Gisborne Central Travel Guide

Gisborne

A white car parked on grass next to a tent by a body of water with hills in the background.
Two people walking on a sandy beach with ocean waves in the background.
Two open-faced sandwiches with smoked salmon and tomato on a white plate.
A sunset over a body of water with a tree silhouette and a distant bridge.

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Top hotels in Gisborne Central

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

4.5 out of 5
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne
The price is ฿2,748 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿2,748
฿3,160 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very good! (853 reviews)
"Lovely balcony overlooking swimming pool, great staff, the hotel is about to b revamped I believe, so no restaurant or gym now, still a lovely place to stay"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Emerald Hotel
Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Reads Quay Gisborne
The price is ฿4,026 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
฿4,026
฿4,630 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (446 reviews)
"Nice place and nice restaurant downstairs"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Portside Hotel
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

4 out of 5
24 Reads Quay (Cnr Pitt St) Gisborne
The price is ฿3,378 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
฿3,378
฿3,884 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
2 Childers rd Gisborne
The price is ฿3,708 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿3,708
฿4,264 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana and Longbush Wines ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (162 reviews)
"Fantastic place to stay. Lovely and helpful staff that are very welcoming. Within walking distance of town shops without being in the noisy centre. Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Senator Motor Inn
Marinaview Apartments

Marinaview Apartments

4 out of 5
6 Reads Quay Gisborne
Stay at this beach apartment in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Gisborne Wine Centre and Gisborne Harbour ...
9/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews)
"Huge apartment with nice views of the marina area. Very handy location, easy walking distance to most things in town."

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2020

Marinaview Apartments
Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach Gisborne
The price is ฿2,702 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿2,702
฿3,108 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (599 reviews)
"It was such a lovely clean motel to stay. Staff were pleasant,always had a smile on their faces."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
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Where to stay in Gisborne Central

Find the best Gisborne Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Wainui

Wainui is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while in the area.

Kaiti

While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Kaiti Hill.

Whataupoko

While there might not be top attractions in Whataupoko, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Botanic Gardens.

Outer Kaiti

Outer Kaiti might not have many top sights, but Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Tairawhiti Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Awapuni

If you're spending some time in Awapuni, Midway Beach and Sunshine Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.



Gisborne Central Travel Guide