Mangapapa Travel Guide
Gisborne
Visit Mangapapa
Stay near popular Mangapapa attractions
Things to do

Tairāwhiti Gisborne: Guided City Bike Tour
Top hotels in Mangapapa

La Vista BnB
"Large apartment with great decor, high end toiletries, nice view over the city outdoors. Spacious and clean with a friendly welcoming host. Comfortable sleep and heatpump kept the room warm and toasty."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2020

Emerald Hotel
"The room is really big with a separate space for TV Room. It is not a new building but it has a very good parking lot covered and the room was clean and organized."
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
"Value for money, easy to find, park and get about, staff on checking were fun and helpful, motel was clean, warm and comfortable, sadly weather was not as good so no swim time."
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Portside Hotel
"Good location with convenient parking. The room was good but the bathroom very small and shower cubicle tiny. Water problems in the bathroom with rust and crud around the base of the shower. Pillows were not up to hotel standard. Staff were friendly and helpful. Overall okay but would struggle to ..."
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
"This was a very good motel with well appointed amenities close to where I needed to be. Highly recommend"
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Waikanae Beach Motel
Where to stay in Mangapapa

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.

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.

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



