White Heron Motor Lodge

Base yourself in Te Hapara, Gisborne — a quick hop from the airport and about 1 km from the city center. Walk or drive to Midway Beach, Sunshine Brewery, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and the Gisborne Botanic Gardens for easy local exploring.

A refurbished motor lodge with 24 modernised units, refreshed in 2019 under new management. Rooms range from studios and accessible units to one- and two-bedroom suites, many with king-sized spa baths. Expect kitchenettes, king or super-king beds, air conditioning, fast-heating electric blankets and large flat-screen TVs. There’s a grassed garden area with table and chairs for fresh-air downtime.

Free high-speed wireless internet across the property keeps you connected. Most suites include kitchenettes with fridge, microwave, twin hotplates and tea/coffee facilities. Enjoy complimentary guest laundry, off-street parking right outside your unit, daily housekeeping and in-room king spa baths in many rooms. Spa services are listed on the property and tour/ticket assistance is available.

High-speed internet and in-room desks make working easy. The property offers a safe deposit box, complimentary self parking and laundry facilities for longer stays.

There’s an on-site restaurant and full breakfasts available daily for a fee. You’re also a short walk from local breweries and nearby wineries if you want to sample regional flavours.