What is Whataupoko like?

Travelers to the Whataupoko neighborhood in Gisborne will be sure to enjoy their stay. Consider a visit to Tairawhiti Museum as part of your Whataupoko travel plans.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Whataupoko area?

Book one of Expedia's 6 hotels and other accommodations in Whataupoko and start exploring everything Gisborne has to offer.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Whataupoko, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Whataupoko.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Whataupoko?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your trip to Whataupoko, click here .

What can I see and do in this Gisborne neighborhood?

Tairawhiti Museum is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Whataupoko. While you're out sightseeing, Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art are a couple of additional sights to visit in Gisborne.

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Our top choices for Whataupoko hotels

Alfresco Motor Lodge

Te Hapara, 3.7 km from Whataupoko

Peter

₩161,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 14 - Feb 15

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Awapuni, 2.4 km from Whataupoko

Bev

₩155,028 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 25 - Feb 26

White Heron Motor Lodge

Te Hapara, 2.1 km from Whataupoko

Todd

₩184,976 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 26 - Feb 27

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Gisborne Central, 2 km from Whataupoko

Jolynn

₩174,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 4 - Mar 5

Waikanae Beach Motel

Awapuni, 2.6 km from Whataupoko

IRLENE

₩130,805 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 28 - Mar 1

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Travellers Inn Motel

Te Hapara, 3.3 km from Whataupoko

Glen

₩138,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 13 - Feb 14

Ocean Beach Wainui

Wainui, 4.8 km from Whataupoko

Steffen

₩212,283 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 4 - Mar 5

Tudor Park Motel

Lytton West, 3.5 km from Whataupoko

Michael

₩148,236 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 19 - Feb 20

Executive Suite, River View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Emerald Hotel

Gisborne Central, 1.7 km from Whataupoko

Kristen

₩157,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 18 - Feb 19

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Studio) | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Te Hapara, 3.1 km from Whataupoko

Marc

₩184,976 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 12 - Feb 13

Teal Motor Lodge

Te Hapara, 2.1 km from Whataupoko

Linda

₩189,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 16 - Feb 17

Portside Hotel

Gisborne Central, 2.1 km from Whataupoko

Joanne

₩207,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 25 - Feb 26

Compact Queen Studio | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Bella Vista Gisborne

Te Hapara, 2.3 km from Whataupoko

Joanne

₩162,075 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 27 - Feb 28

Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Awapuni, 2.5 km from Whataupoko

William

₩205,236 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Tamarau, 4.1 km from Whataupoko

noel

₩162,075 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 14 - Feb 15

Senator Motor Inn

Gisborne Central, 1.9 km from Whataupoko

David

Superior Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Colonial on Gladstone

Te Hapara, 3.3 km from Whataupoko

Sharukh

₩160,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 14 - Feb 15

Whispering Sands Motel

Awapuni, 2.7 km from Whataupoko

Terry

₩221,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 5 - Mar 6

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Matawhero Wines

Matawhero, 9 km from Whataupoko

Mary

₩406,948 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 14 - Feb 15

Ahikaa Gisborne Motel

Awapuni, 2.7 km from Whataupoko

Raymond

₩223,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 12 - Feb 13

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Where to stay in Whataupoko

Find the best Whataupoko areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Wainui

Wainui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while you're in town.

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Amateur surfers, professional #blue skies

Gisborne Central

If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are top sights worth seeing.

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Kaiti

If you're spending some time in Kaiti, Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Gisborne Wine Centre are top sights worth seeing.

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Te Hapara

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Te Hapara and surrounding area, you can visit Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach.

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Okitu

Okitu is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Okitu Beach and Makorori Headland Trailhead while you're in town.

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Top Whataupoko Hotel Reviews

Emerald Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was spotless and very big. Despite being the noisy room overlooking the street we had no issues with it. My only concern, lovely and friendly as they were was room service was too early and they walked in too soon to get to the door. A simple sign on the door to say we didnt need it would have helped. We would happily stay again."