Title: Waimata Travel Guide: Best of Waimata, Gisborne District Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Waimata](https://expedia.co.uk/Waimata-Hotels.d692487368784961536.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Waimata](https://expedia.co.uk/Waimata-Holiday-Rentals.d692487368784961536.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Waimata Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Waimata.d692487368784961536.Car-Hire-Guide)[Waimata Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Waimata.d692487368784961536.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Waimata Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Waimata Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_692487368784961536) - Top hotels in Waimata - Top Holiday Rentals in Waimata ![Emerald Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2598800/2598719/5ca03836_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Emerald Hotel 13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne £79 4 Mar - 5 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8/10 Very Good! (816 reviews) the Emerald is convenient re-location and access to shops cafes very good The staff are helpful we appreciated the house keeping staff But don’t expect a lot as it has the basics Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026&selected=2598719&PinnedHotelID=2598719&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692487368784961536) ![Portside Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3533900/3533858/82616b95_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Portside Hotel 2 Reads Quay Gisborne £100 11 Mar - 12 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ... 9/10 Wonderful! (437 reviews) My favourite was the ground-floor room facing the city — peaceful, immaculate, and beautifully presented. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, ensuring a great night’s rest. The staff were warm and welcoming, and reception was very accommodating, promptly providing swim towels when needed. The ... Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026&selected=3533858&PinnedHotelID=3533858&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692487368784961536) ![Waikanae Beach Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625600/9625565/005cd090_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waikanae Beach Motel 19 Salisbury Road Gisborne £65 17 Mar - 18 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Sunshine Brewing Company and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (368 reviews) I think the owner of the motel that was behind the counter she was very welcoming and very helpful. The room was very clean and tidy. 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(437 reviews) My favourite was the ground-floor room facing the city — peaceful, immaculate, and beautifully presented. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, ensuring a great night’s rest. The staff were warm and welcoming, and reception was very accommodating, promptly providing swim towels when needed. The ... Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gisborne-Hotels-Portside-Hotel.h3533858.Hotel-Information) ![Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35150000/35149300/35149288/9ef32973_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping 516 Whangara Rd Makorori Stay at this campsite in Makorori. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Popular attractions Makorori Beach and Makorori Headland Trailhead are located ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (21 reviews) Very courteous. The unit could do with kitchen sink as has other implements for light cooking Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pouawa-Hotels-Tatapouri-Retreat-Glamping.h35149288.Hotel-Information) ![The Verandah at Gisborne](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33646100/33646064/d415379b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Verandah at Gisborne Gisborne Gisborne Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Gisborne. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Botanic ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (196 reviews) I booked the Verandah at Gisborne for myself and family to stay in for my wedding and the house was incredible and charming! Lots of space and bedrooms for a family and a nice large backyard and deck to relax and enjoy a meal. Comfortable beds and gorgous lounge. Highly recommend any family to stay ... 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