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Andreas Diner onsite restaurant, Relaxing whirlpool spa baths
Rooms with private spa baths, Solar-heated swimming pool and spa
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Riverside and Kaiti Hill vistas, Palm-fringed outdoor swimming pool
Modernized roadside motor inn, Outdoor swimming pool
Oceanview Apartments with sea vistas, Refurbished covered swimming pool
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Direct Waikanae Beach access, Classic Kiwi motel experience
Spacious family-sized suites, Private in-room spa baths
Heritage Boutique Collection property, Prime waterfront location
Riverside and inner harbour marina views, Walking distance to city centre and dining
Proximity to Gisborne city centre, Beachfront apartment living
Award-winning Qualmark 4-star accommodation, Accessible unit with wet area shower
King-sized spa baths, Fully equipped kitchenettes
Outdoor swimming pool, Family-friendly amenities
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Cooked-to-order breakfast options, Essential travel facilities
Direct access to Wainui Beach, Mediterranean-style complex courtyards
Gisborne's surf and wine country, Relaxing spa bath rooms
TEAL Airways heritage theme, Saltwater swimming pools
Rooms with two-person whirlpool baths, Private garden apartments
Spacious, modern accommodations, Harbour-view private balconies
Unique Tiny Home accommodation, Beachfront hot tub and sauna
Spacious, individually decorated rooms, Heated outdoor pool and hot tub
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Exclusive vineyard accommodation, Personalized in-room wine tasting
Tranquil garden views, Outdoor barbecue facilities
Lake and garden views, Renovated Victoria-Italian villa
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Stretching along the northern shores of Poverty Bay in north-eastern New Zealand, Gisborne may be somewhat off the beaten track but top notch beaches, Maori culture and heritage, and a seemingly endless supply of Chardonnay make it a popular tourist destination nonetheless. The city boasts a wide variety of accommodation options so whether you fancy bedding down in a simple but friendly B&B or want to splash out on a stay in one of the city’s upmarket hotels and luxury resorts, you’re sure to find the perfect spot to call home during your stay.
Gisborne’s status as the world’s most easterly city means that it is the first to greet the sun each morning. Locals recommend watching the sun rise from Wainui Beach (just ten minutes from the city). When you’ve soaked up the spectacular scene, be sure to check out the historic sperm whale grave or simply enjoy activities such as swimming, surfing and horse trekking. Surfers can also head to Sponge Bay, which at low tide offers access to Tuamotu Island. If you’re travelling with small children, you might want to stay closer to the amenities in the city centre. Waikanae Beach has the smallest surf in the area so the waters are typically excellent for little ones. Plus, the beach is patrolled. Midway Beach, also in the city centre, is another popular spot for families.
In and around the city, you’ll find plenty of green spaces to enjoy. Many guests like to spend time at the Harry Barker Reserve and Alfred Cox Park although a more popular option is often to spend the day at the Gisborne Botanical Gardens. Set along the Taruheru River, this five-plus hectare park features an aviary, a children’s playground and rose and cactus collections. A 30-minute drive from Gisborne, the Eastwood Hill Arboretum is one of the region’s best-loved visitor attractions. Open daily (except Christmas Day), this 100-hectare park features the country’s largest collection of exotic shrubs and trees. And if you fancy really getting away from it all, the Te Urewera National Park (2.5 hours from the city) is as remote as it is rugged.
Gisborne is a great place to immerse yourself in Maori heritage. Around 45 percent of the population is of Maori descent so it is still possible to find authentic Maori communities here, complete with performances of kapa haka to enjoy. Nonetheless, many visitors like to kick off their cultural experience by heading to Titirangi Hill, which is reported to be the landing point for the first Maori people to travel to the area from Tahiti, in a canoe-type vessel known as Horouta. From there, a trip to the Tairawhiti Museum (Stout Street) offers the chance to explore the region’s ancient and modern history as well as check out Maori artefacts dating back to the 1300s.
This city is one of New Zealand’s largest wine regions and has built itself quite the reputation as the country’s unofficial Chardonnay capital. Popular cellar doors on the Gisborne Wine Trail include the Millton Vineyards, Wright Wines, and Spade Oak. Many of the area’s wineries also have a restaurant so you can enjoy lunch while you down a few glasses of your favourite tipple. Good spots to combine lunch with wine include the Bushmere Estate and Poverty Bay’s 120-year-old stables. Before heading back to your hotel, be sure to finish off your wine tasting adventure with a trip to the Kirkpatrick Estate Winery where the north facing deck is the perfect spot to enjoy the late afternoon sun.
Gisborne plays host to a great many festivals and events so if you love to party, you’ve come to the right place. Music lovers can head to the likes of the Gisborne Cosmopolitan Club, Smash Palace Bar, and the Poverty Bay Club to catch local and touring bands. And if you prefer the performing arts, you can watch everything from ballet to comedy at the Gisborne War Memorial Theatre. In May, the city hosts the Gisborne Regional Wine Awards while, over the Labour weekend, the Gisborne Wine & Food Festival serves up gourmet treats, celebrity chefs and live entertainment. Visitors who are staying over the New Year period can attend the enormously popular Rhythm and Wines celebration on the Waiohika Estate.
In Gisborne, you might want to check out Endeavour Lodge Motel, Captain Cook Motor Lodge, Motel Oasis, Emerald Hotel. These hotels come highly recommended by many travelers.
For a taste of luxury in Gisborne, you might want to explore Colonial on Gladstone. These hotels are known for their superior amenities and high-class services.
Traveling with pets? The hotels Tatapouri Bay, Matawhero Wines, Esplanade Townhouse, Central and Affordable - Cute Art Deco could be ideal. These hotels are not only pet-friendly but also offer numerous amenities to make your pets feel at home.
If you’re looking for a relaxing spa experience during your stay in Gisborne, check out White Heron Motor Lodge, Tatapouri Bay, La Frontiere, Villa Shemshi – all of which offer great spa services and facilities.
If you’re looking for a hotel with a pool in Gisborne, check out Endeavour Lodge Motel, Motel Oasis, Emerald Hotel, Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park – all of which offer great pool facilities for guests to enjoy.
