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Captain Cook Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
4-star motel in Awapuni

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Enjoy outdoor dining or relaxation on the deck with a picnic table, surrounded by a small garden and a simple, functional building.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and stainless steel refrigerator.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and kitchenette.
Modern kitchen with microwave and toaster, stainless steel sink, and clean surfaces.
Captain Cook Motel features a curved awning and landscaped entrance with palm trees and a rock garden.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach, Gisborne, 4010
  • Gisborne Harbour
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Gisborne Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Gisborne (GIS)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Studio, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Superior Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Queen Room | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Economy Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Twin Room | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Superior Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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King Spa Unit | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

King Spa Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 Bedroom Apartment | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 506 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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2 Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker

2 Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Gisborne

Awapuni stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Awapuni motel, you'll find Sunshine Brewing Company and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf. Statue of Young Nick and Captain Cook Statue are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Midway Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gisborne Harbour - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kaiti Hill - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Gisborne Hospital - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kfc - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Yoko'Sushi Express Cafe - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

4-star motel in Awapuni
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Captain Cook Motor Lodge also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Gisborne motel is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2004
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Captain Cook Motor Lodge offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; NZD 18 per person
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 AM and noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival 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
This property enforces quiet hours from 7:00 PM to 10:00 AM

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property 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: approximately NZD 18 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 AM and noon

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 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 credit 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. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Captain Cook Motor
Captain Cook Motor Gisborne
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Captain Cook Motor Lodge Gisborne
Captain Cook Motor Lodge Motel
Captain Cook Motor Lodge Gisborne
Captain Cook Motor Lodge Motel Gisborne

Frequently asked questions

How close is Captain Cook Motor Lodge to the airport?

Captain Cook Motor Lodge is 2.6 mi (6-min drive) away from the Gisborne (GIS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Captain Cook Motor Lodge?

As of Jul 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Captain Cook Motor Lodge on Aug 1, 2025 start from $82.76, excluding 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.

Does Captain Cook Motor Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Captain Cook Motor Lodge.

How close is Captain Cook Motor Lodge to the beach?

This motel is a short 12-minute walk from Midway Beach and 3.8 mi (6-min drive) from Wainui Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Captain Cook Motor Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Captain Cook Motor Lodge, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 18 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Captain Cook Motor Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Captain Cook Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Captain Cook Motor Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Captain Cook Motor Lodge have a pool?

Captain Cook Motor Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Captain Cook Motor Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Captain Cook Motor Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Captain Cook Motor Lodge to downtown Gisborne?

Captain Cook Motor Lodge is 0.6 mi away from Gisborne.

Captain Cook Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 289 out of 543 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 543 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 543 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 543 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 543 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ross

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Carol

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient though bed really hard. Please purchase a mattress topper. The toilet sistern buttons had actual holes on top which could have cut someone. The shower tray nearly overflowed during use. We won't go again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent parking, pleasant staff. Suited our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jan

Disliked: Amenities
The room was airless unless you had the door open, it smelt a bit stale. Had a dish cloth and a teal towel but no sink apart from the small bathroom basin. Hard to wash dishes without any dishwash liquid so I wondered how clean things actually were
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Alex

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Logging trucks started ging past at 3.15am didn't sleep after that
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Next to the beach. Walk to town. Safe feeling at night. Trains nearby a bit noisy at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good parking, nice environment, over priced.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Happy workers cleaning the rooms daily,
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

ANNETTE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No Headboard or bedside tables. Also no radio or alarm clock. Inconvenient not having anywhere to put phone to charge or place coffee in morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

rewi

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very generous parking at the front of your room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenzie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall happy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

frances

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wow what a lovely place to stay , the clean smell when you walked in was great , parking amazing , great for guests or 2 cars travelling together
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beat

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lila

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the parking area, the room itself as it was spacious and really clean and most of all, how accommodating and friendly the staff were. Love, love, love this place. Will definitely book again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Helena

Spa amazing!! Shower floods a pain!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirimatao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff are friendly and very helpful Will definitely return without a doubt
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and friendly staff made our stay a pleasant and relaxing one
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rickie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were do friendly and helpful. Great to have a restaurant on sight sldo. Great location, just across from the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024