White Heron Motor Lodge  

In Te Hapara, Gisborne — an easy walk from Sunshine Brewery and Eastwoodhill Arboretum and close to Gisborne Botanic Gardens and the city centre. Midway Beach is within walking distance. Gisborne Airport (GIS) is about 3.8 km away.

New-management motel with 24 refurbished units ranging from studios to two-bedroom suites. Rooms combine modern fittings with practical comforts: kitchenettes, king or super-king beds, air-conditioning, fast-heating electric blankets, large flat-screen TVs and most units feature king-sized spa baths. Non-smoking rooms, daily housekeeping and a small grassed area with table and chairs complete the vibe.

Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, free on-site self-parking with off-street bays right outside your door, a guest laundry and a front-desk safe deposit box. Kitchenettes include fridge, microwave and tea/coffee facilities, plus premium Sky/satellite TV and garden views from many rooms.

High-speed internet throughout and a desk in each room make remote work straightforward. Spacious suites and free parking suit business travellers.

An on-site restaurant is available, and kitchenettes come stocked with basic tea and coffee facilities. The motel is handily located near city-centre eateries and supermarkets for easy local dining.