4.5 Star Hotel

Emerald Hotel

13 Gladstone Road, Gisborne, New Zealand View Map

$113 nightly

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Located in the heart of Gisborne's shopping precinct, the Emerald Hotel features 50 spacious rooms, free wifi, a swimming pool, undercover carparking and a fitness center (currently being renovated). All rooms are air-conditioned, have tea/coffee making facilities, hair-dryers, ironing facilities and some have microwaves. Many rooms also feature private balconies. The two-bedroom apartment on the fourth floor has a full kitchen, a washing machine, a smart TV and a balcony with sweeping views of the city's waterways. An accommodations-only hotel, the Emerald is in walking distance of at least 30 cafes and restaurants offering delicacies to tempt all tastes. And for those who don't want to leave their room, food delivery services are quick and efficient. Guests can enjoy easy access to the waterfront walkway that leads to Tairawhiti's new Kiwa Pools complex. Just across the bridge is Titirangi (Kaiti Hill). Hundred of locals walk the path to the summit daily. It is worth the effort to enjoy the spectacular views of the city and bay across to Young Nick's Head. Couples particularly like the location of the Emerald Hotel. They rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

377 Reviews

7.2Good
Cleanliness
7.9
Staff
8.9
Location
9.0

What Guests Say

  • “Central to where we needed to be, it was quiet, safe secure carparking”
  • “Overall, lovely Clean room, big room, safe parking.”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Standard Suite1/4

Standard Suite

1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
Executive Suite with River View1/4

Executive Suite with River View

485 sqft • 2 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Junior Suite1/3

Junior Suite

582 sqft • 2 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
Executive Suite with Pool View1/4

Executive Suite with Pool View

485 sqft • 2 Single, 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap

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    What Guests Loved

    7.2
    Good

    Based on 377 reviews

    Location

    9

    Cleanliness

    7.9

    Staff

    8.9

    Overall Quality

    7.4

    Pros +

    • Central to where we needed to be, it was quiet, safe secure carparking
    • Overall, lovely Clean room, big room, safe parking.
    • The room was spacious and had everything I needed. I

    Cons -

    • There was nothing we didn’t like - the staff, the room, it was spacious, clean and we had everything we needed
    • Only little negative thing would be the birds
    • However it was not well cleaned before I arrived. There was dirty like chocolate all over the tv remotes and air con remote. Also the bench that microwave was on was dirty and also the bathroom floor was dirty.
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    10JanPosted on: 2-22-2026

    Central to where we needed to be, it was quiet, safe secure carparking

    There was nothing we didn’t like - the staff, the room, it was spacious, clean and we had everything we needed

    10LisbetPosted on: 2-22-2026

    Overall, lovely Clean room, big room, safe parking.

    Only little negative thing would be the birds

    7MattPosted on: 2-20-2026

    The room was spacious and had everything I needed. I

    However it was not well cleaned before I arrived. There was dirty like chocolate all over the tv remotes and air con remote. Also the bench that microwave was on was dirty and also the bathroom floor was dirty.

    8DonnaPosted on: 2-15-2026

    Room was huge with a bed in main area aswell as a separate bedroom with another bed. Location was excellent close to everything. Balcony was big and spacious overlooking the river.

    No PowerPoint in the bathroom, broken hair dryer. Hotel needs modernising as it is a bit out dated.Pool needs renovating. No restaurant/food options which would make the stay better although lots of cafes close by.

    5CeliaPosted on: 2-12-2026

    Location and the pool

    Outdated. Fans needed maintenance or get new ones.

    9RitaPosted on: 2-2-2026

    As you walk in the room I liked the mirror sliding wardrobe you want to flash for your day so a nice peek in the mirror makes you feel good. I loved how there was a travel bag bench i havnt seen that at many motels/hotels.Condiments im a huge cup of tea person if I could drink tea all day I would.Comfortable bed, I loved the aircon it helped me sleep better.Loved the bath was very much wanted.I loved how big the room was.. and the openness of the hotel to accessibility to the front main entrance, the pool and in town as I had no car due to flight I had to walk everywhere close to the shops! and beautiful view of the river.

    There was no shower i had plans so time was to be managed and if I needed to wash fast shower would've been better.No windows in the room I felt like I was suffocating.When I checked out which was very early 7.30am I didnt know where to put the 2 cards so I just put them on the front service desk.

    4JanPosted on: 1-22-2026

    Location centre town was good .Room reasonable size comfortable.Bathroom needs a touch up marked rough walls .

    Car park shocking.. no room very tight .Reception on arrival no one there. People were waiting.

    5ScottPosted on: 1-21-2026

    Location to the city. Secure car park. Very friendly staff.

    The room was far too big. My voice echoed and hard to cool the room down. The bathroom was unclean with black marks all over the celling. The bed is 2 single beds pushed together and woke up between the two beds. No milk offered on arrival and long maze to find reception. Lighting very dim in the room

    8LynettePosted on: 1-19-2026

    Hotel was in a great location, lots of places to eat within walking distance and nice outlook over the river. Complimentary car park was a bonus. Pool was dirty and under maintenance which I suppose is to be expected during the winter months. Pigeons were making a mess and not bothered at all by the owl deterrant.

    Asked for a non smoking room and the room didn't smell but there were butts and an ashtray on the table on the deck.

    6KatePosted on: 1-16-2026

    Great location, big rooms, nice and tidy. Staff friendly and helpful - the drain in the bathroom sink leaked and it was fixed very quickly for us.

    10JodeciPosted on: 1-16-2026

    Very Spacious, Comfy Beds. Smelt very nice

    There's no sink to wash dishes. The shower has a very strong pressure

    8KimPosted on: 1-14-2026

    The pool and car park access

    No toaster in the room. Tired decore

    1SeanPosted on: 1-14-2026

    The location was adequate.

    Where do I start. I stayed at this property many years ago, and to say it has seen some hard times is an understatement. I saw one review say ‘if Temu had bought a hotel’. The air con was noisy. The bathroom fan had an incessant whirl which did not stop. There was only one pillow for each person, and those pillows were as this as card. There was an annoying blue light flashing every few seconds in the room. There was an odd odour to the place. The shelf in the fridge was broken. The ‘art’ was a4 printing from a printer.

    7OriwaPosted on: 1-11-2026

    The balcony and aircon and location

    The room didn’t have a spa

    6RachaelPosted on: 1-11-2026

    Location was great and the rooms were a decent size

    Upon arrival we had to request our bathroom be cleaned as unfortunately this hadn't been done. One of the beds out of the two was very hard.

    9WaeretiPosted on: 1-7-2026

    the entire service from staf, room, my moko's loved the pool, staff were very friendly, attentive and respectful. I loved the fact you have rangatahi working for you and maori locals. They were helpful in recommending places to eat, coffee and local swimming holes. We felt like we were home.

    Parking - we had one night christmas eve, day, where all the parking free parking spaces were full, and a couple of paid spaces were left. We parked there for a few hours, received a not friendly note from the paid owner. we knew that was a paid space, we thought we might be okay for a few hours checking until a free space was free. The only negative.

    7EmmaPosted on: 1-7-2026

    Good location, comfy bed and decent water pressure despite it being a nightmare climbing in and out of the large high sided bath to access the shower.

    In need of a revamp and modernisation:1)no phone in the room to contact reception, 2)no bedside lights so had to use torch on phone to walk to the bed from turning the lights off, 3)only had sky sports and no movie channels which would have been nice as not everybody likes sports, 4)intermittent WiFi as kept disconnecting.

    9JessPosted on: 1-5-2026

    Great staff spacious rooms everything we needed at hand. Central to town, great view

    There was some house keeping missed in the bathroom. Mud in the bath (r&v) visitors im guessing. Stains on bedding was also questionable. Fridge wasn't at correct temperature. It didn't chill at all.

    9Ta'avalePosted on: 1-5-2026

    Great place to stay overnight. Booked during RnV festival time and didn’t realise as I travelled for different reasons, there were no issues with noise & I found the staff very friendly and helpful.

    5CheriePosted on: 1-2-2026

    The location. Our room was very spacious and quiet. The air-conditioning was also very good. I also liked looking out on the river.

    The drapes and nets need to be repaired. I didn't like that there wasn't a table and chairs in our room. We only had 1 chair and an uncomfortabl sofa to sit on. The bed was very hard. The bathroom wasn't very clean. I It was Extremely expensive for the quality of room.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Swimming Pool
    • Outdoor pool

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection
    • Professional cleaning services

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that 'Breakfast Included' rates feature breakfast for adult guests only. Breakfast is charged NZD 11 per child. Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card. You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in and must also be staying at the property. Please note that this hotel has a strict 'No Party Policy'.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A damage deposit of NZD 150.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by cash. You should be reimbursed on checkout via cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Location

    Emerald Hotel

    13 Gladstone Road, Gisborne

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