senator Motor Inn
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 lobby with a staircase, seating area, and potted plants.
A balcony with two wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water and a dock with boats.

9. Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
Gisborne Central, 6.2 km from Makorori Headland Trailhead
Australia
Tertius
€118
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Portside Hotel
A row of modern two-story buildings with a driveway and parked cars.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with blinds.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area with a bar counter.
A hallway with a series of windows featuring a grid pattern of reflective glass panes.

10. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Gisborne Central, 6.2 km from Makorori Headland Trailhead
Australia
Megan
€99
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
A dining area with a view of a river and a bridge.
A marina with boats docked, a bridge, and a hill with trees in the background.
A modern building with multiple floors, a parking area, and a grassy area with a water body in the foreground.
A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of the city and hills.

11. Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
Gisborne Central, 6.2 km from Makorori Headland Trailhead
Australia
David
€90
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Emerald Hotel
A modern motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating availability for short-term stays.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a view of greenery outside.
A tennis court with a wooden fence, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.
A coastal view with a wooden fence, a grassy area, and a distant sailboat on the water.

12. Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
Awapuni, 7.3 km from Makorori Headland Trailhead
Australia
Megan
€87
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Waikanae Beach Motel
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with patterned pillows, and a small bedside table.
A patio with a round table and two chairs, a bottle of wine, and a fence with climbing plants.
A reception desk with a calendar, a computer, and a sign indicating a room rate.
A well-lit hotel entrance with a palm tree and flower beds, a clear road, and a 'Palm Court' sign.

13. Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
Te Hapara, 8.6 km from Makorori Headland Trailhead
Australia
warren
€95
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, and a potted plant.
A modern kitchen with a gold faucet, a built-in sink, and wooden cabinets.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink with a gold faucet, and a large mirror.
A table with a bottle of wine, two glasses, and a variety of cheeses and bread.

14. Matawhero Wines

Matawhero Wines
Matawhero, 14.3 km from Makorori Headland Trailhead
United States
Mary
€219
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Matawhero Wines
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a view of the outside, and a painting on the wall.
A parking lot with several cars, a building with a red roof, and a clear blue sky.
A motel with a red-tiled roof, a signboard, and a parking area.
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

15. Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne
Te Hapara, 7.7 km from Makorori Headland Trailhead
Australia
Teleise
€92
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Bella Vista Gisborne
A single-story house with a patio, outdoor furniture, and a barbecue grill.
Tudor Park Motel with a signboard listing amenities like spacious units, swimming pool, SKY TV, free internet, movies, ground floor with full kitchens, and vacancies.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

16. Tudor Park Motel

Tudor Park Motel
Lytton West, 9 km from Makorori Headland Trailhead
Australia
Jonathan
€98
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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.
A motel with a covered outdoor seating area, a lawn, and a white fence.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with two wicker chairs.
A motel with a row of rooms, each with a red door, and a parking lot in front.

17. Colonial on Gladstone

Colonial on Gladstone
Te Hapara, 8.8 km from Makorori Headland Trailhead
Australia
Sharukh
€82
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Colonial on Gladstone
A swimming pool with palm trees, a fenced area, and a building with a tiled roof.
A woman sitting at a table with a television displaying 'NEWS LIVE' in a modern room with large windows and a view of greenery outside.
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.

18. Teal Motor Lodge

Teal Motor Lodge
Te Hapara, 7.5 km from Makorori Headland Trailhead
Australia
Damion
€113
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Teal Motor Lodge
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 living room with a grey sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and blue backsplash.
A beach with clear blue skies, sandy shore, and tall trees.

19. Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Awapuni, 7.1 km from Makorori Headland Trailhead
New Zealand
Peter
€90
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
A tent with a wooden hanger rack holding several clothes hangers.
A person relaxing in a wooden hot tub with a sunset view.
A tent with a view of the sea, wooden furniture, and a table.
Three dome-shaped tents with internal lighting, set in a grassy area with trees in the background.

20. Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping
4.7 km from Makorori Headland Trailhead
Australia
Jess
€86
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping
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Compare popular hotels close to Makorori Headland Trailhead

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A coastal landscape with rocky terrain and a mountain in the background.
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
9.2
Wonderful
518 reviews
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A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a window, and an air conditioning unit.
Travellers Inn Motel
9.2
Wonderful
98 reviews
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A bicycle with baskets, parked on a gravel path next to a building.
Alfresco Motor Lodge
9.4
Exceptional
362 reviews
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A wooden outdoor table with chairs, a vase of flowers, and a fruit platter.
Ocean Beach Wainui
9.0
Wonderful
171 reviews
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A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and a window with blinds.
White Heron Motor Lodge
9.4
Exceptional
386 reviews
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Top Makorori Headland Trailhead Hotel Reviews

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"This was a very good motel with well appointed amenities close to where I needed to be. Highly recommend"
Michael W 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

10/10 Excellent
"Great to be back even if only for a night"
Brent 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Best place in Gisborne"
Todd 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
White Heron Motor Lodge
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 7 days ago
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Whispering Sands Motel

Whispering Sands Motel

10/10 Excellent
"It was a perfect spot to stay in Gisborne. Highly recommend."
Helen 2-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
Whispering Sands Motel
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 13 days ago
Emerald Hotel
WAINUI SUNSET HIDEAWAY WHERE EVERY EVENING ENDS WITH A BEAUTIFUL SUNSET

WAINUI SUNSET HIDEAWAY WHERE EVERY EVENING ENDS WITH A BEAUTIFUL SUNSET

10/10 Excellent
"Absolutely stunning! The views were breathtaking, and the interior was beautiful, fresh, warm and inviting. It felt luxurious while still being incredibly comfortable.I would highly recommend this beautiful place to everyone. We absolutely loved our stay. Next time, though, I think I’ll come back with just my husband Thank you so much, Hayley, for such a wonderful stay!"
Paige J. 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
WAINUI SUNSET HIDEAWAY WHERE EVERY EVENING ENDS WITH A BEAUTIFUL SUNSET
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
Oceanview Chalet with Floor-to-Ceiling Windows - Your Serene Escape.

Oceanview Chalet with Floor-to-Ceiling Windows - Your Serene Escape.

10/10 Excellent
"Fantabulous architectural creativity, lighting shadows cool, sea presence, mighty - breathtaking! Gratitude in abundance. The most comfortable bed ever I've slept. Wunderful to be home..Gisborne Tuesday Night Pub Choir at Smash Palace with the huge fire! New surf club oooosh no winter lunches surfed."
Tara M. 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Oceanview Chalet with Floor-to-Ceiling Windows - Your Serene Escape.

Other attractions near Makorori Headland Trailhead

A beach with waves, mountains, and a clear sky.

Wainui Beach

8.8/10 (6 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Wainui Beach during your trip to Gisborne? Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
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A coastal landscape with a clear view of the sea, a small island, and a distant mountain range under a partly cloudy sky.
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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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Okitu Beach

8.6/10 (28 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Okitu Beach during your trip to Gisborne? Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
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Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House

8.4/10 (40 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Gisborne when you take a trip to Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Longbush Wines

7.6/10 (5 reviews)
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Longbush Wines during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Gisborne Wine Centre

8.2/10 (40 reviews)
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Gisborne Wine Centre during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Tairawhiti Museum

8.0/10 (24 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Tairawhiti Museum 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 Makorori Headland Trailhead?
Makorori Headland Trailhead is located in Gisborne. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches. You'll find 63 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best place to stay near Makorori Headland Trailhead?
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 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Makorori Headland Trailhead. Other good options within 5 miles include Motel Oasis, Gisborne and Captain Cook Motor Lodge.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Makorori Headland Trailhead?
Expedia has 63 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Makorori Headland Trailhead.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Makorori Headland Trailhead, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Makorori Headland Trailhead.
What can I see and do near Makorori Headland Trailhead?
You can wander around Kaiti Hill, Titirangi Reserve or Longbush Reserve if you want a dose of fresh air. Dip your toes in the water at Okitu Beach, Wainui Beach and Makorori Beach. Create some family memories at Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf and Kiwa Pools Gisborne.