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Our top choices for Awapuni hotels

A motel with a sign reading "Crock Motor Lodge" and a reception area.

1. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Awapuni
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (614 reviews)
"Great location, easy parking, great staff"
Australia
Leena
The price is SAR 273
SAR 317 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
A modern motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating availability for short-term stays.

2. Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
3.0 star property
Awapuni
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (396 reviews)
"Older motel, but very clean, and excellent staff"
Australia
Megan
The price is SAR 306
SAR 354 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Waikanae Beach Motel
A grassy outdoor area with picnic tables and a view of the sea.

3. Whispering Sands Motel

Whispering Sands Motel
3.0 star property
Awapuni
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Outstandingly comfortable bed, great toiletries, beautiful view, quiet, and hosts are excellent."
Australia
Rebecca
The price is SAR 327
SAR 376 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Whispering Sands Motel
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling structure and clear glass panels.

4. Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
4.0 star property
Awapuni
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (223 reviews)
"Staff are brilliant, pools great, rooms clean & tidy, location amazing, what more could you want. We are booked in again on our way back"
New Zealand
Peter
The price is SAR 291
SAR 340 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and a window with blinds.

5. White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 1.5 km from Awapuni
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (386 reviews)
"Best place in Gisborne"
Australia
Todd
The price is SAR 345
SAR 397 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
White Heron Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

6. Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 1.8 km from Awapuni
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (98 reviews)
"Good size rooms. Everything you need, cooker, microwave, toaster, jug, wifi. Parking right outside your room door. Comfortable bed. Got room serviced daily. Very friendly manager. Great location."
Australia
shafeen
The price is SAR 253
SAR 296 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Travellers Inn Motel
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with patterned pillows, and a small bedside table.

7. Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 1.6 km from Awapuni
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (108 reviews)
"We were very happy with everything great place to stay "
Australia
warren
The price is SAR 348
SAR 401 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a view of the outside, and a painting on the wall.

8. Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 1.5 km from Awapuni
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (219 reviews)
"Located is perfect and the room is very clean.The staff is very helpful"
Australia
Teleise
The price is SAR 309
SAR 360 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Bella Vista Gisborne
A row of modern two-story buildings with a driveway and parked cars.

9. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
4.0 star property
Gisborne Central, 2.3 km from Awapuni
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (568 reviews)
"Have stayed here a few times. Has everything. Walking distance to restaurants and CBD and, walkway to the beach."
Australia
Megan
The price is SAR 337
SAR 391 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

10. Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
4.0 star property
Gisborne Central, 2.3 km from Awapuni
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (455 reviews)
"Nice place and nice restaurant downstairs"
Australia
Tertius
The price is SAR 375
SAR 440 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Portside Hotel
A dining area with a view of a river and a bridge.

11. Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
4.5 star property
Gisborne Central, 2.3 km from Awapuni
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (871 reviews)
"Good location, clean room and spacious"
Australia
David
The price is SAR 278
SAR 327 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Emerald Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a stand, a sliding glass door to the outside, and a small cabinet.

12. Colonial on Gladstone

Colonial on Gladstone
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 1.7 km from Awapuni
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (72 reviews)
"Great staff"
Australia
Sharukh
The price is SAR 299
SAR 344 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Colonial on Gladstone
A modern kitchen with a sink, cabinets, and a glass shower door.

13. Teal Motor Lodge

Teal Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 1.5 km from Awapuni
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (123 reviews)
"Always find The Teal a Cosy stay, Friendly staff and Great Location. Love that you can wash & dry clothes here too."
Australia
Damion
The price is SAR 392
SAR 454 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Teal Motor Lodge
A bicycle with baskets, parked on a gravel path next to a building.

14. Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Te Hapara, 1.9 km from Awapuni
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (362 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay opposite Harry Barker Reserve. Exceptionally clean and comfortable. Would recommend and stay here again."
New Zealand
Marcus
The price is SAR 216
SAR 248 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Alfresco Motor Lodge
A marina with boats docked, a building with lights, and palm trees in the background.

15. Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Gisborne Central, 2.3 km from Awapuni
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (163 reviews)
"Handy location and spacious"
Australia
Michelle
The price is SAR 397
SAR 457 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Senator Motor Inn
A single-story house with a patio, outdoor furniture, and a barbecue grill.

16. Tudor Park Motel

Tudor Park Motel
3.5 star property
Lytton West, 3.3 km from Awapuni
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (225 reviews)
"Was quite nice to stay in "
Australia
Jonathan
The price is SAR 356
SAR 410 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Tudor Park Motel
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

17. Cedar House

Cedar House
4.0 star property
Whataupoko, 2.6 km from Awapuni
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Such a fabulous house beautifully presented. The hosts were amazing and helpful and friendly. Complimentary cake, chocolate and drink was above and beyond along with a nice breakfast daily too."
New Zealand
Andrea
The price is SAR 498
SAR 575 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Cedar House
A coastal landscape with rocky terrain and a mountain in the background.

18. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
4.0 star property
Tamarau, 5.2 km from Awapuni
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (518 reviews)
"Clean room, and friendly staff"
Australia
Shixu
The price is SAR 231
SAR 271 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
A wooden outdoor table with chairs, a vase of flowers, and a fruit platter.

19. Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui
4.0 star property
Wainui, 6.4 km from Awapuni
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (171 reviews)
"Excellent stay in Wainui Beach. The location was perfect, just a very short walk from the beach, which made it ideal for watching the sunrise. The room was clean, comfortable and had everything I needed. Peaceful area and a great place to relax after a long day of driving. I would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended."
Australia
Kelvin
The price is SAR 399
SAR 459 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Ocean Beach Wainui
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, and a potted plant.

20. Matawhero Wines

Matawhero Wines
3.0 star property
Matawhero, 5.8 km from Awapuni
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Absolutely delightful!"
United States
Mary
The price is SAR 735
SAR 855 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Matawhero Wines
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Where to stay in Awapuni

Find the best Awapuni areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A white car parked on grass next to a tent by a body of water with hills in the background.
Photo by Hallie Smyth
Open Photo by Hallie Smyth

Gisborne Central

If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art and Gisborne Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

A beach with waves, mountains, and a clear sky.

Wainui

Wainui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while you're in town.

A coastal landscape with a clear view of the sea, a small island, and a distant mountain range under a partly cloudy sky.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson

Kaiti

If you're spending some time in Kaiti, Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Kaiti Hill are top sights worth seeing.

Outer Kaiti

While Outer Kaiti isn't home to many top sights, Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Tairawhiti Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

A coastal landscape with mountains, a clear blue sea, and a forested area.

Te Hapara

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Te Hapara and surrounding area, you can visit Midway Beach and Tairawhiti Museum.

Top Awapuni Hotel Reviews

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"This was a very good motel with well appointed amenities close to where I needed to be. Highly recommend"
Michael W 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Awapuni?
Travelers to Gisborne's Awapuni neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood. Be sure to check out Midway Beach and Kiwa Pools Gisborne as part of your Awapuni travel plans.
Where is the best hotel for a stay in Awapuni?
Based on our traveler data, Whispering Sands Motel is one of the top choices for your stay in Awapuni. This apartment offers free parking and private balconies. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Captain Cook Motor Lodge and Waikanae Beach Motel.
How many hotels will I find in the Awapuni area?
Book one of Expedia's 7 hotels and other accommodations in Awapuni and start exploring everything Gisborne has to offer.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Awapuni, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Awapuni.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Awapuni?
For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Awapuni, head over to our customer service page.
What is there to do around this Gisborne neighborhood?
Midway Beach, Kiwa Pools Gisborne, and Sunshine Brewing Company are just a few attractions to check out in Awapuni. While you're out sightseeing, Waikanae Beach and Sunshine Brewery are a couple of additional sights to visit in Gisborne.