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A bicycle with baskets, parked on a gravel path next to a building.

A backyard with a wooden fence, a grill, a palm tree, and a gazebo.

A bedroom with a large bed, a glass door leading to a balcony, and a small table with a phone and a lamp.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a glass table, and a ceiling fan.

1. Alfresco Motor Lodge

Te Hapara

Marcus

£50

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

A laundry room with a sign indicating it's for guests, a washing machine, a dryer, and a sink.

A kitchen with a double sink, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a black leather sofa, a wooden dining table, a bed with a white comforter, a small potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

2. Travellers Inn Motel

Te Hapara

shafeen

£59

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a view of the outside, and a painting on the wall.

A parking lot with several cars, a building with a red roof, and a clear blue sky.

A motel with a red-tiled roof, a signboard, and a parking area.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

3. Bella Vista Gisborne

Te Hapara

Teleise

£72

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A coastal landscape with rocky terrain and a mountain in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a large window with a view of hills, and a small seating area.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table with a pitcher, and a view of a mountain.

4. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Tamarau

Shixu

£54

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A wooden outdoor table with chairs, a vase of flowers, and a fruit platter.

A hotel reception with a clear archway, a sign above the entrance, and two large potted plants with red and white flowers.

5. Ocean Beach Wainui

Wainui

Kelvin

£92

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A single-story house with a patio, outdoor furniture, and a barbecue grill.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

Tudor Park Motel with a signboard listing amenities like spacious units, swimming pool, SKY TV, free internet, movies, ground floor with full kitchens, and vacancies.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a table, and a window with curtains.

6. Tudor Park Motel

Lytton West

Jonathan

£82

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A dining area with a view of a river and a bridge.

A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of the city and hills.

A marina with boats docked, a bridge, and a hill with trees in the background.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and stone walls.

7. Emerald Hotel

Gisborne Central

David

£66

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and a window with blinds.

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.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dark coffee table, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and a microwave.

A hotel named White Heron with a sign indicating 'EXIT ONLY' on the side.

8. White Heron Motor Lodge

Te Hapara

Todd

£80

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating area, and potted plants.

A view from a window with metal bars, overlooking a grassy area with a pool, a dock with boats, and a large ship in the distance.

A balcony with two wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water and a dock with boats.

9. Portside Hotel

Gisborne Central

Tertius

£89

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a wardrobe, and a TV.

A poolside area with a wooden deck, a metal railing, and a palm tree in the background.

A staircase with a stained glass window featuring geometric patterns and a clock.

10. Cedar House

Whataupoko

Andrea

£114

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A swimming pool with palm trees, a fenced area, and a building with a tiled roof.

A hammock on a beach with a sunset in the background.

A building with a wooden facade, large windows, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

A hotel room with a dining area, kitchenette, TV, and seating.

11. Teal Motor Lodge

Te Hapara

Damion

£93

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with patterned pillows, and a small bedside table.

A well-lit hotel entrance with a palm tree and flower beds, a clear road, and a 'Palm Court' sign.

A reception desk with a calendar, a computer, and a sign indicating a room rate.

A patio with a round table and two chairs, a bottle of wine, and a fence with climbing plants.

12. Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Te Hapara

warren

£80

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a stand, a sliding glass door to the outside, and a small cabinet.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with two wicker chairs.

A motel with a row of rooms, each with a red door, and a parking lot in front.

A compact room with a kitchenette, a bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

13. Colonial on Gladstone

Te Hapara

Sharukh

£69

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating availability for short-term stays.

A tennis court with a wooden fence, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a wicker chair, and a metal chair.

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a view of greenery outside.

14. Waikanae Beach Motel

Awapuni

Megan

£72

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A marina with boats docked, a building with lights, and palm trees in the background.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a sink, and a glass shelf above it. There's a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV on a stand. The room has a large window with a view of a marina.

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a marina at dusk.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of a marina through a glass door.

15. Senator Motor Inn

Gisborne Central

Michelle

£92

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A row of modern two-story buildings with a driveway and parked cars.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with blinds.

A modern living room with a glass table, black leather chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.

A hallway with a series of windows featuring a grid pattern of reflective glass panes.

16. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Gisborne Central

Megan

£79

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A motel with a sign reading "Crock Motor Lodge" and a reception area.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window.

A patio area with a picnic table and a wooden fence.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and a window with a view.

17. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Awapuni

Leena

£64

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, and a potted plant.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink with a gold faucet, and a large mirror.

A modern kitchen with a gold faucet, a built-in sink, and wooden cabinets.

A table with a bottle of wine, two glasses, and a variety of cheeses and bread.

18. Matawhero Wines

Matawhero

Mary

£172

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A person relaxing in a wooden hot tub with a sunset view.

A bedroom with a large window overlooking the beach, a bed with white bedding, and a round mirror on the wall.

A tent with a view of the sea, wooden furniture, and a table.

A playground with a yellow slide, a climbing structure, and a green-roofed playhouse.

19. Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

Makorori

Jess

£68

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling structure and clear glass panels.

A modern two-story house with a balcony, large windows, and a well-maintained garden.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and blue backsplash.

A modern living room with a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the outdoors.

20. Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Awapuni

Peter

£64

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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Top Te Karaka Hotel Reviews

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"This was a very good motel with well appointed amenities close to where I needed to be. Highly recommend"

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

10/10 Excellent

"Great to be back even if only for a night"

White Heron Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Best place in Gisborne"

Travellers Inn Motel

8/10 Good

"Good size rooms. Everything you need, cooker, microwave, toaster, jug, wifi. Parking right outside your room door. Comfortable bed. Got room serviced daily. Very friendly manager. Great location."

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

10/10 Excellent

"Value for money, easy to find, park and get about, staff on checking were fun and helpful, motel was clean, warm and comfortable, sadly weather was not as good so no swim time."

Whispering Sands Motel

10/10 Excellent

"It was a perfect spot to stay in Gisborne. Highly recommend."

Emerald Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room is really big with a separate space for TV Room. It is not a new building but it has a very good parking lot covered and the room was clean and organized."

WAINUI SUNSET HIDEAWAY WHERE EVERY EVENING ENDS WITH A BEAUTIFUL SUNSET

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely stunning! The views were breathtaking, and the interior was beautiful, fresh, warm and inviting. It felt luxurious while still being incredibly comfortable.I would highly recommend this beautiful place to everyone. We absolutely loved our stay. Next time, though, I think I’ll come back with just my husband Thank you so much, Hayley, for such a wonderful stay!"

Portside Hotel

8/10 Good

"Price was a bit on thd high side for what you got. No Sky TV had to find somewhere else to watch the Rugby Test match."

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Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

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26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Ahikaa Gisborne Motel

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Haurata - High Country Retreat - Hostel

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Te Karaka?

Given that Te Karaka is a very small rural settlement, the best area to stay is within the village itself to be close to its limited amenities.Te Karaka is a quiet, agricultural community. The main road, State Highway 2, runs through the village, with most services clustered around it. There's a local shop and a few small businesses, but it's primarily a residential and farming area.For travellers seeking a peaceful, rural retreat, Te Karaka is ideal. It offers a genuine glimpse into country life in the Gisborne District, far from the hustle and bustle of larger towns. It's superb for those who appreciate quiet evenings and the starry night sky.Couples looking for a tranquil escape will find Te Karaka appealing. The area provides a secluded setting for relaxation, with opportunities for gentle walks in the surrounding countryside.

When is the best time to go to Te Karaka?

The best time to go to Te Karaka is during the warmer months, from late spring through early autumn, specifically November to April.This period offers the most pleasant weather for exploring the Gisborne District, with warmer temperatures and less rainfall. You'll find it ideal for outdoor activities, whether it's visiting local vineyards or enjoying the region's natural beauty. The longer daylight hours also allow for more relaxed sightseeing.For those interested in experiencing the local culture and events, visiting between December and February is particularly good. This is when many community gatherings and agricultural shows take place, offering a chance to see Te Karaka at its most active.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Te Karaka.

How much is the nightly rate at a Te Karaka hotel?

Prices for hotels in Te Karaka often vary, but you can find a great deal from £50 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Te Karaka hotels

1. Alfresco Motor Lodge

2. Travellers Inn Motel

3. Bella Vista Gisborne

4. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

5. Ocean Beach Wainui

6. Tudor Park Motel

7. Emerald Hotel

8. White Heron Motor Lodge

9. Portside Hotel

10. Cedar House

11. Teal Motor Lodge

12. Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

13. Colonial on Gladstone

14. Waikanae Beach Motel

15. Senator Motor Inn

16. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

17. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

18. Matawhero Wines

19. Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

20. Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Top Te Karaka Hotel Reviews

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

White Heron Motor Lodge

Travellers Inn Motel

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Whispering Sands Motel

Emerald Hotel

WAINUI SUNSET HIDEAWAY WHERE EVERY EVENING ENDS WITH A BEAUTIFUL SUNSET

Portside Hotel

More cheap stays in Te Karaka

Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

208 Lake Road

Ahikaa Gisborne Motel

Haurata - High Country Retreat - Hostel

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