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Senator Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Motel in Gisborne with free parking

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Property grounds
Flat-screen TV
View from room
Studio | Private kitchenette
Exterior
Senator Motor Inn provides a warm welcome with dry cleaning and laundry services. Connect to in-room WiFi, park easily with free self parking, or store your luggage safely.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$217
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept

Room options

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Studio

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Located near the beach, Senator Motor Inn is in Gisborne Central, a neighbourhood in Gisborne. Captain Cook Statue and Statue of Young Nick are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Longbush Wines and Gisborne Harbour. Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf and Titirangi Reserve are also worth visiting.
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Map
2 Childers rd, Gisborne, 4010

What's nearby

  • Gisborne Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tairawhiti Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Midway Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Gisborne Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Neighbourhood Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Rivers Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Senator Motor Inn

Motel located in Gisborne Central
Senator Motor Inn provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Senator Motor Inn have comforts, such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Kitchenettes, fridges and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 13.50 per person

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7 AM - 9 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8 AM - 8 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 13.50 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Senator Motor Inn Gisborne
Senator Motor Inn
Senator Motor Gisborne
Senator Motor
Senator Motor Inn Motel
Senator Motor Inn Gisborne
Senator Motor Inn Motel Gisborne

Frequently asked questions

Is Senator Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Senator Motor Inn?

As of 2 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Senator Motor Inn on 16 Sept 2025 start from NZ$217.35, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Senator Motor Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Senator Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Senator Motor Inn?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Senator Motor Inn located?

Located in Gisborne Central, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana, Longbush Wines and Gisborne Harbour. Gisborne Wine Centre and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are also within 15 minutes.

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Senator Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 142 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice Place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Motel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was excellent and the property was extremely clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to restaurants and the river walk were great. We had a great time with no problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel in Gisborne

Great location for a hotel, near the riverside and opposite to the harbour. The room was very comfortable and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic place to stay

Really enjoyable stay. So much room . Even bathroom was so spacious and well set up for anyone with disabilities Bed was very comfortable . Even towels were large and fluffy. Would definitely stay there again if in the area. Well situated with easy access to restaurants and harbour
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good quality motor inn overlooking the river. Great sized room with a huge bed. There are a couple of restaurants within a 5 minute walk, and there are nice walks along the boardwalk for the energetic.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Great spot lovely view of kids swimming an rowing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay close to everything u want
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabe

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jermaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly here, beautiful view of the port.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and view.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room at the Senator Motor Inn was just what we needed after many days of travelling. We walked in and all you could see was the river and the marina. It was beautiful. The room was spotless and the staff were so pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay. Rooms are very spacious and the owner was helpful and lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Minna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and very tidy rooms, great shower and everything you need for a short trip away. Helpful and friendly hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ninakaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room, lovely location, friendly service, very easy check in - thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely owners with great hospitality will definitely be coming back when in Gisborne Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy rooms - nice and modern
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexx

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Ticked every box. We had a short stay but it was pleasant

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not far off perfection

One of the best Inns we’ve stayed in. Lovely room, great view and everything needed was supplied.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eveything was good except the matress was terribly uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. We booked to break up our trip home and it was well worth it! The room was lovely and comfortable and it was nice to just buy dinner not far come back and just relax for the night and watch a movie. Will definitely book again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, tidy & practical apartment, easy off street parking, good views, & very affordable.. highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023