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$151 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$151
12 July - 13 July
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (597 reviews)
"Lovely clean and well appointed room good location! Would stay again Cheers1👐"

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel

3 out of 5
19 Salisbury Road Gisborne
The price is NZ$174 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$174
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Sunshine Brewing Company and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (389 reviews)
"Good location in Gisborne -- returning visitor should indicate our satisfaction. Value for money ."

Reviewed on 20 June 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$174 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
NZ$174
1 Aug - 2 Aug
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (221 reviews)
"Staff are brilliant, pools great, rooms clean & tidy, location amazing, what more could you want. We are booked in again on our way back"

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

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$170 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$170
12 July - 13 July
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$158 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$158
21 July - 22 July
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! (852 reviews)
"Perfect location over looking river & walk to town. Large spacious room with 2 bedrooms. Main room has TV & lounge. Coffee/Tea making facilities & enormous picture window with large balcony. Also a Fridge & microwave."

Reviewed on 4 July 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.

Wainui

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

Gisborne Central

If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Sunshine Brewery are top sights worth seeing.

Kaiti

While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Kaiti Hill.

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 Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Tairawhiti Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.



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