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Our top choices for Tamarau hotels

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1. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
4.0 star property
Tamarau
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (518 reviews)
"Clean room, and friendly staff"
Australia
Shixu
The price is AED 225
AED 264 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
A dining area with a view of a river and a bridge.

2. Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
4.5 star property
Gisborne Central, 2.9 km from Tamarau
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (871 reviews)
"Good location, clean room and spacious"
Australia
David
The price is AED 272
AED 320 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Emerald Hotel
A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and a window with blinds.

3. White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 4.6 km from Tamarau
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (386 reviews)
The price is AED 337
AED 388 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
White Heron Motor Lodge
A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

4. Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
4.0 star property
Gisborne Central, 2.7 km from Tamarau
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (454 reviews)
"Nice place and nice restaurant downstairs"
Australia
Tertius
The price is AED 366
AED 429 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Portside Hotel
A motel with a sign reading "Crock Motor Lodge" and a reception area.

5. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Awapuni, 3.4 km from Tamarau
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (613 reviews)
"Great location, easy parking, great staff"
Australia
Leena
The price is AED 268
AED 311 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
A row of modern two-story buildings with a driveway and parked cars.

6. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
4.0 star property
Gisborne Central, 2.8 km from Tamarau
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (568 reviews)
"Have stayed here a few times. Has everything. Walking distance to restaurants and CBD and, walkway to the beach."
Australia
Megan
The price is AED 353
AED 406 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
A wooden outdoor table with chairs, a vase of flowers, and a fruit platter.

7. Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui
4.0 star property
Wainui, 1.5 km from Tamarau
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (171 reviews)
"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."
Australia
Kelvin
The price is AED 390
AED 448 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Ocean Beach Wainui
A modern motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating availability for short-term stays.

8. Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
3.0 star property
Awapuni, 3.8 km from Tamarau
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (396 reviews)
"Older motel, but very clean, and excellent staff"
Australia
Megan
The price is AED 305
AED 352 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Waikanae Beach Motel
A marina with boats docked, a building with lights, and palm trees in the background.

9. Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Gisborne Central, 2.9 km from Tamarau
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (163 reviews)
"Handy location and spacious"
Australia
Michelle
The price is AED 388
AED 446 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Senator Motor Inn
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a view of the outside, and a painting on the wall.

10. Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 4.8 km from Tamarau
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (219 reviews)
"Located is perfect and the room is very clean.The staff is very helpful"
Australia
Teleise
The price is AED 312
AED 361 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Bella Vista Gisborne
A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

11. Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 6 km from Tamarau
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (98 reviews)
"Good size rooms. Everything you need, cooker, microwave, toaster, jug, wifi. Parking right outside your room door. Comfortable bed. Got room serviced daily. Very friendly manager. Great location."
Australia
shafeen
The price is AED 268
AED 310 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Travellers Inn Motel
A swimming pool with palm trees, a fenced area, and a building with a tiled roof.

12. Teal Motor Lodge

Teal Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 4.6 km from Tamarau
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (123 reviews)
"Always find The Teal a Cosy stay, Friendly staff and Great Location. Love that you can wash & dry clothes here too."
Australia
Damion
The price is AED 387
AED 448 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Teal Motor Lodge
A bicycle with baskets, parked on a gravel path next to a building.

13. Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Te Hapara, 6.3 km from Tamarau
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (362 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay opposite Harry Barker Reserve. Exceptionally clean and comfortable. Would recommend and stay here again."
New Zealand
Marcus
The price is AED 210
AED 242 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Alfresco Motor Lodge
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with patterned pillows, and a small bedside table.

14. Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 5.7 km from Tamarau
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (108 reviews)
"We were very happy with everything great place to stay "
Australia
warren
The price is AED 339
AED 390 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
A grassy outdoor area with picnic tables and a view of the sea.

15. Whispering Sands Motel

Whispering Sands Motel
3.0 star property
Awapuni, 3.8 km from Tamarau
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Outstandingly comfortable bed, great toiletries, beautiful view, quiet, and hosts are excellent."
Australia
Rebecca
The price is AED 320
AED 367 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Whispering Sands Motel
A single-story house with a patio, outdoor furniture, and a barbecue grill.

16. Tudor Park Motel

Tudor Park Motel
3.5 star property
Lytton West, 6.8 km from Tamarau
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (225 reviews)
"Was quite nice to stay in "
Australia
Jonathan
The price is AED 348
AED 400 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Tudor Park Motel
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling structure and clear glass panels.

17. Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
4.0 star property
Awapuni, 3.6 km from Tamarau
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (223 reviews)
"Staff are brilliant, pools great, rooms clean & tidy, location amazing, what more could you want. We are booked in again on our way back"
New Zealand
Peter
The price is AED 263
AED 306 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a stand, a sliding glass door to the outside, and a small cabinet.

18. Colonial on Gladstone

Colonial on Gladstone
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 5.9 km from Tamarau
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (72 reviews)
"Great staff"
Australia
Sharukh
The price is AED 289
AED 333 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Colonial on Gladstone
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

19. Cedar House

Cedar House
4.0 star property
Whataupoko, 3 km from Tamarau
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
The price is AED 471
AED 543 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Cedar House
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, and a potted plant.

20. Matawhero Wines

Matawhero Wines
3.0 star property
Matawhero, 10.7 km from Tamarau
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Absolutely delightful!"
United States
Mary
The price is AED 682
AED 800 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Matawhero Wines
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Where to stay in Tamarau

Find the best Tamarau areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Photo by Hallie Smyth
Open Photo by Hallie Smyth

Gisborne Central

If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art and Gisborne Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

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Wainui

Wainui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while you're in town.

A coastal landscape with a clear view of the sea, a small island, and a distant mountain range under a partly cloudy sky.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson

Kaiti

If you're spending some time in Kaiti, Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Kaiti Hill are top sights worth seeing.

A paved walkway along a grassy area with a view of a body of water and distant mountains.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson

Awapuni

While visiting Awapuni, you might make a stop by sights like Midway Beach and Kiwa Pools Gisborne.

Outer Kaiti

While Outer Kaiti isn't home to many top sights, Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Tairawhiti Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Top Tamarau Hotel Reviews

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"This was a very good motel with well appointed amenities close to where I needed to be. Highly recommend"
Michael W 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Tamarau?
Travelers to Gisborne's Tamarau neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood.
What's a favorite place to stay in Tamarau?
For your stay in Tamarau, Motel Oasis, Gisborne is one of the top choices based on our traveler data.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Tamarau, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals in Tamarau.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Tamarau?
For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Tamarau, head over to our customer service page.
What are the top things to see and do in Tamarau?
A few places to visit in the area around Tamarau include Wainui Beach, Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House, and Titirangi Reserve. While you're out sightseeing, Okitu Beach and Titirangi Lookout are a couple of additional sights to visit in Gisborne.