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White Heron Motor Lodge

Property class: 4

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Reception
50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, DVD player
Exterior
Street view
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette (2 Bedoom Apartment)

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$210
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May

Explore the area

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474 Gladstone Road, Gisborne, 4010
  • Place, Eastwoodhill Arboretum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunshine Brewery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gisborne Botanic Gardens
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gisborne (GIS)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Suite)

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Suite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Spa Suite)

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Spa Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (with Spa)

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (with Spa)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette (2 Bedoom Apartment)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette (2 Bedoom Apartment)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette (2 Bedoom Apartment)

  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 1 Bedroom Unit (Sleeps 4)

1 Bedroom Unit (Sleeps 4)

1 Bedroom Unit (Sleeps 4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Gisborne

At White Heron Motor Lodge you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Sunshine Brewery and Eastwoodhill Arboretum. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a front desk safe. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free extended parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Te Hapara motel include Presbyterian Church and Gisborne Botanic Gardens.
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What's nearby

  • Eastwoodhill Arboretum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sunshine Brewery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gisborne Botanic Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tairawhiti Museum - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gisborne Harbour - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪China Palace Restaurant & Takeaway - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Just Thai - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Neighbourhood Pizzeria - ‬17 min walk

About this property

White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge offers its guests a garden, laundry facilities, and a front desk safe. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Gisborne motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1996
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
White Heron Motor Lodge offers 24 accommodations with DVD players and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4-star motel has kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. 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 extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1996
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

White Heron Motor Inn Gisborne
White Heron Motor Inn
White Heron Motor Gisborne
White Heron Motor
White Heron Motor Lodge Gisborne
White Heron Motor Lodge Motel
White Heron Motor Lodge Gisborne
White Heron Motor Lodge Motel Gisborne

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at White Heron Motor Lodge?

White Heron Motor Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at White Heron Motor Lodge?

As of 28 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White Heron Motor Lodge on 30 Apr 2026 start from NZ$210, 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 White Heron Motor Lodge?

Yep, White Heron Motor Lodge has a free self car park and free extended parking.

Are there any beaches close to White Heron Motor Lodge?

The closest beach to White Heron Motor Lodge is Midway Beach (1.9 km).

Does White Heron Motor Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, brekkie is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at White Heron Motor Lodge?

No, White Heron Motor Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at White Heron Motor Lodge?

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

Are pets allowed at White Heron Motor Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

White Heron Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 282 out of 359 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 359 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 359 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 359 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 359 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was exactly as pictured, very clean & the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice motel heaps of room bed was very comfy and the front desk was very helpful. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well run, clean & friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with partner
Good parking and secure
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding through out
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and nice room and quite the Aircon was good to have as was super hot weather . Would highly recommend staying here .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very modern and spotless clean. Free Laundry a real bonus to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything stood out, this hotel exceeded my expectations WOW !!!!!! if you ever go to Gisborne, stay here, you won't regret it ......
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Tertius

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Horacio

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

d

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really spacious, clean and comfortable. Really thought it was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darwyyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This lodge provided a comfortable and clean stay, and the staff were friendly and provided helpful recommendations. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite and clean. Lovely room. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I thoroughly liked it. Very friendly.very comfortable and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

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

White Heron Gisborne

Great location and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Big clean and very well equipped R
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

O Cheung Ernest, Hung Hom,

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really spacious room, clean, very comfortable and hot shower, great TV channels.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hope

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Auckland

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was my first time staying there, but it will not be my last. With my job requiring me to visit Gisborne this will always be my place to stay. Modern facility, clean, parking, handy to everything and a very lovely owner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean and nicely fitted out. Great friendly staff, thank you for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

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

Gisborne Visit

Part of our North Island road trip
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025