White Heron Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
Motel in Gisborne with free parking

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Room options

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

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Suite)

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

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

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Spa Suite)

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

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

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

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) | 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

About the neighborhood

Gisborne

Located in Te Hapara, White Heron Motor Lodge is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Sunshine Brewery and Eastwoodhill Arboretum. This 24-room, 4-star motel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves.
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What's nearby

  • Eastwoodhill Arboretum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sunshine Brewery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gisborne Botanic Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tairawhiti Museum - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Midway Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 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
  • ‪Columbus - ‬19 min walk

About this property

White Heron Motor Lodge

Motel in Gisborne with free parking
Guests staying at White Heron Motor Lodge enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. There's free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can help secure valuables, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 50-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

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

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1996
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free extended parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

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

Is free cancellation available at White Heron Motor Lodge?

White Heron Motor Lodge provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around White Heron Motor Lodge?

This motel is situated in Te Hapara within a 10-minute walk of Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Sunshine Brewery. You'll also find Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at White Heron Motor Lodge?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the motel.

Does White Heron Motor Lodge feature a casino?

No, White Heron Motor Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at White Heron Motor Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Is White Heron Motor Lodge a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a kitchenette and premium bedding as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at White Heron Motor Lodge?

No, but some guestrooms at this motel feature jetted bathtubs.

Does White Heron Motor Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, White Heron Motor Lodge doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will White Heron Motor Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at White Heron Motor Lodge though service animals are welcome.

Does White Heron Motor Lodge have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

How close is the airport from White Heron Motor Lodge?

The closest major airport to White Heron Motor Lodge is Gisborne (GIS), which is 2.4 mi away (5 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at White Heron Motor Lodge?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at White Heron Motor Lodge.

Reviews

White Heron Motor Lodge Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 271 out of 345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 345 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I thoroughly liked it. Very friendly.very comfortable and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

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