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White Heron Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
Motel in Gisborne with free parking

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Reception
1 Bedroom Unit (Sleeps 4)
Exterior
Front of property
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette (2 Bedoom Apartment)
White Heron Motor Lodge sits in the heart of Te Hapara, offering a quiet retreat for travelers. Guests can relax in the garden, connect using the in-room WiFi, and take advantage of extended parking options. The helpful staff consistently earns praise from visitors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Suite)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Suite)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Spa Suite)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Spa Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (with Spa)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (with Spa)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette (2 Bedoom Apartment)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette (2 Bedoom Apartment)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette (2 Bedoom Apartment)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for 1 Bedroom Unit (Sleeps 4)

1 Bedroom Unit (Sleeps 4)

1 Bedroom Unit (Sleeps 4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Te Hapara, a neighbourhood in Gisborne, White Heron Motor Lodge is near the airport and near the beach. Titirangi Reserve and Longbush Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf.
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Map
474 Gladstone Road, Gisborne, 4010

What's nearby

  • Tairawhiti Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Midway Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gisborne Harbour - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Gisborne Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Neighbourhood Pizzeria - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Curbside Kitchen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tahu - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk

About this property

White Heron Motor Lodge

Upscale motel located in Te Hapara
White Heron Motor Lodge provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • A front desk safe and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at White Heron Motor Lodge include comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Kitchenettes, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1996
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

White Heron Motor Inn Gisborne
White Heron Motor Inn
White Heron Motor Gisborne
White Heron Motor
White Heron Motor Lodge Gisborne
White Heron Motor Lodge Motel
White Heron Motor Lodge Gisborne
White Heron Motor Lodge Motel Gisborne

Frequently asked questions

Is White Heron Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at White Heron Motor Lodge?

As of 18 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White Heron Motor Lodge on 26 Oct 2025 start from AU$172.54, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at White Heron Motor Lodge?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at White Heron Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at White Heron Motor Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is White Heron Motor Lodge located?

Located in Te Hapara, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Sunshine Brewery, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Presbyterian Church. Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art are also within 15 minutes.

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