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 Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana 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 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 Harbour.

A paved walkway along a grassy area with a view of a body of water and distant mountains.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson

Awapuni

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

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

4.5 out of 5
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne
The price is NZ$168 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
NZ$168
8 Sept - 9 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 ...
Emerald Hotel
Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach Gisborne
The price is NZ$157 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
NZ$157
10 Sept - 11 Sept
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$236 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
NZ$236
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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! (450 reviews)
"We’ve stayed before and always been very pleased. The room could probably do with a little lick of paint, a few marks on the wall."

Reviewed on 6 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! (450 reviews)
"We’ve stayed before and always been very pleased. The room could probably do with a little lick of paint, a few marks on the wall."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Portside Hotel
The Verandah at Gisborne

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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (198 reviews)
"Very spacious, lovely neighbourhood, had everything we needed. Was very cold when we arrived but good heating and electric blankets ensured we were toasty warm."

Reviewed on 15 July 2026

The Verandah at Gisborne
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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