Elgin Travel Guide
Gisborne
Things to do

Tairāwhiti Gisborne: Guided City Bike Tour
Top hotels in Elgin

Emerald Hotel
"I stayed here before when it was a 24 hour hotel. Beautiful, large rooms. Mine was completely updated, because of competition it is now room only and a 12 hour reception. But my suite was huge, cheap.beautiful balcony onto river and just a fantastic family space. Glass lift. I have stayed in portside ..."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Portside Hotel
"We’ve stayed before and always been very pleased. The room could probably do with a little lick of paint, a few marks on the wall."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
"Clean room, and friendly staff"
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Waikanae Beach Motel
"Close to our wedding venue. Lovely clean unit."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

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

Gisborne Central
If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Sunshine Brewery 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 Kaiti Hill.

Te Hapara
When in Te Hapara, you can plan a visit to Sunshine Brewery and Midway Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Whataupoko
While there might not be top attractions in Whataupoko, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Harbour.



