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Portside Hotel Gisborne

★★★★·9.0/ 10Excellent
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Check-in 02:00 PM / out 10:00 AM
Offsite parking discounted rates availableFitness facilities (surcharge)Air conditioningSwimming poolFamily roomsLift / ElevatorAll 47 facilities +
Review
Official

Located right on the riverside walkway in Gisborne, this hotel is just a 10-minute drive away from the domestic airport, near the city's finest bars, restaurants, shops and beaches. A 5-minute drive will take art enthusiasts to the Tairawhiti Museum and Art Gallery, while other nearby attractions include winery tours, wharf fishing and a golf course. The superbly appointed guest rooms and suites offer private balconies with picturesque views of the inner city harbour and marina, as well as the hotel's outdoor pool. All units have fully equipped kitchens with a microwave and dishwasher. Individually controlled air-conditioning, broadband internet access and digital TV will make guests feel right at home, while the hi-tech gym will help them stay in shape.

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 203 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-17

Guests consistently praise the excellent waterfront location, friendly staff, and modern, clean rooms with full kitchens and laundry facilities. Beds are comfortable and rooms are well-insulated. Main drawbacks include no on-site dining, occasional cramped layouts, undersized TVs, and sporadic housekeeping delays.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.0
Facilities8.9
Cleanliness8.9
Surroundings8.8
Service8.2
Value8.1
PraisedFriendly and helpful staff · Well-equipped rooms (kitchen/laundry) · Comfortable beds and high cleanliness · Convenient location
ComplaintsPoor views (car park) · No on-site restaurant · Noise issues · Dated or poorly maintained facilities

KEYIdeal for families or extended stays requiring self-catering. Book higher-floor harbour-view rooms. Plan meals externally as there is no on-site dining.

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