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1. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Tamarau

Shixu

$65 nightly

$76 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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.

A hotel reception with a clear archway, a sign above the entrance, and two large potted plants with red and white flowers.

2. Ocean Beach Wainui

Wainui

Kelvin

$101 nightly

$117 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A two-story house with a balcony and a garage.

3. Cedar House

Whataupoko

Andrea

$129 nightly

$148 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 tent with a view of the sea, wooden furniture, and a table.

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

4. Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

Makorori

Jess

$77 nightly

$89 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

5. White Heron Motor Lodge

Te Hapara

Andras

$92 nightly

$106 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Total with taxes and fees

A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating area, and potted plants.

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 9 - Oct 10

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and trees.

7. Travellers Inn Motel

Te Hapara

Raina

$70 nightly

$82 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of the city and hills.

8. Emerald Hotel

Gisborne Central

David

$80 nightly

$94 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a built-in oven.

9. Bella Vista Gisborne

Te Hapara

Teleise

$72 nightly

$83 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A backyard with a wooden fence, a grill, a palm tree, and a gazebo.

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

10. Alfresco Motor Lodge

Te Hapara

Marcus

$72 nightly

$83 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

11. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Gisborne Central

BEN

$89 nightly

$103 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

12. Tudor Park Motel

Lytton West

Jonathan

$95 nightly

$110 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of a marina through a glass door.

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

13. Senator Motor Inn

Gisborne Central

Michelle

$106 nightly

$122 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

14. Waikanae Beach Motel

Awapuni

Megan

$77 nightly

$89 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

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

15. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Awapuni

Sylvia

$70 nightly

$82 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

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

A woman sitting at a table with a television displaying 'NEWS LIVE' in a modern room with large windows and a view of greenery outside.

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

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

16. Teal Motor Lodge

Te Hapara

Damion

$102 nightly

$118 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

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

17. Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Te Hapara

warren

$93 nightly

$107 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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 covered outdoor seating area, a lawn, and a white fence.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with two wicker chairs.

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

18. Colonial on Gladstone

Te Hapara

Sharukh

$76 nightly

$88 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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.

19. Whispering Sands Motel

Awapuni

Rebecca

$104 nightly

$122 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

20. Matawhero Wines

Matawhero

Mary

$199 nightly

$231 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Whangara Hotel Reviews

White Heron Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable motel with good sized, pleasant rooms, including a small kitchen space. Near the city. Quiet. Friendly staff."

Whispering Sands Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great accomodation. Right on the beach front"

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."

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was good, but not having a sink in the room was a bit different in a motel . We left soaked dishes but not washed. We always feel that we would rather the experts do the wahup anyway"

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

8/10 Good

"Great staff and very spacious"

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."

Travellers Inn Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was very clean. Shower was awesome. Kitchen was great. We got an upgrade in our room which was a bonus."

Matawhero Wines

10/10 Excellent

"Well appointed clean, modern room with everything you need for a stay. Comfy bed! Very friendly and welcoming staff. Generoua breakfast supplies provided. We loved sitting on the deck enjoying the wine as the sun went down and doing a sunrise walk amongst the vines with our dog. Will definitely stay again next time I come to Gisborne."

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

8/10 Good

"Very accessible to town"

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Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

516 Whangara Rd Makorori

$77 nightly

$89 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Total with taxes and fees

208 Lake Road

208 Lake Rd Waituhi Gisborne

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9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)

Ahikaa Gisborne Motel

61 Salisbury Road Gisborne Gisborne

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7/10 Good! (2 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Whangara?

The best area to stay in Whangara is directly in the village itself, particularly along the coastal road, for those seeking a tranquil and culturally rich experience.Whangara is a small, coastal Māori village that offers a unique cultural experience. The main street, Whangara Road, runs along the waterfront and features the Whangara Marae, a significant cultural landmark. This area provides direct access to the beach and insights into local life.Couples looking for a serene and authentic New Zealand experience will find Whangara ideal. The quiet setting, combined with opportunities to learn about Māori culture and enjoy the natural beauty of the East Coast, makes for a memorable retreat.

When is the best time to go to Whangara?

The best time to visit Whangara is during the summer months, from December to February, when the weather is warm and sunny, ideal for outdoor activities and experiencing the coastal beauty.This period offers pleasant temperatures, typically ranging from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius (68-77°F), with long daylight hours. It's great for couples looking to enjoy the area's natural attractions, such as exploring the beaches, swimming, or simply relaxing by the coast. The warm weather also makes it a great time for photography, capturing the scenic landscapes.Solo travelers will also find this time appealing for outdoor adventures like surfing or kayaking, as the conditions are generally calm and inviting.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Whangara.

How much is the nightly rate at a Whangara hotel?

Prices for hotels in Whangara often vary, but you can find a great deal from $76 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Whangara hotels

1. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

2. Ocean Beach Wainui

3. Cedar House

4. Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

5. White Heron Motor Lodge

6. Portside Hotel

7. Travellers Inn Motel

8. Emerald Hotel

9. Bella Vista Gisborne

10. Alfresco Motor Lodge

11. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

12. Tudor Park Motel

13. Senator Motor Inn

14. Waikanae Beach Motel

15. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

16. Teal Motor Lodge

17. Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

18. Colonial on Gladstone

19. Whispering Sands Motel

20. Matawhero Wines

Top Whangara Hotel Reviews

White Heron Motor Lodge

Whispering Sands Motel

Emerald Hotel

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Portside Hotel

Travellers Inn Motel

Matawhero Wines

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

More cheap stays in Whangara

Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

208 Lake Road

Ahikaa Gisborne Motel

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