Top 10 Hotels in Whatatutu (from $66) 2026 - Competitive Prices

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A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

A kitchen with a double sink, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A laundry room with a sign indicating it's for guests, a washing machine, a dryer, and a sink.

A hotel room with a black leather sofa, a wooden dining table, a bed with a white comforter, a small potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

1. Travellers Inn Motel

Te Hapara

shafeen

$66 nightly

$78 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and a window with blinds.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a dark blue quilted bedspread and white linens. There are two wall-mounted light fixtures above the beds, and a window with sheer curtains to the left.

A hotel named White Heron with a sign indicating 'EXIT ONLY' on the side.

A hotel with a red-tiled roof, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

2. White Heron Motor Lodge

Te Hapara

Todd

$92 nightly

$106 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

A bicycle with baskets, parked on a gravel path next to a building.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a framed picture on the wall.

A bedroom with a large bed, a glass door leading to a balcony, and a small table with a phone and a lamp.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a glass table, and a ceiling fan.

3. Alfresco Motor Lodge

Te Hapara

Marcus

$57 nightly

$66 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

A coastal landscape with rocky terrain and a mountain in the background.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table with a pitcher, and a view of a mountain.

A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a large window with a view of hills, and a small seating area.

4. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Tamarau

Shixu

$64 nightly

$75 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A single-story house with a patio, outdoor furniture, and a barbecue grill.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

Tudor Park Motel with a signboard listing amenities like spacious units, swimming pool, SKY TV, free internet, movies, ground floor with full kitchens, and vacancies.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

5. Tudor Park Motel

Lytton West

Jonathan

$95 nightly

$109 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

A balcony with two wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water and a dock with boats.

A view from a window with metal bars, overlooking a grassy area with a pool, a dock with boats, and a large ship in the distance.

A spacious living area with green sofas, a dining table, and potted plants. Large windows offer views of the outdoors.

6. Portside Hotel

Gisborne Central

Tertius

$106 nightly

$123 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a view of the outside, and a painting on the wall.

A parking lot with several cars, a building with a red roof, and a clear blue sky.

A motel with a red-tiled roof, a signboard, and a parking area.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

7. Bella Vista Gisborne

Te Hapara

Teleise

$66 nightly

$77 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with palm trees, a fenced area, and a building with a tiled roof.

A hotel room with a dining area, kitchenette, TV, and seating.

A hammock on a beach with a sunset in the background.

A building with a wooden facade, large windows, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

8. Teal Motor Lodge

Te Hapara

Damion

$101 nightly

$118 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with patterned pillows, and a small bedside table.

A patio with a round table and two chairs, a bottle of wine, and a fence with climbing plants.

A reception desk with a calendar, a computer, and a sign indicating a room rate.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in microwave, and a dishwasher.

9. Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Te Hapara

warren

$92 nightly

$106 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, and a potted plant.

A table with a bottle of wine, two glasses, and a variety of cheeses and bread.

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, and a bedside table.

A modern kitchen with a gold faucet, a built-in sink, and wooden cabinets.

10. Matawhero Wines

Matawhero

Mary

$196 nightly

$228 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden outdoor table with chairs, a vase of flowers, and a fruit platter.

A room with a bed, a table with a laptop, a cup, and a chair.

11. Ocean Beach Wainui

Wainui

Kelvin

$106 nightly

$122 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

A dining area with a view of a river and a bridge.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and stone walls.

A modern building with multiple floors, a parking area, and a grassy area with a water body in the foreground.

A marina with boats docked, a bridge, and a hill with trees in the background.

12. Emerald Hotel

Gisborne Central

David

$83 nightly

$97 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a wardrobe, and a TV.

A staircase with a stained glass window featuring geometric patterns and a clock.

A poolside area with a wooden deck, a metal railing, and a palm tree in the background.

13. Cedar House

Whataupoko

Andrea

$127 nightly

$147 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

A motel with a sign reading "Crock Motor Lodge" and a reception area.

A patio area with a picnic table and a wooden fence.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and a window with a view.

A modern, well-lit room with a dining area, a sofa, and a bed.

14. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Awapuni

Leena

$73 nightly

$84 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a stand, a sliding glass door to the outside, and a small cabinet.

A motel with a row of rooms, each with a red door, and a parking lot in front.

A compact room with a kitchenette, a bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A motel with a covered outdoor seating area, a lawn, and a white fence.

15. Colonial on Gladstone

Te Hapara

Sharukh

$75 nightly

$87 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A modern motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating availability for short-term stays.

A coastal view with a wooden fence, a grassy area, and a distant sailboat on the water.

A tennis court with a wooden fence, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a wicker chair, and a metal chair.

16. Waikanae Beach Motel

Awapuni

Megan

$80 nightly

$93 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A row of modern two-story buildings with a driveway and parked cars.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area with a bar counter.

A hallway with a series of windows featuring a grid pattern of reflective glass panes.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with blinds.

17. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Gisborne Central

Megan

$88 nightly

$102 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A marina with boats docked, a building with lights, and palm trees in the background.

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a marina at dusk.

A two-story hotel with a 'SENATOR' sign, large windows, and outdoor seating visible.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a sink, and a glass shelf above it. There's a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV on a stand. The room has a large window with a view of a marina.

18. Senator Motor Inn

Gisborne Central

Michelle

$106 nightly

$122 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A person relaxing in a wooden hot tub with a sunset view.

Three dome-shaped tents with internal lighting, set in a grassy area with trees in the background.

A bedroom with a large window overlooking the beach, a bed with white bedding, and a round mirror on the wall.

A playground with a yellow slide, a climbing structure, and a green-roofed playhouse.

19. Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

Makorori

Jess

$71 nightly

$84 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Total with taxes and fees

A grassy outdoor area with picnic tables and a view of the sea.

A reception desk with a wooden panel wall and the sign "WHISPERING SANDS".

A beach path leading to the shore with purple flowers in the foreground and a clear blue sky.

A modern building with large windows and a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant pink flowers.

20. Whispering Sands Motel

Awapuni

Rebecca

$87 nightly

$100 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Whatatutu Hotel Reviews

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"This was a very good motel with well appointed amenities close to where I needed to be. Highly recommend"

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

10/10 Excellent

"Great to be back even if only for a night"

White Heron Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Best place in Gisborne"

Travellers Inn Motel

8/10 Good

"Good size rooms. Everything you need, cooker, microwave, toaster, jug, wifi. Parking right outside your room door. Comfortable bed. Got room serviced daily. Very friendly manager. Great location."

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

10/10 Excellent

"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."

Whispering Sands Motel

10/10 Excellent

"It was a perfect spot to stay in Gisborne. Highly recommend."

Emerald Hotel

8/10 Good

"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."

WAINUI SUNSET HIDEAWAY WHERE EVERY EVENING ENDS WITH A BEAUTIFUL SUNSET

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely stunning! The views were breathtaking, and the interior was beautiful, fresh, warm and inviting. It felt luxurious while still being incredibly comfortable.I would highly recommend this beautiful place to everyone. We absolutely loved our stay. Next time, though, I think I’ll come back with just my husband Thank you so much, Hayley, for such a wonderful stay!"

Portside Hotel

8/10 Good

"Price was a bit on thd high side for what you got. No Sky TV had to find somewhere else to watch the Rugby Test match."

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Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

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$71 nightly

$84 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Total with taxes and fees

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9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)

Ahikaa Gisborne Motel

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7/10 Good! (2 reviews)

Haurata - High Country Retreat - Hostel

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Whatatutu?

Located 22.3 mi (36 km) from the heart of Whatatutu, Emerald Hotel is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Two other choices for your stay in the area are Captain Cook Motor Lodge and Portside Hotel. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Whatatutu.

What are some of the best vacation rentals in Whatatutu?

Matawhero Wines: This vacation home rental outside of Whatatutu offers a furnished balcony, a private yard, and air-conditioning to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Amenities like an electric kettle and free parking are also available for your convenience. See all vacation rentals in Whatatutu.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Whatatutu, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Whatatutu.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Whatatutu?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Whatatutu, head over to our customer service page.

What is staying in Whatatutu like?

Travelers to Whatatutu will find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 76 hotels and other accommodations in the surrounding area. Find out more about Whatatutu.

What should I see while I'm in Whatatutu?

Places to visit in the wider area include Bushmere Estate, Longbush Reserve, and Rere Falls. You'll also find Rere Rock Slide and Kirkpatrick Estate Winery in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Whatatutu guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Whatatutu?

The hottest months are usually January and February with an average temp of 65°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Whatatutu is 42 inches.

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Our top choices for Whatatutu hotels

1. Travellers Inn Motel

2. White Heron Motor Lodge

3. Alfresco Motor Lodge

4. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

5. Tudor Park Motel

6. Portside Hotel

7. Bella Vista Gisborne

8. Teal Motor Lodge

9. Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

10. Matawhero Wines

11. Ocean Beach Wainui

12. Emerald Hotel

13. Cedar House

14. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

15. Colonial on Gladstone

16. Waikanae Beach Motel

17. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

18. Senator Motor Inn

19. Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

20. Whispering Sands Motel

Top Whatatutu Hotel Reviews

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

White Heron Motor Lodge

Travellers Inn Motel

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Whispering Sands Motel

Emerald Hotel

WAINUI SUNSET HIDEAWAY WHERE EVERY EVENING ENDS WITH A BEAUTIFUL SUNSET

Portside Hotel

More cheap stays in Whatatutu

Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

208 Lake Road

Ahikaa Gisborne Motel

Haurata - High Country Retreat - Hostel

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