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Captain Cook Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
Gisborne motel with restaurant and conference center

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Coffee/tea maker
Experience the warm hospitality of Captain Cook Motor Lodge in Awapuni. Savor a meal at Carolyn's Kitchen, relax in the garden, or get connected with free WiFi and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Premium bedding
The current price is R1 465
R1 685 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jul - 19 Jul

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed

9,2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Superior Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9,2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Economy Queen Room

8,8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Superior Twin Room

8,4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

King Spa Unit

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 Bedroom Apartment

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Coffee/tea maker

2 Bedroom Apartment

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach, Gisborne, 4010

What's nearby

  • Midway Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gisborne Wine Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gisborne Harbour - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Gisborne Hospital - 7 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kfc - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Yoko'Sushi Express Cafe - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Enjoy your visit to Gisborne with a stay at Captain Cook Motor Lodge. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and surfing/body boarding. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 36 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Room service

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Use of nearby fitness center
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 2004
  • Garden
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Carolyn's Kitchen - Onsite diner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 18 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in between 10:00 AM and noon can be arranged for an extra charge

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Captain Cook Motor Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Captain Cook Motor Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Captain Cook Motor Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Captain Cook Motor Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Captain Cook Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Captain Cook Motor Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with activities like hiking, kayaking, and body boarding, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Captain Cook Motor Lodge also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Captain Cook Motor Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Carolyn's Kitchen.

What's the area around Captain Cook Motor Lodge like?

Captain Cook Motor Lodge is a short 12-minute walk from Midway Beach and 18 minutes' walk from Gisborne Harbour.

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Captain Cook Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8,8

Excellent

9,4/10

Cleanliness

9,2/10

Staff & service

8,8/10

Amenities

8,8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8,8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Beach
Location
Bed
Towns
Parking
Quiet - room
Spa
Hot Tub

What guests liked

  • The property offers ample and convenient parking with a pleasant environment. (7 reviews)
  • The property is conveniently located close to the beach with a short walk into town. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10

Excellent parking, pleasant staff. Suited our needs.
2-night trip

8/10

Pleasant staff
1-night trip

8/10

Arrived on good friday and stayed for two nights. Checkin was quick, efficient and friendly. The room was perfectly fine and comfortable. The cleani g staff were amazingly friendly and efficient. There is aslo a cafe, restaurant on site that serves up very nice meals, from breakfast to dinner. I would recommend this place to anyone coming to gisborne
2-night trip

10/10

wow what a lovely place to stay , the clean smell when you walked in was great , parking amazing , great for guests or 2 cars travelling together
3-night trip

6/10

Good parking, nice environment, over priced.
1-night trip

8/10

Helpful and friendly staff made our stay a pleasant and relaxing one
2-night trip

10/10

Amazing Happy workers cleaning the rooms daily,
4-night trip

8/10

Nice place to stay.
1-night trip

10/10

I love the parking area, the room itself as it was spacious and really clean and most of all, how accommodating and friendly the staff were. Love, love, love this place. Will definitely book again in the future.
1-night trip

10/10

Staff are friendly and very helpful Will definitely return without a doubt
2-night trip

10/10

Close to beach and shops. Good place for overnight stay
1-night trip

8/10

The staff were do friendly and helpful. Great to have a restaurant on sight sldo. Great location, just across from the beach
2-night trip

6/10

Reasonable priced motel, good helpful friendly staff
1-night trip

4/10

Convenient though bed really hard. Please purchase a mattress topper. The toilet sistern buttons had actual holes on top which could have cut someone. The shower tray nearly overflowed during use. We won't go again.
1-night trip

10/10

Overall happy
1-night trip

10/10

This motel was quiet and close to the beach. It was clean, spacious, and lots of parking
2-night trip

10/10

The motel was very clean and tidy which was what I was after and the cleaners helpful and polite.
4-night trip

8/10

Easy to access location and close to what we needed.
2-night trip

10/10

Very generous parking at the front of your room
1-night trip

8/10

Spa amazing!! Shower floods a pain!
1-night trip

10/10

Very happy with the service and cleanliness of the unit. Would definitely stay again. Liked that there was a Restuarant on site also.
2-night trip

10/10

Tidy, quiet and good location with lots of parking and food nearby.
2-night trip

10/10

Great place to stay, walking distance to both the beach and the city centre. Cleanliness is important to me and my room was spotless. Staff very pleasant and helpful.
2-night trip

6/10

Logging trucks started ging past at 3.15am didn't sleep after that
1-night trip

10/10

Loved my stay and everything about the rooms, cleaniness was gold for me, definitely coming bk to stay more
1-night trip