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      Captain Cook Motor Lodge

      87 Reviews
      #9 of 26 Hotels in Gisborne
      31 Awapuni Road | Waikanae Beach, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
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      Overview
      4.0
      87 reviews
      • Excellent47%
      • Very good36%
      • Average14%
      • Poor1%
      • Terrible2%
      Travellers talk about
      “motor lodge” (7 reviews)
      “minute stroll” (2 reviews)
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      Free Wifi
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      Non-Smoking Hotel
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      Kitchenette
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      4.0 Star Hotel
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      1 - 5 of 85 reviews

      Reviewed 1 week ago
      Weekend break in Gisborne

      The location is great with an easy walk to town and the beach is across the road. The staff were friendly and informative about things to do in Gisborne. Our room was clean, a fully equipped kitchen, good sized bathroom and the bed was very...More

      Thank Jim W
      Response from CaptainCML, Owner at Captain Cook Motor LodgeResponded 1 week ago

      Thank you for your comments glad you had an enjoyable time at Captain Cook Motor Lodge Gisborne. Annette and Andrea

      Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile
      Perfect for us

      When booking accommodation at present the most important thing for me is the bed configuration. Our optimum is a king bed and three singles. The two-bedroom unit here was just perfect. The front-of-house lady was wonderful about what to do and see.

      Thank RowenaB6
      Response from CaptainCML, Owner at Captain Cook Motor LodgeResponded 4 weeks ago

      Thank you for your comments. Glad you enjoyed your stay with us at Captain Cook Motor Lodge. Regards Annette

      Reviewed 8 May 2017
      A pleasant respite

      We had booked by phone in advance from Australia as part of a driving trip in the North Island. The booking process was easy and helpful. We were to stay only for one night but while we were there, weather conditions and road closures turned...More

      Thank D Y
      Response from CaptainCML, General Manager at Captain Cook Motor LodgeResponded 10 May 2017

      Thank you for your comments. I am sorry you didn't mention the shower we would of certainly fixed the problem. Glad you had an enjoyable time in Gisborne. Regards Annette

      Reviewed 26 March 2017
      Cousins trip to Gisborne

      We had a comfortable two bedroom unit with small lounge. Very clean unit ,and friendly staff. Close to town,across road from beach. Quiet unit, was quite surprised as there is a busy road running by units . Car parking was good. We had a queen...More

      Thank josensue
      Reviewed 17 March 2017 via mobile
      Will definitely be back

      The room was clean and modern and the location was perfect, just a minute stroll to some of Gisborne's most beautiful beaches. Thank you to our warm and welcoming host who was more then accomodating. Will be back for sure! Thanks again.

      Thank brizcres
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      • Self-Serve Laundry
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      • Business Centre with Internet Access
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      • Price range
      • US$81 - US$96 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
      • Hotel class
      • Hotel Style
      • #5 Luxury Hotel in Gisborne
      • #9 Business Hotel in Gisborne
      • #9 Romantic Hotel in Gisborne
      • Room types
      • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
      • Kitchenette
      • Number of rooms
      • 36
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      "Very easy to find"
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      "All rooms would be the same I think"
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      "Best to avoid the economy queen rooms if staying for more than one night."
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      "All rooms seem to have the same outlook and all are ground level"
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