Is parking available at the property?

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

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Breakfast in the room is available, but specific details about the type and cost are not provided.

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

Check-in is from 14:00 to 20:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property in advance for arrangements.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, although specific details about elevators and other amenities are not provided.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The motel is located in Gisborne Central, just steps from Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana and 6 minutes by foot from Gisborne Harbour. It is approximately 0.4 miles from Longbush Wines and Captain Cook Statue.

Are children allowed to stay at the property?

Yes, children are allowed to stay at the property, although specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn

What guests think

At Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, travelers consistently praise the central riverside location and friendly, welcoming staff, alongside clean, comfortable rooms, while noting easy parking and walkability to cafes and beaches as key conveniences for short or longer stays.

Guests often highlight spacious layouts, harbour views, and occasional balconies. Some note limitations such as limited air conditioning in certain one-bedroom units, thin walls, light leakage, minor maintenance, and bathrooms showing age. Overall, expect a clean, central, and welcoming stay.

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Facilities

Parking is easy and frequently praised. One reviewer noted there are no designated spaces for each unit.

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Bernadine

Aug 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Plenty of parking.

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Jessica

Feb 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice motel but no designated parking for units. Staff was rude when we asked about it.

10

Cherry

Dec 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable and spacious rooms. Modestly priced. Easy parking.

10

Scott

Jan 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic location and very friendly staff. Great to have a balcony. Very good value. Room for a few small improvements, but would happily stay here again.

10

Brent

Jul 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great 2 bedroom unit, heaps of space, easy to park, so comfortable, always like staying here, top service nothings a problem.

10

ANNETTE

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice and quiet. Lovely room with a balcony.

8

Stephani

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Central and walking distance to some recommended restaurants. Room was spacious, tidy and met our needs :) free washing machine and dryer was useful.

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ANNE

Jan 25, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean, kitchen area was very good, staff friendly and helpful. Quiet and plenty of parking.

10

Fraser

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Parking was excellent, overall a very pleasant stay. Great location.

8

Felicia

Jan 17, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking, nice central location. Walkable to numerous restaurants and the beach.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are repeatedly described as very clean and tidy, with housekeeping appreciated. A few mention older bathrooms or fixtures that could be refreshed.

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Nick

Dec 21, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel, in our opinion continues to be the best motel in Gisborne and there are very good reasons for this. It has magnificent views of the river, brilliant central location, incredibly clean and well organised and the best staff you will ever encounter on your travels. They go out of their way to please. They are super friendly and helpful. We keep going back because we love this motel. Thanks again 🙂

10

Dulcie

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed 2 nights, great location very clean.

10

Annette

Oct 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room, super clean, we had a pleasant stay, thank you.

10

Vicki

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The manager was very accommodating as I booked late and arrived late. The room was very clean and everything was really neat and tidy. Very comfortable and warm.

10

Duncan

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Spotlessly clean. Delightful setting

8

Grace

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Safe and scenic area. cosy unit for family. Clean bath room though it could do with some renovations

10

Kevin

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was tidy and clean. Had an awesome river walkway just across the road

10

Wayne

Sep 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Always friendly, and clean rooms.

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ANNE

Jan 25, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean, kitchen area was very good, staff friendly and helpful. Quiet and plenty of parking.

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Paul

Aug 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I only stayed one night, very clean and quiet and my host was fabulous

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and generally spacious, with some harbour views, occasional balconies, and useful kitchenettes. Isolated comments mention limited air conditioning in some one-bedroom units, light leakage, thin walls, and minor wear.

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Megan

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The view over the harbour - really nice. One block away from the main street of the CBD

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s

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room and comfy seating and bed.

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Nick

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Fantastic hotel in a top spot in Gisborne. The staff are warm and friendly. We have stayed in this hotel often and we would totally recommend it to all travellers. The views of the river and harbour are great. The rooms are comfortable and well equipped. Again thanks for a great stay.

10

Cherry

Dec 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable and spacious rooms. Modestly priced. Easy parking.

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Danny

Jun 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice spacious room. Only improvement would be to have curtains in the room to block out lights at night. The Louvre system didn't really block out much of the outside lights that were on all night. Other than that a very nice place to stay.

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Brent

Apr 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great to be back, room starting to show some age but comfortable

10

ANNETTE

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice and quiet. Lovely room with a balcony.

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noel

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location , this property does not have aircon in the room ,just the lounge in athe one bedroom unit.Was humid and warm if we did not have the door open. Walls are not noise rated .-- Overall a great location and handy walking distance to restaurants and the town.

10

Amie

Nov 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I liked that I was greeted by a friendly hostess. IThe room was spacious with a couch near the window. It was clean, had a kettle, fridge, and microwave. The hotel was next to the river, the walking track around to the beach, and near restaurants.

10

Mark

Dec 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable bed. Excellent room.

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Service

Service is consistently friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with accommodating hosts and good communication. One report mentioned a rude response around parking.

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Murray

May 1, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff were very friendly and helpful and the location is great.

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Penelope

Jan 16, 2023

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Stayed 19,369 nights

Karen and her team were friendly, helpful and responsible hosts, which was particularly clear after a major storm in the area. They went out of their way to help with any queries. The room was comfortable and had everything we needed, including a coffee plunger! Thank you.

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Jessica

Feb 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice motel but no designated parking for units. Staff was rude when we asked about it.

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FIONA E

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Excellent service and staff. Highly recommend

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Grant

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was a last minute booking the reception was very helpful when our requirements changed with making room for us

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Julia

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Welcoming staff, good surrounding area for walking and proximity to cafes, shops. Well set up room and reasonably priced.

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ANNE

Jan 25, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean, kitchen area was very good, staff friendly and helpful. Quiet and plenty of parking.

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Peter

Jul 7, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great service from owner.

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Brent

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Always great to be in town, find this motel be be so central which makes life simple. Karen and the team are great, nothing is to hard.

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Murray

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay. Staff are always friendly and very helpful. Stayed there many times and the quality is always great.

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Location

Central riverside setting within easy walking distance to restaurants, cafes, shops, and beach or river walkways. Many also describe it as quiet and convenient.

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Megan

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The view over the harbour - really nice. One block away from the main street of the CBD

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Terry

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice location near harbour and convenient to the activities we undertook in Gisborne.

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geoffrey

Apr 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Well appointed, spacious and in quiet riverside location walking distance to city centre with good restaurants and cafes. Would happily stay there again.

10

Julia

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and convenient, near cafes and walkways by the beach.

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Bruce

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is extremely convenient.

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noel

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location , this property does not have aircon in the room ,just the lounge in athe one bedroom unit.Was humid and warm if we did not have the door open. Walls are not noise rated .-- Overall a great location and handy walking distance to restaurants and the town.

10

Kevin

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was tidy and clean. Had an awesome river walkway just across the road

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Pat

Jan 18, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Well located

10

Fraser

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Parking was excellent, overall a very pleasant stay. Great location.

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Felicia

Jan 17, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking, nice central location. Walkable to numerous restaurants and the beach.

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Pacific Harbour Motor Inn

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