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White Heron Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
Motel in Gisborne

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In the heart of Te Hapara, White Heron Motor Lodge offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind in the garden, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and appreciate extended parking for your convenience. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $108
$124 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Suite)

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

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Spa Suite)

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

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

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette (2 Bedoom Apartment) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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

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1 Bedroom Unit (Sleeps 4) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

1 Bedroom Unit (Sleeps 4)

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
474 Gladstone Road, Gisborne, 4010

What's nearby

  • Sunshine Brewery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gisborne Botanic Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tairawhiti Museum - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gisborne Harbour - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Adrian’s Espresso - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪China Palace Restaurant & Takeaway - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Just Thai - ‬2 min drive

About this property

White Heron Motor Lodge

Enjoy your visit to Gisborne with a stay at White Heron Motor Lodge. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 24 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite extended parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Built in 1996
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • No elevator (single level property)

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 50-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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

Does White Heron Motor Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, White Heron Motor Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at White Heron Motor Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at White Heron Motor Lodge?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at White Heron Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at White Heron Motor Lodge and nearby?

White Heron Motor Lodge has a garden.

Does White Heron Motor Lodge have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and cookware.

What's the area around White Heron Motor Lodge like?

White Heron Motor Lodge is in Te Hapara, a short 5-minute drive from Gisborne (GIS) and 11 minutes' walk from Gisborne Botanic Gardens.

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Reviews

White Heron Motor Lodge Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Parking
Accomodation Type
Hot Tub

Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Room was nice and clean comfy bed and great TV service.
Todd, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice motel heaps of room bed was very comfy and the front desk was very helpful. Will stay again.
Todd, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Well run, clean & friendly
Peter, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was clean and nice room and quite the Aircon was good to have as was super hot weather . Would highly recommend staying here .
Peter, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This lodge provided a comfortable and clean stay, and the staff were friendly and provided helpful recommendations. Definitely recommend!
Darwyyn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really spacious, clean and comfortable. Really thought it was wonderful
Shona, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room very modern and spotless clean. Free Laundry a real bonus to us.
Michael, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff always very friendly.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff, great clean rooms, I stay here every month for work and never look anywhere else!
Trent, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Property was very clean and nicely fitted out. Great friendly staff, thank you for our stay.
Karen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff / clean / comfortable bed
Matthew, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay here. A great property. Location is wonderful close to downtown.
Barbara, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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..
Katheleen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Happy stay

First time there and it was perfect, well appointed room, very clean and tidy and bed was super comfortable. Lovely hosts and fast check in and out.
Bernhard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Experienced excellent nights sleep on comfortable beds
K H, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Helpful staff clean comfortable room
Nadia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ex stay.Clean quiet comfy bed nice staff.Would stay again
Vicki, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Big clean and very well equipped R
Rachael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice room with everything you need. Comfortable bed and pillows. Free laundry.
Kurt T, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Comfortable, clean and quiet. Suite was large with Jetted corner tub.
Tim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I was on a business trip but everything fitted in well, stable wifi for ZOOM and 50 TV Sports all appreciated.
Paul, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

White Heron is a very clean, spacious and modern Motor Lodge. Offers free laundry service. The Staff are very polite and respectful. Very close to all amenities. Would definitely stay again.
Anthony, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Holidays

Very friendly reception. Large room fully kitted out. Comfortable bed and quiet.
alan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Just lovely front house and sweet puppy dogs to have a pat x
michelle, 1-night trip