Gisborne Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beach with a rock formation and distant mountains under a purple sky.
Two birds with distinctive blue eyes and yellow beaks, surrounded by similar birds in a natural setting.
A beach with people walking and carrying surfboards, surrounded by mountains.
A coastal port with a large cargo ship docked, a breakwater, and a backdrop of mountains and a small town.
A large tree with a street lamp in a park during sunset.

Our guide on where to stay in Gisborne

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Two people walking on a sandy beach with ocean waves in the background.
Photo by Gracen Verheyden
Open Photo by Gracen Verheyden

Gisborne Central

If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Sunshine Brewery and Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art are top sights worth seeing.

A beach with waves, mountains, and a clear sky.

Wainui

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

A coastal landscape with a clear view of the sea, a small island, and a distant mountain range under a partly cloudy sky.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson

Kaiti

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

A coastal landscape with mountains, a clear blue sea, and a forested area.

Te Hapara

When in Te Hapara, you can plan a visit to Sunshine Brewery and Midway Beach, 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 Harbour.

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

4.5 out of 5
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne
The price is NZ$168 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
NZ$168
14 Oct - 15 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! (866 reviews)
"I stayed here before when it was a 24 hour hotel. Beautiful, large rooms. Mine was completely updated, because of competition it is now room only and a 12 hour reception. But my suite was huge, cheap.beautiful balcony onto river and just a fantastic family space. Glass lift. I have stayed in portside ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Emerald Hotel
Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach Gisborne
The price is NZ$152 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$152
11 Oct - 12 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
Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Reads Quay Gisborne
The price is NZ$222 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
NZ$222
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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! (451 reviews)
"Price was a bit on thd high side for what you got. No Sky TV had to find somewhere else to watch the Rugby Test match."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Portside Hotel
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Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Reads Quay Gisborne
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! (451 reviews)
"Price was a bit on thd high side for what you got. No Sky TV had to find somewhere else to watch the Rugby Test match."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Portside Hotel
Matawhero Wines

Matawhero Wines

3 out of 5
186 Riverpoint Road, Gisborne Gisborne
Stay at this business-friendly holiday home in Gisborne. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Matawhero Wines and Bushmere ...
10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
"Well appointed clean, modern room with everything you need for a stay. Comfy bed! Very friendly and welcoming staff. Generoua breakfast supplies provided. We loved sitting on the deck enjoying the wine as the sun went down and doing a sunrise walk amongst the vines with our dog. Will definitely stay ..."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Matawhero Wines
Oceanview Chalet with Floor-to-Ceiling Windows - Your Serene Escape.

Oceanview Chalet with Floor-to-Ceiling Windows - Your Serene Escape.

Okitu Gisborne
Stay at this apartment in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Okitu Beach and Makorori Headland Trailhead are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
"Fantabulous architectural creativity, lighting shadows cool, sea presence, mighty - breathtaking! Gratitude in abundance. The most comfortable bed ever I've slept. Wunderful to be home..Gisborne Tuesday Night Pub Choir at Smash Palace with the huge fire! New surf club oooosh no winter lunches ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Oceanview Chalet with Floor-to-Ceiling Windows - Your Serene Escape.
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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.

Stay near popular Gisborne attractions

Wainui Beach

8.8/10 (6 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Wainui Beach during your trip to Gisborne? Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
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