Matokitoki Travel Guide
Gisborne
Visit Matokitoki
Things to do

Tairāwhiti Gisborne: Guided City Bike Tour
Top hotels in Matokitoki

Emerald Hotel
"Average stay The hotel is outdated. Heat pump did not work properly. Spacious room"
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Portside Hotel
"Comfortable and clean rooms, walking distance to restaurants and town centre. Service was crisp - information on wi fi etc would be good at check in."
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
"Great last Minuit booking, will be booking again 💝"
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
"Very accessible to town"
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Waikanae Beach Motel
"Very quick checkin with a friendly, absolutely helpful receptionist staff member. The room was spacious and everything at hand Comfortable bed, had the best sleep Handy to the beach and not far from the town centre Our own secure parking right outside the door"
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Matokitoki

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

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 Gisborne Harbour.
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 Tairawhiti Museum and Okitu Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.



