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 Eastwoodhill Arboretum, 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 Wine Centre.
Gisborne Central
If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Eastwoodhill Arboretum 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.
Okitu
Travellers come to Okitu for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Okitu Beach and Makorori Headland Trailhead while you're in town.
Emerald Hotel
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne
The price is NZ$199 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
NZ$199
20 Nov - 21 Nov
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! (773 reviews)
Hotel was quiet, clean and rooms were large.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Waikanae Beach Motel
19 Salisbury Road Gisborne
The price is NZ$157 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
NZ$157
4 Dec - 5 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Sunshine Brewing Company and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (350 reviews)
Perfect short stay, comfortable and wuite
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Portside Hotel
2 Reads Quay Gisborne
The price is NZ$214 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
NZ$214
20 Nov - 21 Nov
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! (419 reviews)
Awesome view watching a ship being loaded with NZ Radiata pine and also watching the kayaks and canoes racing. Room was clean and the service was excellent. Coffee machine on the first floor provided daily flat whites.
Reviewed on 13 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 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! (419 reviews)
Awesome view watching a ship being loaded with NZ Radiata pine and also watching the kayaks and canoes racing. Room was clean and the service was excellent. Coffee machine on the first floor provided daily flat whites.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
The Verandah at Gisborne
Gisborne Gisborne
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Gisborne. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Botanic ...
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 Gisborne
Stay at this beach apartment in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (120 reviews)
very welcoming and friendly. wonderful spot so close to the beach.
Reviewed on 2 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.
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.
Eastwoodhill Arboretum
Enjoy an outing to Eastwoodhill Arboretum during your stay in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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.
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
- Eastwoodhill Arboretum
- Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House
- Okitu Beach
- Tairawhiti Museum
- Gisborne Wine Centre
- Kaiti Hill
- Bushmere Estate
- Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana
- Sunshine Brewery
- Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf
- Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art
- Titirangi Lookout
- Longbush Wines
- Cook's Plaza
- Cook Observatory
- Midway Beach
