3.5 Star Hotel

Senator Motor Inn

2 Childers Road, Gisborne, New Zealand View Map

$133 nightly

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Guests at Senator Motor Inn enjoy free Wi-Fi and lovely harbor views from their private balcony. The property is a 2-minute walk from various bars, cafes and restaurants. Your spacious, air-conditioned room features a kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator. The seating area offers a 2-person sofa and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The private bathroom has a hairdryer and shower. The Senator Motor Inn Gisborne is less than 15 minutes’ walk from Waikanae Beach and Gisborne Railway Station. You can enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the Botanical Gardens, which are 5 minutes’ drive away.

114 Reviews

8.9Very Good
Cleanliness
9.4
Staff
9.2
Location
9.5

What Guests Say

  • “The location was excellent. Staff very helpful and efficient. Free parking and free internet was an added bonus.”
  • “The location was great - right in the centre of town and handy to lots of things.”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Studio1/4

Studio

1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
One-Bedroom Apartment1/4

One-Bedroom Apartment

1 Queen, 1 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower

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    What Guests Loved

    8.9
    Very Good

    Based on 114 reviews

    Location

    9.5

    Cleanliness

    9.4

    Staff

    9.2

    Overall Quality

    8.8

    Pros +

    • The location was excellent. Staff very helpful and efficient. Free parking and free internet was an added bonus.
    • The location was great - right in the centre of town and handy to lots of things.
    • Nice view over the harbour Can't really comment too much as it rained for the 2 days we were there

    Cons -

    • There was quite a bit of noise from adjoining units.
    • Comfortable enough and spacious , clean but starting to show its age
    • Nothing could have been better.
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    10DawnPosted on: 3-11-2015

    The location was excellent. Staff very helpful and efficient. Free parking and free internet was an added bonus.

    8SusanPosted on: 12-24-2025

    The location was great - right in the centre of town and handy to lots of things.

    There was quite a bit of noise from adjoining units.

    7GlenPosted on: 2-26-2025

    Nice view over the harbour Can't really comment too much as it rained for the 2 days we were there

    Comfortable enough and spacious , clean but starting to show its age

    9michellePosted on: 2-13-2025

    The staff were excellent. The property was spotless and the position was fab.

    10MarthaPosted on: 2-11-2025

    We had various challenges arise during our stay: a tour pickup that didn’t materialize, a flat battery in a rental car, etc. In every case the hotel reception folks were amazingly helpful and supportive. The hotel itself is very peaceful and pleasant with an amazing location right on the harbor, and comfortable, well laid out rooms, but it was the personal warmth and kindness of the staff that made the stay exceptional.

    Nothing could have been better.

    9GRAHAMPosted on: 1-29-2025

    everything except the shower

    The shower hard to get wet so slow and slipery floor even with a mat step off mat and very slipery

    8BryanPosted on: 1-25-2025

    Locations couldn’t have been better rESTAURANTS AND BARS ALL WITHIN walking distance.

    I found the shower potentially very dangerous as it was narrow and in a small bath. No grab rails in or out to prevent a fall ,this would be an easy fix.

    9CarlosPosted on: 1-24-2025

    Quiet location, good sized room for 3 people. Close to main street for restaurants and shopping. A short walk to the beach.

    9FrancoisePosted on: 1-13-2025

    An exceptionally spacious motel room .with all the comfort you could wish for. Nice view over the harbour and sunny balcony. Extremely friendly and helpful owner. Ask for room 12 or 13 which have a covered balcony and make sure to get a room on the first floor overlooking the inner harbour.

    10LeesaPosted on: 12-8-2024

    The view was stunning, location perfect and super friendly staff.

    10DuanePosted on: 12-3-2024

    Great location; we walked everywhere within 5-10minWasher/dryer availableSpacious unit with kitchenette and balconyVery friendly, helpful staffFree parking right outside the door Great value for the price

    Everything was great!

    8CandraPosted on: 11-17-2024

    Great location, housekeeping were really nice

    Cigarette smell from the next door balcony wafted into the room

    10AiliaPosted on: 11-16-2024

    Compact kitchen area with all you need to make breakfast. Good location to restaurants and the roads to other areas . Very friendly helpful staff.

    8RobertPosted on: 11-5-2024

    We had a very good stop over at your motel we found it well appointed, wonderful bathroom one of the most practical set out we have been in.

    Bit of road noise early morning.

    8LenPosted on: 11-5-2024

    Nice bed, good location

    Road outside was busy at times

    9OlivettePosted on: 7-29-2024

    Location and can walk along riverside

    Forgot to mention light bulbs need replacing in bedroom

    10PennyPosted on: 6-7-2024

    No breakfast, but wonderful cafe right next door.

    Bed wasn’t bad, but a bit soft and springy. A mattress topper would sort it

    9SpicePosted on: 6-5-2024

    GREAT LOCATION, EASY ACCESS, CENTRAL TO EVERYTHING WE NEEDED, AWESOME GREEETING AND COMMUNICATION

    10NicolaPosted on: 2-6-2024

    Really well located, big room and really quiet. It was very well equipped and was spotlessly clean. Bed was big and really comfy.

    Nothing!

    7LinPosted on: 1-9-2024

    spacious rooms, very comfortable. Central & close to central city amenities

    Other tenants were quite loud at times & arriving in the small hours waking us up.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    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 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.

    Location

    Senator Motor Inn

    2 Childers Road, Gisborne

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