Whataupoko

Gisborne

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Tairawhiti Museum

8.0/10 (24 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Tairawhiti Museum in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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The Verandah at Gisborne

The Verandah at Gisborne

Gisborne Gisborne
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Gisborne. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (200 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay here and would highly recommend this beautiful home. It’s situated in a lovely, leafy suburb that feels peaceful and private, while still being really close to town.The house was spacious, beautifully laid out and had everything we needed for our large group. The beds were ..."

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2026

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The Verandah at Gisborne
Cedar House

Cedar House

4 out of 5
4 Clifford St Gisborne Gisborne
$134 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Nov 11 to Nov 12
$154 total
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this B&B in Gisborne. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, 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 Jul 15, 2023

Cedar House
Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

4.5 out of 5
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne
$80 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
$93 total
Nov 19 - Nov 20
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! (873 reviews)
"large area to relax in (has a bed removed to make way for settee and chairs) view out to street and palms. could hear the music coming from gym across the street early morning other than that reasonably sound proof. Old but comfortable king size bed. Needed air con as rooms hot - corridors were extremely ..."

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2026

Emerald Hotel
Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Reads Quay Gisborne
$100 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Nov 20 to Nov 21
$117 total
Nov 20 - Nov 21
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! (455 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2026

Portside Hotel
Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

4 out of 5
5 Sponge Bay Road Gisborne
$74 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
$86 total
Nov 19 - Nov 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! (520 reviews)
"Booked on the afternoon of stay as unexpectedly had to stay the night in Gisborne. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Was a relief to find somewhere as well as fairly central to CBD."

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2026

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach Gisborne
$70 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
$82 total
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (618 reviews)
"A good stay, convenient and friendly."

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2026

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
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Where to stay in Whataupoko

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A beach with waves, mountains, and a clear sky.

Wainui

Wainui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while you're in town.

A white car parked on grass next to a tent by a body of water with hills in the background.
Photo by Hallie Smyth
Open Photo by Hallie Smyth

Gisborne Central

If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art and Gisborne Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal landscape with a clear view of the sea, a small island, and a distant mountain range under a partly cloudy sky.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson

Kaiti

If you're spending some time in Kaiti, Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Kaiti Hill are top sights worth seeing.

A paved walkway along a grassy area with a view of a body of water and distant mountains.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson

Awapuni

While visiting Awapuni, you might make a stop by sights like Midway Beach and Kiwa Pools Gisborne.

Outer Kaiti

While Outer Kaiti isn't home to many top sights, Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Tairawhiti Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

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