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 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$154
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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$162 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$162
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Waikanae Beach and Sunshine Brewing Company are ...
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$156 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
NZ$156
21 Oct - 22 Oct
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 Waikanae Beach ...
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Whispering Sands Motel

Whispering Sands Motel

3 out of 5
22 Salisbury Rd Gisborne Gisborne
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$243 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$243
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach apartment in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Waikanae Beach and Sunshine Brewing Company ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
"Outstandingly comfortable bed, great toiletries, beautiful view, quiet, and hosts are excellent."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 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 Waikanae Beach and Sunshine Brewing Company are located ...
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$170 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$170
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (871 reviews)
"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."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 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, Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art and Gisborne Botanic Gardens 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 Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Kaiti Hill.

Te Hapara

When in Te Hapara, you can plan a visit to Midway Beach and Tairawhiti Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.



Awapuni Travel Guide

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