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Our top choices for Gisborne family-friendly hotels

A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.
A view from a window with metal bars, overlooking a grassy area with a pool, a dock with boats, and a large ship in the distance.
A spacious living area with green sofas, a dining table, and potted plants. Large windows offer views of the outdoors.
A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating area, and potted plants.

1. Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
Gisborne Central
₹11,029
₹12,683 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Portside Hotel
A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and a window with blinds.
A hotel with a red-tiled roof, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dark coffee table, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and a microwave.
A hotel room with two beds, each with a dark blue quilted bedspread and white linens. There are two wall-mounted light fixtures above the beds, and a window with sheer curtains to the left.

2. White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge
Te Hapara
₹8,832
₹10,157 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
White Heron Motor Lodge
A dining area with a view of a river and a bridge.
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and stone walls.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a table and chairs.
A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of the city and hills.

3. Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
Gisborne Central
  • Seaside retreat for families features a seasonal outdoor pool where children can splash while adults lounge under umbrellas.
₹7,807
₹9,066 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Emerald Hotel
A row of modern two-story buildings with a driveway and parked cars.
A modern living room with a glass table, black leather chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.
A hallway with a series of windows featuring a grid pattern of reflective glass panes.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area with a bar counter.

4. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Gisborne Central
₹8,790
₹10,178 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
A motel with a sign reading "Crock Motor Lodge" and a reception area.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and a window with a view.
A modern, well-lit room with a dining area, a sofa, and a bed.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a microwave on the counter.

5. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Awapuni
₹7,328
₹8,439 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
A marina with boats docked, a building with lights, and palm trees in the background.
A room with a balcony, a sofa, a glass table, and a chair.
A marina with boats, palm trees, and a clear sky.
A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a marina at dusk.

6. Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn
Gisborne Central
₹10,157
₹11,681 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Senator Motor Inn
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a wicker chair, and a metal chair.
A modern bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a large window, a bed, a sofa, and a glass table.
A tennis court with a wooden fence, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.
A coastal view with a wooden fence, a grassy area, and a distant sailboat on the water.

7. Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
Awapuni
₹7,915
₹9,139 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Waikanae Beach Motel
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table with a pitcher, and a view of a mountain.
A motel sign with a palm tree logo, a "NO VACANCY" sign, and a building with a mountain backdrop.
A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a large window with a view of hills, and a small seating area.

8. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Tamarau
₹6,791
₹7,810 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
A grassy outdoor area with picnic tables and a view of the sea.
A modern building with large windows and a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant pink flowers.
A reception desk with a wooden panel wall and the sign "WHISPERING SANDS".
A beach path leading to the shore with purple flowers in the foreground and a clear blue sky.

9. Whispering Sands Motel

Whispering Sands Motel
Awapuni
₹11,048
₹12,756 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Whispering Sands Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a window, and an air conditioning unit.
A hotel room with a black leather sofa, a wooden dining table, a bed with a white comforter, a small potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.
A bathroom with a toilet, a glass shower enclosure, and a sink with a mirror.
A kitchen with a double sink, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

10. Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel
Te Hapara
₹7,325
₹8,424 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Travellers Inn Motel
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Gisborne

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with pools in Gisborne

A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.
A view from a window with metal bars, overlooking a grassy area with a pool, a dock with boats, and a large ship in the distance.
A spacious living area with green sofas, a dining table, and potted plants. Large windows offer views of the outdoors.
A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating area, and potted plants.

Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
Gisborne Central
₹11,029
₹12,683 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Portside Hotel
A dining area with a view of a river and a bridge.
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and stone walls.
A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of the city and hills.
A modern building with multiple floors, a parking area, and a grassy area with a water body in the foreground.

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
Gisborne Central
₹7,807
₹9,066 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Emerald Hotel
A coastal landscape with rocky terrain and a mountain in the background.
A motel sign with a palm tree logo, a "NO VACANCY" sign, and a building with a mountain backdrop.
A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a large window with a view of hills, and a small seating area.

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Tamarau
₹6,791
₹7,810 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
A modern motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating availability for short-term stays.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a view of greenery outside.
A tennis court with a wooden fence, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a wicker chair, and a metal chair.

Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
Awapuni
₹7,915
₹9,139 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Waikanae Beach Motel
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling structure and clear glass panels.
A modern living room with a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the outdoors.
A modern two-story house with a balcony, large windows, and a well-maintained garden.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and blue backsplash.

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Awapuni
₹8,054
₹9,313 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
A swimming pool with palm trees, a fenced area, and a building with a tiled roof.
A hotel room with a dining area, kitchenette, TV, and seating.
A hammock on a beach with a sunset in the background.
A building with a wooden facade, large windows, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

Teal Motor Lodge

Teal Motor Lodge
Te Hapara
₹9,928
₹11,512 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Teal Motor Lodge
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Top Gisborne Hotel Reviews

Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel

10/10 Excellent
"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!"
Christian Albert 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Travellers Inn Motel
White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect spot for the night. Great room clean. Best I've stayed in gisborne. Come monthly for work so will be back."
Dave 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
White Heron Motor Lodge
Colonial on Gladstone

Colonial on Gladstone

10/10 Excellent
"Good Value accessable being flat. Nicely located to town"
Neville 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Colonial on Gladstone
Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui

10/10 Excellent
"We’re from not too far away and just needed a nice, clean, helpful place for the weekend - got all of that as well as lovely and helpful service/advice."
Lisa 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Ocean Beach Wainui
Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"This was a very good motel with well appointed amenities close to where I needed to be. Highly recommend"
Michael W 1-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

10/10 Excellent
"Value for money, easy to find, park and get about, staff on checking were fun and helpful, motel was clean, warm and comfortable, sadly weather was not as good so no swim time."
Brent 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

8/10 Good
"The room is really big with a separate space for TV Room. It is not a new building but it has a very good parking lot covered and the room was clean and organized."
Cintia 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Emerald Hotel
Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

8/10 Good
"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."
Lynn 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Portside Hotel
Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne

10/10 Excellent
"Located is perfect and the room is very clean.The staff is very helpful"
Teleise 1-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Bella Vista Gisborne

Frequently asked questions

What's Gisborne like for family-friendly holidays?
The destination of Gisborne is a great choice if you've been thinking about a holiday with your children. The cycling trails, beaches and parks are just some of the things that make this a good destination for family holidays. Arrange a flight into Gisborne (GIS), which is located 1.9 mi (3 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Gisborne?
Emerald Hotel is a hotel with free parking and free WiFi, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other options for your child-friendly holiday include Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park and Ocean Beach Wainui.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Gisborne?
The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Gisborne is 1064 mm.
What's there to see and do with your family in Gisborne?
Gisborne Harbour and Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art are interesting attractions that you and your family may enjoy exploring while you are staying in Gisborne. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Sunshine Brewery and Kaiti Hill.

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