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White Heron Motor Lodge

Property class: 4
4-star motel in Te Hapara

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A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and a window with blinds.
A hotel with a red-tiled roof, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dark coffee table, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and a microwave.
A hotel named White Heron with a sign indicating 'EXIT ONLY' on the side.
A hotel room with two beds, each with a dark blue quilted bedspread and white linens. There are two wall-mounted light fixtures above the beds, and a window with sheer curtains to the left.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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474 Gladstone Road, Gisborne, 4010
  • Place, Sunshine Brewery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Tairawhiti Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Gisborne Harbour
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gisborne (GIS)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a kitchenette.

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Suite)

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a kitchenette.

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Spa Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A bed with a white pillow featuring a leaf pattern.

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, each with a dark blue quilted bedspread and white linens. There are two wall-mounted light fixtures above the beds, and a window with sheer curtains to the left.

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

  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for 1 Bedroom Unit (Sleeps 4)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.

1 Bedroom Unit (Sleeps 4)

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

About the area

Gisborne

Te Hapara stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Te Hapara motel, you'll find Sunshine Brewery and Gisborne Botanic Gardens. Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sunshine Brewery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gisborne Botanic Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tairawhiti Museum - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gisborne Harbour - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪China Palace Restaurant & Takeaway - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tatapouri Fishing Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Anatolia - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 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 satellite premium 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
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.
  • 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.

Property class

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

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 Sept 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White Heron Motor Lodge on Sept 23, 2026 start from CA $125, 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. 297 out of 379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 379 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an excellent choice = quiet, spacious rooms and close to town centre and eateries.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Place Too Stay, good TV good staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good Motel good bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Motel to stay at quite and comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shane

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was great, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean comfy bed and great TV service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wayne

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

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Draft through edge of front door, needs some attention. Otherwise a very good room (room 21). Our second stay here. Friendly people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cornell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kitchen was clean and well equipped. Very central location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I go back to Gisborne I will definitely stay with Cherry-Lynn & Hughie at the White Heron Motor Lodge in Gisborne. A very warm welcome at Reception by Cherry-Lynn. The room was absolutely perfect and I had booked for 1 night but I enjoyed it so much, I stayed an extra night!!! Thanks again and I will see you next time
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gary

Good parking and secure
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank Noble

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were on site and greeted us. Great and complete kitchen The units were very comfortable and met and surpassed our standards. We extended our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lovina-paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here, will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Donna Moses

Great accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Trent

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