Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free parking is available on-site at Senator Motor Inn.

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

Check-in is from 14:00 to 20:00, and check-out is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out options are not mentioned.

Where is the hotel located?

Senator Motor Inn is located near the beach in Gisborne Central, close to landmarks like Captain Cook Statue and Gisborne Harbour. It is also near attractions such as Longbush Wines and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf.

Are children allowed at the property?

Children are allowed at Senator Motor Inn, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.

Senator Motor Inn

What guests think

At Senator Motor Inn, travellers repeatedly highlight spacious, very clean rooms with calming river or harbour views, a waterfront location that is walkable to town and restaurants, and consistently friendly, helpful hosts who make check-in easy.

Many reviews also note quiet rooms, good value, and convenient parking. A few comments mention an uncomfortable mattress or dated furnishings in some units. Overall, expect a comfortable, clean stay in a scenic, walkable setting.

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Facilities

Guests mention easy off street parking.

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Rob

Jun 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, tidy & practical apartment, easy off street parking, good views, & very affordable.. highly recommend

10

greig vicki

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good central location with parking.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and property are consistently described as very clean or spotless.

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John

Feb 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The receptionist was excellent and the property was extremely clean.

10

Ninakaye

Jan 7, 2023

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Stayed 19,364 nights

Nice clean room, lovely location, friendly service, very easy check in - thank you!

10

mike

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large spacious unit and very clean.

10

Soh cheng

Jan 7, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean room. Friendly staff

10

Samantha

Nov 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very grateful to the lovely receptionist who allowed us to check in early and check out an hour late. The room was clean and tidy, well presented, very comfortable and warm. I would definitely consider staying here again.

10

Cheryl

Mar 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room at the Senator Motor Inn was just what we needed after many days of travelling. We walked in and all you could see was the river and the marina. It was beautiful. The room was spotless and the staff were so pleasant.

10

Liz

Jan 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very quiet and clean room

10

Minna

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious and very tidy rooms, great shower and everything you need for a short trip away. Helpful and friendly hosts

10

Ashley

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean tidy rooms - nice and modern

10

David

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay, well maintained and clean

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and comfortable, many with river or harbour views and quiet at night. Some feedback notes an uncomfortable mattress or dated furnishings and layouts in a few units.

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Christopher

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

One of the best Inns we’ve stayed in. Lovely room, great view and everything needed was supplied.

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Colin

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really enjoyable stay. So much room . Even bathroom was so spacious and well set up for anyone with disabilities Bed was very comfortable . Even towels were large and fluffy. Would definitely stay there again if in the area. Well situated with easy access to restaurants and harbour

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KEVIN

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good quality motor inn overlooking the river. Great sized room with a huge bed. There are a couple of restaurants within a 5 minute walk, and there are nice walks along the boardwalk for the energetic.

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caroline

Apr 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Bathroom looked like it had been recently refurbished other fixtures fittings and furniture worn, wallpaper in need of sticking down in places very drab and unappealing colours for bedspreads. Bedding clean comfy bed. Can't understand why a one bedroom apartment for 2 people came with 2 single beds in the living room wasn't comfortable sitting watching TV also why 3 cups etc when the unit could sleep 4

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mike

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large spacious unit and very clean.

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Cheryl

Mar 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room at the Senator Motor Inn was just what we needed after many days of travelling. We walked in and all you could see was the river and the marina. It was beautiful. The room was spotless and the staff were so pleasant.

10

Liz

Jan 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very quiet and clean room

8

Patrick

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for a hotel, near the riverside and opposite to the harbour. The room was very comfortable and we enjoyed our stay.

10

Bruce

Dec 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Eveything was good except the matress was terribly uncomfortable

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Barbara

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Booking was simple. Lovely quiet place with a river view. Nice walk down to the beach

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Service

Staff and owners are friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with smooth check in and flexibility around arrival and departure.

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John

Feb 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The receptionist was excellent and the property was extremely clean.

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Ninakaye

Jan 7, 2023

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Stayed 19,364 nights

Nice clean room, lovely location, friendly service, very easy check in - thank you!

10

Samantha

Nov 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very grateful to the lovely receptionist who allowed us to check in early and check out an hour late. The room was clean and tidy, well presented, very comfortable and warm. I would definitely consider staying here again.

10

Jason

Dec 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great service highly recommend

10

Maudi

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The warm & informative welcome at reception by Sharon.

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Vic

Aug 6, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The Senator is a nice hotel on the Waterfront in Gisborne. It is walkable to the central business district. We enjoyed our stay there, and found the people who own it to be very hospitable and willing to assist.

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Sam

Mar 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely owners with great hospitality will definitely be coming back when in Gisborne Highly recommended

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Shelley

Nov 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very handy to town. Nice having a few of the port. Hosts were very helpful.

8

David

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great place, good value, good service

8

WAYNE

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super friendly staff

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Location

Waterfront setting by the harbour and river walks, and an easy walk to town and restaurants.

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Lydia

Aug 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely venue central to everything

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KEVIN

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good quality motor inn overlooking the river. Great sized room with a huge bed. There are a couple of restaurants within a 5 minute walk, and there are nice walks along the boardwalk for the energetic.

10

greig vicki

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good central location with parking.

8

Patrick

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for a hotel, near the riverside and opposite to the harbour. The room was very comfortable and we enjoyed our stay.

10

Kevin

Apr 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location close to the harbour and walk to town

10

Simon

Jan 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and view.

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Barbara

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Booking was simple. Lovely quiet place with a river view. Nice walk down to the beach

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Vic

Aug 6, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The Senator is a nice hotel on the Waterfront in Gisborne. It is walkable to the central business district. We enjoyed our stay there, and found the people who own it to be very hospitable and willing to assist.

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Shelley

Nov 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very handy to town. Nice having a few of the port. Hosts were very helpful.

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Gay

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Proximity to restaurants and the river walk were great. We had a great time with no problems.

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