Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Motel, 4-star31 Awapuni Road, Gisborne, New ZealandShow on map

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Fabulous

Guests rate it highest for service, location and cleanliness.

Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM.
Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.0 out of 10, at 31 Awapuni Road.
Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.

Modern Accommodations with Free Wi-Fi Captain Cook Motor Lodge offers modern ground-floor studios and apartments with free Wi-Fi access. Enjoy the convenience of free on-site parking and a TV with over 50 cable channels in all rooms.

Convenient Amenities for a Comfortable Stay Each studio and apartment features a private bathroom, dining area, and satellite TV. Relax with tea/coffee making facilities, a fridge, and select rooms offering a spa bath and kitchenette.

Explore and Relax with Ease Captain Cook provides self-service laundry facilities and a tour desk for your convenience. Located near Gisborne City Centre, Poverty Bay Golf Club, and Waikanae Beach, this motel is the perfect choice for your stay.

Book now for a relaxing and convenient stay at Captain Cook Motor Lodge!

What this place offers

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms

Rooms

8.6

Fabulous

Rated 8.6 out of 10 by 1,638 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness8.6
Service9.1
Location9.0
Rooms8.3
Amenities8.4
Value8.5
Food & drink8.2

Guests mention

Great locationFriendly staffClean and comfortable rooms

FranNew Zealand
August 2026Solo traveller
Would recommend to all.
Very spacious. Exceedingly clean. A lovely cleaning lady
SophiaNew Zealand
August 2026Solo traveller
It was clean, quiet
Beds were super hard and uncomfortable.
KelvinNew Zealand
August 2026Couple
An excellent place to stay!
The location is excellent! It takes only 2 minutes to walk to the seaside, 13 minutes to the downtown commercial street, and 6 minutes to the warehouse. The rooms are spacious, with complete facilities and immaculate…
KelvinNew Zealand
August 2026Couple
An excellent place to stay!
The location is excellent! It only takes a 2 - minute walk to the seaside, a 13 - minute walk to the downtown commercial street, and a 6 - minute walk to the warehouse. The rooms are spacious, with complete facilities…
CearaNew Zealand
August 2026Group
Amazing place to be
Friendly hosts and cleaners.
BernadetteNew Zealand
August 2026Group
Comfortable and great staff.
Great parking space.. restaurant was on site - clean and reasonably priced.
Outside sign with name needs a paint.. hard to spot/read when looking.

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.

Where you’ll be

31 Awapuni Road, Gisborne, New Zealand

Guests rate the location 9.0 out of 10 — superb.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 2:00 PM until 08:00 PM

Check-out by 10:00 AM

Children welcome

No pets

Free parking on site

Non-smoking rooms available

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

Guests arriving outside front desk opening hours are kindly requested to inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found in the booking confirmation.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 deposit may be required at the property.

What we’d check for you here

That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Captain Cook Motor Lodge

What time is check-in and check-out at Captain Cook Motor Lodge?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Captain Cook Motor Lodge allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Is there parking at Captain Cook Motor Lodge?

Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.

Does Captain Cook Motor Lodge have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

Does Captain Cook Motor Lodge have wheelchair accessible rooms?

The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.

How do I book Captain Cook Motor Lodge?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Captain Cook Motor Lodge?

31 Awapuni Road, Gisborne.

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