Awapuni Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A paved walkway along a grassy area with a view of a body of water and distant mountains.

Stay near popular Awapuni attractions


Our pick of the best Awapuni Hotel Deals

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach Gisborne
The price is NZ$154 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$154
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel

3 out of 5
19 Salisbury Road Gisborne
The price is NZ$158 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$158
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Sunshine Brewing Company and Gisborne i-SITE Mini ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (392 reviews)
"Very quick checkin with a friendly, absolutely helpful receptionist staff member. The room was spacious and everything at hand Comfortable bed, had the best sleep Handy to the beach and not far from the town centre Our own secure parking right outside the door"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Waikanae Beach Motel
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

4 out of 5
280 Grey Street Gisborne
The price is NZ$150 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$150
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach holiday park in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Sunshine Brewing Company and Statue of Young ...
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Whispering Sands Motel

Whispering Sands Motel

3 out of 5
22 Salisbury Rd Gisborne Gisborne
The price is NZ$195 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$195
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach apartment in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Sunshine Brewing Company and Gisborne i-SITE ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
"What a lovely spot 10/10 , Jaki was very lovely to deal with at reception, room was very clean tidy & decor was awesome , would definitely recommend a stay."

Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Whispering Sands Motel
Ahikaa Gisborne Motel

Ahikaa Gisborne Motel

2 out of 5
61 Salisbury Road Gisborne Gisborne
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Sunshine Brewing Company and Gisborne i-SITE Mini ...
7/10 Good! (2 reviews)
"heat pump didnt heat, unit was freezing, there was no extra heating available, the water in shower went hot and cold."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Ahikaa Gisborne Motel
Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

4.5 out of 5
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne
The price is NZ$173 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
NZ$173
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very good! (863 reviews)
"Hotel was cold and felt like a ghost town. When the earthquake hit I was super worried. Maintenance not great."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Emerald Hotel
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.

Our guide on where to stay in Awapuni

Find the best Awapuni areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Gisborne Central

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

Wainui

Wainui is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while in the area.

Kaiti

While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Kaiti Hill and Gisborne Harbour.

Whataupoko

While there might not be top attractions in Whataupoko, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Botanic Gardens.

Outer Kaiti

Outer Kaiti might not have many top sights, but Tairawhiti Museum and Okitu Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.



Awapuni Travel Guide

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