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White Heron Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
Motel in Gisborne with free parking

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026

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)
    ‪5 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
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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 - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Midway Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Curbside Kitchen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Neighbourhood Pizzeria - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Columbus - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Tahu - ‬3 min drive

About this property

White Heron Motor Lodge

Motel in Gisborne with free parking
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

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 13 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White Heron Motor Lodge on 13 Jan 2026 start from NZ$184.43, 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.