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Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Property class: 4

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A motel with a sign reading "Crock Motor Lodge" and a reception area.
A modern, well-lit room with a dining area, a sofa, and a bed.
A patio area with a picnic table and a wooden fence.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and a window with a view.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach, Gisborne, 4010
  • Place, Midway Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Tairawhiti Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Gisborne Harbour
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gisborne (GIS)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen area visible through an open door.

2 Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted mirror, and a picture.

1 Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

King Spa Unit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a black leather sofa, a small table, and a ceiling fan.

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, a window, and a door.

Economy Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wheelchair.

Superior Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

Superior Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

A restaurant, laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and a banquet hall.
Captain Cook Motor Lodge offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
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 Captain Cook Motor Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Sunshine Brewing Company. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Sunshine Brewing Company and 5 minutes on foot from Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Captain Cook Motor Lodge also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Gisborne motel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Meal Garden – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Open select days.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 18 to 20 for adults and NZD 18 to 20 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Meal Garden

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 AM and noon
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 18 to 20 for adults and NZD 18 to 20 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 AM and noon

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 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 7:00 PM and 10:00 AM.
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

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is 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

Captain Cook Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 325 out of 607 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 607 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 607 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 607 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 607 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and happy cheerful staff 😀
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, lovely breakfast. Great stay, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jayde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy, easy check in, good parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this property several times in the past and have always found it comfortable and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and tidy room. Awesome breakfast, and the staff were lovely. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice Motel but a bit noisy from logging trucks from very early in the morning. Comfy bed and great TV. If you’re an early riser it’s a good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
warm cosy
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great staff, easy parking. Was everything we needed for our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect accommodation for the night, clean, sky go, ample parking, had a option for dinner & breakfast so no need to leave the premises, staff were very friendly & helpful. The Motel is located on a main road heading to the wharf, so you do get a lot of trucks going past, bar that I can't fault the place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jolynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable . Close to beach and city centre . Highly recommend 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy good parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived hours earlier than check-in due to road closures, the lady running reception was amazing and checked me in early. Parking was great, room spacious and very clean. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic but good. Food in restaurant was great value not gourmet but very good basic food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee-Teree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to central town. Friendly staff. We never had breakfast but the dinners were great, hot and reasonable prices. You can even have it delivered to your room if you want. So much to do in the area. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very quiet friendly staff everything aswesome enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Conrad and Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were super friendly and accommodating. Our bed was comfortable but felt sloping or worn. Everything we needed although was tad cosy and shower is a bit dated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice size room, comfy bed. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only went for Breakfast on our day of departure and was just expecting Toast and Coffee as requested. So wasn't expecting 2 toasted sandwiches with Eggs and Cheese and some onions. Also not used to eating a small salad for Breakfast so only ate the tiny red onion.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rosaria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jolynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a standard queen room and got upgraded to a king room with a spa , I was very impressed by how spacious the king room was and the facilities were great. Love the king bed very comfortable and room was very nice and clean 👌 I definitely will be staying there again and highly recommended this hotel if you visit Gisborne New Zealand 🇳🇿 Hotel host we’re very friendly and welcoming. Thank you 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the clean room (with excellent shower and heating) and the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless , great motor lodege. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jamie

Great accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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