White Heron Motor Lodge

Property class: 4

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White Heron Motor Lodge provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is £81
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a kitchenette.

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Suite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a kitchenette.

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Spa Suite)

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Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bed with a white pillow featuring a leaf pattern.

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (with Spa)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 699 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a dark blue quilted bedspread and white linens. There are two wall-mounted light fixtures above the beds, and a window with sheer curtains to the left.

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette (2 Bedoom Apartment)

  • 807 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.

1 Bedroom Unit (Sleeps 4)

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(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Te Hapara, a neighbourhood in Gisborne, White Heron Motor Lodge is near the airport and near the beach. Tairawhiti Museum and East Coast Museum of Technology are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf and Titirangi Reserve. Visit our Gisborne travel guide
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474 Gladstone Road, Gisborne, 4010

What's nearby

  • Sunshine Brewery
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gisborne Botanic Gardens
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Tairawhiti Museum
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Gisborne Harbour
    4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS)
    5 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pizza Hut
    19 min walk
  • China Palace Restaurant & Takeaway
    18 min walk
  • Tatapouri Fishing Club
    3 min drive
  • Cafe Anatolia
    15 min walk
  • Burger King
    12 min walk

About this property

White Heron Motor Lodge

  • Upscale motel located in Te Hapara
  • White Heron Motor Lodge provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self-parking and extended parking
    • A front desk safe and smoke-free property
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at White Heron Motor Lodge include comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
    • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
    • Kitchenettes, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

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 registration desk

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1996
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is White Heron Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at White Heron Motor Lodge?

As of 18 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White Heron Motor Lodge on 20 Sept 2026 start from £81, 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 White Heron Motor Lodge?

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

What time is check-in at White Heron Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at White Heron Motor Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is White Heron Motor Lodge located?

Located in Te Hapara, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Sunshine Brewery, Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art. Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf and Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana are also within 1 mile (2 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

White Heron Motor Lodge Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 297 out of 380 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 380 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 380 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 380 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 380 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful reception upon checking in. The room was very clean, comfortable and an excellent shower facilities. Being able to park in the same premeises in front of the room gives added peace of mind of having my vehicle securely parked.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was nice and clean comfy bed and great TV service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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Draft through edge of front door, needs some attention. Otherwise a very good room (room 21). Our second stay here. Friendly people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice motel heaps of room bed was very comfy and the front desk was very helpful. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Kitchen was clean and well equipped. Very central location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well run, clean & friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I go back to Gisborne I will definitely stay with Cherry-Lynn & Hughie at the White Heron Motor Lodge in Gisborne. A very warm welcome at Reception by Cherry-Lynn. The room was absolutely perfect and I had booked for 1 night but I enjoyed it so much, I stayed an extra night!!! Thanks again and I will see you next time
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was clean and nice room and quite the Aircon was good to have as was super hot weather . Would highly recommend staying here .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were on site and greeted us. Great and complete kitchen The units were very comfortable and met and surpassed our standards. We extended our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This lodge provided a comfortable and clean stay, and the staff were friendly and provided helpful recommendations. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff always very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent staff, great clean rooms, I stay here every month for work and never look anywhere else!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff / clean / comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really spacious, clean and comfortable. Really thought it was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Property was very clean and nicely fitted out. Great friendly staff, thank you for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We really enjoyed our stay here. A great property. Location is wonderful close to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Happy stay

First time there and it was perfect, well appointed room, very clean and tidy and bed was super comfortable. Lovely hosts and fast check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Room very modern and spotless clean. Free Laundry a real bonus to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ex stay.Clean quiet comfy bed nice staff.Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
White Heron is a safe, place to relax, chill and close to the shops and town center. Recommend place to enjoy your stay in Gisborne..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff clean comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Experienced excellent nights sleep on comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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It was my first time staying there, but it will not be my last. With my job requiring me to visit Gisborne this will always be my place to stay. Modern facility, clean, parking, handy to everything and a very lovely owner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room with everything you need. Comfortable bed and pillows. Free laundry.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025