Title: Visit Whatatutu: 2026 Travel Guide for Whatatutu, Gisborne District | Expedia.com [Hotels in Whatatutu](https://expedia.com/Whatatutu-Hotels.d553248635926198061.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Whatatutu](https://expedia.com/Whatatutu-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635926198061.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Whatatutu](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Whatatutu.d553248635926198061.Car-Rental-Guide)[Whatatutu Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Whatatutu.d553248635926198061.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Whatatutu ## Travel Guide ## Visit Whatatutu ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635926198061) - Whatatutu Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Whatatutu ![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 $90 nightly $104 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 ... 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Location was perfect for what we were after Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=9624326&PinnedHotelID=9624326&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198061) [See all 86 properties in Whatatutu](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F7%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026®ionId=553248635926198061) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![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 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! (437 reviews) My favourite was the ground-floor room facing the city — peaceful, immaculate, and beautifully presented. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, ensuring a great night’s rest. The staff were warm and welcoming, and reception was very accommodating, promptly providing swim towels when needed. The ... Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Gisborne-Hotels-Portside-Hotel.h3533858.Hotel-Information) ![Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35150000/35149300/35149288/fa73fbbf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping 516 Whangara Rd Makorori Stay at this campground in Makorori. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Popular attractions Makorori Beach and Makorori Headland Trailhead are located ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (21 reviews) Very courteous. 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