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White Heron Motor Lodge

4.0 star property

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Shower, hair dryer, towels
Street view
50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, DVD player
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette (2 Bedoom Apartment) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • 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, Gisborne Botanic Gardens
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Tairawhiti Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gisborne (GIS)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Suite)

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

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

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

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Spa Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 699 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 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

About the neighborhood

Gisborne

Located in Te Hapara, White Heron Motor Lodge is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Sunshine Brewery and Gisborne Botanic Gardens. This 24-room, 4-star motel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves.
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What's nearby

  • Sunshine Brewery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gisborne Botanic Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Tairawhiti Museum - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Gisborne Harbour - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪China Palace Restaurant & Takeaway - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Adrian’s Espresso - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Gisborne Deli - ‬13 min walk

About this property

White Heron Motor Lodge

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.

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

As of Jun 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White Heron Motor Lodge on Jun 24, 2026 start from $113, including 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.

What is there to do around White Heron Motor Lodge?

This motel is situated in Te Hapara within a short 6-minute walk of Sunshine Brewery and also 11 minutes on foot from Gisborne Botanic Gardens. You'll also find Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Harbour within a short drive.

Is there parking available at White Heron Motor Lodge?

Yes, extended and self 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.

What do couples enjoy most about White Heron Motor Lodge?

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

Are there connecting rooms at White Heron Motor Lodge?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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 at White Heron Motor Lodge?

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

White Heron Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 371 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 371 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 371 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 371 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 371 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
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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

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

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Peter

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

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

8/10 Good

Gary

Good parking and secure
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything stood out, this hotel exceeded my expectations WOW !!!!!! if you ever go to Gisborne, stay here, you won't regret it ......
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding through out
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really spacious, clean and comfortable. Really thought it was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna Moses

Great accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very modern and spotless clean. Free Laundry a real bonus to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

O Cheung Ernest

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
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

White Heron Gisborne

Great location and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good people, nice rooms, close to city.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff / clean / comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite and clean. Lovely room. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tura

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