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Emerald Hotel

4.5 star property

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Executive Suite, River View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
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Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Executive Suite, River View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

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13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040, Gisborne, 4040
  • Place, Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gisborne Wine Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gisborne Harbour
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gisborne (GIS)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Suite, Pool View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Suite, River View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Apartment | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Emerald Hotel

Luxury hotel connected to the convention centre in Gisborne with free parking
A seasonal outdoor pool, a business centre and conference space are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a front desk safe.
Emerald Hotel offers 49 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower and complimentary toiletries. This Gisborne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Emerald Hotel. During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention centre and just a quick walk from Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a business centre.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and meeting rooms
  • Steps from Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana and 4 minutes on foot from Longbush Wines
Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and a front desk safe are also featured at the luxury Emerald Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4.5-star Gisborne hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in November and close in March.
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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Emerald Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 310 out of 799 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 799 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 799 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 799 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 799 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shaun

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

M

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

TONY

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious nice place but the bed was uncomfortable and so was the bed in the lounge other than that it was really good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Darwyyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First, note that this property's car park is not very accessible to folks with limited mobility and the garage gate is broken. The number of parking spaces is also *extremely* limited and the only access to the hotel is from 1 of 3 levels. Otherwise, you need to walk down a very narrow, steep car ramp to get to the 1 level by which you can enter the hotel. The hotel also shares the car park, so at least half the spots on the 1 floor accessible to the hotel are blocked off for private use. Two other guests were frustrated by this while I was there. Second, the first room they put me in did not match the description on Expedia; the room I actually checked into ended up having mystery orange debris on the bedding and more debris in the shower, raising general questions about the hotel's cleanliness. I ended up moving hotels, but when I mentioned I'd been here to a local, they stifled a laugh and said they'd heard it was awful from lots of other people.
Hotel description of the car park
Picture of the car park on the 1 level with hotel access
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Janene

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found the staff upon arrival pre occupied and not useful with information. Lack of parking and access to the hotel from the parking areas was not used friendly. Room quite strong smell of cleaning products and caused wheezy chest. Lack of amenities in room - utensils and plates provided but no heating equipment such as a microwave.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Niamh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location, reasonably priced, very clean and spacious rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of space in the rooms, great views overlooking the river with a large balcony and huge table, full size bath and huge bathroom with loads of counter space
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was close to where we wanted to be
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
When I first walked in I was greeted by a young lady who was fantastic at checking me in friendly and helpful. Got to my room and it went downhill from there. Jug didn’t work air conditioning rattled wasn’t circulating the air that well and flat battery in the tv remote( only had 1 replacement battery at reception).Had a look at the air con and the filter was full of lint. No restaurant and the pool look fantastic but was closed and when I had a look from 2nd story looked like it had a small truck load of sand in it. Lesson learnt to read the reviews before you book
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brendan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOCATION WAS GREAT, WALKING DISTANCE FROM RESTRAUNTS, BARS, SHOPS.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Robyn

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
We have stayed at the Emerald Inn many times in the past. It is well placed in the city and close to amentities. The last time about 18 months ago the kitchen wasn’t functioning so no on site breakfast. It still,isn’t function and awaiting repairs. The central pool area, usually very attractive was abandoned - filthy pool, brown muddy water and pool cleaning gear abandoned in the pool. Our roo had only one cup, no teaspoons, only the end of a toilet roll, our room was miles from lifts, etc cobweb on window, room only had the bed covers pulled up by room service but no dishes done bins emptied etc. young man on reception was useless. Also no phone to phone reception for more loo paper and another cup etc so had to do the long trek down to request these. What’s going on? Are they going out of business or just a need a new manager.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
A convenient hotel in the centre of Gisborne, and the river view suites have nice views over the river. Rooms are nice and spacious with balconies and were OK, but the property has a tired feel about it. Was disappointed that the bathroom hadn't been cleaned properly (makeup and sticky residue in the sink and on the bathroom counter). Bed uncomfortable (two singles pushed together with insufficient topper). The staff were lovely though and very pleasant to deal with. (Gave a great recommendation for the 'Just Thai' restaurant around the corner - one of the best Thai meals I've had).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Emerald has deteriorated significantly in recent years. Great staff but other than that the place is a dump.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Robbie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable, big rooms but hotel is very rundown and parking is very limited and tight to get around in the parking building.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the river views. The room was warm even without the heatpump on. Liked that it was central to restaurants and shops. Carparking safe. Only downfall was a smelly odour in the room, heatpump outdoor unit noisy, loud thumps from other rooms and neighbours can easily look into your room from their balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Orini

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was dirty, my room had a faulty light that couldn't be fixed until the sunday I was checking out, the place overall had a eerie feel and reception was never there. terrible facilitties.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Te Nui

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Abit confusing to get to our room but we enjoyed our comfortable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lavinia

Front desk was a bit rowdy when i checked in. Room could do with a bit of spruce up with paint here and there. Over all enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with partner
Car park too low for our vehicle
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Central. Not able to park in parking area as not accessible after 7pm. Bed was twin beds with no under sheet, so a ridge in middle.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nirvana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Venus

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025