Gisborne Central Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A white car parked on grass next to a tent by a body of water with hills in the background.
Two people walking on a sandy beach with ocean waves in the background.
Two open-faced sandwiches with smoked salmon and tomato on a white plate.
A sunset over a body of water with a tree silhouette and a distant bridge.

Stay near popular Gisborne Central attractions


Our pick of the best Gisborne Central Hotel Deals

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

4.5 out of 5
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne
The price is NZ$173 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$173
14 Sept - 15 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! (864 reviews)
"Average stay The hotel is outdated. Heat pump did not work properly. Spacious room"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Emerald Hotel
Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Reads Quay Gisborne
The price is NZ$215 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$215
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (449 reviews)
"Comfortable and clean rooms, walking distance to restaurants and town centre. Service was crisp - information on wi fi etc would be good at check in."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Portside Hotel
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

4 out of 5
24 Reads Quay (Cnr Pitt St) Gisborne
The price is NZ$189 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$189
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (565 reviews)
"Very accessible to town"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
2 Childers rd Gisborne
The price is NZ$217 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$217
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana and Longbush Wines ...
Senator Motor Inn
Cosy Cottage Gisborne 
AVAILABLE FOR RHYTHM AND VINES!

Cosy Cottage Gisborne AVAILABLE FOR RHYTHM AND VINES!

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Stay at this holiday home in Gisborne. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Sunshine Brewery and Sunshine Brewing Company are located ...
Cosy Cottage Gisborne AVAILABLE FOR RHYTHM AND VINES!
A modern house close to town and the beach and backs on to a tree lined park

A modern house close to town and the beach and backs on to a tree lined park

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Stay at this golf holiday home in Gisborne. Enjoy free breakfast, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf and Sunshine Brewing ...
10/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
"House was in a good spot close to town and facilities and the hosts were amazing. House was well appointed and suited our needs and we arrived to a clean well-presented property. We would return again."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

A modern house close to town and the beach and backs on to a tree lined park
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 Gisborne Central

Find the best Gisborne Central 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.

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

If you're spending some time in Awapuni, Midway Beach and Sunshine Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.



Gisborne Central Travel Guide

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