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Captain Cook Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
Gisborne motel with restaurant

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Experience the warm hospitality of Captain Cook Motor Lodge in Awapuni. Savor a meal at Carolyn's Kitchen, relax in the garden, or get connected with free WiFi and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Premium bedding
The current price is CNY552
CNY635 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 25 - Apr 26

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Exceptional
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  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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King Spa Unit

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
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  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach, Gisborne, 4010

What's nearby

  • Sunshine Brewing Company - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Midway Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gisborne Harbour - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Tairawhiti Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Eastwoodhill Arboretum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tatapouri Fishing Club - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Columbus - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Raglan Roast - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gisborne Deli - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Gisborne. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Meal Garden, which serves breakfast and dinner. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 36 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • This property enforces quiet hours from 7:00 PM to 10:00 AM
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Room service

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Use of nearby fitness center
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 2004
  • Garden
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Meal Garden - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 18 to 20 for adults, and NZD 18 to 20 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in between 10:00 AM and noon can be arranged for an extra charge

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Captain Cook Motor
Captain Cook Motor Gisborne
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Captain Cook Motor Lodge Gisborne
Captain Cook Motor Lodge Motel
Captain Cook Motor Lodge Gisborne
Captain Cook Motor Lodge Motel Gisborne

Frequently asked questions

Does Captain Cook Motor Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Captain Cook Motor Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Captain Cook Motor Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Captain Cook Motor Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Captain Cook Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Captain Cook Motor Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with activities like hiking, kayaking, and body boarding, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Captain Cook Motor Lodge also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Captain Cook Motor Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Meal Garden.

What's the area around Captain Cook Motor Lodge like?

Captain Cook Motor Lodge is a short 12-minute walk from Midway Beach and 18 minutes' walk from Gisborne Harbour.

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Reviews

Captain Cook Motor Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property is conveniently located close to the beach with a short walk into town. (9 reviews)
  • The spa facilities were very good and the experience was highly impressive. (3 reviews)
  • The property offers ample and convenient parking with a pleasant environment. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

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6/10 Good

Older style property but room was spacious and had a kitchenette. Dissapointed that the restaurant wasn't available on site as listed in the property amenities.
Rosaria, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Was very quiet friendly staff everything aswesome enjoyed our stay
Jeanette, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was spotless , great motor lodege. Will stay again.
Kirby, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the clean room (with excellent shower and heating) and the location.
Heather, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great accommodation
Jamie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Catherine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Dinner and breakfast available onsite which was great , friendly service and lovely and clean Would definitely stay again
Donna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean
Hongwei, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location, conveniently close to the centre of Gisborne within walking distance. The room was clean and spacious, equipped with a sufficient kitchenette and supplies. Would definitely stay again!
Vicki, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Huge room waliking distance to town
Sandi, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

I liked the cosy cabin style rooms.
Kape, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice place to stay.
Peter, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Helpful and friendly staff made our stay a pleasant and relaxing one
Mike, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay, very comfortable.
Bindy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

wow what a lovely place to stay , the clean smell when you walked in was great , parking amazing , great for guests or 2 cars travelling together
frances, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Oh didnt have breakfasts,but the staff is so amazing one lady omg she is so beautiful the way she make sure that iam well equipped with the cooking suff me and my partner eas room 2 she was helpful thank so much didnt get he name thank u so so much for ur help,packing its not bad but if u in Room 2 u not sure where to park u dont want to take someone's space,I love staying at Captain Cook love it so clean i definitely recommend to angone that planing to go to Gisborne go stay in Captain Cook.
Mata, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Close to beach and shops. Good place for overnight stay
Judy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Excellent parking, pleasant staff. Suited our needs.
Linda, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Reasonable priced motel, good helpful friendly staff
Kristina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I enjoyed my stay very quiet and clean
chris, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good price, clean and wonderful location.
Georgia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay close to everything the cleaners were great
Meagan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Tidy, quiet and good location with lots of parking and food nearby.
Jason, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Easy to access location and close to what we needed.
Shanan, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Pleasant staff
Ross, 1-night trip