Title: Visit Matawhero: 2026 Matawhero, Gisborne Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Matawhero](https://expedia.com/Matawhero-Gisborne-Hotels.0-n693023321729990656-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Gisborne](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Gisborne.d1327.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Matawhero](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Matawhero.d693023321729990656.Car-Rental-Guide)[Matawhero Vacations](https://expedia.com/Matawhero.d693023321729990656.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Matawhero ## Gisborne ## Visit Matawhero Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Gisborne Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Gisborne.dx1327) --- ### Popular places to visit ![The view from the top of Kaiti Hill just last the lookout. Beautiful. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1327/9494c2b4-c9d6-4500-b21f-dea1acdda4b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Titirangi Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Titirangi Reserve, a lovely green space in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Titirangi-Reserve-Gisborne.d553248621526967552.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bushmere Estate You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Bushmere Estate during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Bushmere-Estate-Matawhero.d6108296.Vacation-Attraction) #### Matawhero Wines You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Matawhero Wines during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Matawhero-Wines-Matawhero.d553248621532610941.Vacation-Attraction) #### Gisborne Hospital Though Gisborne Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne while you are here. [](https://expedia.com/Gisborne-Hospital-Lytton-West.d553248622328107516.Vacation-Attraction) #### Gisborne Harbour Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. 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(8 reviews) Very nice Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F17%2F2026&endDate=3%2F18%2F2026&selected=96324181&PinnedHotelID=96324181&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693023321729990656) ![Emerald Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2598800/2598719/d21d9054_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Emerald Hotel 13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne $91 nightly $105 total Mar 12 - Mar 13 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8/10 Very Good! (817 reviews) First let me say the staff were very friendly and pleasant. My room was large and sparse. It was in need of some refurbishment. Carpet was worn and tired. There were plaster marks on the wall where damage had been fixed but not painted. There was a lot of road noise and when the traffic started at ... Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F12%2F2026&endDate=3%2F13%2F2026&selected=2598719&PinnedHotelID=2598719&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693023321729990656) ![Waikanae Beach Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625600/9625565/2b7cc890_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waikanae Beach Motel 19 Salisbury Road Gisborne $77 nightly $89 total Apr 11 - Apr 12 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Sunshine Brewing Company and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (369 reviews) Had a very pleasant two night stay and our host was very personable, helpful and very friendly. Our king bed was comfortable and linen was spotless. Motel is walking distance to the town centre and across the road from the beach Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F11%2F2026&endDate=4%2F12%2F2026&selected=9625565&PinnedHotelID=9625565&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693023321729990656) ![Portside Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3533900/3533858/334e71c1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Portside Hotel 2 Reads Quay Gisborne Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $117 nightly $136 total Mar 13 - Mar 14 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ... 9/10 Wonderful! (438 reviews) Parking so easy. Service at reception wonderful. Room amazing with a view over the waterway, so relaxing to sit and watch the activities below. Quiet, beautifully clean, comfy bed, a perfect night. I booked last minute online due to the hotel I was staying in the first night being so bad I had to ... Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F14%2F2026&selected=3533858&PinnedHotelID=3533858&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693023321729990656) ![Motel Oasis, Gisborne](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624400/9624326/908ec8e6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Motel Oasis, Gisborne 5 Sponge Bay Road Gisborne $91 nightly $106 total Mar 19 - Mar 20 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (498 reviews) Room was clean and tidy, staff were friendly, pool was great temperature and they provided pool towels for us. Location was perfect for what we were after Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F19%2F2026&endDate=3%2F20%2F2026&selected=9624326&PinnedHotelID=9624326&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693023321729990656) ![White Heron Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623800/9623729/1bab3a9d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### White Heron Motor Lodge 474 Gladstone Road Gisborne $101 nightly $118 total Mar 21 - Mar 22 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (352 reviews) Kitchen was clean and well equipped. 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