Whataupoko Travel Guide
Gisborne
Visit Whataupoko
Stay near popular Whataupoko attractions
Things to do
Tairāwhiti Gisborne: Guided City Bike Tour
฿2,767
per adult
Top hotels in Whataupoko
Cedar House
4 Clifford St Gisborne Gisborne
Stay at this B&B in Gisborne. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Tairawhiti Museum and Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Loved it. The room was beautiful warm and spacious. Penny and Roger were lovely. Highly recommend"
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2023
Emerald Hotel
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne
The price is ฿2,654 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿2,654
฿3,052 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very good! (852 reviews)
"Perfect location over looking river & walk to town. Large spacious room with 2 bedrooms. Main room has TV & lounge. Coffee/Tea making facilities & enormous picture window with large balcony. Also a Fridge & microwave."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach Gisborne
The price is ฿2,610 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
฿2,610
฿3,001 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (597 reviews)
"Lovely clean and well appointed room good location! Would stay again Cheers1👐"
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Portside Hotel
2 Reads Quay Gisborne
The price is ฿3,888 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿3,888
฿4,471 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (445 reviews)
"Located at near the river and port. Lots of areas to walk from. Restaurants 15 minute walk away. Quiet rooms. Very helpful and friendly front desk team member."
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
5 Sponge Bay Road Gisborne
The price is ฿2,387 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
฿2,387
฿2,745 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (511 reviews)
"From the time we got there till the time we left the stuff where so help full and really polite. Thank you all very much 🙏🙏"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Waikanae Beach Motel
19 Salisbury Road Gisborne
The price is ฿2,995 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
฿2,995
฿3,445 total
11 Jul - 12 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Sunshine Brewing Company and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (389 reviews)
"Good location in Gisborne -- returning visitor should indicate our satisfaction. Value for money ."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Whataupoko
Find the best Whataupoko areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Wainui
Wainui is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while in the area.
Photo by Gracen Verheyden
Open Photo by Gracen Verheyden
Gisborne Central
If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Sunshine Brewery are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Inner Kaiti
While there might not be top attractions in Inner Kaiti, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gisborne Harbour and Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House.
