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Our top choices for Wainui hotels

A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a window with open shutters.

1. Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui
4.0 star property
Wainui
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (172 reviews)
"Excellent stay in Wainui Beach. The location was perfect, just a very short walk from the beach, which made it ideal for watching the sunrise. The room was clean, comfortable and had everything I needed. Peaceful area and a great place to relax after a long day of driving. I would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended."
Australia
Kelvin
The price is NT$3,478
NT$4,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Ocean Beach Wainui
A dining area with a view of a river and a bridge.

2. Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
4.5 star property
Gisborne Central, 4.6 km from Wainui
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (871 reviews)
"Good location, clean room and spacious"
Australia
David
The price is NT$2,852
NT$3,280 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Emerald Hotel
A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

3. Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
4.0 star property
Gisborne Central, 4.4 km from Wainui
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (455 reviews)
"Nice place and nice restaurant downstairs"
Australia
Tertius
The price is NT$3,758
NT$4,322 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Portside Hotel
A coastal landscape with rocky terrain and a mountain in the background.

4. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
4.0 star property
Tamarau, 1.4 km from Wainui
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (518 reviews)
"Clean room, and friendly staff"
Australia
Shixu
The price is NT$2,308
NT$2,654 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
A row of modern two-story buildings with a driveway and parked cars.

5. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
4.0 star property
Gisborne Central, 4.5 km from Wainui
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (568 reviews)
"Have stayed here a few times. Has everything. Walking distance to restaurants and CBD and, walkway to the beach."
Australia
Megan
The price is NT$3,153
NT$3,626 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
A motel with a sign reading "Crock Motor Lodge" and a reception area.

6. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Awapuni, 5.1 km from Wainui
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (614 reviews)
"Great location, easy parking, great staff"
Australia
Leena
The price is NT$2,523
NT$2,901 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and a window with blinds.

7. White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 6.2 km from Wainui
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (386 reviews)
"Best place in Gisborne"
Australia
Todd
The price is NT$3,010
NT$3,461 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
White Heron Motor Lodge
A marina with boats docked, a building with lights, and palm trees in the background.

8. Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Gisborne Central, 4.5 km from Wainui
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (163 reviews)
"Clean room, good location, nice staff"
United States
Graeme
The price is NT$3,461
NT$3,981 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Senator Motor Inn
A modern motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating availability for short-term stays.

9. Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
3.0 star property
Awapuni, 5.4 km from Wainui
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (396 reviews)
"Older motel, but very clean, and excellent staff"
Australia
Megan
The price is NT$2,781
NT$3,198 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Waikanae Beach Motel
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling structure and clear glass panels.

10. Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
4.0 star property
Awapuni, 5.2 km from Wainui
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (223 reviews)
"Staff are brilliant, pools great, rooms clean & tidy, location amazing, what more could you want. We are booked in again on our way back"
New Zealand
Peter
The price is NT$2,851
NT$3,278 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

11. Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 7.7 km from Wainui
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (98 reviews)
"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."
Australia
shafeen
The price is NT$2,496
NT$2,871 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Travellers Inn Motel
A bicycle with baskets, parked on a gravel path next to a building.

12. Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Te Hapara, 8 km from Wainui
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (362 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay opposite Harry Barker Reserve. Exceptionally clean and comfortable. Would recommend and stay here again."
New Zealand
Marcus
The price is NT$1,876
NT$2,158 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Alfresco Motor Lodge
A grassy outdoor area with picnic tables and a view of the sea.

13. Whispering Sands Motel

Whispering Sands Motel
3.0 star property
Awapuni, 5.4 km from Wainui
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Outstandingly comfortable bed, great toiletries, beautiful view, quiet, and hosts are excellent."
Australia
Rebecca
The price is NT$3,870
NT$4,450 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Whispering Sands Motel
A swimming pool with palm trees, a fenced area, and a building with a tiled roof.

14. Teal Motor Lodge

Teal Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 6.3 km from Wainui
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (123 reviews)
"Great stay "
Australia
Linda
The price is NT$3,599
NT$4,139 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Teal Motor Lodge
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

15. Cedar House

Cedar House
4.0 star property
Whataupoko, 4.6 km from Wainui
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Such a fabulous house beautifully presented. The hosts were amazing and helpful and friendly. Complimentary cake, chocolate and drink was above and beyond along with a nice breakfast daily too."
New Zealand
Andrea
The price is NT$4,285
NT$4,928 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Cedar House
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with patterned pillows, and a small bedside table.

16. Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 7.4 km from Wainui
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (108 reviews)
"We were very happy with everything great place to stay "
Australia
warren
The price is NT$3,026
NT$3,480 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a view of the outside, and a painting on the wall.

17. Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 6.4 km from Wainui
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (219 reviews)
"Located is perfect and the room is very clean.The staff is very helpful"
Australia
Teleise
The price is NT$2,930
NT$3,370 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Bella Vista Gisborne
A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a stand, a sliding glass door to the outside, and a small cabinet.

18. Colonial on Gladstone

Colonial on Gladstone
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 7.6 km from Wainui
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (73 reviews)
"Great staff"
Australia
Sharukh
The price is NT$2,608
NT$3,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Colonial on Gladstone
A single-story house with a patio, outdoor furniture, and a barbecue grill.

19. Tudor Park Motel

Tudor Park Motel
3.5 star property
Lytton West, 8.4 km from Wainui
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (225 reviews)
"Was quite nice to stay in "
Australia
Jonathan
The price is NT$3,105
NT$3,571 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Tudor Park Motel
A person relaxing in a wooden hot tub with a sunset view.

20. Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping
2.0 star property
8.3 km from Wainui
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (27 reviews)
"Perfect place to unwind and have a relaxing time by the beach 🏖️"
Australia
Jess
The price is NT$2,720
NT$3,128 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping
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Where to stay in Wainui

Find the best Wainui areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A white car parked on grass next to a tent by a body of water with hills in the background.
Photo by Hallie Smyth
Open Photo by Hallie Smyth

Gisborne Central

If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art and Gisborne Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal landscape with a clear view of the sea, a small island, and a distant mountain range under a partly cloudy sky.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson

Kaiti

If you're spending some time in Kaiti, Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Kaiti Hill are top sights worth seeing.

A paved walkway along a grassy area with a view of a body of water and distant mountains.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson

Awapuni

While visiting Awapuni, you might make a stop by sights like Midway Beach and Kiwa Pools Gisborne.

Outer Kaiti

While Outer Kaiti isn't home to many top sights, Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Tairawhiti Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

A coastal landscape with mountains, a clear blue sea, and a forested area.

Te Hapara

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Te Hapara and surrounding area, you can visit Midway Beach and Tairawhiti Museum.

Top Wainui Hotel Reviews

Colonial on Gladstone

Colonial on Gladstone

10/10 Excellent
"Good Value accessable being flat. Nicely located to town"
Neville 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Colonial on Gladstone

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Wainui?
Wainui is a neighborhood that people enjoy for its beautiful beaches. Are you looking for Wainui travel tips? Be sure to check out Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while you're in the neighborhood.
How many hotels are there in Wainui?
If you're searching for places to stay in Gisborne, choose from one of Expedia's 18 hotels and other accommodations in Wainui.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Wainui, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals in Wainui.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Wainui?
For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Wainui, click here.
What is there to do around this Gisborne neighborhood?
Dip your toes in the water at Wainui Beach or Okitu Beach while you're in Wainui. Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Makorori Headland Trailhead are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Gisborne.