Captain Cook Motor Lodge offers modern ground-floor studios and apartments with free Wi-Fi access. Free on-site parking is available. All rooms offer a TV with over 50 cable channels. The studios and apartments at Captain Cook feature a private bathroom, dining area and satellite TV. Tea/coffee making facilities and a fridge are included. Select rooms offer a spa bath and a kitchenette. Captain Cook features self-service laundry facilities and a tour desk. The motel is a 10-minute walk from Gisborne City Center and a 5-minute drive from Poverty Bay Golf Club. It is within a 10-minute drive of Gisborne Airport, Titirangi Domain and a 5 minute walk to Waikanae Beach, a popular surfing destination.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
3 twin beds
and
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Trina
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Pillows were just right not to bulky, the bed was nice and hard. Convenient to town
  • Nicky
    Australia Australia
    The outside appearance as we drove in was immaculate and the inside was the same. we have stayed in a few motels in gisborne and this was the best. will certainly stay there again
  • Bob
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Nice clean room with parking right outside the door. There is an onsite restaurant that serves simple well priced food. The TV in the room was great and we ended the day enjoying a move from the free SKY TV in bed.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Carolyn's Kitchen
    • Open for
      Lunch
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
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Amenities of Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Beach
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules
Captain Cook Motor Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
NZD 10 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 20
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

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.

Please inform Captain Cook Motor Lodge 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.

FAQs about Captain Cook Motor Lodge

  • The nearest beach is 500 feet from Captain Cook Motor Lodge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Captain Cook Motor Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Captain Cook Motor Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Captain Cook Motor Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Apartment
    • Family
    • Twin
    • Studio
  • Captain Cook Motor Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beach
  • Captain Cook Motor Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Carolyn's Kitchen
  • Captain Cook Motor Lodge is 0.6 miles from the center of Gisborne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.