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Our top choices for Matawhero hotels

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, and a potted plant.

1. Matawhero Wines

Matawhero Wines
3.0 star property
Matawhero
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Absolutely delightful!"
United States
Mary
The price is NZ$437
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Matawhero Wines
A hotel entrance with a red-tiled roof, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

2. White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 6.2 km from Matawhero
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (390 reviews)
"Best place in Gisborne"
Australia
Todd
The price is NZ$208
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
White Heron Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

3. Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 5.3 km from Matawhero
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (99 reviews)
"We really had a nice stay here. The place is neat and the bed and linens are comfy!! Stephen is soo friendly and very accommodating and he always happy to help and would often check if there was anything we needed.. We really appreciated how welcoming and helpful he was throughout our stay. Would definitely recommend!"
Australia
Christian Albert
The price is NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Travellers Inn Motel
A bicycle with baskets, parked on a gravel path next to a building.

4. Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Te Hapara, 5 km from Matawhero
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (363 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay opposite Harry Barker Reserve. Exceptionally clean and comfortable. Would recommend and stay here again."
New Zealand
Marcus
The price is NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Alfresco Motor Lodge
A coastal view with a wooden fence, a grassy area, and a distant sailboat on the water.

5. Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
3.0 star property
Awapuni, 6 km from Matawhero
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (399 reviews)
"Returning guest - value for money"
Australia
Noel
The price is NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Waikanae Beach Motel
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a kitchenette area.

6. Colonial on Gladstone

Colonial on Gladstone
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 5.3 km from Matawhero
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (74 reviews)
"Good Value accessable being flat. Nicely located to town"
Australia
Neville
The price is NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Colonial on Gladstone
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a view of the outside, and a painting on the wall.

7. Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 6 km from Matawhero
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (219 reviews)
"Located is perfect and the room is very clean.The staff is very helpful"
Australia
Teleise
The price is NZ$182
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Bella Vista Gisborne
A dining area with a glass table and chairs overlooking a river with a bridge and greenery.

8. Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
4.5 star property
Gisborne Central, 7.1 km from Matawhero
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (874 reviews)
"Good location, clean room and spacious"
Australia
David
The price is NZ$179
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Emerald Hotel
A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

9. Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
4.0 star property
Gisborne Central, 7.1 km from Matawhero
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (456 reviews)
"Great location in downtown and great views of the Port. Parking onsite was convenient and close to many restaurant/cafe options. Friendly staff, quick and efficient check in and check out process. Rooms were exactly as listed with very clean facilities and amenities to use while travelling."
Australia
Crystal
The price is NZ$220
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Portside Hotel
A hotel with multiple buildings, a parking lot, and a streetlight.

10. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
4.0 star property
Gisborne Central, 7.1 km from Matawhero
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (570 reviews)
"Great place to stay. "
Australia
Peter
The price is NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
A modern hotel room with a black leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a small table.

11. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Awapuni, 6.4 km from Matawhero
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (618 reviews)
"Great location, easy parking, great staff"
Australia
Leena
The price is NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
A well-lit hotel entrance with a palm tree and flower beds, a clear road, and a 'Palm Court' sign.

12. Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 5.4 km from Matawhero
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (108 reviews)
"We were very happy with everything great place to stay "
Australia
warren
The price is NZ$200
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a painting on the wall.

13. Tudor Park Motel

Tudor Park Motel
3.5 star property
Lytton West, 6.3 km from Matawhero
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (226 reviews)
"Was quite nice to stay in "
Australia
Jonathan
The price is NZ$195
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Tudor Park Motel
A beach path leading to the shore with purple flowers in the foreground and a clear blue sky.

14. Whispering Sands Motel

Whispering Sands Motel
4.0 star property
Awapuni, 6 km from Matawhero
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"Outstandingly comfortable bed, great toiletries, beautiful view, quiet, and hosts are excellent."
Australia
Rebecca
The price is NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Whispering Sands Motel
A waterfront property with boats docked, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

15. Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Gisborne Central, 7.1 km from Matawhero
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (163 reviews)
"Clean room, good location, nice staff"
United States
Graeme
The price is NZ$217
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Senator Motor Inn
A coastal landscape with rocky terrain and a mountain in the background.

16. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
4.0 star property
Tamarau, 9.6 km from Matawhero
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (520 reviews)
"Booked on the afternoon of stay as unexpectedly had to stay the night in Gisborne. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Was a relief to find somewhere as well as fairly central to CBD."
Australia
Dorothy
The price is NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
A building with a wooden facade, large windows, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

17. Teal Motor Lodge

Teal Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 6.2 km from Matawhero
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (124 reviews)
"Great stay "
Australia
Linda
The price is NZ$213
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov
Teal Motor Lodge
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling structure and clear glass panels.

18. Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
4.0 star property
Awapuni, 6.2 km from Matawhero
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (224 reviews)
"Lovely sized family space, short stay but great accommodation thank you"
Australia
Merianne
The price is NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

19. Cedar House

Cedar House
4.0 star property
Whataupoko, 7.5 km from Matawhero
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Such a fabulous house beautifully presented. The hosts were amazing and helpful and friendly. Complimentary cake, chocolate and drink was above and beyond along with a nice breakfast daily too."
New Zealand
Andrea
The price is NZ$280
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Cedar House
A wooden outdoor table with chairs, a vase of flowers, and a fruit platter.

20. Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui
4.0 star property
Wainui, 10.9 km from Matawhero
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (172 reviews)
"Excellent stay in Wainui Beach. The location was perfect, just a very short walk from the beach, which made it ideal for watching the sunrise. The room was clean, comfortable and had everything I needed. Peaceful area and a great place to relax after a long day of driving. I would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended."
Australia
Kelvin
The price is NZ$238
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Ocean Beach Wainui
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Compare top hotels in Matawhero

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, and a potted plant.

Matawhero Wines

3.0 star property
Matawhero
View
A hotel entrance with a red-tiled roof, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

White Heron Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 6.2 km from Matawhero
View
A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

Travellers Inn Motel

3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 5.3 km from Matawhero
View
A bicycle with baskets, parked on a gravel path next to a building.

Alfresco Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
Te Hapara, 5 km from Matawhero
View
A coastal view with a wooden fence, a grassy area, and a distant sailboat on the water.

Waikanae Beach Motel

3.0 star property
Awapuni, 6 km from Matawhero
View
10.0
Exceptional
10 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
390 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
99 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
363 reviews
8.8
Excellent
399 reviews
The price is NZ$437
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The price is NZ$208
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The price is NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The price is NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The price is NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
  • Yes, Breakfast included
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  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
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  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
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  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking

Our guide on where to stay in Matawhero

Find the best Matawhero areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 white car parked on grass next to a tent by a body of water with hills in the background.
Photo by Hallie Smyth
Open Photo by Hallie Smyth

Gisborne Central

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

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 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 Kiwa Pools Gisborne are top sights worth seeing.

Outer Kaiti

Outer Kaiti might not have many top sights, but Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Tairawhiti Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Top Matawhero Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Matawhero

Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great location in downtown and great views of the Port. Parking onsite was convenient and close to many restaurant/cafe options. Friendly staff, quick and efficient check in and check out process. Rooms were exactly as listed with very clean facilities and amenities to use while travelling."
Crystal 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Portside Hotel

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to go to Matawhero?
The best time to go to Matawhero is during the summer months, from December to February, when the weather is warm and sunny, great for enjoying the region's outdoor activities and vineyards.

These months offer long daylight hours and average temperatures around 24°C, creating ideal conditions for exploring the local wineries, many of which are situated just a short drive from Matawhero along the Gisborne Wine Trail. Visitors can enjoy cellar door tastings and vineyard tours without the worry of rain.

Autumn, from March to May, is also a lovely time to visit. The weather remains pleasant, with slightly cooler temperatures, usually around 20°C, and the vineyards are often bustling with harvest activities. This period is particularly appealing for couples looking for a more relaxed experience, perhaps enjoying a gourmet meal at a vineyard restaurant or a stroll through the changing colours of the landscape.

While winter and spring can be cooler and wetter, the region still offers a pleasant escape for those who prefer fewer crowds and don't mind cooler temperatures.
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