Matokitoki Travel Guide
Gisborne
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Popular places to visit
Gisborne Hospital
If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne.
Gisborne Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House
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.
Tairawhiti Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Tairawhiti Museum in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Eastwoodhill Arboretum
Enjoy an outing to Eastwoodhill Arboretum during your stay in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Gisborne Wine Centre
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.
Top hotels in Matokitoki

Emerald Hotel
This is my second time staying in the Emerald. Large space as always!Friendly staff as always! One thing to mention, I have left my SM Pad in the room! The friendly staff called me and told me how to arrange a return bag to collect the Pad! The hotel kept my pad safe for a few days until I completed ...
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Portside Hotel
Neat and tidy
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Room was spotless , great motor lodege. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Waikanae Beach Motel
Staff is helpful
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Alfresco Motor Lodge
Very comfortable, had all we needed.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Judy is quite nice. The Room is spacious and clean. Convenient Parking. A serious problem is that my room is affected by the lights and noise in the corridor at night. Didn’t sleep well.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
