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White Heron Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
Motel in Gisborne with free parking

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Reception
Front of property
1 Bedroom Unit (Sleeps 4) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette (2 Bedoom Apartment) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is SAR 366
SAR 428 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug

Room options

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (with Spa)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Suite)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/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 drapes

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Spa Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • 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) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for 1 Bedroom Unit (Sleeps 4)

1 Bedroom Unit (Sleeps 4) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

1 Bedroom Unit (Sleeps 4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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
  • Kaiti Hill - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Gisborne Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kfc - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Yoko'Sushi Express Cafe - ‬15 min walk

About this property

White Heron Motor Lodge

Upscale motel located in Te Hapara
White Heron Motor Lodge provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Smoke-free premises and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at White Heron Motor Lodge feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 522 reviews
The price is SAR 340
SAR 396 total
includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1996
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating 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 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?

Check-out 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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White Heron Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 333 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 333 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 333 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 333 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 333 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Really spacious room, clean, very comfortable and hot shower, great TV channels.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Big clean and very well equipped R
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

It was my first time staying there, but it will not be my last. With my job requiring me to visit Gisborne this will always be my place to stay. Modern facility, clean, parking, handy to everything and a very lovely owner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Staff always very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Part of our North Island road trip
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Excellent staff, great clean rooms, I stay here every month for work and never look anywhere else!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Experienced excellent nights sleep on comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

I enjoyed my time a the White Heron Motor Lodge. We may stay longer to site see next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Helpful staff clean comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

White Heron is a safe, place to relax, chill and close to the shops and town center. Recommend place to enjoy your stay in Gisborne..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Loved staying here, will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10

Comfortable, clean and quiet. Suite was large with Jetted corner tub.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Very nice room with everything you need. Comfortable bed and pillows. Free laundry.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Great accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

A nice place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

We really enjoyed our stay here. A great property. Location is wonderful close to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Comfortable motel for a brief work trip
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

I was on a business trip but everything fitted in well, stable wifi for ZOOM and 50 TV Sports all appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Owner lovely and looked after us
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Friendly staff / clean / comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Good people, nice rooms, close to city.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10

Ex stay.Clean quiet comfy bed nice staff.Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Maybe one of the best accommodations in Gisborne?
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

I would give 6 stars if i could!!! The lady at reception was absolutely wonderful!!! :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Very nice units well looked after will stay there again as it is handy to everything we were after
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022