White Heron Motor Lodge
474 Gladstone Rd
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Why people book this hotel
“Spa, bed, room, tv great”
“Beautiful bed and pillows”
“Clean, comfortable, warm, exactly as expected”
“Super clean, great location, friendly staff”
“Close to beaches and lookouts”
“Great location”
“Really helpful staff, recommended dinner and coffee options, also state of the h…”
“Bed was comfy Big Spa Bath Friendly staff”
“good off-street parking, spacious rooms”
“Parking outside room”
Overview
White Heron Motor Lodge is just 2 minutes' drive from the centre of Gisborne and 7 minutes' drive from the beach and the airport. The property offers a range of accommodation types, all with access to unlimited free WiFi. The modern, spacious units have air-conditioning, fast heating electric blankets and lounges with satellite 50-inch LED TVs and fully equipped kitchenettes. Free on-site parking is provided at the front of your unit and there are free guest laundry facilities available. Motor Lodge White Heron is a 6-minute drive from Olympic Pool Complex and Showgrounds Park & Event Centre. It is a 7-minute drive from Gisborne Park Golf Club and a 15-minute drive from Poverty Bay.
Traveller reviews
Phil
solo_traveller
June 9, 2026
“Home from home , tucked all the boxes”
Clean, comfortable, warm, exactly as expected
scott
couple
June 4, 2026
“Affordable luxury”
Spa, bed, room, tv great
patterson
couple
May 25, 2026
You've covered everything
Adventure Bike Tourer
couple
May 17, 2026
Beautiful bed and pillows. Large floor space. Close to beaches and lookouts. Ports were interesting to see.
Josh
solo_traveller
May 11, 2026
“reliable accommodation in Gisborne”
good off-street parking, spacious rooms. Comfy beds and good bathroom and kitchenette. great to have a table and chairs for dining rather than eating on a bed or sofa.
Viv
couple
May 10, 2026
“Comfortable, friendly and enjoyable.”
Large spacious, well laid out room. Really helpful staff, recommended dinner and coffee options, also state of the highway north. Parking outside room.
Heather
couple
May 9, 2026
Great location. Comfy beds. Room immaculate
Kendra
couple
May 1, 2026
Super clean, great location, friendly staff. Would definitely recommend.
Tania
couple
April 12, 2026
“Our first-choice hotel in Tairāwhiti”
Lovely large, clean and quiet room that has everything you need. Location is close to a variety of food options and supermarket
leonie
couple
April 11, 2026
“always choose this motel because it is clean and the people are friendly”
the rooms are always clean and comfortable.
Veronica MH Tawhai
family_with_children
April 10, 2026
“Beautiful well-kept motel with friendly staff!”
Beautifully kept luxury motel - large spa bath in the bathroom!
Steph
couple
April 9, 2026
Loved how clean the room was and how modern it is.
Reihana
couple
March 31, 2026
Bed was comfy Big Spa Bath Friendly staff
Pat
couple
March 15, 2026
“We only had 2 nights. P”
Very spacious
Elviena
couple
March 8, 2026
Spotlessly clean pleasant room. Comfy room.
Jane
couple
March 8, 2026
“Lovely quiet stay for a reasonable price”
Very quiet. Good parking. Comfy bed. Great shower
Robyn
couple
March 7, 2026
Location. Clean.
Raroa
couple
March 3, 2026
Lovely host Lovely room
John
couple
March 3, 2026
“Hand and very clean”
Very handy to the CBD - large room and very clean
Julie
couple
February 19, 2026
“Great stay.”
Check in was friendly and informative. Room was lovely and clean and spacious. Bed was big and comfortable. Everything we needed. Would happily stay again. Thank you.
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Spa and wellness centre
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
WiFi available in all areas, Heating, Air conditioning, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Safety deposit box
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Services
Daily housekeeping, Fax/photocopying, Laundry
One-Bedroom Apartment
One-bedroom apartment has a large lounge/dining area and a separate bedroom. Also has a kitchenette with a microwave, an electric fry pan and a hot plate. The en suite bathroom comes with a spa bath. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. There is no capacity for additional guests.
Two-Bedroom Apartment
This spacious and modern apartment has a large open plan lounge/dining area and 2 separate bedrooms each with its own TV. The apartment has a fully equipped kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, stove top and an electric frying pan. The bedrooms have large king-sized beds or single-sized beds. The lounge/dining area has a 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Please note that the price is based on 4 guests. There is no capacity for additional guests.
Double or Twin Room
Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchenette, which features a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. The spacious twin/double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 3 beds.
Studio
This modern, large open plan studio has a king-sized bed and a 50-inch TV with satellite channels. It also includes a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, toaster, electric frying pan and a hot plate. There are also tea and coffee making facilities. The bathroom has a glass shower. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. There is no capacity for additional guests.
Studio - Disability Access
This studio provides an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
Studio with Spa Bath
This large, open plan studio has a kitchenette with an electric fry pan, instant tea/coffee and a hot plate. Facilities include electric blankets and satellite television. The en suite bathroom has a spa bath. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. There is no capacity for additional guests.
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