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Our top choices for Gisborne family-friendly hotels

A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and a window with blinds.
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 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 hotel with a red-tiled roof, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

1. White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge
Te Hapara
AED 338
AED 389 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
White Heron Motor Lodge
A dining area with a view of a river and a bridge.
A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of the city and hills.
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and stone walls.
A marina with boats docked, a bridge, and a hill with trees in the background.

2. Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
Gisborne Central
  • Seaside retreat for families features a seasonal outdoor pool where children can splash while adults lounge under umbrellas.
AED 279
AED 327 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Emerald Hotel
A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.
A balcony with two wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water and a dock with boats.
A view from a window with metal bars, overlooking a grassy area with a pool, a dock with boats, and a large ship in the distance.
A spacious living area with green sofas, a dining table, and potted plants. Large windows offer views of the outdoors.

3. Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
Gisborne Central
AED 373
AED 437 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Portside Hotel
A row of modern two-story buildings with a driveway and parked cars.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with blinds.
A hallway with a series of windows featuring a grid pattern of reflective glass panes.
A modern living room with a glass table, black leather chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.

4. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Gisborne Central
AED 354
AED 407 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a window, and an air conditioning unit.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and trees.
A kitchen with a double sink, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A hotel room with a black leather sofa, a wooden dining table, a bed with a white comforter, a small potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

5. Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel
Te Hapara
AED 269
AED 311 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Travellers Inn Motel
A motel with a sign reading "Crock Motor Lodge" and a reception area.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a microwave on the counter.
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a toilet, and a sink.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and a window with a view.

6. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Awapuni
AED 283
AED 326 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table with a pitcher, and a view of a mountain.
A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella.
A coastal landscape with rocky terrain and a mountain in the background.
A motel sign with a palm tree logo, a "NO VACANCY" sign, and a building with a mountain backdrop.

7. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Tamarau
AED 257
AED 295 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a view of the outside, and a painting on the wall.
A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a window.
A motel with a red-tiled roof, a signboard, and a parking area.
A compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a built-in oven.

8. Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne
Te Hapara
AED 326
AED 375 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Bella Vista Gisborne
A bicycle with baskets, parked on a gravel path next to a building.
A backyard with a wooden fence, a grill, a palm tree, and a gazebo.
A bedroom with a large bed, a glass door leading to a balcony, and a small table with a phone and a lamp.
A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a sink with a mirror, and a toilet.

9. Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge
Te Hapara
AED 264
AED 304 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Alfresco Motor Lodge
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a wicker chair, and a metal chair.
A tennis court with a wooden fence, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.
A modern bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a large window, a bed, a sofa, and a glass table.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a view of greenery outside.

10. Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
Awapuni
AED 309
AED 356 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Waikanae Beach Motel
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Gisborne

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with pools in Gisborne

A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.
A balcony with two wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water and a dock with boats.
A view from a window with metal bars, overlooking a grassy area with a pool, a dock with boats, and a large ship in the distance.
A spacious living area with green sofas, a dining table, and potted plants. Large windows offer views of the outdoors.

Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
Gisborne Central
AED 373
AED 437 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Portside Hotel
A dining area with a view of a river and a bridge.
A modern building with multiple floors, a parking area, and a grassy area with a water body in the foreground.
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and stone walls.
A marina with boats docked, a bridge, and a hill with trees in the background.

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
Gisborne Central
AED 279
AED 327 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Emerald Hotel
A coastal landscape with rocky terrain and a mountain in the background.
A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table with a pitcher, and a view of a mountain.
A motel sign with a palm tree logo, a "NO VACANCY" sign, and a building with a mountain backdrop.

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Tamarau
AED 257
AED 295 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
A modern motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating availability for short-term stays.
A tennis court with a wooden fence, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a view of greenery outside.
A coastal view with a wooden fence, a grassy area, and a distant sailboat on the water.

Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
Awapuni
AED 309
AED 356 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Waikanae Beach Motel
A swimming pool with palm trees, a fenced area, and a building with a tiled roof.
A hammock on a beach with a sunset in the background.
A building with a wooden facade, large windows, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.
A woman sitting at a table with a television displaying 'NEWS LIVE' in a modern room with large windows and a view of greenery outside.

Teal Motor Lodge

Teal Motor Lodge
Te Hapara
AED 388
AED 449 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Teal Motor Lodge
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling structure and clear glass panels.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and blue backsplash.
A modern two-story house with a balcony, large windows, and a well-maintained garden.
A modern living room with a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the outdoors.

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Awapuni
AED 282
AED 328 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Gisborne Hotel Reviews

White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"One of the best places to stay in Gizzy. The owners are very accommodating."
Philip 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
White Heron Motor Lodge
Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

8/10 Good
"The room is really big with a separate space for TV Room. It is not a new building but it has a very good parking lot covered and the room was clean and organized."
Cintia 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Emerald Hotel
Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was good, but not having a sink in the room was a bit different in a motel . We left soaked dishes but not washed. We always feel that we would rather the experts do the wahup anyway"
Courtney 1-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

8/10 Good
"Price was a bit on thd high side for what you got. No Sky TV had to find somewhere else to watch the Rugby Test match."
Lynn 2-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Portside Hotel
Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Our room was very clean. Shower was awesome. Kitchen was great. We got an upgrade in our room which was a bonus."
Raina 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Travellers Inn Motel
Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent stay in Wainui Beach. The location was perfect, just a very short walk from the beach, which made it ideal for watching the sunrise. The room was clean, comfortable and had everything I needed. Peaceful area and a great place to relax after a long day of driving. I would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended."
Kelvin 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Ocean Beach Wainui
Tudor Park Motel

Tudor Park Motel

8/10 Good
"Have stayed at the Tudor Inn many times as the location is convenient to our activities while in Gisborne."
Alistair 2-night trip
Posted 5 months ago
Tudor Park Motel
Colonial on Gladstone

Colonial on Gladstone

10/10 Excellent
"Great staff"
Sharukh 3-night trip
Posted 10 months ago
Colonial on Gladstone

Frequently asked questions

What's Gisborne like for family-friendly vacations?
The destination of Gisborne is a great choice if you've been thinking about a vacation with your kids. The biking trails, beaches, and parks are just some of the things that make this a good place for family vacations. Arrange a flight into Gisborne (GIS), which is located 1.9 mi (3 km) from the city center.
What's the best hotel for families in Gisborne?
Emerald Hotel is a hotel with free parking and free WiFi, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good options for your kid-friendly vacation include Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park and Ocean Beach Wainui.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Gisborne?
The hottest months are usually January and February with an average temp of 65°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Gisborne is 42 inches.
What's there to see and do with your family in Gisborne?
Gisborne Harbour and Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art are interesting attractions you and your family might enjoy exploring while you are staying in Gisborne. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Sunshine Brewery and Kaiti Hill.