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White Heron Motor Lodge

Property class: 4

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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 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.
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.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $113
$98 nightly
$113 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26

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)

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)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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
(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)

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)
  • 699 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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)

  • 807 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Gisborne

Located in Gisborne (Te Hapara), White Heron Motor Lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Sunshine Brewery and Gisborne Botanic Gardens. .This motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf.
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What's nearby

  • Sunshine Brewery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gisborne Botanic Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tairawhiti Museum - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Gisborne Harbour - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Midway Beach - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪China Palace Restaurant & Takeaway - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Adrian’s Espresso - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Flagship Eatery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Rivers Bar - ‬2 min drive

About this property

White Heron Motor Lodge

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. 50-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

White Heron Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 377 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 377 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 377 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 377 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 377 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 traveler

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

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 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
Verified review

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 review

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
Verified review

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