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White Heron Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
4-star motel in Te Hapara

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Front of property
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette (2 Bedoom Apartment) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior
1 Bedroom Unit (Sleeps 4) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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474 Gladstone Road, Gisborne, 4010
  • Place, Midway Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Gisborne Harbour
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Gisborne Hospital
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gisborne (GIS)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Suite)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Spa Suite)

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

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (with Spa)

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

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette (2 Bedoom Apartment) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

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

  • 807 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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1 Bedroom Unit (Sleeps 4) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

1 Bedroom Unit (Sleeps 4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Gisborne

Te Hapara stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Te Hapara motel, you'll find Sunshine Brewery and Eastwoodhill Arboretum. Presbyterian Church and Gisborne Botanic Gardens are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tairawhiti Museum - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Midway Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Gisborne Harbour - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Gisborne Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Neighbourhood Pizzeria - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Curbside Kitchen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tahu - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk

About this property

White Heron Motor Lodge

4-star motel in Te Hapara
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 hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site

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 (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 each accommodation.

National rating

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

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

How close is White Heron Motor Lodge to the airport?

White Heron Motor Lodge is 2.4 mi (5-min drive) away from the Gisborne (GIS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Oct 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White Heron Motor Lodge on Nov 6, 2025 start from $101.49, 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 White Heron Motor Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at White Heron Motor Lodge.

How close is White Heron Motor Lodge to the beach?

This motel is 1.5 mi (3-min drive) from Midway Beach and 4.5 mi (11-min drive) from Wainui Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does White Heron Motor Lodge offer free breakfast?

White Heron Motor Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at White Heron Motor Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at White Heron Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at White Heron Motor Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does White Heron Motor Lodge have a pool?

White Heron Motor Lodge does not have a pool.

Does White Heron Motor Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is White Heron Motor Lodge to downtown Gisborne?

White Heron Motor Lodge is 0.4 mi away from Gisborne.

White Heron Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 340 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 340 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 340 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 340 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 340 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Business traveler
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 traveler
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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas, Eltham

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff always very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

K H

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

K H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Experienced excellent nights sleep on comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Comfortable, clean and quiet. Suite was large with Jetted corner tub.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Trent

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tura

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my time a the White Heron Motor Lodge. We may stay longer to site see next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, great clean rooms, I stay here every month for work and never look anywhere else!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s always a pleasure staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely modern and very clean rooms & well kept complex. Would definitely stay again when in Gisborne.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt T

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room with everything you need. Comfortable bed and pillows. Free laundry.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nadia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff clean comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katheleen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
White Heron is a safe, place to relax, chill and close to the shops and town center. Recommend place to enjoy your stay in Gisborne..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Holidays

Very friendly reception. Large room fully kitted out. Comfortable bed and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would give 6 stars if i could!!! The lady at reception was absolutely wonderful!!! :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025