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Top 5 hotels in Whatatutu at a glance

1. Matawhero Wines — 3-star hotel in Matawhero. Guest rating: 10/10 — Exceptional.
2. Waikanae Beach Motel — 3-star hotel in Awapuni. Guest rating: 8.8/10 — Excellent.
3. Alfresco Motor Lodge — 3.5-star hotel in Te Hapara. Guest rating: 9.4/10 — Exceptional.
4. Ocean Beach Wainui — 4-star hotel in Wainui. Guest rating: 9.0/10 — Wonderful.
5. Motel Oasis, Gisborne — 4-star hotel in Tamarau. Guest rating: 9.2/10 — Wonderful.

Where to stay in Whatatutu?

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Whatatutu on Hotels.com. These Whatatutu hotels consistently deliver on comfort, location and traveler experience. Last updated on August 31, 2026.

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

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink with a gold faucet, and a large mirror.

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

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

1. Matawhero Wines

Matawhero

CNY1,514

CNY1,741 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

A coastal view with a wooden fence, a grassy area, and a distant sailboat on the water.

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

2. Waikanae Beach Motel

Awapuni

CNY561

CNY645 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

3. Alfresco Motor Lodge

Te Hapara

CNY511

CNY588 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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

4. Ocean Beach Wainui

Wainui

CNY673

CNY774 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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.

5. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Tamarau

CNY502

CNY577 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a table, and a window with curtains.

6. Tudor Park Motel

Lytton West

CNY574

CNY660 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A poolside area with a wooden deck, a metal railing, and a palm tree in the background.

A staircase with a stained glass window featuring geometric patterns and a clock.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a wardrobe, and a TV.

7. Cedar House

Whataupoko

CNY825

CNY949 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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 modern living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dark coffee table, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and a microwave.

8. White Heron Motor Lodge

Te Hapara

CNY654

CNY752 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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 kitchen with a double sink, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

9. Travellers Inn Motel

Te Hapara

CNY543

CNY624 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

A patio with a round table and two chairs, a bottle of wine, and a fence with climbing plants.

A reception desk with a calendar, a computer, and a sign indicating a room rate.

A well-lit hotel entrance with a palm tree and flower beds, a clear road, and a 'Palm Court' sign.

10. Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Te Hapara

CNY658

CNY756 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a marina at dusk.

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

11. Senator Motor Inn

Gisborne Central

CNY752

CNY865 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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.

A marina with boats docked, a bridge, and a hill with trees in the background.

12. Emerald Hotel

Gisborne Central

CNY620

CNY713 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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.

13. Portside Hotel

Gisborne Central

CNY817

CNY939 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

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

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

14. Bella Vista Gisborne

Te Hapara

CNY637

CNY732 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

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

15. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Gisborne Central

CNY685

CNY788 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A motel with a sign reading "Crock Motor Lodge" and a reception area.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and a window with a view.

A patio area with a picnic table and a wooden fence.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window.

16. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Awapuni

CNY548

CNY630 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A woman sitting at a table with a television displaying 'NEWS LIVE' in a modern room with large windows and a view of greenery outside.

A hotel room with a dining area, kitchenette, TV, and seating.

A building with a wooden facade, large windows, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

17. Teal Motor Lodge

Te Hapara

CNY782

CNY900 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

18. Colonial on Gladstone

Te Hapara

CNY567

CNY652 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A grassy outdoor area with picnic tables and a view of the sea.

A beach path leading to the shore with purple flowers in the foreground and a clear blue sky.

A modern building with large windows and a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant pink flowers.

A reception desk with a wooden panel wall and the sign "WHISPERING SANDS".

19. Whispering Sands Motel

Awapuni

CNY779

CNY896 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A person relaxing in a wooden hot tub with a sunset view.

A playground with a yellow slide, a climbing structure, and a green-roofed playhouse.

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

A tent with a view of the sea, wooden furniture, and a table.

20. Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

Makorori

CNY573

CNY659 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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Check out reviews of Whatatutu hotels guests love

White Heron Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely"

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

10/10 Excellent

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

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"

Ocean Beach Wainui

10/10 Excellent

"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."

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"

Tudor Park Motel

8/10 Good

"Have stayed at the Tudor Inn many times as the location is convenient to our activities while in Gisborne."

Frequently asked questions

How much does a hotel room cost in Whatatutu?

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If you're looking for the flexibility to change your plans to Whatatutu, most accommodations provide refundable* rates you can book. You can find these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.

What will the weather in Whatatutu be like during my vacation?

The warmest months in Whatatutu are usually January and February with an average temp of 65°F. July and August are the chilliest months when the average temp is 52°F. The rainiest months are June and July.

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