Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Gisborne (Te Hapara), within a 15-minute walk of Sunshine Brewery and Gisborne Botanic Gardens. It is approximately 0.7 miles from Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art and 1 mile from Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

White Heron Motor Lodge - Gisborne Accommodation

Average nightly price at White Heron Motor Lodge by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$102
February	$111
March	$99
April	$94
May	$95
June	$108
July	$101
August	$95
September	$102
October	$104
November	$106
December	$125

What guests think

Across many reviews, White Heron Motor Lodge is praised for very clean, modern, and spacious rooms, comfortable beds, and friendly, welcoming staff, with guests repeatedly highlighting convenient proximity to Gisborne’s town centre and practical amenities like free laundry and parking.

Many rooms are well equipped, with kitchen facilities, strong Wi-Fi, and plenty of TV channels, and several guests found units quiet despite the highway location. A few note minor drawbacks such as some road or neighbor noise, a bit of shower water escaping, or workspace limitations, and some said nearby dining may require a short drive. Overall, it’s a dependable choice for business travel or short stays.

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Facilities

Free laundry stands out, with ample parking and well-equipped rooms featuring kitchen facilities. Guests also mention reliable Wi-Fi, many TV channels, and occasional spa/jetted baths in some suites.

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alan

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly reception. Large room fully kitted out. Comfortable bed and quiet.

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Maile

Dec 27, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Comfortable beds. Clean and tidy. Modern. With complimentary laundry facilities available made our stay stress free.

10

O Cheung Ernest

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really spacious room, clean, very comfortable and hot shower, great TV channels.

10

Kurt T

Jan 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice room with everything you need. Comfortable bed and pillows. Free laundry.

10

Anthony

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

White Heron is a very clean, spacious and modern Motor Lodge. Offers free laundry service. The Staff are very polite and respectful. Very close to all amenities. Would definitely stay again.

10

Paul

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I was on a business trip but everything fitted in well, stable wifi for ZOOM and 50 TV Sports all appreciated.

8

Tim

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable, clean and quiet. Suite was large with Jetted corner tub.

8

Mike

Aug 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good: Wifi, Shower, Bathroom, Kitchen, Bed, Good working space, tv. Clean and tidy. Free parking. Bad: Needed an extension cord to plug my laptop in from the table, though I could have used the desk under the TV. But this was just a bit too small for my requirements. Room was close to the road, so a little noisy. Most food options were a drive away.

8

Debra

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had only 1 night stay. Property was in a great spot. Room was clean big and well appointed. Didn’t notice any facilities but that doesn’t mean there were none. Bed was big and comfortable and really nice to have so many tv channels to choose from. Will definitely stay again.

10

Michael

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room very modern and spotless clean. Free Laundry a real bonus to us.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently praise very clean, tidy rooms and well-kept standards, with multiple mentions of spotless conditions.

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Karen

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was very clean and nicely fitted out. Great friendly staff, thank you for our stay.

10

Jennifer

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quite and clean. Lovely room. Helpful staff.

10

Stephen

Jan 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Spotlessly clean and beds were very comfortable. Managers were friendly and accommodating. Convenient to all necessary amenities.

10

O Cheung Ernest

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really spacious room, clean, very comfortable and hot shower, great TV channels.

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Shona

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really spacious, clean and comfortable. Really thought it was wonderful

10

Bill

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I thoroughly liked it. Very friendly.very comfortable and very clean

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Kelly

Jan 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely modern and very clean rooms & well kept complex. Would definitely stay again when in Gisborne.

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Michael

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room very modern and spotless clean. Free Laundry a real bonus to us.

10

Darwyyn

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This lodge provided a comfortable and clean stay, and the staff were friendly and provided helpful recommendations. Definitely recommend!

10

Rachael

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Big clean and very well equipped R

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Rooms

Rooms are modern, spacious, and comfortable, with good beds, strong Wi-Fi, and plenty of TV channels; many find them quiet. A few mention thin walls or road noise, minor shower water escaping, or limited workspace in some units.

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alan

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly reception. Large room fully kitted out. Comfortable bed and quiet.

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Norbert

Mar 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Gutes Hotel in Gisborne. Trotz der Lage am Highway 2 sehr ruhig. Das Zimmer hatte alles was man für eine Nacht braucht.

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O Cheung Ernest

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really spacious room, clean, very comfortable and hot shower, great TV channels.

8

DJ

Dec 31, 2021

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Stayed 3 nights

Our third visit. Pretty well everything you'd want here with a spacious unit, plenty of parking, good location, sky channels and friendly reception.

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K H

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Experienced excellent nights sleep on comfortable beds

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Paul

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I was on a business trip but everything fitted in well, stable wifi for ZOOM and 50 TV Sports all appreciated.

10

Shona

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really spacious, clean and comfortable. Really thought it was wonderful

8

Tim

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable, clean and quiet. Suite was large with Jetted corner tub.

8

Mike

Aug 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good: Wifi, Shower, Bathroom, Kitchen, Bed, Good working space, tv. Clean and tidy. Free parking. Bad: Needed an extension cord to plug my laptop in from the table, though I could have used the desk under the TV. But this was just a bit too small for my requirements. Room was close to the road, so a little noisy. Most food options were a drive away.

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Cheryl

Oct 4, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

This place is warm and comfortable with tasteful decor and everything you need for a comfy stay. We did find that the walls were not sound-proof. We could hear our neighbours talking

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Service

Staff and owners are repeatedly described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with efficient check-in and useful local tips.

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Karen

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was very clean and nicely fitted out. Great friendly staff, thank you for our stay.

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Jennifer

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quite and clean. Lovely room. Helpful staff.

10

Bernhard

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

First time there and it was perfect, well appointed room, very clean and tidy and bed was super comfortable. Lovely hosts and fast check in and out.

10

Trent

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff, great clean rooms, I stay here every month for work and never look anywhere else!

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Abby

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I would give 6 stars if i could!!! The lady at reception was absolutely wonderful!!! :)

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Nicholas

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff always very friendly.

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Willard

Mar 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Receptionist was very helpful, gave us lots of useful information, especially about a breakfast recommendation..

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Michael

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Darwyyn

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This lodge provided a comfortable and clean stay, and the staff were friendly and provided helpful recommendations. Definitely recommend!

10

Christian

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Owner lovely and looked after us

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Location

Close to shops and the town centre, with easy access and often walkable to downtown. One review notes many food options may require a short drive.

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Katheleen

Jan 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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..

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Norbert

Mar 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Gutes Hotel in Gisborne. Trotz der Lage am Highway 2 sehr ruhig. Das Zimmer hatte alles was man für eine Nacht braucht.

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DJ

Dec 31, 2021

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Stayed 3 nights

Our third visit. Pretty well everything you'd want here with a spacious unit, plenty of parking, good location, sky channels and friendly reception.

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Andre

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and amenities.

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Mike

Aug 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good: Wifi, Shower, Bathroom, Kitchen, Bed, Good working space, tv. Clean and tidy. Free parking. Bad: Needed an extension cord to plug my laptop in from the table, though I could have used the desk under the TV. But this was just a bit too small for my requirements. Room was close to the road, so a little noisy. Most food options were a drive away.

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Barbara

Mar 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We really enjoyed our stay here. A great property. Location is wonderful close to downtown.

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Debra

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had only 1 night stay. Property was in a great spot. Room was clean big and well appointed. Didn’t notice any facilities but that doesn’t mean there were none. Bed was big and comfortable and really nice to have so many tv channels to choose from. Will definitely stay again.

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Michael

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Julia

Feb 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very, very clean spacious room. Near the central area of Gisborne. Friendly staff.

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Hege

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lækkert sted. Kæmpestort, i top stand. Alt man kunne ønske sig i køkkenet og så et fantastisk spa bad. Nemt at komme til og i gåafstand fra centrum.

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White Heron Motor Lodge

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