5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Visited the train museum
Gisborne Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gisborne
Where to stay in Gisborne
Wainui
Wainui is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while in the area.
Te Hapara
When in Te Hapara, you can plan a visit to Sunshine Brewery and Gisborne Botanic Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kaiti
While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Gisborne Harbour.
Makauri
When in Makauri, you can plan a visit to Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Midway Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Gisborne Central
If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are top sights worth seeing.
Awapuni
If you're spending some time in Awapuni, Midway Beach and Sunshine Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
Emerald Hotel
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040, Gisborne
The price is NZ$194 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
NZ$194
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (770 reviews)
Balcony view was AMAZING!! STAFF were friendly..2 bedroom apartment was big enough for my 3 kids & very tidy!!! Thanks Emerald Hotel we will be back!!! ****star rating!!!
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Waikanae Beach Motel
19 Salisbury Road, Gisborne
The price is NZ$149 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
NZ$149
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Sunshine Brewing Company and Gisborne i-SITE Mini ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (344 reviews)
Parking was safe enough for my Mokopuna to walk around. The venue was quiet which was good to relax in the room after a busy day at A&P show in town the weekend.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Portside Hotel
2 Reads Quay, Gisborne
The price is NZ$232 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$232
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (417 reviews)
Great property, room was excellent with everything we needed, staff very helpful when we had a problem with the dryer
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
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.
Portside Hotel
2 Reads Quay, Gisborne
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (417 reviews)
Great property, room was excellent with everything we needed, staff very helpful when we had a problem with the dryer
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
The Verandah at Gisborne
Gisborne
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Gisborne. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
Warm and welcoming. Lovely comfy beds. We liked the indoor outdoor flow and gardens. Bathrooms functional but would be good to have a seperate toilet. Shared room could be made into two seperate rooms to mitigate snoring noises Secure latches on windows to allow windows open at night to let in fresh ...
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Wainui Absolute Beachfront Studio Unit
Wainui Beach
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (119 reviews)
Carnie and Ivan were excellent hosts!! The property is beautiful and the view and access to the beach is perfect!! We would definitely recommend!!
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
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.
Popular places to visit
Gisborne Hospital
If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne.
Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House
Learn about the local history of Gisborne when you take a trip to Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Gisborne Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Tairawhiti Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Tairawhiti Museum in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Gisborne Wine Centre
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Gisborne Wine Centre during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Cook Monument
Find out about the history of Gisborne when you spend time at Cook Monument. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Reviews of Gisborne
4.2
Top destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
The Rivers restaurant was excellent.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveller
One decent pub?????
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Weather was lovely, swimming at Waikanae great, enjoyed visit to Sponge Bay and watching surfies, had a lovely meal at The Works restaurant.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Harbour is looking fantastic with all new facilities, town looking good as well
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Had a great time just wished we had stayed longer than 1 night. Lots of activities, walks cafes and restaurants.
- Gisborne Hospital
- Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House
- Tairawhiti Museum
- Gisborne Wine Centre
- Kaiti Hill
- Eastwoodhill Arboretum
- Okitu Beach
- Sunshine Brewery
- Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf
- Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana
- Bushmere Estate
- Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art
- Cook's Plaza
- Longbush Wines
- Titirangi Lookout
- Cook Observatory
- Midway Beach
