About this property

Guests at Senator Motor Inn enjoy free Wi-Fi and lovely harbour views from their private balcony. The property is a 2-minute walk from various bars, cafes and restaurants. Your spacious, air-conditioned room features a kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator. The seating area offers a 2-person sofa and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The en suite bathroom has a hairdryer and shower. The Senator Motor Inn Gisborne is less than 15 minutes’ walk from Waikanae Beach and Gisborne Railway Station. You can enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the Botanical Gardens, which are 5 minutes’ drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mary
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We did not have breakfast only because we had already decided to make use of the close proximity of the Poverty Bay Cafe. The location and view from the Motel is excellent, we couldn't have expected more but there was. Communication with the lady...
  • Pembroke
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location is spectacular and room had everything we needed.
  • Leesa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The view was stunning, location perfect and super friendly staff.
  • Spice
    New Zealand New Zealand
    GREAT LOCATION, EASY ACCESS, CENTRAL TO EVERYTHING WE NEEDED, AWESOME GREEETING AND COMMUNICATION
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really well located, big room and really quiet. It was very well equipped and was spotlessly clean. Bed was big and really comfy.
  • Chris
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location with cafe at the doorstep . Clean with helpful and accommodating staff .
  • Connie
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful room and very nice location. Perfect place to stay very close to cafes and restaurants.
  • Wendy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The lady at Reception was so friendly and helpful - just lovely, as were the cleaning staff in the morning.
  • Maree
    Australia Australia
    Large sized room with free parking close to the CBD and marina area. Friendly helpful staff. Lovely balconies that face put to the marina, also a short walk to the beach
  • Rewa
    Australia Australia
    So helpful with requests and is excellent to all the coasties coming into town...

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House rules

Senator Motor Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Senator Motor Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.