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White Heron Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
Motel in Gisborne with free parking

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Reception
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette (2 Bedoom Apartment) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Front of property
Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette (2 Bedoom Apartment) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils
1 Bedroom Unit (Sleeps 4) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 382
AED 440 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (with Spa)

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (with Spa)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Suite)

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Suite)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Spa Suite)

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Spa Suite)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette (2 Bedoom Apartment)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette (2 Bedoom Apartment) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette (2 Bedoom Apartment)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for 1 Bedroom Unit (Sleeps 4)

1 Bedroom Unit (Sleeps 4) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

1 Bedroom Unit (Sleeps 4)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
474 Gladstone Road, Gisborne, 4010

What's nearby

  • Eastwoodhill Arboretum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gisborne Harbour - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Gisborne Wine Centre - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Midway Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gisborne Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kfc - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Yoko'Sushi Express Cafe - ‬15 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
  • A front-desk safe and smoke-free premises
  • 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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1996
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

White Heron Motor Inn Gisborne
White Heron Motor Inn
White Heron Motor Gisborne
White Heron Motor
White Heron Motor Lodge Gisborne
White Heron Motor Lodge Motel
White Heron Motor Lodge Gisborne
White Heron Motor Lodge Motel Gisborne

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 21 March 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White Heron Motor Lodge on 16 April 2025 start from $119.89, including 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 at White Heron Motor Lodge?

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 10-minute walk of Sunshine Brewery, Eastwoodhill Arboretum, and Presbyterian Church. Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art are also within 15 minutes.

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White Heron Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 323 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my time a the White Heron Motor Lodge. We may stay longer to site see next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, great clean rooms, I stay here every month for work and never look anywhere else!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s always a pleasure staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely modern and very clean rooms & well kept complex. Would definitely stay again when in Gisborne.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Amenities
Comfortable, clean and quiet. Suite was large with Jetted corner tub.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff clean comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katheleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Kurt T

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room with everything you need. Comfortable bed and pillows. Free laundry.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lovina-paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here, will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Regular stays great service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Donna Moses

Great accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would give 6 stars if i could!!! The lady at reception was absolutely wonderful!!! :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was on a business trip but everything fitted in well, stable wifi for ZOOM and 50 TV Sports all appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner lovely and looked after us
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here. A great property. Location is wonderful close to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable motel for a brief work trip
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ex stay.Clean quiet comfy bed nice staff.Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff / clean / comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

SAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good people, nice rooms, close to city.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
White Heron is a very clean, spacious and modern Motor Lodge. Offers free laundry service. The Staff are very polite and respectful. Very close to all amenities. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maybe one of the best accommodations in Gisborne?
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice units well looked after will stay there again as it is handy to everything we were after
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022