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A grassy outdoor area with picnic tables and a view of the sea.

A beach path leading to the shore with purple flowers in the foreground and a clear blue sky.

A modern building with large windows and a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant pink flowers.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.

1. Whispering Sands Motel

Awapuni, 1.4 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Terry

₹11,744

₹13,506 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and a window with blinds.

A hotel named White Heron with a sign indicating 'EXIT ONLY' on the side.

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.

A hotel with a red-tiled roof, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

2. White Heron Motor Lodge

Te Hapara, 1.4 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Gaye

₹9,134

₹10,504 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A marina with boats docked, a building with lights, and palm trees in the background.

A two-story hotel with a 'SENATOR' sign, large windows, and outdoor seating visible.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a sink, and a glass shelf above it. There's a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV on a stand. The room has a large window with a view of a marina.

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a marina at dusk.

3. Senator Motor Inn

Gisborne Central, 0.7 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Michelle

₹10,084

₹11,660 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A bicycle with baskets, parked on a gravel path next to a building.

A backyard with a wooden fence, a grill, a palm tree, and a gazebo.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a glass table, and a ceiling fan.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a framed picture on the wall.

4. Alfresco Motor Lodge

Te Hapara, 3.2 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Bill

₹7,140

₹8,211 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with patterned pillows, and a small bedside table.

A reception desk with a calendar, a computer, and a sign indicating a room rate.

A patio with a round table and two chairs, a bottle of wine, and a fence with climbing plants.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in microwave, and a dishwasher.

5. Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Te Hapara, 2.6 km from Tairawhiti Museum

warren

₹9,183

₹10,560 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A row of modern two-story buildings with a driveway and parked cars.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with blinds.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area with a bar counter.

A modern living room with a glass table, black leather chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.

6. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Gisborne Central, 0.8 km from Tairawhiti Museum

BEN

₹9,186

₹10,622 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and trees.

A laundry room with a sign indicating it's for guests, a washing machine, a dryer, and a sink.

7. Travellers Inn Motel

Te Hapara, 2.9 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Raina

₹7,576

₹8,712 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

A spacious living area with green sofas, a dining table, and potted plants. Large windows offer views of the outdoors.

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 balcony with two wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water and a dock with boats.

8. Portside Hotel

Gisborne Central, 0.9 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Tertius

₹10,721

₹12,432 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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 patio area with a picnic table and a wooden fence.

A modern, well-lit room with a dining area, a sofa, and a bed.

9. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Awapuni, 1.1 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Sylvia

₹7,230

₹8,378 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating availability for short-term stays.

A coastal view with a wooden fence, a grassy area, and a distant sailboat on the water.

A tennis court with a wooden fence, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a view of greenery outside.

10. Waikanae Beach Motel

Awapuni, 1.4 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Megan

₹8,298

₹9,581 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a view of the outside, and a painting on the wall.

A parking lot with several cars, a building with a red roof, and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

A motel with a red-tiled roof, a signboard, and a parking area.

11. Bella Vista Gisborne

Te Hapara, 1.6 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Teleise

₹8,893

₹10,226 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A swimming pool with palm trees, a fenced area, and a building with a tiled roof.

A hammock on a beach with a sunset in the background.

A woman sitting at a table with a television displaying 'NEWS LIVE' in a modern room with large windows and a view of greenery outside.

A building with a wooden facade, large windows, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

12. Teal Motor Lodge

Te Hapara, 1.5 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Damion

₹10,158

₹11,796 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling structure and clear glass panels.

A beach with clear blue skies, sandy shore, and tall trees.

A modern living room with a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and blue backsplash.

13. Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Awapuni, 1.3 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Peter

₹7,132

₹8,271 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a stand, a sliding glass door to the outside, and a small cabinet.

A motel with a row of rooms, each with a red door, and a parking lot in front.

A compact room with a kitchenette, a bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with two wicker chairs.

14. Colonial on Gladstone

Te Hapara, 2.8 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Sharukh

₹7,679

₹8,866 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

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 modern building with multiple floors, a parking area, and a grassy area with a water body in the foreground.

A marina with boats docked, a bridge, and a hill with trees in the background.

15. Emerald Hotel

Gisborne Central, 0.5 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Cameron

₹7,357

₹8,656 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A coastal landscape with rocky terrain and a mountain in the background.

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.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table with a pitcher, and a view of a mountain.

16. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Tamarau, 3.6 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Shixu

₹6,863

₹7,913 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A single-story house with a patio, outdoor furniture, and a barbecue grill.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

Tudor Park Motel with a signboard listing amenities like spacious units, swimming pool, SKY TV, free internet, movies, ground floor with full kitchens, and vacancies.

17. Tudor Park Motel

Lytton West, 3.6 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Jonathan

₹8,011

₹9,213 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A wooden outdoor table with chairs, a vase of flowers, and a fruit platter.

A room with a bed, a table with a laptop, a cup, and a chair.

18. Ocean Beach Wainui

Wainui, 4.6 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Kelvin

₹8,832

₹10,241 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink with a gold faucet, and a large mirror.

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, and a bedside table.

A modern kitchen with a gold faucet, a built-in sink, and wooden cabinets.

19. Matawhero Wines

Matawhero, 8.2 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Mary

₹20,294

₹23,465 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A person relaxing in a wooden hot tub with a sunset view.

A playground with a yellow slide, a climbing structure, and a green-roofed playhouse.

Three dome-shaped tents with internal lighting, set in a grassy area with trees in the background.

A tent with a view of the sea, wooden furniture, and a table.

20. Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

10.3 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Jess

₹7,683

₹8,884 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Tairawhiti Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Whispering Sands Motel	9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
White Heron Motor Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 379 reviews	View
Senator Motor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 163 reviews	View
Alfresco Motor Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 358 reviews	View
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 106 reviews	View

Top Tairawhiti Museum Hotel Reviews

Travellers Inn Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was very clean. Shower was awesome. Kitchen was great. We got an upgrade in our room which was a bonus."

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, and friendly staff"

White Heron Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely"

Portside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable and clean rooms, walking distance to restaurants and town centre. Service was crisp - information on wi fi etc would be good at check in."

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

8/10 Good

"Very accessible to town"

Waikanae Beach Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Very quick checkin with a friendly, absolutely helpful receptionist staff member. The room was spacious and everything at hand Comfortable bed, had the best sleep Handy to the beach and not far from the town centre Our own secure parking right outside the door"

Bella Vista Gisborne

10/10 Excellent

"Located is perfect and the room is very clean.The staff is very helpful"

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Family friendly"

Teal Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Always find The Teal a Cosy stay, Friendly staff and Great Location. Love that you can wash & dry clothes here too."

Other attractions near Tairawhiti Museum

Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana

8.2/10 (13 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Gisborne with a stop at Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Longbush Wines

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Longbush Wines during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf

8.6/10 (14 reviews)

You can take time to visit Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Gisborne Wine Centre

8.2/10 (40 reviews)

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.

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Gisborne Botanic Gardens

8.8/10 (62 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Gisborne with a stop at Gisborne Botanic Gardens. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Sunshine Brewery

8.8/10 (35 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Sunshine Brewery in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Sunshine Brewing Company

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

You can take time to visit Sunshine Brewing Company during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Tairawhiti Museum?

Tairawhiti Museum is located in an area of Gisborne known for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 27 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Tairawhiti Museum?

Emerald Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and a seasonal outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Tairawhiti Museum. Other good options within a short distance include Captain Cook Motor Lodge and Portside Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Tairawhiti Museum?

Expedia has 27 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Tairawhiti Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Tairawhiti Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Tairawhiti Museum.

What can I see and do near Tairawhiti Museum?

Enjoy the outdoors at Kaiti Hill, Titirangi Reserve or Longbush Reserve. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Midway Beach, Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach. Stopping by Gisborne Harbour, Gisborne Wine Centre or Longbush Wines is a fun way to see all the area has to offer.

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Our top choices for Tairawhiti Museum hotels

1. Whispering Sands Motel

2. White Heron Motor Lodge

3. Senator Motor Inn

4. Alfresco Motor Lodge

5. Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

6. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

7. Travellers Inn Motel

8. Portside Hotel

9. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

10. Waikanae Beach Motel

11. Bella Vista Gisborne

12. Teal Motor Lodge

13. Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

14. Colonial on Gladstone

15. Emerald Hotel

16. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

17. Tudor Park Motel

18. Ocean Beach Wainui

19. Matawhero Wines

20. Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

Compare popular hotels close to Tairawhiti Museum

Top Tairawhiti Museum Hotel Reviews

Travellers Inn Motel

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

White Heron Motor Lodge

Portside Hotel

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Waikanae Beach Motel

Bella Vista Gisborne

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Teal Motor Lodge

Other attractions near Tairawhiti Museum

Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana

Longbush Wines

Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf

Gisborne Wine Centre

Gisborne Botanic Gardens

Sunshine Brewery

Sunshine Brewing Company

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