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Senator Motor Inn

3.5 star property

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A marina with boats docked, a building with lights, and palm trees in the background.
A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a marina at dusk.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of a marina through a glass door.
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.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$217
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug

Explore the area

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2 Childers rd, Gisborne, 4010
  • Place, Gisborne Harbour
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Tairawhiti Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Gisborne Botanic Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gisborne (GIS)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of a marina through a glass door.

Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a kitchenette in the background.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Gisborne

Senator Motor Inn places you steps from Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana and within a 10-minute stroll of Longbush Wines. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas, dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Gisborne Central motel include Gisborne Harbour and Gisborne Wine Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Gisborne Harbour - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tairawhiti Museum - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cook Monument - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kaiti Hill - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gisborne Botanic Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tatapouri Fishing Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪China Palace Restaurant & Takeaway - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Adrian’s Espresso - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Senator Motor Inn

As a guest of Senator Motor Inn, you'll find laundry facilities and dry cleaning/laundry services. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Gisborne motel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Smoking in designated areas
Senator Motor Inn offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Accommodation at this 3.5-star motel has kitchenettes with fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Gisborne motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 13.50 per person

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7 AM - 9 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8 AM - 8 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 13.50 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Senator Motor Inn Gisborne
Senator Motor Inn
Senator Motor Gisborne
Senator Motor
Senator Motor Inn Motel
Senator Motor Inn Gisborne
Senator Motor Inn Motel Gisborne

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Senator Motor Inn?

Senator Motor Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Senator Motor Inn?

As of 2 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Senator Motor Inn on 3 Aug 2026 start from NZ$217, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Senator Motor Inn?

Yep, Senator Motor Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Senator Motor Inn?

The closest beach to Senator Motor Inn is Midway Beach (2.3 km).

Is Senator Motor Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Senator Motor Inn is a hit with families.

Does Senator Motor Inn serve breakfast?

You bet, continental breakfast is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Senator Motor Inn?

No, Senator Motor Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Senator Motor Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Senator Motor Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Senator Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 163 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good location, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice Place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, well maintained and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

greig vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good central location with parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

WAYNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, good value, good service
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was quick & easy..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Motel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jermaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly here, beautiful view of the port.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay close to everything u want
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to the harbour and walk to town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and view.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay. Rooms are very spacious and the owner was helpful and lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was excellent and the property was extremely clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large spacious unit and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ninakaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room, lovely location, friendly service, very easy check in - thank you!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel in Gisborne

Great location for a hotel, near the riverside and opposite to the harbour. The room was very comfortable and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely owners with great hospitality will definitely be coming back when in Gisborne Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booking was simple. Lovely quiet place with a river view. Nice walk down to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abdel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the best hotel experiences I ever had. The lady at the front desk was extremely pleasant. The fresh milk bottle was very nice touch. The room was extremely clean with attention to all the small details. The area is very quiet and walkable. I would totally stay there again if I end up planning another trip in the future with highly recommended to my fellow travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Great spot lovely view of kids swimming an rowing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024