Whataupoko Travel Guide

Gisborne

Stay near popular Whataupoko attractions

Tairawhiti Museum

8.0/10 (24 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Tairawhiti Museum in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Top hotels in Whataupoko

Cedar House

Cedar House

4 out of 5
4 Clifford St Gisborne Gisborne
The price is 3.164.494 ₫ per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
3.164.494 ₫
3.639.191 ₫ total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Gisborne. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Tairawhiti Museum and Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Loved it. The room was beautiful warm and spacious. Penny and Roger were lovely. Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2023

Cedar House
Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

4.5 out of 5
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne
The price is 2.376.371 ₫ per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
2.376.371 ₫
2.732.827 ₫ total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Emerald Hotel
Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach Gisborne
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.101.715 ₫ per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
2.101.715 ₫
2.416.972 ₫ total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Reads Quay Gisborne
The price is 3.131.343 ₫ per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
3.131.343 ₫
3.601.044 ₫ total
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (449 reviews)
"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."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Portside Hotel
Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

4 out of 5
5 Sponge Bay Road Gisborne
The price is 1.922.591 ₫ per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
1.922.591 ₫
2.210.980 ₫ total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (515 reviews)
"I was made welcome by Hannah. The room was spacious, clean and warm with comfortable beds. Towels, tea, coffee and hot chocolate were provided along with fresh milk. There was a microwave and small fridge in the room with a supply of crockery and cutlery. Everything was as good as may be expected ..."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel

3 out of 5
19 Salisbury Road Gisborne
The price is 2.471.903 ₫ per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
2.471.903 ₫
2.842.688 ₫ total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Sunshine Brewing Company and Gisborne i-SITE Mini ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (392 reviews)
"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"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Waikanae Beach Motel
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Where to stay in Whataupoko

Find the best Whataupoko areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Two people walking on a sandy beach with ocean waves in the background.
Photo by Gracen Verheyden
Open Photo by Gracen Verheyden

Gisborne Central

If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Sunshine Brewery and Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana are top sights worth seeing.

A beach with waves, mountains, and a clear sky.

Wainui

Wainui is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while in the area.

A coastal landscape with a clear view of the sea, a small island, and a distant mountain range under a partly cloudy sky.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson

Kaiti

While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Gisborne Harbour.

A paved walkway along a grassy area with a view of a body of water and distant mountains.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson

Awapuni

If you're spending some time in Awapuni, Midway Beach and Sunshine Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal landscape with mountains, a clear blue sea, and a forested area.

Te Hapara

When in Te Hapara, you can plan a visit to Midway Beach and Tairawhiti Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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