Title: Apartment - river side Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Apartment - river side Riverside apartment in Gisborne with a water park ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60030000/60027300/60027300/2c482e7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60030000/60027300/60027300/976d211c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60030000/60027300/60027300/761b20e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60030000/60027300/60027300/08a494b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60030000/60027300/60027300/f5e8ddb7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Tucked away in north-facing private grounds, this apartment offers a serene retreat near the Waimata river. Stroll to shopping areas or cycle into the city; enjoy spacious living with a cooking area and cozy bedroom. With an enclosed kitchen bench, BBQ, and off-street parking. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Apartment - river side The apartment is set in north facing private grounds with access to open areas and the Waimata river. Walking to a shopping area is 5 minutes and to the city 15, otherwise a short drive or cycle. The living room is spacious and incorporates a cooking area and a bed settee (if required). The cooking area while not a full kitchen is designed and enables a full range of hot meals to be prepared (double hotplate, crockpots, microwave, fridge etc. ) and eaten (plates, cutlery etc.) The apartment is best suited to a couple as there is one double bedroom but there is capacity to accommodate up to two couples or 3 single guests with a double bed settee and a single fold down bed in the lounge. When booking can you please indicate if you need the extra beds made up. The bathroom and bedroom are separate from the living area. The floor area of the apartment is 66 m sq. Outside, making the most of the property's sunny aspect, is an enclosed kitchen bench for washing dishes etc. and close to that a BBQ and entertaining area. There is off street parking for a car with access to the apartment down a flight of stairs which is beneath the main residence. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina - On a river ### Things to do - Water park - Basketball nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Glamping Tent 4 People, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35150000/35149300/35149288/9ef32973.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping Makorori - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry 8.2 Very good 17 reviews £139 includes taxes & fees 16 Oct - 17 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=35149288&PinnedHotelID=35149288&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3533900/3533858/82616b95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Portside Hotel Gisborne Central - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 415 reviews £88 includes taxes & fees 17 Oct - 18 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=3533858&PinnedHotelID=3533858&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37991400/37991302/845cc158.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wainui Absolute Beachfront Studio Unit Wainui - Pool - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 125 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=37991302&PinnedHotelID=37991302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114590000/114581600/114581561/bfb8f635.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Esplanade Townhouse Kaiti - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews £186 includes taxes & fees 13 Oct - 14 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=114581561&PinnedHotelID=114581561&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627200/9627200/fecea5e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne Gisborne Central - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry 9.2 Wonderful 534 reviews £76 includes taxes & fees 20 Oct - 21 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=9627200&PinnedHotelID=9627200&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45850000/45846100/45846078/a32b9352.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded Oceanview Chalet with Floor-to-Ceiling Windows - Your Serene Escape. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as River Side Gisborne Apartment River Side Apartment - River Side Gisborne Apartment - River Side Apartment Apartment - River Side Apartment Gisborne ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.66465%2C178.04897&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kmGb5bTe69xteUvE-zSPpcPhYHU=) Gisborne, Gisborne #### What's nearby - Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles - Tairawhiti Museum - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles - Gisborne Harbour - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles - Wainui Beach - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles - Gisborne Hospital - 10 min drive - 3.9 miles #### Getting around - Gisborne (GIS) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive - ‪Neighbourhood Pizzeria - ‬5 min drive - ‪Curbside Kitchen - ‬5 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Apartment - river side pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Apartment - river side? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Apartment - river side? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Apartment - river side located? > Located in Inner Kaiti, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House, Titirangi Reserve and Longbush Wines. Gisborne Harbour and Gisborne Wine Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Apartment - river side Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Isaac H. 24 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Plenty of space. Warm, and private location Great host. ##### Isaac H. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ARASHI Y. 1 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### beautiful place Thanks for great place and great people!!! Owner is super helpful and friendly. ##### ARASHI Y. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sodi W. 1 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous location Wonderful scenery, waking to the quacking of ducks, friendly and helpful owned and lovely house dog! ##### Sodi W. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William B. 30 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Great stay ! ! ! As described, cool host, nice unit, clean, value ! Definitely recommend ! ##### William B. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Kevin 22 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication A delightful property, very quiet and private. The sitting room was enormous! The host was amenable and did his best to ensure everything was in order. Lots of nice touches such as the provision of ground coffee and a cafetière and home grown tomatoes. A table for outdide dining would have bern good. ##### Kevin Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cameron T. 11 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good Comfortable ##### Cameron T. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Bernard H. 13 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in #### 2 night stay The steep narrow steps down to the unit were challenging. Lots of noise from upstairs from around 6am. Probably more suited to younger people. ##### Bernard H. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James A. 11 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### good spot The setup was perfect for us, no problems, suited us well.The bookabach platform pretty much sucks though, I would not have been able to communicate with the owner at all if I had not got creative and found their contact independently - I would use bookabach again only as a desperate act of last resort. Good luck to you all. ##### James A. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ali N. 24 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sunny peaceful location Clean and tidy, excellent communication from the host. We arrived late Nick was very accommodating leaving the door unlocked and the light on. ##### Ali N. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keryn S. 18 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Great stay again. So handy being close to family ##### Keryn S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keryn S. 26 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Excellent stay for what we needed. Was easy to come and go with private entrance. ##### Keryn S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Connah L. 20 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome property Very pretty property with very kind owner! Definitely would stay again ##### Connah L. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie H. 27 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely river-side property Friendly owner, basics provided. Clean and warm. Had use of kayaks which was a big bonus. Would stay again ##### Katie H. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Ruth C. 11 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful River! Right next to a beautiful river, and the owner let us use his kayaks! So great, our kid (and us) loved that! ##### Ruth C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Ali D. 25 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely spot. Very happy with our two night stay. Thanks Nick. ##### Ali D. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natasha P., kaiti ,Gisborne 8 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden gem in its own backyard Staying here was the most peaceful experience. It was a pleasure to meet such lovely people and a magnificent dog of the owners. The property was like a bungalow in the woods and yet it was simply his backyard the owner had out love and hard work into. Is a recommendation for all who want to experience the underside of town. ##### Natasha P. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Jennie C., Melbourne Victoria 21 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet peaceful place by the river We enjoyed our stay , and Nick was a great host. ##### Jennie C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Andrew L. 29 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Friendly and accommodating Great communication before our weekend stay. Very accommodating at the last minute when we needed an extra bed. Friendly owner. ##### Andrew L. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 11 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Love that the property was on the river. It was a beautiful setting. Loved not being in the bustle of town or motel mile. Very well set up, very good host. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Matthew B. 12 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### . Good Property, Nice and Quiet ##### Matthew B.