Matokitoki Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Gisborne Hospital

If Gisborne Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Gisborne.

Gisborne Hospital

Gisborne Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Gisborne with a trip to Gisborne Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Gisborne Harbour

Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House

Learn about the local history of Gisborne when you take a trip to Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House

Tairawhiti Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Tairawhiti Museum in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Tairawhiti Museum

Kaiti Hill

Explore the great outdoors at Kaiti Hill, a lovely green space in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Kaiti Hill

Gisborne Wine Centre

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Gisborne Wine Centre during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Gisborne Wine Centre

Our pick of the best Matokitoki Hotel Deals

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

4.5 out of 5
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040, Gisborne
The price is AU$127 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$127
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (743 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Emerald Hotel
Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach, Gisborne
The price is AU$135 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$135
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (542 reviews)
"Great location, conveniently close to the centre of Gisborne within walking distance. The room was clean and spacious, equipped with a sufficient kitchenette and supplies. Would definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Reads Quay, Gisborne
The price is AU$181 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$181
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (408 reviews)
"Was a beautiful quiet place for a solo work female traveller. Lovely staff . Great kitchen."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Portside Hotel
Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge

3.5 out of 5
784 Gladstone Road, Gisborne
The price is AU$148 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$148
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (317 reviews)
"All round it was exactly what we wanted at an affordable rate"

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Alfresco Motor Lodge
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

4 out of 5
24 Reads Quay (Cnr Pitt St), Gisborne
The price is AU$165 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$165
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (522 reviews)
Our favourite motel in Gisborne
"This motel continues to be our favourite in Gisborne. We love the friendly, welcoming hosts, the beautiful location next to the river and harbour, the proximity to the best cafes and restaurants in Gisborne, the close proximity to the cities main shopping and the great walks along the river and to ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
474 Gladstone Road, Gisborne
The price is AU$174 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$174
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (334 reviews)
White Heron Gisborne
"Great location and amenities."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

White Heron Motor Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Matokitoki

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Mangapapa

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mangapapa and surrounding area, you can visit Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Tairawhiti Museum.

Mangapapa
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Whataupoko

While there might not be top attractions in Whataupoko, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Botanic Gardens.

Whataupoko
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Riverdale

When in Riverdale, you can plan a visit to Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Midway Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Riverdale
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Lytton West

While Lytton West isn't home to many top sights, Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Eastwoodhill Arboretum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lytton West
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Te Hapara

When in Te Hapara, you can plan a visit to Sunshine Brewery and Gisborne Botanic Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Te Hapara
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Gisborne Central

If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are top sights worth seeing.

Gisborne Central

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