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Top hotels and accommodation in Tolaga Bay

Front of property – evening/night
Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel

3.0 star property
Awapuni
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (355)
"Location was great, close to beach."
United Kingdom
Anthony
Travelling for leisure
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Waikanae Beach Motel
Front of property – evening/night
Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel

3.0 star property
Te Hapara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (61)
"Comfortable beds. well equipped kitchen"
Australia
Wendy
Travelling for leisure
The price is AU$144
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Travellers Inn Motel
Outdoor pool
Teal Motor Lodge

Teal Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
Te Hapara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (118)
"Well equipped kitchen and large TV"
Australia
Warwick
Travelling for leisure
The price is AU$187
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Teal Motor Lodge
Superior Studio
Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne

4.0 star property
Te Hapara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (209)
"Clean and quiet"
Australia
Murray
The price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Bella Vista Gisborne
Compact 1 Bedroom Balcony | Terrace/patio
Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui

4.0 star property
Wainui
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (164)
"From the friendly greeting at reception to the clean room my stay here was excellent."
Canada
Ekke
Travelling solo
The price is AU$181
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Ocean Beach Wainui
Glamping Tent 4 People, Shared Bathroom
Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

2.0 star property
Makorori
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (18)
"easy check-in and entry, beautifully decorated, private kitchenette, private bathroom, comfortable bed facing the ocean in front of a huge picture window"
United States
Debra
Travelling solo
Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping
Family Suite, 1 Bedroom
Colonial on Gladstone

Colonial on Gladstone

3.0 star property
Te Hapara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (69)
"Very nice owner? at reception. Unit was very clean and smelt fresh. Needed a few refinements ie a hook on the bathroom door to hang clothes. For the price and it was very good Wil stay there again Thank you"
Australia
linda
The price is AU$144
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Colonial on Gladstone
Exterior
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

4.0 star property
Gisborne Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (543)
"-- Overall a great location and handy walking distance to restaurants and the town."
Australia
noel
Travelling with partner
The price is AU$157
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Exterior
Ahikaa Gisborne Motel

Ahikaa Gisborne Motel

2.0 star property
Awapuni
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 AU$215
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Ahikaa Gisborne Motel
Property grounds
Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Gisborne Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (151)
"Great sized room with a huge bed."
United Kingdom
KEVIN
Travelling for leisure
The price is AU$210
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Senator Motor Inn
Exterior
Whispering Sands Motel

Whispering Sands Motel

3.0 star property
Awapuni
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (12)
"Amazing location and host."
Australia
Terry
The price is AU$219
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Whispering Sands Motel
View from room
Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
Te Hapara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (330)
"Liked everything from affordability and availability online booking, nice host, clean and tidy, air conditioning."
Australia
Jules
Travelling for leisure and business
The price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Alfresco Motor Lodge
Balcony
Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

4.5 star property
Gisborne Central
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (782)
"Nice location handy to shops and walk alkng the river quute as well"
Australia
Peter
The price is AU$143
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Emerald Hotel
Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

4.0 star property
Awapuni
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (218)
"Awesome place, friendly staff, very comfortable accomodation, highly recommended."
Australia
William
The price is AU$225
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Property grounds
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

3.0 star property
Te Hapara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (102)
"Nice and tidy room."
Australia
Jasvir
The price is AU$165
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
Beach nearby
Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

4.0 star property
Tamarau
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (483)
"Room was huge and very clean."
Canada
Susan
The price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Reception
White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
Te Hapara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (345)
"Lovely modern and very clean rooms & well kept complex."
Australia
Kelly
The price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
White Heron Motor Lodge
Outdoor pool
Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

4.0 star property
Gisborne Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (420)
"Great property, room was excellent with everything we needed, staff very helpful when we had a problem with the dryer"
Australia
Stephen
Travelling for leisure and business
The price is AU$175
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Portside Hotel
Front of property
Tudor Park Motel

Tudor Park Motel

3.5 star property
Lytton West
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (215)
"Internet was good, fast and easy to connect etc."
Australia
David
Travelling for leisure
The price is AU$143
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Tudor Park Motel
Terrace/patio
Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
Awapuni
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (554)
"Loved the clean room (with excellent shower and heating) and the location."
Australia
Heather
Travelling solo
The price is AU$145
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
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Stay near popular Tolaga Bay attractions

Cooks Cove Walkway

You can take time to visit Cooks Cove Walkway during your travels to Tolaga Bay.
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Learn more about Tolaga Bay

The historic 660-foot wharf invites visitors to fish for snapper or simply soak in coastal views. Nearby Cook's Cove Walkway rewards hikers with dramatic cliff vistas and access to the secluded beach where Captain Cook once landed.

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Tolaga Bay where the longest wharf in New Zealand is
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Top Tolaga Bay Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Tolaga Bay

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Friendly staff, spacious clean room, central."
Julia 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Emerald Hotel

More cheap accommodation in Tolaga Bay

Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

516 Whangara Rd Makorori
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8/10 Very Good! (18 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Tolaga Bay?
Emerald Hotel, located 25.1 mi (40.3 km) from the heart of Tolaga Bay, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good choices for your trip to the area are Waikanae Beach Motel and Portside Hotel. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Tolaga Bay.
What are some of the best holiday rentals that Tolaga Bay has to offer?
Unwind Here • Reset & Recharge • FREE WiFi+Netflix: This highly rated holiday home rental in Tolaga Bay is located in a rural location, and offers a fireplace, air conditioning and laundry facilities to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. It has 4 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave, so that you can cook with friends or family. See all vacation rentals in Tolaga Bay.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Tolaga Bay, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before 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 get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Tolaga Bay.
What are some accommodation options with pools in Tolaga Bay?
Emerald Hotel: Features free self parking, a seasonal outdoor pool and complimentary wireless Internet access. Another choice with an on-site pool is Portside Hotel. View all hotels with pools in Tolaga Bay.
What is staying in Tolaga Bay like?
Travellers to Tolaga Bay will find plenty to explore and enjoy. In Tolaga Bay, there are 4 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Tolaga Bay.
What are the top places to visit in Tolaga Bay?
A favourite place to visit is Cooks Cove Walkway. Additionally, you'll find Tokomaru Bay in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Tolaga Bay guide.
What's the seasonal weather in Tolaga Bay?
The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Tolaga Bay is 1053 mm.

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