Portside Hotel Gisborne
2 Reads Quay
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Why people book this hotel
“Loved the comfortable bed and the view”
“The bed is great”
“Friendly staff”
“Easy to access and helpful staff at reception”
“Great location right on the water”
“Location,”
“Clean room with good amenities”
“Very clean, easy check in, comfortable bed with lovely fully equipped kitchen”
“Good accessible car parking”
“Friendly staff , clean , close to town , great pool”
Overview
Located on the water's edge, Portside Hotel - Heritage Boutique Collection boasts accommodation with a private balcony and views of the harbour or Gisborne city. The hotel features free Wi-Fi, a lap pool and a fitness centre. The studios and apartments both offer a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and dishwasher. The lounge area has a flat-screen satellite TV, a DVD player and a stereo system. The modern bathroom includes free toiletries. Portside Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Gisborne Domestic Airport, Rugby Park and Gisborne Hospital. It is 5 minutes' drive from Tairawhiti Museum.
Traveller reviews
Yasmin
solo_traveller
June 18, 2026
Great location right on the water. Friendly staff. Clean room with good amenities.
Sheena
solo_traveller
June 10, 2026
Loved the comfortable bed and the view
Jorian
solo_traveller
June 3, 2026
“Will definitely be back”
Easy to access and helpful staff at reception
Warren Williams
couple
May 22, 2026
The bed is great. Would like to know the brand so i can buy for myself. Ground room is our preference and they were very accommodating.
Minnie
solo_traveller
April 9, 2026
“Great stay”
Although the view is stunning it’s quite noise from the port sounds
Kara
solo_traveller
April 6, 2026
“A very lovely and comfortable stay. The apartment was clean and well equipped”
Very clean, easy check in, comfortable bed with lovely fully equipped kitchen.
Vikram
family_with_children
April 5, 2026
“Excellent”
Yvonne
extended_group
April 3, 2026
“Nice hotel from outside and lobby, rooms are dated”
Spacious living room
Leigh
extended_group
March 29, 2026
“Thoroughly enjoyed our stay”
We had a view of the harbour which offered interest watching ships load along with other river users. Staff were friendly and helpful and access to free coffee in the foyer was much appreciated. Good accessible car parking. Would recommend to family.
Tania
couple
March 24, 2026
Location,
Ron
family_with_children
March 23, 2026
“Comfortable and met expectations other than location of room assigned”
Bed(s) excellent Lounge / kitchen layout excellent Shower / bathroom very good
Collins
family_with_children
March 22, 2026
Room was nice and modern
Lois
family_with_children
March 8, 2026
“The receptionist was very apologetic when I took the container of Butter Chicken to her. She said she would alert the Ma”
The location was great. The receptionist was welcoming and very helpful
Peter
couple
March 6, 2026
“Awesome spot”
Friendly staff , clean , close to town , great pool
Maitai
solo_traveller
March 4, 2026
“Gizzy Fave Stay”
Always a pleasure 🙏 Beautiful calm river view 💙 Customer service 🤌
Grant
couple
February 28, 2026
“Struck beautiful weather, cycled and walked far, enjoyed beach and port busy-ness, and Gizzy hospitality!”
Location
Taylor
family_with_children
February 23, 2026
The bed was to soft, and there was only two towels.
Tomlins
extended_group
February 20, 2026
Great property suited our purposes
Roberts
family_with_children
February 19, 2026
Love it number 214 room and beautiful view 😍.... we just valentines day for stay one night
David
couple
February 10, 2026
“Super location, very comfortable and excellent staff”
Super clean, comfortable and very spacious, plus a great location.
Facilities
Activities
Fitness centre, Bike tours
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Snack bar
Food & drink safety
Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Bicycle parking, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Lift, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture
Parking
Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Pool with view, Salt-water pool, Pool/beach towels, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Fence around pool, Swimming pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key card access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Face masks for guests available
Services
Tour desk, Concierge service, Daily housekeeping, Fax/photocopying
Harbour View One Bedroom Apartment
This apartment overlooks Gisborne Harbour. Facilities include a kitchenette, satellite TV and a private patio or balcony.
Penthouse Apartment
This spacious apartment includes 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. The apartment has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning, a washing machine, as well as a wardrobe. The unit has 2 beds.
Standard One-Bedroom Apartment
This air-conditioned apartment has a balcony or patio overlooking the car park. It includes a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and a dining setting. The spacious bathrooms include a bathtub.
Standard Two-Bedroom Apartment
This apartment features a balcony and contemporary décor. It offers a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and laundry facilities.
Harbour View Two-Bedroom Suite
This suite has 2 separate bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a lounge and a dining area. The bathroom is complete with a full laundry. The suite offers contemporary décor, with a balcony overlooking the Harbour.
Harbour View Studio
This air-conditioned studio features a balcony or patio offering views across the Port of Gisborne. It includes contemporary décor and a fully equipped kitchen. Please note Maximum occupancy for this room is 2. An extra bed cannot fit into this room.
Standard Studio
This air-conditioned studio features a balcony or patio overlooking the car park. Please note Maximum occupancy for this room is 2. An extra bed cannot fit into this room type.
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