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Teal Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
Outdoor pool and sunny terraces create a natural retreat at Teal Motor Lodge, just steps from the botanical beauty of Gisborne Gardens

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Teal Motor Lodge, near Gisborne Botanic Gardens, offers a peaceful garden setting with a playground. Guests enjoy the sun-drenched terrace and outdoor pool. Helpful staff provide free newspapers, and extended parking options are appreciated.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is £95
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May
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About this property

Teal Motor Lodge

  • Upscale motel near Gisborne Botanic Gardens
  • Located close to Tairawhiti Museum and Midway Beach, Teal Motor Lodge provides a terrace, a garden and a playground. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
    • Free self-parking and extended parking
    • Express check-out, a front desk safe and barbecues
    • Free newspapers, tour/ticket information and a computer station
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Teal Motor Lodge include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
    • Kitchens, fridges and microwaves

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 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 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Teal Motor Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

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

As of 22 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Teal Motor Lodge on 23 May 2026 start from £95, 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.

Is Teal Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Teal Motor Lodge?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Teal Motor Lodge?

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

What time is check-out at Teal Motor Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Teal Motor Lodge located?

Located in Te Hapara, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Tairawhiti Museum. Gisborne Wine Centre and Gisborne Harbour are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 122 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly helpful staff, clean, tidy premises, great place to stay. The pool looks great to for the summer months!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sharna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at Teal motor lodge! Staff was friendly and definitely felt like home away from home :) kids loooved the pool, they were in there pretty much everyday 😊 will deffs be back when we come back to Gizzy for a holiday
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good and well maintained. Clean and friendly staff. The pool was not heated, freezing. We booked it as we wanted to chilled with our toddler at the pool, so that was a let down. The place itself we have no complaint.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Kimi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the Teal before it's got everything we need including a stove clean and comfy would have preferred a friendlier welcome at reception restaurant to motel delivery was great even has an onsite Thai massage service booking our next stay x
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool Was awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool is a must with teenagers, and it was lovely. Lovely garden surrounding pool with chairs to relax in.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Warwick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large very comfortable unit. Well equipped kitchen and large TV
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything while staying there. The host Steward & staff was friendly & helpful through out my stay there. The place was clean & had everything I needed. Despite the horrible weather after Xmas, I could stay inside watching movies with all the different options like sky, Netflix etc. I will anytime stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was beautiful and looked really clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

mattt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay on my trip to Gisborne and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, clean and everything that was needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing, ticks all the boxes for what we needed, love the Airline memorabilia.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, clean and tidy. The pool was awesome for the kids. Would stay again!!
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10/10 Excellent

Arapera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay. Staff were really low key and just left us to it which was awesome. Would def come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious .. great cooking facilities.. 2 TVs .. pool
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you very much
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Himanshu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Sidharath

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hot bed bug bites from the mattress and blanket
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was not very clean & no smoke alarm.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Liked the spacious room and the design.parking was great also. No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ramari

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay thank you , friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
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8/10 Good

stu

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

Enjoy Gisborne

Close to town, so a nice easy walk into the main cisty each day
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
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8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay was lovely and private and very quiet where our room was
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021