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

10 Jun 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

18 Sept 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

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The receptionist was excellent and the property was extremely clean.

10

Ninakaye

7 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,364 nights

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

10

mike

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large spacious unit and very clean.

10

Soh cheng

7 Jan 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean room. Friendly staff

10

Samantha

12 Nov 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

5 Mar 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

28 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very quiet and clean room

10

Minna

18 Aug 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

17 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean tidy rooms - nice and modern

10

David

8 Oct 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

23 Oct 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.

10

Colin

18 Feb 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

8

KEVIN

10 Feb 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

6 Apr 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

10

mike

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large spacious unit and very clean.

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Cheryl

5 Mar 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

28 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very quiet and clean room

8

Patrick

26 Feb 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

23 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Eveything was good except the matress was terribly uncomfortable

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Barbara

17 Jul 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

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The receptionist was excellent and the property was extremely clean.

10

Ninakaye

7 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,364 nights

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

10

Samantha

12 Nov 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

25 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great service highly recommend

10

Maudi

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The warm & informative welcome at reception by Sharon.

10

Vic

6 Aug 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.

10

Sam

10 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Shelley

29 Nov 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

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great place, good value, good service

8

WAYNE

28 Nov 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

29 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely venue central to everything

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KEVIN

10 Feb 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

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good central location with parking.

8

Patrick

26 Feb 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

30 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location close to the harbour and walk to town

10

Simon

9 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and view.

10

Barbara

17 Jul 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

6 Aug 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.

10

Shelley

29 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Gay

7 Apr 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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