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Alfresco Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
Garden views provide a peaceful backdrop for outdoor meals at the barbecue grills, while lush greenery creates a relaxing atmosphere for unwinding

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Located in Te Hapara, Alfresco Motor Lodge offers free WiFi and laundry facilities. Guests can relax in the garden, use BBQ grills, and access luggage storage. Visitors often highlight the staff's helpfulness as a key part of their experience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is £82
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Room options

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Standard Studio | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Garden view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Spa Studio | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Spa Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Garden view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Large Studio | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Large Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Garden view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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One Bedroom | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
  • Garden view
  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Two Bedrooms | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Smart TV
  • Garden view
  • 689 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Te Hapara, a neighbourhood in Gisborne, Alfresco Motor Lodge is near the airport and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Titirangi Reserve and Longbush Reserve, while East Coast Museum of Technology and Tairawhiti Museum are cultural highlights. Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like golfing. Visit our Gisborne travel guide
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Map
784 Gladstone Road, Gisborne, 4010

What's nearby

  • Gisborne Hospital
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Sunshine Brewery
    5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Eastwoodhill Arboretum
    5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Presbyterian Church
    5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Gisborne Botanic Gardens
    5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS)
    3 min drive

Restaurants

  • Burger King
    4 min drive
  • Curbside Kitchen
    4 min drive
  • Neighbourhood Pizzeria
    4 min drive
  • Columbus
    4 min drive
  • Gisborne Deli
    4 min drive

About this property

Alfresco Motor Lodge

Motel located in Te Hapara
Alfresco Motor Lodge provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Outdoor furniture, luggage storage and barbecues
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Alfresco Motor Lodge include comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers and shampoo
  • 49-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, microwaves and toasters

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2001
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Alfresco Motor Lodge
Asure Alfresco Motor
Asure Alfresco Motor Gisborne
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Asure Alfresco Motor Lodge Gisborne
Asure Motor Lodge
Alfresco Motor Lodge Motel
Asure Alfresco Motor Lodge
Alfresco Motor Lodge Gisborne
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Frequently asked questions

Is Alfresco Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Alfresco Motor Lodge?

As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alfresco Motor Lodge on 9 Mar 2026 start from £82, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Alfresco Motor Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Alfresco Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Alfresco Motor Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Alfresco Motor Lodge located?

Located in Te Hapara, this motel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Gisborne Hospital, Sunshine Brewery and Eastwoodhill Arboretum. Presbyterian Church and East Coast Museum of Technology are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Alfresco Motor Lodge Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 343 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 343 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 343 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 343 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 343 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, it was so spacious as we had a 2 bedroom it was worth the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, friendly staff and awesome utilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay with my elderly father, clean, easy access, friendly staff. Able to assist us with an extra night when our flight home was cancelled. Would stay again 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DIANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff - enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation super friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, comfy beds with nice linen and nice friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vianney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay. Enjoyed the layout of the room and the little outside area was quite neat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda

Great size rooms, clean and wonderful friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whaiora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Liked everything nice quiet plus comfortable and top service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sachiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice bed, great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our one night stay turned into 2 nights We decided to stay another night in Gisborne and was happy to stay at Alfresco Clean, tidy, friendly staff and an added bonus a washing machine and dryer We will dif come back here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place to stay in Gisborne

This was ideal for our one night stay. Good self catering facilities, comortable, easy to find. Staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing stay. Staff were friendly, very clean and quiet location. Thanks would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and quiet and the place is well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynnelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, convenient. Friendly staff.

10/10 Excellent

Jules

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything from affordability and availability online booking, nice host, clean and tidy, air conditioning. Perfect for our overnight stay, we didnt want to leave lol we would definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Chetan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The rooms were neat and clean, which made for a very comfortable and relaxing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Chrissie

Location to airport was ideal
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verleene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet convenient location. Staff very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I recommend this place

Beautiful stay I would go there again. Friendly cleaners, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Surath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good clean place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful stay alex and christine are welcoming and the cleaners are extremely helpful Room was super clean and warm quiet and very relaxing would high would highly recommended this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

CHONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and tidy, quiet and peaceful, good facilities, good customer service, value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overnight stay, checked in and a lovely lady in was very helpful, she was a life saver for my boys who needed a room to stay in due to last minute changes in circumstances. Everything a person ever wants at a hotel, this is the place to go. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024