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Our top choices for Matawhero hotels

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, and a potted plant.

1. Matawhero Wines

Matawhero Wines
3.0 star property
Matawhero
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Absolutely delightful!"
United States
Mary
The price is ฿7,164
฿8,238 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Matawhero Wines
A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

2. Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
4.0 star property
Gisborne Central, 7.1 km from Matawhero
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (455 reviews)
"Nice place and nice restaurant downstairs"
Australia
Tertius
The price is ฿3,865
฿4,445 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Portside Hotel
A dining area with a view of a river and a bridge.

3. Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
4.5 star property
Gisborne Central, 7.1 km from Matawhero
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (871 reviews)
"Good location, clean room and spacious"
Australia
David
The price is ฿2,933
฿3,373 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Emerald Hotel
A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and a window with blinds.

4. White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 6.2 km from Matawhero
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (386 reviews)
"Best place in Gisborne"
Australia
Todd
The price is ฿3,095
฿3,560 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
White Heron Motor Lodge
A bicycle with baskets, parked on a gravel path next to a building.

5. Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Te Hapara, 5 km from Matawhero
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (362 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay opposite Harry Barker Reserve. Exceptionally clean and comfortable. Would recommend and stay here again."
New Zealand
Marcus
The price is ฿1,929
฿2,219 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Alfresco Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

6. Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 5.3 km from Matawhero
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (98 reviews)
"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."
Australia
shafeen
The price is ฿2,567
฿2,952 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Travellers Inn Motel
A motel with a sign reading "Crock Motor Lodge" and a reception area.

7. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Awapuni, 6.4 km from Matawhero
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (614 reviews)
"Great location, easy parking, great staff"
Australia
Leena
The price is ฿2,594
฿2,983 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a stand, a sliding glass door to the outside, and a small cabinet.

8. Colonial on Gladstone

Colonial on Gladstone
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 5.3 km from Matawhero
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (72 reviews)
"Great staff"
Australia
Sharukh
The price is ฿2,683
฿3,085 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Colonial on Gladstone
A modern motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating availability for short-term stays.

9. Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
3.0 star property
Awapuni, 6 km from Matawhero
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (396 reviews)
"Older motel, but very clean, and excellent staff"
Australia
Megan
The price is ฿2,860
฿3,289 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Waikanae Beach Motel
A grassy outdoor area with picnic tables and a view of the sea.

10. Whispering Sands Motel

Whispering Sands Motel
3.0 star property
Awapuni, 6 km from Matawhero
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Outstandingly comfortable bed, great toiletries, beautiful view, quiet, and hosts are excellent."
Australia
Rebecca
The price is ฿2,933
฿3,373 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Whispering Sands Motel
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with patterned pillows, and a small bedside table.

11. Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 5.4 km from Matawhero
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (108 reviews)
"We were very happy with everything great place to stay "
Australia
warren
The price is ฿3,121
฿3,590 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
A row of modern two-story buildings with a driveway and parked cars.

12. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
4.0 star property
Gisborne Central, 7.1 km from Matawhero
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (568 reviews)
"Have stayed here a few times. Has everything. Walking distance to restaurants and CBD and, walkway to the beach."
Australia
Megan
The price is ฿3,243
฿3,729 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a view of the outside, and a painting on the wall.

13. Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 6 km from Matawhero
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (219 reviews)
"Located is perfect and the room is very clean.The staff is very helpful"
Australia
Teleise
The price is ฿3,014
฿3,466 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Bella Vista Gisborne
A single-story house with a patio, outdoor furniture, and a barbecue grill.

14. Tudor Park Motel

Tudor Park Motel
3.5 star property
Lytton West, 6.3 km from Matawhero
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (225 reviews)
"Was quite nice to stay in "
Australia
Jonathan
The price is ฿3,194
฿3,673 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Tudor Park Motel
A marina with boats docked, a building with lights, and palm trees in the background.

15. Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Gisborne Central, 7.1 km from Matawhero
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (163 reviews)
"Handy location and spacious"
Australia
Michelle
The price is ฿3,560
฿4,094 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Senator Motor Inn
A swimming pool with palm trees, a fenced area, and a building with a tiled roof.

16. Teal Motor Lodge

Teal Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 6.2 km from Matawhero
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (123 reviews)
"Great stay "
Australia
Linda
The price is ฿3,701
฿4,257 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Teal Motor Lodge
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling structure and clear glass panels.

17. Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
4.0 star property
Awapuni, 6.2 km from Matawhero
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (223 reviews)
"Staff are brilliant, pools great, rooms clean & tidy, location amazing, what more could you want. We are booked in again on our way back"
New Zealand
Peter
The price is ฿2,932
฿3,371 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
A coastal landscape with rocky terrain and a mountain in the background.

18. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
4.0 star property
Tamarau, 9.6 km from Matawhero
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (518 reviews)
"Clean room, and friendly staff"
Australia
Shixu
The price is ฿2,373
฿2,729 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

19. Cedar House

Cedar House
4.0 star property
Whataupoko, 7.5 km from Matawhero
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Such a fabulous house beautifully presented. The hosts were amazing and helpful and friendly. Complimentary cake, chocolate and drink was above and beyond along with a nice breakfast daily too."
New Zealand
Andrea
The price is ฿4,407
฿5,069 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Cedar House
A wooden outdoor table with chairs, a vase of flowers, and a fruit platter.

20. Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui
4.0 star property
Wainui, 10.9 km from Matawhero
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (171 reviews)
"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."
Australia
Kelvin
The price is ฿3,577
฿4,113 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Ocean Beach Wainui
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Where to stay in Matawhero

Find the best Matawhero areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A white car parked on grass next to a tent by a body of water with hills in the background.
Photo by Hallie Smyth
Open Photo by Hallie Smyth

Gisborne Central

If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art and Gisborne Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

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

Wainui

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

A coastal landscape with a clear view of the sea, a small island, and a distant mountain range under a partly cloudy sky.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson

Kaiti

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

A paved walkway along a grassy area with a view of a body of water and distant mountains.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson

Awapuni

If you're spending some time in Awapuni, Midway Beach and Kiwa Pools Gisborne are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Top Matawhero 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 5 days ago
Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Matawhero?
Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Gisborne's Matawhero neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Bushmere Estate and Matawhero Wines as part of your Matawhero travel plans.
What's a favourite place to stay in Matawhero?
Based on our traveller data, Matawhero Wines is one of the top choices for your stay in Matawhero. This holiday home offers a winery and free breakfast.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Matawhero, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer in Matawhero.
What are the top things to see and do in Matawhero?
If you're looking for activities to do while you're in Matawhero, look into Bushmere Estate and Matawhero Wines. While you're out sightseeing, Eastland Kart Club and East Coast Museum of Technology are a couple of additional sights to visit in Gisborne.