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

A hotel with a red-tiled roof, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

1. White Heron Motor Lodge

Te Hapara, 1.4 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Andras

NT$3,102

NT$3,567 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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

A two-story hotel with a 'SENATOR' sign, large windows, and outdoor seating visible.

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

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.

2. Senator Motor Inn

Gisborne Central, 0.7 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Michelle

NT$3,567

NT$4,102 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

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

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a framed picture on the wall.

3. Alfresco Motor Lodge

Te Hapara, 3.2 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Bill

NT$2,424

NT$2,788 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in microwave, and a dishwasher.

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.

4. Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Te Hapara, 2.6 km from Tairawhiti Museum

warren

NT$3,118

NT$3,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area with a bar counter.

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

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

5. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Gisborne Central, 0.8 km from Tairawhiti Museum

BEN

NT$3,249

NT$3,737 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and trees.

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.

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

6. Travellers Inn Motel

Te Hapara, 2.9 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Brigita

NT$2,572

NT$2,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

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 spacious living area with green sofas, a dining table, and potted plants. Large windows offer views of the outdoors.

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

7. Portside Hotel

Gisborne Central, 0.9 km from Tairawhiti Museum

NT$3,873

NT$4,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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 modern, well-lit room with a dining area, a sofa, and a bed.

8. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Awapuni, 1.1 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Sylvia

NT$2,599

NT$2,989 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

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

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

9. Waikanae Beach Motel

Awapuni, 1.4 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Megan

NT$2,644

NT$3,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

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

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a built-in oven.

10. Bella Vista Gisborne

Te Hapara, 1.6 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Teleise

NT$3,020

NT$3,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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

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.

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

11. Teal Motor Lodge

Te Hapara, 1.5 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Damion

NT$3,709

NT$4,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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

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

A motel with a covered outdoor seating area, a lawn, and a white fence.

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

12. Colonial on Gladstone

Te Hapara, 2.8 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Sharukh

NT$2,688

NT$3,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

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 sofa, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the outdoors.

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

13. Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Awapuni, 1.3 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Peter

NT$2,583

NT$2,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

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

A modern building with multiple floors, a parking area, and a grassy area with a water body in the foreground.

14. Emerald Hotel

Gisborne Central, 0.5 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Cameron

NT$2,939

NT$3,380 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella.

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

15. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Tamarau, 3.6 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Kelby

NT$2,378

NT$2,735 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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

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 cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

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

16. Tudor Park Motel

Lytton West, 3.6 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Jonathan

NT$2,720

NT$3,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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

A room with a bed, a table with a laptop, a cup, and a chair.

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

17. Ocean Beach Wainui

Wainui, 4.6 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Kelvin

NT$3,190

NT$3,669 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, and a bedside table.

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

18. Matawhero Wines

Matawhero, 8.2 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Mary

NT$6,693

NT$7,697 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A coastal landscape with tents and a road leading to a beach.

A campsite with two white tents, one with a table and chairs set up inside, and another with a person sitting inside.

Three dome-shaped tents with internal lighting, set in a grassy area with trees in the background.

A campsite with tents and a wooden cabin by the sea.

19. Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

10.3 km from Tairawhiti Museum

Jess

NT$2,667

NT$3,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Tairawhiti Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
White Heron Motor Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 378 reviews	View
Senator Motor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 163 reviews	View
Alfresco Motor Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 358 reviews	View
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 106 reviews	View
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne	9.2 Wonderful 565 reviews	View

Top Tairawhiti Museum Hotel Reviews

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

10/10 Excellent

"Great last Minuit booking, will be booking again 💝"

White Heron Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"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."

Portside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable and clean rooms, walking distance to restaurants and town centre. Service was crisp - information on wi fi etc would be good at check in."

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

8/10 Good

"Very accessible to town"

Waikanae Beach Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Very quick checkin with a friendly, absolutely helpful receptionist staff member. The room was spacious and everything at hand Comfortable bed, had the best sleep Handy to the beach and not far from the town centre Our own secure parking right outside the door"

Bella Vista Gisborne

10/10 Excellent

"Located is perfect and the room is very clean.The staff is very helpful"

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Family friendly"

Teal Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Always find The Teal a Cosy stay, Friendly staff and Great Location. Love that you can wash & dry clothes here too."

Colonial on Gladstone

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff"

Other attractions near Tairawhiti Museum

Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana

8.2/10 (13 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Gisborne with a visit to Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Longbush Wines

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Longbush Wines during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf

8.6/10 (14 reviews)

You can take time to visit Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Gisborne Wine Centre

8.2/10 (40 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Gisborne Wine Centre during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Gisborne Botanic Gardens

8.8/10 (62 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Gisborne with a visit to Gisborne Botanic Gardens. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Sunshine Brewery

8.8/10 (35 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Sunshine Brewery in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Sunshine Brewing Company

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

You can take time to visit Sunshine Brewing Company during your travels to Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Tairawhiti Museum?

Tairawhiti Museum is located in an area of Gisborne known for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 27 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Tairawhiti Museum?

Emerald Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and a seasonal outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Tairawhiti Museum. Other good options within a short distance include Captain Cook Motor Lodge and Portside Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near Tairawhiti Museum?

Expedia has 27 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Tairawhiti Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Tairawhiti Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Tairawhiti Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Tairawhiti Museum?

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What can I see and do near Tairawhiti Museum?

Enjoy the outdoors at Kaiti Hill, Titirangi Reserve, or Longbush Reserve. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Wainui Beach, Midway Beach, and Okitu Beach. Create some family memories at Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf and Cook Observatory.

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Our top choices for Tairawhiti Museum hotels

1. White Heron Motor Lodge

2. Senator Motor Inn

3. Alfresco Motor Lodge

4. Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

5. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

6. Travellers Inn Motel

7. Portside Hotel

8. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

9. Waikanae Beach Motel

10. Bella Vista Gisborne

11. Teal Motor Lodge

12. Colonial on Gladstone

13. Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

14. Emerald Hotel

15. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

16. Tudor Park Motel

17. Ocean Beach Wainui

18. Matawhero Wines

19. Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

Compare popular hotels close to Tairawhiti Museum

Top Tairawhiti Museum Hotel Reviews

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

White Heron Motor Lodge

Portside Hotel

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Waikanae Beach Motel

Bella Vista Gisborne

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Teal Motor Lodge

Colonial on Gladstone

Other attractions near Tairawhiti Museum

Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana

Longbush Wines

Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf

Gisborne Wine Centre

Gisborne Botanic Gardens

Sunshine Brewery

Sunshine Brewing Company

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