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Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
4.0 star property
Tamarau, 4.1 km from Whataupoko
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (486)
"The rooms were spotless and the staff were amazing! I really enjoyed my stay. "
Australia
Wendy Ellen
The price is RM1,306
RM1,502 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Front of property – evening/night
Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
3.0 star property
Awapuni, 2.6 km from Whataupoko
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (355)
"Great location, clean and tidy. Friendly staff."
Australia
Louise
Waikanae Beach Motel
Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 2.3 km from Whataupoko
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (209)
"Clean and quiet"
Australia
Murray
The price is RM377
RM434 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Bella Vista Gisborne
Outdoor pool
Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
4.0 star property
Gisborne Central, 2.1 km from Whataupoko
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (423)
"Great place to stay in Gisborne "
Australia
Mark
The price is RM444
RM510 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Portside Hotel
Property grounds
Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Te Hapara, 3.7 km from Whataupoko
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (331)
"Nice place to stay. "
Australia
Peter
The price is RM609
RM701 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
Alfresco Motor Lodge
Reception
White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 2.1 km from Whataupoko
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (345)
"Good place to stay"
Australia
Wayne
The price is RM431
RM495 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
White Heron Motor Lodge
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 3.3 km from Whataupoko
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (64)
"The staff were great, room was small but clean and pleasant "
Australia
julie
Travellers Inn Motel
Pool
Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Gisborne Central, 1.9 km from Whataupoko
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (152)
"Great stay, well maintained and clean"
Australia
David
Senator Motor Inn
Mountain view
Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui
4.0 star property
Wainui, 4.8 km from Whataupoko
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (164)
"A wonderful place to stay!"
Australia
Rachael
The price is RM520
RM598 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Ocean Beach Wainui
In-room dining
Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Awapuni, 2.4 km from Whataupoko
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (555)
"Was very quiet friendly staff everything aswesome enjoyed our stay"
Australia
Jeanette
The price is RM361
RM415 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Garden
Teal Motor Lodge

Teal Motor Lodge

Teal Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 2.1 km from Whataupoko
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (118)
"Great place to stay on my trip to Gisborne and would stay again."
Australia
mattt
Teal Motor Lodge
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
4.5 star property
Gisborne Central, 1.7 km from Whataupoko
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (790)
"Nice spot, handy to everything "
Australia
nicholas
The price is RM367
RM423 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Emerald Hotel
Exterior
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
4.0 star property
Gisborne Central, 2 km from Whataupoko
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (545)
"Parking was excellent, overall a very pleasant stay. Great location. "
Australia
Fraser
The price is RM390
RM448 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Flat-screen TV
208 Lake Road

208 Lake Road

208 Lake Road
2.5 star property
14.5 km from Whataupoko
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"Fantastic stay, very unique property with great facilities in the main unit and quirky pod for sleeping!"
Australia
Justin
The price is RM650
RM949 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
208 Lake Road
Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
4.0 star property
Awapuni, 2.5 km from Whataupoko
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (218)
"Awesome place, friendly staff, very comfortable accomodation, highly recommended."
Australia
William
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Terrace/patio
Tudor Park Motel

Tudor Park Motel

Tudor Park Motel
3.5 star property
Lytton West, 3.5 km from Whataupoko
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (215)
"Simply a really nice place to stay with easy access."
Australia
Akanihi
The price is RM338
RM389 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Tudor Park Motel
1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Matawhero Wines

Matawhero Wines

Matawhero Wines
3.0 star property
Matawhero, 9 km from Whataupoko
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7)
"Absolutely delightful!"
United States
Mary
The price is RM953
RM1,096 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Matawhero Wines
Private kitchenette
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 3.1 km from Whataupoko
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (102)
"Staff were super friendly and room was clean"
Australia
Marc
The price is RM431
RM495 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
Laptop workspace, free WiFi
Ahikaa Gisborne Motel

Ahikaa Gisborne Motel

Ahikaa Gisborne Motel
2.0 star property
Awapuni, 2.7 km from Whataupoko
7.0 out of 10, Good, (2)
"heat pump didnt heat, unit was freezing, there was no extra heating available, the water in shower went hot and cold."
Australia
Raymond
The price is RM524
RM602 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Ahikaa Gisborne Motel
Spa
Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping
2.0 star property
9.4 km from Whataupoko
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (18)
" We were pretty close to the main road with a lot of noise and tucked away from the seaview, as we were round the back of the reception hut. "
United Kingdom
Claire
The price is RM273
RM361 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping
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Top Whataupoko Hotel Reviews

Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Great experience, very clean room, tidy, everything you need. Great location, staff attentive and courteous. I will return."
Ester 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Alfresco Motor Lodge

Frequently asked questions

What is Whataupoko like?
Travellers to the Whataupoko neighbourhood in Gisborne will be sure to enjoy their stay. Consider a visit to Tairawhiti Museum as part of your Whataupoko travel plans.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Whataupoko?
Book one of Expedia's 6 hotels and other accommodation options in Whataupoko and start exploring everything Gisborne has to offer.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Whataupoko, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Whataupoko.
What can I see and do in this Gisborne neighbourhood?
Tairawhiti Museum is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Whataupoko. While you're out sightseeing, Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art are a couple of additional sights to visit in Gisborne.

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