White Heron Motor Lodge

Property class: 4

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NT$3,032
NT$3,487 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25

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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)

10.0 out of 10
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 Twin 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Te Hapara, a neighborhood in Gisborne, White Heron Motor Lodge is near the airport. 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 Kiwa Pools Gisborne. Visit our Gisborne travel guide
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474 Gladstone Road, Gisborne, 4010

What's nearby

  • Sunshine Brewery
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gisborne Botanic Gardens
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tairawhiti Museum
    4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gisborne Harbour
    4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS)
    5 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Anatolia
    15 min walk
  • Pizza Hut
    19 min walk
  • Burger King
    12 min walk
  • China Palace Restaurant & Takeaway
    18 min walk
  • Adrian’s Espresso
    18 min walk

About this property

White Heron Motor Lodge

  • Upscale motel located in Te Hapara
  • White Heron Motor Lodge provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self parking and extended parking
    • Smoke-free premises and a front-desk safe
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at White Heron Motor Lodge feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
    • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
    • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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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 2026/10/23, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White Heron Motor Lodge on 2026/10/24 start from NT$3,032, excluding 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?

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?

Check-out 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 Gisborne Skate Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 388 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 388 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 388 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 388 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 388 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect spot for the night. Great room clean. Best I've stayed in gisborne. Come monthly for work so will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable motel with good sized, pleasant rooms, including a small kitchen space. Near the city. Quiet. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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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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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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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8/10 Good

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Well run, clean & friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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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

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Clean room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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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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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

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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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

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

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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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Ex stay.Clean quiet comfy bed nice staff.Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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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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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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